What constitutes a “quintessential” Santa Cruz day? Maybe it’s good coffee, a breakfast burrito, visits to Santa Cruz’s most iconic vistas and a reminder of what makes downtown so compelling as a reflection of the city’s unique personality.
“The Lost Boys” and Santa Cruz
Coverage of the 1987 movie “The Lost Boys” and its legacy in Santa Cruz.
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‘Lost Boys’ bar in Santa Cruz? What do locals think?
Lookout surveyed Santa Cruz County residents on “The Lost Boys” and found that locals not only love the 1987 movie but would be happy to support a “Lost Boys”-themed bar or restaurant.
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Why Santa Cruz needs a vampire bar: Could ‘Lost Boys’ tourism be our secret weapon?
The 1987 cult classic “The Lost Boys” has developed a deep association with the city in which it was shot, Santa Cruz. As downtown struggles to build toward a new future, wouldn’t a “Lost Boys” bar or cafe be just the thing to jumpstart interest in visiting Santa Cruz again?
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Boardwalk announces summer entertainment schedule
A first-ever drone show kicks off summer programming at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk on May 17, with free Friday movies and a variety of other acts starting in June.
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Weekender: Meet up with the Lost Boys, a math-music mashup & George Winston’s local connection
Hi friends, If you’ve ever ridden the Logger’s Revenge ride at the Boardwalk, you might understand a bit about how I feel about the summer. We’re right at the top of the flume, ready for the plunge with the upcoming solstice. Hold on, it’s going to be a great ride. Now, on with the show. […]
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Say it ain’t so: Could they go and remake ‘The Lost Boys’ without Santa Cruz?
The 1987 movie “The Lost Boys” might be Santa Cruz’s finest moment in cinema, but there’s no indication Hollywood is aiming to return to shoot its reboot of the vampire classic. A remake shot in some other place called Santa Carla would forever de-couple the film from Santa Cruz. And that’s worth mourning.