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Editor’s Note
Ateacher once told me to be careful with the word best. Once you declare something is at the top of the heap, you’ve set the bar so high that nothing else can contend. What if you find something better?
To this day, verbally, at least, I often overuse the word. I’ve probably been to hundreds of best concerts and had many, many best meals. They can’t all be best, right? But they feel that way at the moment.
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That’s why I’m glad our Best Of Santa Cruz issue is a democracy. You vote on the things that are best.
For me, this issue has always been a coffee table keeper. I open it when I’m ready to find a new restaurant, entertainment spot, place to shop, hike or bike trail or workout class. It really is the best resource about life in Santa Cruz and I treasure it. I think you will too.
Meanwhile, I have some fun, free Best Of suggestions.
BEST FREE WAY TO LEARN ABOUT YOUR COMMUNITY
Go on a police ride along. The local police and sheriff’s department will let you ride with an officer during their
shift. Nothing has taught me more about my neighbors and what our towns are really like. And there’s more drama than anything you’ll see on those fake TV cop shows.
BEST FREE DRAMA
Head to the County Courthouse and watch trials. I’m always surprised at how few people know you can just sit in the audience and watch accused murderers, thieves and all sorts of criminals have their day in court. It’s real, it’s dramatic, it’s more intelligent and complex than TV portrays it. It’s a great way to see how the wheels of justice really turn.
BEST FREE PLACE TO IMPRESS OUT OF TOWN FRIENDS
Bring them to the country’s only Grateful Dead museum exhibit at UCSC’s Library. They can see artifacts and concert movies.
The best is here and yet to come.
BRAD KAVA | EDITOR
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Pokorny Office Manager & Ad Assistant Danielle Ratliff Circulation Manager Shannen Craig General Manager Lee May Cover Design Bill Lewis
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Open Daily 11-8! Happy Hour Mon - Fri 3-6 (831) 429-1223 | 31 Municipal Wharf RivaFishHouse.com It’s been a journey of joy. We appreciate your votes! BEST SEAFOOD RESTAURANT in SANTA CRUZ BEST CLAM CHOWDER BEST CALAMARI THANK YOU FOR VOTING US... The Fully Immersive Tiki Paradise on the Santa Cruz Wharf! Mon-Thu 11-8 | Fri-Su 11-9 | Happy Hour! Mon thru Thu 3-6 (831) 466-9766 | 49A Municipal Wharf | MakaiSantaCruz.com BEST FANCY COCKTAILS BEST BAR in SANTA CRUZ BEST PATIO DINING in SANTA CRUZ BEST HAWAIIAN Island Kitchen & Groggery 2024 | GOODTIMES.SC | BEST OF SANTA CRUZ COUNTY 7
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winners
Appetizers
SHADOWBROOK
SILVER THE CROW'S NEST
BRONZE VENUS SPIRITS COCKTAILS & KITCHEN
Bagel
BAGELRY
SILVER FIREFLY COFFEE HOUSE
BRONZE HOUSE OF BAGELS & CAFE
Bakery
GAYLE'S BAKERY & ROSTICCERIA
