Santa Cruz, CA is one of the best kept secrets on the West Coast. But should we keep it that way? Ya, we probably should! Those of us who really love Santa Cruz will probably understand that I am half joking above. I am always amused when I hear Santa Cruz referred to as a [...]
Gophers
Locals at Lighthouse field in Santa Cruz take the time to say hi to Joe the gopher. Living in Santa Cruz you probably have Gophers in your yard. We learned long ago that if you want to have a garden, roses, or even certain types of trees you will have to bury chicken wire in [...]
Video Testimonial to Weirdness
We recently filmed a video with The Plastic Bag Man, who isn’t from Santa Cruz, but is more than happy to talk about some of the Street Performers, Artists, and Weirdos that call Santa Cruz home. “Justice!” You can also find more about some of our favorite eccentric Santa Cruz Locals here : Weird Santa [...]
The Local Guide to Santa Cruz So Far
Since this is a new project just getting started most of you are people who I know well or have recently met, and almost all of you are right here in Santa Cruz. Since our official launch January first we have received our first visitor from Google, and it was for the search phrase “What [...]
First Friday Art Tour
First Friday Art Tour in Downtown Santa Cruz, and on the web. Come out and take in the art or get set up with a venue to show your work! On the Web: First Friday Art Tour On Facebook: First Friday Art Tour Downtown Santa Cruz has been hosting one of the best events in [...]
Hindquarter Bar & Grille
The Hindquarter Bar & Grille has been at the top of my family’s list of recommended places to eat in Santa Cruz for decades! “Where the Elite Meat” Hindquarter Bar & Grille 303 Soquel Ave Santa Cruz, CA 95062 (831) 426-7770 The Relationship a business and business owners have with their employees should say a [...]
Riverside Lighting
You won’t find better customer service or selection while shopping for lamps, lighting, or when you are in need of a lamp repair. Riverside Lighting 300 Soquel Ave Santa Cruz, CA 95062 (831) 423-7424 At Santa-Cruz-Ca.org we are on the lookout for truly local businesses and Riverside Lighting definitely fits that bill. With 50 years [...]
Chocolate
You really want to keep this place in mind! Chocolate 1522 Pacific Avenue Santa Cruz, CA 95060 831-427-9900 Find them on the web: Chocolate Santa Cruz Like them on Facebook: Chocolate on Pacific With a beautiful patio half hidden behind a wall of foliage on Pacific Ave in downtown Santa Cruz is Chocolate. By far [...]
Golden Palace
Locals Take Note: As of Right Now – this is probably the best happy hour in Santa Cruz!!! Golden Palace 415 Ocean Street Santa Cruz, CA 95060 831-424-9275 Happy Hour 3:00 – 6:00 Monday – Friday Any 12 oz. Beer $2.00 2 Egg Rolls 4 Cream Cheese Fried WonTons And any 12 oz. Beer $5.00 [...]
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