First Friday: 5 Artists! Santa Cruz County Government Building
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.
Five New Artists on display at County Government Building! Oct 26 – Jan 8, 2027 Join us for the opening reception on Friday, December 4 featuring: Ross Sheehan (painting), Amy Moon (painting) , Brooke Mattheson (ceramics), Vanessa Stafford (painting) & Katie Larsen (photography) The Santa Cruz County Government Center at 701 Ocean Street showcases local artists’ artwork. The art exhibits are on the 1st and 5th floors, and artists rotate every three months. The series is a collaboration between Arts Council Santa Cruz County and County of Santa Cruz Parks Department. Open hours: 8am – 5pm Monda