Stroll under a thick canopy of Monterey cypress trees in Point Lobos State Natural Reserve. 🌳 It’s one of two places in the WORLD where Monterey cypresses are native (the other being Pebble Beach). 🌎 A short hike on the Cypress Grove Trail leads you through these groves and to gorgeous Central Coast views. 🥾 📍Carmel by the Sea 📷 @nikolelynn.s on IG 🎵 The Jungle, UnitedMasters | Visit California

As the year comes to a close, we’re celebrating the incredible work of our City departments. First up is the team behind so many of Cypress' favorite moments: Recreation and Community Services! This hard-working team has brought to life the spaces, programs, and experiences that kept our community connected all year long. In 2025 alone, they delivered eight unforgettable signature events, including the Spring Egg Hunt, Summer Concerts on the Green, Salute to America, National Night Out: Block Pa

Up next in our spotlight series is the team helping shape the future of Cypress: Community Development. In 2025, this team moved the City forward by advancing housing projects, supporting senior and moderate-income communities, and approving nearly 100 new residential units. They also facilitated major commercial projects and led key planning efforts, including the adoption of the Cypress Business Park Specific Plan. Their work went far beyond the drawing board. Community Development supported b

Classic | Cypress Hill Documentary

It's that time of year, Cypress!✨ Mayor Burke invites you to Celebrate Cypress Month—a time for community pride, connection, and unforgettable events. 🧡 Don’t miss the celebrations we look forward to all year! Learn more about all the upcoming events at cypressca.org/celebratecypress | City of Cypress City Hall

The documentary “Echoes of Forks of Cypress” delves into the intertwined lives of the enslaved humans and their enslavers at the Forksof Cypress plantation in Florence, Alabama. It narrates the historical significance of the plantation, focusing on the daily lives, struggles,and resilience of the enslaved individuals who lived and worked there. The film then transitions to the present day, where descendants of both the enslaved and the enslavers come together to introduce and confront their shar