Santa Cruz Secures $3.15M for Wharf Repairs

Federal funds will help restore damage from recent winter storms.

Published on Feb. 20, 2026

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The city of Santa Cruz has received $3.15 million in federal funds to continue repairs and improvements on the Santa Cruz Wharf. The end of the wharf has been closed to the public since it was damaged by winter storms.

Why it matters

The Santa Cruz Wharf is a major tourist attraction and economic driver for the city. Securing federal funding to restore and upgrade the wharf will help maintain this important community asset.

The details

The federal funds will allow the city to continue its ongoing efforts to repair and improve the Santa Cruz Wharf, which was damaged by recent winter storms. The end of the wharf has been closed to the public since the damage occurred.

  • The wharf was damaged by winter storms in 2026.

The players

Santa Cruz

The city of Santa Cruz, California, which received the federal funds to repair the Santa Cruz Wharf.

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What’s next

The city plans to use the federal funds to fully restore the damaged section of the wharf and make additional improvements to enhance the structure's long-term resilience.

The takeaway

The $3.15 million in federal funding will allow Santa Cruz to make critical repairs to the iconic Santa Cruz Wharf, ensuring this important community and economic asset can continue serving residents and visitors for years to come.