Check back soon for Open Streets 2023 Dates!
Open Streets Santa Cruz returned to West Cliff Drive on Sunday, October 16th 2022! The community joined us for another day of walking, biking and playing in the streets on a day free from car traffic. Come back soon for details on next year’s event, including booth/activity locations and performance guide.
BOOTHS & Activities
Open Streets Santa Cruz 2022 was the largest event yet, with more than 60 local organizations, businesses and performers hosting some incredible activities and resources!
Breakfast, lunch, snacks and dessert were provided by Food Trucks by Food Trucks A Go Go
Moved By Bikes demo’d their simple and effective products that make it easier to “do more” with your bicycle.
The Environteers booth provided refreshing clementine and pizza samples was provided from Upper Crust Pizza & Pasta.
Our youth tested their bike skills on Ecology Action’s bike safety obstacle course.
Pups got water at the dog hydration station at Peace of Mind Dog Rescue and treats of puppucinnos courtesy of WOOFPACK.
A live bootcamp workout with Santa Cruz’s very own Carina Reid of FuelPhitness was near the main info booth! Kid friendly!
Live performances from local bands and musicians were through out the event.
Bay View Elementary, Gateway School, Spring Hill School and Santa Cruz Waldorf School had booths for hands on activities for children to explore, imagine, and create.
The City of Santa Cruz Street Smarts booth offered free bike light installation to those with bikes in need (while supplies last). Street Smarts also encourages adults and youth to take a traffic safety pledge with reflective gear reward. The table also offers yard signs that say “Slow Down” and “Drive Neighborly,” and tips to help all road users contribute to a safer Santa Cruz community.
And so much more!
Arrival/Parking
The community arrived via bike, on foot, or by carpooling to reduce environmental impact and congestion in the residential areas near West Cliff. Parking was available at the following areas:
Delaware Avenue
UCSC offices at 2300 Delaware Avenue
UCSC lot at Seymour Center
Paid public lots at Natural Bridges State Park (support our California State Parks!)
Parking at Lighthouse Field State Park—near the surfer statue
Thank you to our Open Streets Santa Cruz 2022 sponsors!
Moved by Bikes, SUP and Kayak Trailer for YOUR bike!
Premier Sponsor
Support our Premier Sponsor, Moved by Bikes. Watch their video of their latest product and move your paddle board on your bike!
UC Santa Cruz Boosts Grid Resiliency with Solar Energy Storage by ForeFront Power
Premier Sponsor
To continue advancing campus operational efficiency and sustainability, the University of California Santa Cruz (UCSC) partnered with ForeFront Power on the development of a 2 megawatt (MW) solar canopy system at its East Remote Parking Lot.
The solar parking canopy will generate more than three million kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity each year, the equivalent of powering more than 330 houses annually and enough energy to meet about 6% of the total campus electrical load.
Learn more in the video!
Our 2022 Sponsors
A bay-side celebration
For nearly a decade, Open Streets Santa Cruz has filled beautiful West Cliff Drive with music, games, a place to stroll, and a wide-open bike-way. The road will once again be closed to cars between the Lighthouse and Natural Bridges--and open to bikes, wheelchairs, dogs (on leashes), dog walkers, and neighbors!