| Date | Beach & Surf Events | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Feb | Chowder Cook-Off | Boardwalk Events |
| March | Jazz on the Wharf (FREE Concerts) 11:30AM - 5:30 PM | Wharf Events |
| March | Santa Cruz Surf Kayak Festival | Adventure Sports |
| April 25-26 | Big Stick's Log Jam. Classic Boards | Big Stick Surf Association |
| Memorial Day Weekend | Santa Cruz Longboard Club Longboard Contest, Steamer's Lane | TBA |
| Jun 19 - Sep 4 |
Free Friday Beach Concerts | Boardwalk Events |
| June 27 | Woodies on the Wharf 10 AM - 3 PM | Wharf Events |
| Jul 26 | Wharf to Wharf 10k 'Race' | Wharf to Wharf |
| Aug TBA | Clean Water Day Cowells. 11AM - 3PM | Surfrider |
| Aug 16 | Aloha Races and Polynesian Festival | Wharf Events |
| Sept. 4-7 | Capitola Begonia Festival | Begonia Festival |
| Sept 16 | Turn the Tide on Trash. Coastal Cleanup Day | EcologyAction |
| Sept 20 | Santa Cruz Triathlon | Sentinel Triathlon |
| Oct 10-11 | Hot Rods on the Beach | Boardwalk Events |
| Oct 31 | Halloween on the Wharf | Wharf Events |
| Nov TBA | Santa Sails in Noon at the Wharf | Wharf Events |
| Dec TBA | Lighted Boat Parade, starts at 5:30 | TBA |
| Dec TBA | Caroling Under the Stars | TBA |