SILVER COMPANION BAKESHOP
BRONZE BUTTERY BAKERY
Bar Food
PARISH PUBLICK HOUSE
SILVER
SHADOWBROOK
BRONZE
VENUS SPIRITS COCKTAILS & KITCHEN
Barbecue
APTOS ST. BBQ
SILVER MISSION ST. BARBEQUE
BRONZE COLE'S BAR-B-Q
Bread
COMPANION BAKESHOP
SILVER GAYLE'S BAKESHOP & ROSTICCERIA
BRONZE
MANRESA BREAD
Breakfast (Aptos/Soquel)
RED APPLE CAFE
SILVER THE FARM BAKERY
BRONZE CAFE & GIFTS, SUNRISE CAFE
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Breakfast (Capitola)
GAYLE'S BAKERY & ROSTICCERIA
SILVER BUSY BEE'S CAFE & CATERING BRONZE AVENUE CAFE
Breakfast (Santa Cruz)
ZACHARY'S
SILVER THE WALNUT AVENUE CAFE
BRONZE HARBOR CAFE
Breakfast (Scotts Valley/SLV)
HEAVENLY ROADSIDE CAFE
SILVER AUNTIE MAME'S BRONZE ROCKY'S CAFE
Brunch
HARBOR CAFE
SILVER CHAMINADE RESORT & SPA BRONZE SÜDA
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Burger (Aptos/Soquel)
PARISH PUBLICK HOUSE
SILVER
BETTY BURGERS
BRONZE THE HIDEOUT
Burger (Capitola)
EAST END GASTROPUB
SILVER
SHADOWBROOK
BRONZE THE SAND BAR
Burger (Santa Cruz)
BACK NINE GRILL & BAR
SILVER
BETTY BURGERS
BRONZE
JACK'S
Burger (Scotts Valley / SLV)
BRUNO'S BAR AND GRILL
SILVER
JT'S TWO DOORS
BRONZE
LAUGHING MONK BREWING & GASTROPUB
Burger (Watsonville)
WOODEN NICKLE BAR & GRILL
SILVER FAT BOY BURGER AND GRILL
BRONZE
CALIFORNIA GRILL
Burrito (Aptos / Soquel)
EL CHIPOTLE TAQUERIA AND RESTAURANT
SILVER
TAQUERIA LOS GORDOS
BRONZE
MANUEL'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT
Burrito (Capitola)
MIJO’S TAQUERIA
SILVER
TACOS MORENOS
BRONZE EL TORO BRAVO
Burrito (Santa Cruz)
TACOS MORENOS
SILVER
EL PALOMAR
BRONZE
TAQUERIA LOS PERICOS
Burrito (Scotts Valley/SLV)
TAQUERIA LOS GALLOS
SILVER
TAQUERIA VALLARTA
BRONZE
LA CHIMICHANGA CANTINA
12 BEST OF SANTA CRUZ COUNTY | GOODTIMES.SC | 2024 12 BEST OF SANTA CRUZ COUNTY | GOODTIMES.SC | 2024
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VENUS SPIRITS COCKTAILS & KITCHEN
AmericanLeisurePatio.com We Have Everything for Your Dream Patio Including: • Sofas • Fire Pits • Love Seats • Custom Cushions • Chaises • Umbrellas Two Locations: 1118 Ocean Street Santa Cruz, California 831.423.2425 944-A Blossom Hill Road San Jose, California 408.446.9350 We also do complete patio furniture restoration & repair Best Of Winner 3 years in a row! • Dining Sets • Heaters See our instagram page: Family owned and operated for 42 years 2024 | GOODTIMES.SC | BEST OF SANTA CRUZ COUNTY 13
FOOD & DRINK
Burrito (Watsonville)
EL FRIJOLITO
SILVER
CILANTROS
BRONZE
RANCH MILK MEXICAN GRILL
Calamari
THE CROW'S NEST
SILVER
RIVA FISH HOUSE
BRONZE
SHADOWBROOK
Caterer
BUSY BEE'S CAFE AND CATERING
SILVER
FIVE STAR CATERING
BRONZE
SHADOWBROOK
Cheap Eats
CHARLIE HONG KONG
SILVER
PRETTY GOOD ADVICE
BRONZE
CARPO'S RESTAURANT
Cheese Selection
SHOPPER'S CORNER
SILVER
CHEESE SHOP 831
BRONZE STAFF OF LIFE
Chinese Cuisine
SPECIAL NOODLE
SILVER
CANTON
BRONZE THE RED PEARL
Chocolatier
MACKENZIES CHOCOLATES
Clam Chowder
RIVA FISH HOUSE
SILVER
STAGNARO BROS.
