Native Santa Cruz
@nativesantacruz.bsky.social
Always striving to see the beauty that’s all around us and to stay connected with the place I love, Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz is Proudly Showing Pride!
The Santa Cruz County Building, Santa Cruz City Hall, Town Clock, Civic Auditorium, Santa Cruz Parks and Recreation Building and Abbott Lighthouse are all lit up. They will be lit through the end of June.
The Santa Cruz County Building, Santa Cruz City Hall, Town Clock, Civic Auditorium, Santa Cruz Parks and Recreation Building and Abbott Lighthouse are all lit up. They will be lit through the end of June.
May 29, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Santa Cruz is Proudly Showing Pride!
The Santa Cruz County Building, Santa Cruz City Hall, Town Clock, Civic Auditorium, Santa Cruz Parks and Recreation Building and Abbott Lighthouse are all lit up. They will be lit through the end of June.
The Santa Cruz County Building, Santa Cruz City Hall, Town Clock, Civic Auditorium, Santa Cruz Parks and Recreation Building and Abbott Lighthouse are all lit up. They will be lit through the end of June.
Dustin’s view below, probably from today, and my view from a couple of days ago
May 18, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Dustin’s view below, probably from today, and my view from a couple of days ago
Who saw last nights drone show on the Main Beach?
May 18, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Who saw last nights drone show on the Main Beach?
Heavy rain showers and brief sun breaks seem to be on repeat in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Mother Nature is enjoying playing April Fools jokes…
April 1, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Heavy rain showers and brief sun breaks seem to be on repeat in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Mother Nature is enjoying playing April Fools jokes…
West Cliff Drive is once again being pummeled by huge waves! Use caution if you’re anywhere near the ocean, cliffs and beaches. 3/28/25 9:45am
March 28, 2025 at 7:17 PM
West Cliff Drive is once again being pummeled by huge waves! Use caution if you’re anywhere near the ocean, cliffs and beaches. 3/28/25 9:45am
I predict a big stink is about to happen…
An anchovy invasion and die off at the Santa Cruz Harbor! #anchovies #feedingfrenzy #dieoff
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An anchovy invasion and die off at the Santa Cruz Harbor! #anchovies #feedingfrenzy #dieoff
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An anchovy invasion and die off at the Santa Cruz Harbor! #anchovies #feedingfrenzy #dieoff
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March 22, 2025 at 2:40 PM
I predict a big stink is about to happen…
An anchovy invasion and die off at the Santa Cruz Harbor! #anchovies #feedingfrenzy #dieoff
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An anchovy invasion and die off at the Santa Cruz Harbor! #anchovies #feedingfrenzy #dieoff
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A Raft of Sea Lions as seen from the Santa Cruz Wharf
#sealions #santacruz #wharf
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#sealions #santacruz #wharf
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A Raft of Sea Lions as seen from the Santa Cruz Wharf #sealions #santacruz #wharf
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March 19, 2025 at 4:51 AM
A Raft of Sea Lions as seen from the Santa Cruz Wharf
#sealions #santacruz #wharf
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#sealions #santacruz #wharf
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California Gov. @gavinnewsom.bsky.social failed last week to implement #SB54 – the nation's strongest plastic reduction law. That is not the last word! Read the statement from the Aquarium, @oceana.bsky.social, and @oceanconservancy.bsky.social. www.montereybayaquarium.org/newsroom/pre...
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March 10, 2025 at 4:58 PM
California Gov. @gavinnewsom.bsky.social failed last week to implement #SB54 – the nation's strongest plastic reduction law. That is not the last word! Read the statement from the Aquarium, @oceana.bsky.social, and @oceanconservancy.bsky.social. www.montereybayaquarium.org/newsroom/pre...
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Look at that spin. This low pressure system will erode the weak ridge of high pressure that set up over California and open up the storm door this week. I count at least three systems targeting the state with rain and snow over the next week. #CAwx
March 10, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Look at that spin. This low pressure system will erode the weak ridge of high pressure that set up over California and open up the storm door this week. I count at least three systems targeting the state with rain and snow over the next week. #CAwx
I’m not sure there’s anything more beautiful than walking West Cliff in early spring when the weather is like it is right now. We have an extra hour of light today, get out and enjoy it!
