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Surf Lessons at Cowell's
Cowell's Beach · Active
Multiple surf schools operate year-round at Cowell's, the gentlest break in Santa Cruz and the best beginner wave on the bay. Wetsuits included.
O'Neill Coldwater Classic
Legendary surf contest at Steamer Lane -- one of the longest-running surf competitions in the US, drawing top pros and a huge local crowd to the W Cliff Drive bluffs.
Santa Cruz Film Festival
A week of independent film screenings at venues around Santa Cruz, with a focus on surf, ocean and environmental cinema.
Woodies on the Wharf
Classic wooden-bodied station wagons fill the wharf parking area for one weekend in June -- a beloved, free Central Coast car show with a surf culture theme.
see you out there
Real recurring local happenings — schedules can change, so check the venue. Sun-timed events track each day’s real sunset and the countdown runs on the live local clock.