Your guide to tides, seasons,
and life in Santa Cruz
The first edition of the locally-made Santa Cruz Almanac is a guide to the seasons, environment, and happenings that make Surf City, California so wonderful.
The book features monthly guides to the weather, ocean, and astronomy, plus a unique daily event for every day of the 2026 calendar year.
Designed in the style of vintage farmer’s almanacs, this guide is the perfect gift for locals, students, and travelers.
Your Guide to Surf City, California
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A unique local event, happening, or opportunity to participate for every single day of the calendar year.
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Everything you need to know about our coastline including daily tides overviews and monthly ocean notes.
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Twelve monthly breakdowns of the local highlights, plus guides to seasonal planting for your garden.
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Track the night sky with monthly moon phases and celestial events.
About the Editor
Steph Kent is a writer and producer interested in creativity, sports and literature.
Steph co-founded the new literary website Call Me Ishmael where she curates anonymous stories about books and turns vintage pay phones into literary installations. The project received a National Book Foundation Innovations in Reading honor and was shortlisted for a Webby Award. She co-authored The Call Me Ishmael Phone Book.
You can read Steph’s writing on Lit Hub, Reading Rainbow, Bad Left Hook, LitroUK, and Macworld Magazine.
Stephanie holds a BA in Playwriting and Literature from Emerson College and is both a lover and a fighter, training as a competitive boxer. She lives in Twin Lakes with her husband, son, and dog.
