Santa Cruz Mountains Visitor Guide

04/06/2026

Read about what's happening in the Santa Cruz Mountains. On newsstands now!


San Lorenzo Valley Post

03/05/2026

Save the date! The Phase 1 lineup for the 2026 Redwood Mountain Faire has been announced! A Santa Cruz Mountains tradition at Roaring Camp Railroads! Tix: redwoodmountainfaire.com

03/04/2026

Keep up with the latest in the San Lorenzo Valley and the Santa Cruz Mountains. Pick up your copy of the San Lorenzo Valley Post in print or visit online: www.slvpost.com

Welcome to the March 2026 edition of the San Lorenzo Valley Post on newsstands now!

Spring is emerging in the San Lorenzo Valley, and with it comes the particular kind of renewal this place does better than anywhere else - creeks running full, hillsides greening up, and the first wildflowers and songbirds making their rounds.

This month's cover story features Loch Lomond Recreation Area, which opens for the season March 1. Inside, you'll find everything you need to make the most of this local gem, along with other outdoor recreation opportunities across the valley.

On the news front, we're covering California reservoir levels rebounding thanks to the wet season, updates to speed limits on Highway 9, a heartwarming senior rescue dog story, and changes to library hours. Supervisor Monica Martinez offers her perspective on district priorities, and we've got coverage of mental health funding developments in Santa Cruz County.

Our environmental news section looks at the recent 153-acre land acquisition expanding Big Basin Redwoods State Park and vital new protections for mountain lions in the region. And if you're ready to get outside and celebrate the season, don't miss our feature on Hummingbird Month at the UC Santa Cruz Arboretum.

Elsewhere in this edition: spring gardening tips, a piece on keeping backyard chicks, a kimchi recipe worth trying, local history, real estate market updates, your March astrology forecast, and as always, three full pages of community calendar and three more of live music listings.

Welcome to spring. There's a lot going on, and we're glad to cover it.

Find the e-edition flipbook at slvpost.com and at link in comments below 👇

11/19/2025

Breakfast ideas in the Santa Cruz Mountains! The Brookdale Diner has reopened under new management at the Historic Brookdale Lodge!