BRONZE
SHADOWBROOK
Coffeehouse (Independent)
UGLY MUG
SILVER
ZIZZO'S COFFEEHOUSE
BRONZE
SANTA CRUZ COFFEE ROASTING
Cookies
PACIFIC COOKIE COMPANY
SILVER
GAYLE’S BAKERY & ROSTICCERIA
BRONZE BUTTERY BAKERY
Deli ZOCCOLI'S
SILVER
GARDEN LIQUOR AND DELI BRONZE SEABRIGHT DELI
Desserts (Bakery)
GAYLE’S BAKERY & ROSTICCERIA
SILVER
BUTTERY BAKERY
BRONZE THE FARM BAKERY, CAFE & GIFTS
Desserts (Restaurant)
VIM DINING & DESSERTS
SILVER
SHADOWBROOK
BRONZE CHOCOLATE
Donut Shop
DUNLAP'S DONUTS
Falafel
ACHILLES BY THE SEA
SILVER
ZAMEEN
BRONZE
FALAFEL OF SANTA CRUZ
Food Event
GRAZING ON THE GREEN
SILVER
CLAM CHOWDER COOK-OFF
BRONZE GREEK FESTIVAL
Food Truck
SCRUMPTIOUS FISH AND CHIPS
SILVER PANA VENEZUELAN FOOD
BRONZE
COCOC THE FOOD TRUCK
French Fries
PARISH PUBLICK HOUSE
SILVER JACK’S
BRONZE
PRETTY GOOD ADVICE
Greek
NICK THE GREEK
SILVER ACHILLES BY THE SEA
BRONZE
ZAMEEN
Hawaiian Cuisine
HULA'S ISLAND GRILL
SILVER
PONO HAWAIIAN KITCHEN & TAP
BRONZE
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SILVER DONNELLY CHOCOLATES
BRONZE ASHBY CONFECTIONS
SILVER
FERRELL’S DONUT SHOP
BRONZE
DONUT STATION
MAKAI ISLAND KITCHEN & GROGGERY
Ice Cream
MARIANNE'S ICE CREAM SCOOP SHOP
SILVER
THE PENNY ICE CREAMERY
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FOOD & DRINK
Indian Cuisine
AMBROSIA INDIA BISTRO
SILVER
NAMASTE INDIAN CUISINE
BRONZE
ROYAL TAJ
Italian Cuisine
LILLIAN'S ITALIAN KITCHEN
SILVER
TRAMONTI
BRONZE
LAGO DI COMO
Juice Bar/ Smoothies
AMAZON JUICES
SILVER
CAFE BRASIL
BRONZE
PLEASURE POINT JUICES
Kid-Friendly Eatery
Late-Night Eatery
MANUEL'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT
SILVER
CHARLIE HONG KONG
BRONZE
WOODSTOCK PIZZA
Mexican Cuisine (Aptos/Soquel)
MANUEL'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT
SILVER
TORTILLA FLATS
BRONZE EL CHIPOTLE TAQUERIA AND RESTAURANT
Mexican Cuisine (Capitola)
EL TORO BRAVO
Mexican Cuisine (Santa Cruz) EL PALOMAR
SILVER
COPAL
BRONZE
TAQUERIA LOS PERICOS
Mexican Cuisine (Scotts Valley/SLV)
MAYA MEXICAN RESTAURANT
SILVER
LA CHIMICHANGA CANTINA
BRONZE
TAQUERIA VALLARTA
Mexican Cuisine (Watsonville)
CILANTROS
SILVER
JALISCO MEXICAN CUISINE
BRONZE
LA PERLA DEL PACIFICO
Middle Eastern
ARSLANS TURKISH STREET FOOD
SILVER
LAILI RESTAURANT
BRONZE ZAMEEN
New Restaurant
THE MIDWAY
SILVER (TIE)
AROMA
FIREFLY TAVERN
LAILI RESTAURANT BAGELRY
CARPO'S RESTAURANT
SILVER (TIE)
EAST SIDE EATERY
WOODSTOCK PIZZA
