For a relatively small town, Santa Cruz and its surrounding areas have some outstanding farmers’ markets. This is likely due to the …
Shopping Santa Cruz
Shopping in Santa Cruz is exactly what you might expect.
From hip boutique clothing stores to quirky thrift shops, the stores in Santa Cruz are full of character and charm. Pacific Avenue in Downtown Santa Cruz is the heart of the local shopping scene, but it isn't the only place to find those one of a kind stores worth making a trip from out of town to visit.
The Capitola Village is a favorite of tourists, partially for its beach and restaurants, but also for the shopping. The Swift Street Courtyard over on the Westside is a relatively new hot spot for shopping, dining and wine tasting. Pleasure Point is also full of one of a kind local stores ranging from surf shops to boutiques to second hand stores.
The Santa Cruz Trolley: Modern Convenience & Old World Charm
Visiting the Boardwalk, the Wharf, and the beach every Santa Cruz summer can be a blast, with only one big drawback: Parking. To imagine a …
Chocolate Covered Bacon Is A Vegan’s Nightmare And A Bacon-Lover’s Dream In Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz is well-known for its vegan roots. However, one local candy shop, Marini’s Candies’, goes against the norm by offering …
The Downtown Santa Cruz Guide to Shopping, Dining & Nightlife
Trying to list every single cool thing to do, place to visit, or sight to see in downtown Santa Cruz would be nearly impossible. But that’s …
When Hippies Make Ice Cream: The Tasty Tale of the Penny Ice Creamery
Delicious. Quirky. Wholesome. And oh so organic. That is what you get when you combine the earthy wisdom of Santa Cruz culture with a …