EVENTS
Live music, film nights, comedy, and community gatherings are starting to take shape.
Check what’s coming up and come be part of it early.
DUAL PERSPECTIVE
THE PHOTOGRAPHY OF DAVE “NELLY” NELSON
If you’ve picked up a surf magazine or followed the culture over the last two decades, you already know Dave "Nelly" Nelson’s work. Join us for an open house gallery exhibition celebrating his incredible archive of heavy water imagery, sharp action photography, and iconic surf culture.
Opening Night: Friday, August 7th | 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: 912 41st Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Admission: 100% FREE
WOMEN ON WAVES
Sunny California Proudly Presents the 2026 Women On Waves Surf Contest
The Women On Waves (WOW) Surf Contest and Open Water Swim returns to Capitola Beach, bringing a massive weekend of local competition, ocean sports, and coastal community culture to the Capitola Esplanade. Join us as Sunny California proudly supports the event as official lead sponsor, featuring longboard heats, open-water racing, a paddle relay, and a festival marketplace that supports Esperanza Community Farms.
Event Dates: Saturday, Oct. 17 – Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026
Location: Capitola Beach & Capitola Esplanade
Admission: 100% FREE
Past Events
Yoga For Surfers & Sound Bath — Sunday, Aug 2nd
Join us Sunday, August 2nd from 4:30 PM – 5:45 PM for a 45-minute surf-focused yoga class led by Justin Khan, followed by a 30-minute immersive sound bath. The first 20 signups get in FREE with cod...
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Local Artist Group Show: Summer '26
Seven Santa Cruz-based artists. One night. Join us Friday, July 10, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Sunny California Art Gallery for the opening of our Summer '26 Local Artist Group Show.
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Grand Opening Weekend at Sunny California
Grand Opening photos from Sunny California in Santa Cruz featuring Barney’s art show, live music from Ribsys Nickel, and the community that came out to support the shop.
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We love bringing people together and celebrating creativity. Whether you are looking to host a private event in our space, or you're an artist or photographer looking to submit your portfolio for a gallery exhibition, we want to hear from you.