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The Seacliff Cement Ship: The Story Behind California's Most Famous Ruin

Every local has a photo of it. Tourists ask about it constantly. And almost nobody knows the full story of the boat that never sailed. A ship that was never a s…

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The Best Surf Spots in Santa Cruz County — A Local's Guide

Ask ten locals where to surf in Santa Cruz County and you'll get ten answers, none of them wrong. This isn't a listicle from a travel blog. It's the spots, the…

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