Bron and I make an effort to visit Santa Cruz, California, for several days just prior to Thanksgiving each year. We have been successful for the most part, missing only a couple of years since we began this process in the early 90's.

My picture taking is sporadic, but here are some good surfing scenes from a larger-swell during 2000.

We stay at the hotel at the foot of the pier. A short walk along the cliffs brings you to Santa Cruz's best surfing spot, "Steamer Lane", which is particularly good for a larger swell.