March 10, 2025 at 1:01 AM
I’m not sure there’s anything more beautiful than walking West Cliff in early spring when the weather is like it is right now. We have an extra hour of light today, get out and enjoy it!
Spring has Sprung in the Santa Cruz Mountains
March 5, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Spring has Sprung in the Santa Cruz Mountains
If you haven’t been to Lighthouse Point on a Sunday evening and seen the Bubble Lady, you really need to! She’s there most Sundays an hour before sunset, so 5:04pm today
Sunday sunsets at Lighthouse Point includes a lot of Bubble Magic! #BubbleMagic
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March 2, 2025 at 5:14 PM
If you haven’t been to Lighthouse Point on a Sunday evening and seen the Bubble Lady, you really need to! She’s there most Sundays an hour before sunset, so 5:04pm today
The San Jose Mercury News reached out to me after I started talking about all the water rescues that were happening today, especially in Capitola and the Pleasure Point area. My photo and some of my words
Santa Cruz coast: Hazardous waves prompt water rescues, Capitola beach closure
‘Life-threatening conditions’ for beachgoers, surfers forecast through Monday
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March 2, 2025 at 3:13 AM
The San Jose Mercury News reached out to me after I started talking about all the water rescues that were happening today, especially in Capitola and the Pleasure Point area. My photo and some of my words
This evening was a double feature with a stunning sunset and big waves
March 2, 2025 at 3:03 AM
This evening was a double feature with a stunning sunset and big waves
A Friday sunset featuring the Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse
March 1, 2025 at 4:47 AM
A Friday sunset featuring the Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse
Thick fog was moving in quick, but we still had a really nice panoramic sunset this evening! The first photo shows the sunset above the fog.
February 25, 2025 at 3:47 AM
Thick fog was moving in quick, but we still had a really nice panoramic sunset this evening! The first photo shows the sunset above the fog.
Cool clouds at dusk from the Boardwalk
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Cool clouds at dusk at the Boardwalk #santacruzwharf #beachboardwalk #montereybay #santacruz
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February 23, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Cool clouds at dusk from the Boardwalk
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Last evening as the Giant Dipper was about to be swallowed by a thick wall of fog. 20 minutes after I took this, I couldn’t even see the lights of the Boardwalk from a very cold Santa Cruz Wharf!
February 20, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Last evening as the Giant Dipper was about to be swallowed by a thick wall of fog. 20 minutes after I took this, I couldn’t even see the lights of the Boardwalk from a very cold Santa Cruz Wharf!
More Love in Santa Cruz
February 19, 2025 at 5:06 PM
More Love in Santa Cruz
A 360 degree view from the end of the jetty at the Santa Cruz Harbor.
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A 360 degree view from the end of the jetty at the Santa Cruz Harbor. #lighthouse #montereybay
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February 19, 2025 at 3:38 AM
A 360 degree view from the end of the jetty at the Santa Cruz Harbor.
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Santa Cruz, California
#notmypresidentday
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February 17, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Santa Cruz, California
#notmypresidentday
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When was the last time you walked across the ‘Lost Boys’ train trestle?
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The ‘Lost Boys’ Trestle #santacarla #santacruz #traintrestle
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February 8, 2025 at 6:39 PM
When was the last time you walked across the ‘Lost Boys’ train trestle?
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This evening’s sunset was a good one! This is looking over Seabright Beach in the opposite direction of the setting sun
February 8, 2025 at 4:17 AM
This evening’s sunset was a good one! This is looking over Seabright Beach in the opposite direction of the setting sun
A look at a stormy Monterey Bay as seen from The West Cliff Drive. 2/6/25 4:15pm
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A look at a stormy Monterey Bay as seen from The West Cliff Drive. 2/6/25 4:15pm #santacruz
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February 7, 2025 at 4:57 AM
A look at a stormy Monterey Bay as seen from The West Cliff Drive. 2/6/25 4:15pm
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