With a wide range of free events taking place year-around, there’s always something to celebrate in Santa Cruz County every weekend. Choose an art and wine festival, a beer or music festival, a summer concert or movie on the beach, or an art and culture event like First Friday or Open Studios Art Tour. Enjoy a timeless event like Woodies on the Wharf, Fourth of July Fireworks, or Thomas the Tank Engine. Want to play? Run the Wharf to Wharf or go to a birding festival. Check out all the fun on tap!
YOUR GUIDE TO FIRST FRIDAY
If you have yet to attend a First Friday, Santa Cruz County’s massive monthly art party, you may be wondering what all the fuss is about.
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz is ideally located two blocks from sandy beaches and the famous Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk amusement park; within easy walking distance to Santa Cruz Wharf and downtown Pacific Avenue. The new lobby at Courtyard provides inviting, flexible spaces where you can work or relax, and free Wi-Fi throughout.