Outdoor Dining
THE CROW’S NEST
SILVER SHADOWBROOK BRONZE
SILVER MIJO'S BRONZE
MARGARITAVILLE
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FOOD & DRINK
Patio Dining (Aptos/Soquel)
THE HIDEOUT
SILVER BITTERSWEET BISTRO
BRONZE HOME
Patio Dining (Capitola)
SHADOWBROOK
SILVER
ZELDA'S
BRONZE
PARADISE BEACH GRILL
Patio Dining (Santa Cruz)
THE CROW’S NEST
SILVER
LAILI RESTAURANT
BRONZE
MAKAI ISLAND KITCHEN & GROGGERY
Patio Dining (Scotts Valley/SLV)
LAUGHING MONK
BREWING & GASTROPUB
SILVER
HEAVENLY ROADSIDE CAFE
BRONZE
BRUNO'S BAR & GRILL
Patio Dining (Watsonville)
JALISCO MEXICAN CUISINE
SILVER
CILANTROS
BRONZE ELLA'S AT THE AIRPORT
Pizza (Aptos/Soquel)
PIZZA MY HEART
SILVER MENTONE
BRONZE BUZZO
COMPANION BAKESHOP
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Pizza (Capitola)
PIZZA MY HEART
SILVER
PLEASURE PIZZA
BRONZE
VILLAGE HOST PIZZA & GRILL
Pizza (Santa Cruz)
PIZZA MY HEART
SILVER
WOODSTOCK PIZZA
BRONZE BOOKIE'S PIZZA
Pizza
(Scotts Valley/SLV)
THE PIZZA SERIES
SILVER
MOUNTAIN MIKES
BRONZE BOULDER CREEK PIZZA & PUB
Pizza (Watsonville)
SLICE PROJECT
SILVER
CASSIDY'S PIZZA
BRONZE
ROUND TABLE
Restaurant (Aptos)
THE HIDEOUT
SILVER
MENTONE
BRONZE
CAFE SPARROW
Restaurant (Capitola)
SHADOWBROOK
SILVER TRESTLES
BRONZE EAST END GASTROPUB
Restaurant (San Lorenzo Valley)
SCOPAZZI'S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE
SILVER AROMA
BRONZE
TROUT FARM INN
Restaurant (Santa Cruz)
VIM DINING & DESSERTS
SILVER OSWALD
BRONZE
THE CROW’S NEST
Restaurant (Scotts Valley)
BRUNO'S BAR & GRILL
SILVER
OTORO SUSHI
BRONZE
LAUGHING MONK BREWING & GASTROPUB
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Restaurant (Soquel)
HOME
SILVER
CAFE CRUZ
BRONZE
TORTILLA FLATS
Restaurant (Watsonville)
CALIFORNIA GRILL
SILVER
CILANTROS
BRONZE
JALISCO MEXICAN CUISINE
Salad
SOUL SALAD
SILVER
THE CROW’S NEST
BRONZE
CARPO'S RESTAURANT
Sandwich
GARDEN LIQUOR AND DELI
SILVER
SEABRIGHT DELI
BRONZE
ZOCCOLI'S
Seafood (Aptos/Soquel)
VENUS SPIRITS COCKTAILS & KITCHEN
SILVER
BITTERSWEET BISTRO
BRONZE
SCRUMPTIOUS FISH & CHIPS
Seafood (Capitola)
SHADOWBROOK
SILVER
PARADISE BEACH GRILL
BRONZE
TRESTLES
Seafood (Scotts Valley/SLV)
SCRUMPTIOUS FISH AND CHIPS
SILVER
OTORO SUSHI
BRONZE
SCOPAZZI'S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE
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Seafood (Santa Cruz)
RIVA FISH HOUSE
SILVER
STAGNARO BROS.
