

The pueblo of Branciforte was named in honor of Miguel de la Grúa Talamanca, 1st Marquess of Branciforte. Franciscan missionary Juan Crespí, traveling with the expedition, noted in his diary that, "This river was named San Lorenzo." (for Saint Lawrence). The party forded the river (probably near where the Soquel Avenue bridge now stands) and camped nearby on October 17, 1769. The first European land exploration of Alta California, the Spanish Portolá expedition led by Gaspar de Portolá, passed through the area on its way north, still searching for the "port of Monterey" described by Sebastian Vizcaino in 1602. At the time of colonization, the Indigenous people belonged to the Uypi tribe of the Awaswas-speaking dialectical group. The only remnants of their spoken language are three local place names: Aptos, Soquel and Zayante and the name of a native shellfish – abalone. The Awaswas tribe was made up of no more than one thousand people and their language is now extinct. Prior to the arrival of Spanish soldiers, missionaries and colonists in the late 18th century, the area was home to the Awaswas nation of Ohlone people, who lived in a territory stretching slightly north of Davenport to Rio Del Mar. Indigenous people have been living in the Santa Cruz region for at least 12,000 years.

History Santa Cruz was founded by the Spanish in 1791 when Fermín de Lasuén established Mission Santa Cruz. The creation of the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk in 1904 solidified the city's status as a seaside resort community, while the establishment of the University of California, Santa Cruz in 1965 made Santa Cruz a college town. state in 1850, Santa Cruz was incorporated as a town in 1866, and became a charter city in 1876. Following the American Conquest of California and the admission of California as a U. With the Mexican secularization of the Californian missions in 1833, the former mission was divided and granted as rancho grants. Soon after, a settlement grew up near the mission called Branciforte, which came to be known across Alta California for its lawlessness. Santa Cruz was founded by the Spanish in 1791, when Fermín de Lasuén established Mission Santa Cruz. Situated on the northern edge of Monterey Bay, Santa Cruz is a popular tourist destination, owing to its beaches, surf culture, and historic landmarks. As of the 2020 census, the city population was 62,956. Will definitely be back soon.Santa Cruz ( Spanish for "Holy Cross") is the largest city and the county seat of Santa Cruz County, in Northern California.

It’s a short (few blocks) stroll from the ocean, and Cat & Cloud cafe is right across the street for tasty coffee. The staff is super nice and I loved the chill coastal vibe. I had half-pints of all 3 lagers which were crispy and tasty, and 2 of the Foggy (hazy) IPAs which were smooth, fresh, and flavorful. So go have a beer and help save the ocean at Humble Sea Brewing!Ĭustomer Review: World-class beer and a chill place to drink it. They support organizations focused on ocean conservation and donate to human rights organizations regularly. Humble Sea doesn’t just make great beer, they also have a humble vision of becoming a community hub to support ocean-based causes and human rights issues. This small but mighty brewery is making waves in the craft beer scene of Santa Cruz, crafting unique experiences and approachable, innovative beers that everyone can enjoy. Humble Sea Brewing Company Humble Sea Brewing Company
