Depending on the time of year – or even the time of day – the Santa Cruz boardwalk can take on a very different feel. Half of these photographs were taken while the iconic Santa Cruz attraction was closed, when, void of people, the rides...

If you came to Santa Cruz with something that has two wheels, pedals, a saddle, and grips for each hand, then it’s time you introduced it to the biggest backyard you’ll probably ever have. That something is a mountain bike and that big backyard is...