BRONZE
THE CROW’S NEST
Seafood (Watsonville)
FISH HOUSE
SILVER
LA PERLA DEL PACIFICO
BRONZE
CALIFORNIA GRILL
Small Plates
BARCELONETA
SILVER
VENUS SPIRITS COCKTAILS & KITCHEN
BRONZE
SHADOWBROOK
Steak
SHADOWBROOK
SILVER
HINDQUARTER BAR & GRILLE
BRONZE
ALDERWOOD
Sushi/Japanese (Aptos/Soquel)
AKIRA SUSHI
SILVER
SUSHI GARDEN
Sushi/Japanese (Capitola)
SUSHI GARDEN
SILVER
GEISHA JAPANESE RESTAURANT & TEA HOUSE
BRONZE
MIYAKO JAPANESE RESTAURANT
Sushi/Japanese (Santa Cruz) MOBO
SILVER
AKIRA SUSHI
BRONZE
SHOGUN JAPANESE RESTAURANT
Santa Cruz’s Original Smokeshop Since 1978
Pacific Avenue ( Next to New Leaf Market ) instagram: PIPELINESANTACRUZ 831.425.7473 Thank You Santa Cruz ! for Voting For Us 18 Years in a Row! 22 BEST OF SANTA CRUZ COUNTY | GOODTIMES.SC | 2024 22 BEST OF SANTA CRUZ COUNTY | GOODTIMES.SC | 2024 FOOD & DRINK
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THANK YOU for your votes! BEST HAPPY HOUR 3-6pm EVERY DAY! (831)226-2350 backninegrill.com 555 Hwy 17 Pasatiempo exit • Santa Cruz We are honored to win first place for the Best Burger in Santa Cruz as well as the Best Happy Hour in the county! We appreciate your vote of confidence and are grateful for our community’s support. We invite you to stop in soon for our award winning burger and daily happy hour. BEST BURGER in Santa Cruz 2024 | GOODTIMES.SC | BEST OF SANTA CRUZ COUNTY 23
Santa Cruz County’s Beloved Natural Food Grocer
FOOD & DRINK
Sushi/Japanese (Scotts Valley/SLV)
The one that started it all! A local landmark since 1969, Staff of Life changed the game when it was the first one out of the gates with a new philosophy of prioritizing all things healthy, organic, and sustainable. Browse the aisles to find the best natural foods in Santa Cruz County, experience the down-home service Staff of Life is famous for, and discover why we keep getting voted Best Natural Grocery Store.
OTORO SUSHI
SILVER
RUMBLE FISH
BRONZE
SUSHISAN
Sushi/Japanese (Watsonville)
SILVER Winner: Best Grocery Store (Local)
SILVER Winner: Best Produce
BRONZE Winner: Best Green Business
BRONZE Winner: Best Cheese Selection
GOLD Winner: Best Grocery Store (Natural)
GOLD Winner: Best Vitamins/Supplements
IMURA
SILVER
RESTAURANT MIYUKI
BRONZE
SUSHI GARDEN
Taqueria (Aptos/Soquel)
EL CHIPOTLE TAQUERIA AND RESTAURANT
nother year, another victory lap to celebrate winning top honors in the Natural Grocery Store category and the Vitamins/Supplements category, we’d like to extend a heartfelt thanks to the Santa Cruz and Watsonville communities. If you haven’t already, come in and discover all we do to keep earning your votes and earning your business.
