There’s no better time to revel in the beauty of the California Coast – flowers blooming with abandon, clear skies (with an occassional burst of rain just for variety), and a perfect temperature for strolling on the hills and beaches… And none of the bustle of the summer season!
Have the coast “to yourself” and, while you’re here, enjoy these events:
Santa Cruz Bluegrass Faire
May 2, 12 – 5pm
San Lorenzo Park, 137 Dakota Ave.
Santa Cruz 831.459.0908
The Santa Cruz Bluegrass Fair is 22 years old! Free bluegrass music from the Santa Cruz Bluegrass Society.
www.scbs.org
Santa Cruz Jazz Festival
May 8-9
Cabrillo College, 6500 Soquel Dr. & Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium
Santa Cruz County 831.662.3368
Features big bands, jazz combos and vocal groups. Competitions by day, nightly concerts. $10 pass good for 2 days.
www.scjf.org
Santa Cruz Film Festival
May 7-16
see website for time
Rio & Del Mar Theatres
Santa Cruz 831.459.7676
This annual 9-day festival provides eclectic film screenings, music events, educational panels, parties.
www.santacruzfilmfestival.com
Watsonville Fly-In & Air Show
May 22-24
Fri. 12 – 10pm, Sat. & Sun. 9am – 5pm
Watsonville Airport, 100 Aviation Way
Watsonville 831.763.5600
Classic, homebuilt, military and experimental aircraft on display. Air show performers, fireworks and much more.
www.watsonvilleflyin.org
Santa Cruz Blues Festival
May 23-24, 11am – 7pm
Aptos Village Park
Aptos 831.479.9814 or info@santacruzbluesfestival.com
17th annual musical event with food, beer, wine. Fun for the entire family in beautiful surroundings.
www.santacruzbluesfestival.com