The Santa Cruz Almanac 2026
A pocket guide to a year in Surf City
Preorder now — shipping December 2026
The second edition of the locally-made Santa Cruz Almanac is a guide to the seasons, environment, and happenings in Surf City, California.
The book features monthly guides to the weather, ocean, and astronomy, plus a unique daily event for every day of the 2027 calendar year.
Designed in the style of vintage farmer’s almanacs, this guide is the perfect gift for locals, students, and travelers.
Preorder now — shipping December 2026
The second edition of the locally-made Santa Cruz Almanac is a guide to the seasons, environment, and happenings in Surf City, California.
The book features monthly guides to the weather, ocean, and astronomy, plus a unique daily event for every day of the 2027 calendar year.
Designed in the style of vintage farmer’s almanacs, this guide is the perfect gift for locals, students, and travelers.
About the Editor
Steph Kent is a writer and producer interested in creativity, sports and literature.
Steph co-founded the new literary website Call Me Ishmael where she curates anonymous stories about books and turns vintage pay phones into literary installations. The project received a National Book Foundation Innovations in Reading honor and was shortlisted for a Webby Award. She co-authored The Call Me Ishmael Phone Book.
You can read Steph’s writing on Lit Hub, Reading Rainbow, Bad Left Hook, LitroUK, and Macworld Magazine.
Stephanie holds a BA in Playwriting and Literature from Emerson College and is both a lover and a fighter, training as a competitive boxer. She lives in Twin Lakes with her husband, son, and dog.
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