
President Joe Biden’s visit to Santa Cruz County

Crowds lined roads near Watsonville Municipal Airport to greet President Joe Biden. (Kevin Painchaud / Lookout Santa Cruz)

President Joe Biden rolls into Seacliff State Beach. (Kevin Painchaud / Lookout Santa Cruz)

President Joe Biden speaking with Paradise Beach Grille owners Chuck Maier and Ally Gotlieb in Capitola Village. (Susan Walsh / Associated Press via pool)

Marine One, carrying President Joe Biden, on approach at Watsonville Municipal Airport. (Kevin Painchaud / Lookout Santa Cruz)

A V-22 Osprey descends at Watsonville Municipal Airport. (Kevin Painchaud / Lookout Santa Cruz)
Reader Kristen McLaughlin got a first-hand look at President Joe Biden’s visit to Seacliff State Beach. (Via Kristen McLaughlin)
President Joe Biden and his motorcade headed to Capitola Village from Watsonville. (Via City of Watsonville)

President Joe Biden and Gov. Gavin Newsom outside Zelda’s On The Beach in Capitola Village. (Susan Walsh / Associated Press via pool)

The State Park Drive overpass was the place to be to catch a glimpse of President Joe Biden’s motorcade. (Kevin Painchaud / Lookout Santa Cruz)

Secret Service and other law enforcement officers keep the perimeter secure at Seacliff State Beach. (Kevin Painchaud / Lookout Santa Cruz)
President Joe Biden on the tarmac Thursday at Watsonville Municipal Airport with Gov. Gavin Newsom, Sen. Alex Padilla and Reps. Jimmy Panetta and Zoe Lofgren. (Via City of Watsonville)

The California Highway Patrol implementing rolling closures on Highway 1 ahead of President Joe Biden’s motorcade. (Kevin Painchaud / Lookout Santa Cruz)
From left, Watsonville Mayor Eduardo Montesino and Reps. Jimmy Panetta and Zoe Lofgren await President Joe Biden at Watsonville Municipal Airport. (Via City of Watsonville)

The Stars and Stripes on display as crowds waited for President Joe Biden in Aptos. (Kevin Painchaud / Lookout Santa Cruz)
The Marine V-22 Ospreys that escorted President Joe Biden’s helicopter to Santa Cruz County prepare for landing at Watsonville Municipal Airport. (Via City of Watsonville)
Marine One, President Joe Biden’s helicopter, at Watsonville Municipal Airport. (Via City of Watsonville)

President Joe Biden’s motorcade approaches the State Park Drive exit on its way to Capitola. (Kevin Painchaud / Lookout Santa Cruz)

A Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s deputy keeps watch near Seacliff State Beach. (Kevin Painchaud / Lookout Santa Cruz)

The California Highway Patrol implementing rolling closures on Highway 1 ahead of President Joe Biden’s motorcade. (Kevin Painchaud / Lookout Santa Cruz)

California Highway Patrol motorcycles lined up at Watsonville Municipal Airport. (Kevin Painchaud / Lookout Santa Cruz)
Reader Kristen McLaughlin got a first-hand look at President Joe Biden’s visit to Seacliff State Beach. (Via Kristen McLaughlin)

Crowds lined roads near Watsonville Municipal Airport to greet President Joe Biden. (Kevin Painchaud / Lookout Santa Cruz)

The California Highway Patrol was out in force at Watsonville Municipal Airport. (Kevin Painchaud / Lookout Santa Cruz)

Marine One, carrying President Joe Biden, on approach at Watsonville Municipal Airport. (Kevin Painchaud / Lookout Santa Cruz)

Crowds lined roads near Watsonville Municipal Airport to greet President Joe Biden. (Kevin Painchaud / Lookout Santa Cruz)

County Supervisor Felipe Hernandez is all smiles after meeting President Joe Biden at Watsonville Municipal Airport. (Kevin Painchaud / Lookout Santa Cruz)

California Highway Patrol motorcycles lined up outside Watsonville Municipal Airport. (Kevin Painchaud / Lookout Santa Cruz)
Reader Kristen McLaughlin got a first-hand look at President Joe Biden’s visit to Seacliff State Beach. (Via Kristen McLaughlin)