Mary Porter Sesnon Art Gallery encourages interdisciplinary discourse through the lens of the arts. The gallery is located at Porter College, University of California, Santa Cruz.

The mission of the Art League is to function as an agent for the artistic experience. The Santa Cruz Art League encourages visual and performing arts in an environment that is supportive to the artist, to students, and to the community.

Seymour Marine Discovery Center at UC Santa Cruz is dedicated to educating people about the role scientific research plays in the understanding and conservation of the world's oceans.

The Santa Cruz Surfing Museum is located in Santa Cruz, California and is dedicated to preserving the rich surfing history of the area. The museum is located inside the Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse, which is perched on a cliff overlooking the popular surf spot of Steamer Lane.

Santa Cruz is the county seat and largest city of Santa Cruz County, in Northern California. As of the 2020 census, the city population was 62,956. Situated on the northern edge of Monterey Bay, Santa Cruz is a popular tourist destination, owing to its beaches, surf culture, and historic landmarks.