First Friday: SCAL 2026 Members’ Exhibition: Simple Pleasures
Important update · Nov 14, 2026 · 8:50 am PT Carmel Point roads closed: high surf is throwing rocks and debris onto Scenic Road
Monterey County Public Works has closed roads around Carmel Point. High surf is leaving rocks, sand and debris on the roadway.
Closed: Scenic Road at Isabella Way, Martin Way, Ocean View Avenue, Santa Lucia Avenue, Stewart Way and Valley View Avenue, and Carmelo Street at 17th.
A High Surf Warning is in force. The county asks everyone to stay away from beaches, coastal rocks and the water's edge, to obey the closures and to use other routes. Dangerous waves can strike without warning.
Posted by the Monterey County Department of Emergency Management on Saturday morning, Nov 14. Check their page for the latest before you go.
Join us in celebrating the creativity of our artistic community! The Santa Cruz Art League Members’ Exhibition is a showcase of art by current members, open to the public to enjoy. This year’s theme, Simple Pleasures, was selected through a vote by our community. Artists are invited to reflect on the small, meaningful moments that bring joy, whether found in food shared with friends, time in nature, beloved pets, creative rituals, or the everyday beauty that surrounds us. As a Santa Cruz based organization, we especially encourage work that connects to the simple pleasures found in our local l