This week across the Bay Area: From Santa Cruz Boardwalk to Big Sur’s Pfeiffer Falls Trail; Flyaway Productions’ in the TL to SoMa’s book readings; Hispanic Heritage Month and “A Taste of Oakland;” Coach Don’s and the SF Pizza Lady’s kindness; West Oakland trees; and Eureka Fellowships.
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, the country’s fave
The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk won the title as the nation’s top pick, a place where the Giant Dipper’s wooden roar never really fades. Its rides spill onto sand that has carried surfers since Hawaiian princes first paddled out in 1885. Around the edges, Pacific Avenue’s music, murals, and surf shops keep the whole town humming.
It’s a boardwalk that feels both timeless and restless, stitched into California’s coast with salt and color. On summer nights the lights throw a carnival glow across the shoreline, and even in winter the waves and carousel music keep it alive. — Fodor’s
Big Sur’s iconic redwood hike rebuilt
Big Sur’s Pfeiffer Falls Trail has reopened after a winter storm toppled a redwood and smashed its 70-foot bridge two years ago. Repairs, including new decking, rails, and a custom fiberglass base piece, were completed with help from the California Conservation Corps and Save the Redwoods League.
The 1.5-mile hike through redwoods to a 60-foot waterfall is now fully accessible again for families and campers. — Bay Area News Group
Planting trees in West Oakland
Oakland biology educator Mr. Kelkar explains the importance of native plants, highlighting how they provide habitat for birds and insects, shade streets, and improve air quality. Through September 30, West Oakland residents and workers can sign up for a free California native tree for their yard or sidewalk…