Summary
Council got its annual look at the five projects in the West Cliff 5-year roadmap advancing the community's 50-year vision, and accepted the report.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Aug 25, 2026.
Impact analysis
State grant-funded through the Westcliff Resiliency program; construction fast-tracked to finish by end of year.
Residents, cyclists and visitors who rely on West Cliff Drive.
Drivers lose 8 parking spaces near Getchell Street, and westbound traffic faces up to two months of detours during construction.
Mentions & discussions (3)
City Council — August 25, 2026
The bluff at Getchell Street keeps eroding, so the city is moving the path inland — which costs 8 parking spots. A wave-slammed viewing area near the lighthouse will be permanently closed to landscaping. Residents get a durable path, but lose convenient parking.
Planning Commission — August 20, 2026
Three linked projects address storm-damaged bluffs and realign the road and multi-use path along West Cliff Drive. Together they affect how people walk, bike, and drive along one of Santa Cruz's most scenic corridors.
City Council — April 28, 2026
Council got its annual look at the five projects in the West Cliff 5-year roadmap advancing the community's 50-year vision, and accepted the report.
Related development
West Cliff Road Realignment at Lighthouse Field
The realignment moves the road and path away from the eroding bluff and sets the stage for separating pedestrian and bicycle travel in the future.
West Cliff Drive Multi-Use Path Realignment
The realigned path improves safety and access for pedestrians and cyclists along West Cliff Drive.
We'll email you when it's on an upcoming agenda and when it's voted on, at most once a day.
The weekly brief for Santa Cruz
What the council decided, in plain English — one email a week.
Free. Unsubscribe with one click any time. We never sell your email.