The BREAKDOWN: 5 Best Summer Events in Santa Cruz
Hello from Bri Steel, Broker/Realtor® & Owner of Live Love Santa Cruz!
Step into the exhilarating and adventurous atmosphere of Santa Cruz's summer! Having immersed myself in the vibrant coastal life and breathed in the invigorating salty air, I can assure you that our summer is truly unparalleled. Now, allow me to unveil the top five summertime events that will have you dancing in the streets and basking in the sun. Grab your preferred pair of sunglasses and sunscreen, and let's embrace the essence of summer in Santa Cruz—a beloved coastal haven!
1. Capitola Begonia Festival
If you're seeking vibrant experiences, head over to Capitola for the Begonia Festival. Imagine taking a leisurely stroll down the shoreline while surrounded by colorful floats decked up in gorgeous begonias. This festival promises an unmatched blissful beach experience with a bustling parade, sandcastle contests, and live music! Come celebrate the spirit of summer, community, and creativity.
2. Aloha Outrigger Races & Polynesian Festival
Feeling the tropical vibes? If so, the Aloha Outrigger Races & Polynesian Festival at Santa Cruz Wharf is something you won't want to miss. Come with me as we glide across the water in an outrigger canoe while the soothing sounds of Hawaiian music fill the air and the warm sun kisses our skin. We will also enjoy Hawaiian shaved ice, fresh flower leis, and captivating dance performances following the races. This event in Santa Cruz is like a tiny piece of paradise!
3. Capitola Art and Wine Festival
Those that enjoy art, this one's for you! Travel to Capitola Village to experience a beautiful blend of cuisine, wine, music, and art. Imagine enjoying great wines, drumming your toes to the rhythm of live music, and meandering through quaint neighborhoods adorned with vibrant artwork. It's the ideal way to pass a leisurely summer day, full of inspiration and beauty everywhere you look.
4. Wharf to Wharf Race
Come run with me in the renowned Wharf to Wharf Race! With thousands of other runners, a salty breeze in our hair, and the air filled with cheering spectators, we will be racing alongside them. It's a celebration of Santa Cruz's spectacular scenery and the spirit of community, not just a race. Not to mention the post-race beach picnic in Capitola, which is the ideal way to chill and replenish energy after a thrilling day of adventure!
5. Santa Cruz Shakespeare Festival
After a day packed with outdoor adventures, it's finally time to relax at this outdoor theater experience. Imagine a perfect, balmy summer's evening in Santa Cruz, with the crisp smell of just cut grass filling the air and Shakespeare's words resonating through the trees. That's exactly the atmosphere awaiting you at the Santa Cruz Shakespeare Festival.
Take advantage of this incredible opportunity to engage with timeless themes of love, grief, humor, and life under the open sky of DeLaveaga Park.
So what are you waiting for? Let's make this summer one for the books as we explore the best that Santa Cruz has to offer together!
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Bri Steel
Broker/Realtor® + Owner
Live Love Santa Cruz
831.200.6338
bri@livelovesantacruz.com
Bri Steel at the Live Love Santa Cruz office with her two mini Aussies Kiwi and Fiji.
