The Santa Cruz Wharf collapse Monday came about a year after the Seacliff State Beach pier just down the coast was battered beyond repair by a heavy winter storm.

Monday’s collapse was reminiscent of an incident in winter of 2023 when the nearby Seacliff State Beach pier was pummeled beyond repair by a heavy winter storm. “The ocean is not messing ...

Beyond the pier is Pismo State Beach, which stretches along the California coast for about 17 miles. In the beach area near the pier, you'll find many people trying their hands at water sports ...