SILVER
TAQUERIA LOS GORDOS
BRONZE
TORTILLA FLATS
Taqueria (Capitola)
TACOS MORENOS
SILVER
MIJO’S TAQUERIA
BRONZE
TAQUERIA TEPEQUE
Taqueria (Santa Cruz)
LOS PERICOS MARKET
SILVER
TACOS MORENOS
BRONZE
EL PALOMAR
Taqueria (Scotts Valley/SLV)
TAQUERIA VALLARTA
SILVER
TAQUERIA LOS GALLOS
BRONZE
LA CHIMICHANGA CANTINA
Taqueria (Watsonville)
TAQUERIA LOS PERICOS
SILVER
EL FRIJOLITO
BRONZE
RANCH MILK MEXICAN GRILL
LOCALLY OWNED FOR OVER 50 YEARS www.staffoflifemarket.com TWO LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU SANTA CRUZ 1266 Soquel Avenue • 831-423-8632
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WATSONVILLE 906 E. Lake Avenue • 831-726-0240 Where Health Meets Happiness! 24 BEST OF SANTA CRUZ COUNTY | GOODTIMES.SC | 2024 24 BEST OF SANTA CRUZ COUNTY | GOODTIMES.SC | 2024
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831-462-6257 DominicanOaks.com 3400 Paul Sweet Rd. Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Lic.#440708773 COMMUNITY FEATURES: 3 home cooked meals per day in our dining room Access to activities & social events on and off campus Weekly housekeeping Weekly laundry service Scheduled transportation via shuttle or private car 1 & 2 bedroom apartments with kitchen & private patio SANTA CRUZ’S BEST RETIREMENT COMMUNITY Dominican Oaks At Dominican Oaks home is not just a place, but a feeling. Join us today! Active Retirement for Active People 2024 | GOODTIMES.SC | BEST OF SANTA CRUZ COUNTY 25
Sweet Dreams begin with a Great Mattress Our mattresses are European-designed and built in California with:
Targeted support tailored to YOUR body • Natural latex, plein-air wool, organic cotton • Optimal comfort for pressure reduction 2701 41st Ave, Soquel Top of 41st Ave., at Hwy. 1 831.464.2228 sc41.com Paired with our Oxygen Pillow, our mattress system promotes deep restorative sleep Congratulations Lori Hannum - Best Interior Design WINNER Best Furniture 26 BEST OF SANTA CRUZ COUNTY | GOODTIMES.SC | 2024 26 BEST OF SANTA CRUZ COUNTY | GOODTIMES.SC | 2024 FOOD & DRINK Thai Cuisine SAWASDEE THAI CUISINE SILVER REAL THAI KITCHEN BRONZE SABIENG THAI CUISINE Vegetarian DHARMA'S SILVER
GOOD ADVICE BRONZE CHARLIE HONG KONG Wine List SHADOWBROOK SILVER VINOCRUZ WINE BAR & RESTAURANT BRONZE BAD ANIMAL Wine Selection (Retail) SHOPPER'S CORNER SILVER DEER PARK WINE AND SPIRITS BRONZE SOIF Winery BEAUREGARD VINEYARDS SILVER BARGETTO WINERY BRONZE SOQUEL VINEYARDS <<< HOME PHOTO: TARMO
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Keeping our community safe from sewage spills and keeping maintenance costs down are important. You can help by remembering this simple phrase: ‘Think Before You Flush. ’ Put trash where it belongs…in the trash.
Keeping our community safe from sewage spills and keeping maintenance costs down are important. You can help by remembering this simple phrase: ‘Think Before You Flush. ’ Put trash where it belongs…in the trash.
Flushable does not mean flushable!
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Thank YOU!
Honored as the Runner-Up Best Attorney in Santa Cruz by Good Times readers, Tanya Harmony Ridino, the Executive Director of Senior Legal Services, expresses profound gratitude for this acknowledgment. Her unwavering dedication to the Access to Justice Movement and Senior Legal Services commitment to ensuring that the elderly are treated with care and respect and are not isolated or subjected to abuse or neglect underscores her career’s longtime commitment to service and advocacy.
In addition to their customary, free, in-person and telephonic individual legal assistance, Senior Legal Services is pleased to now also offer FREE legal outreach clinics at the Branciforte Library, London Nelson Center, Highlands Park Community and Senior Center and more. Ensuring those in need can access expert legal advice and support right in their neighborhood.
You are invited to celebrate this immense honor at Senior Legal Service's only benefit event of the year, "Cirque de la Soiree". With live music from SambaDá and a delicious catered meal by Angela Blessing, we are excited to share this special evening as a tribute to our mission. For more information on workshops and Soiree tickets, please visit seniorlegal.org/events or scan the QR Code below.
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Thank You Santa Cruz –
Come celebrate 1 year of business at Midtown Creative Studio! for voting me as your favorite photographer!
As a Santa Cruz local, I cherish every opportunity to support and be supported by this creative and talented community. I have loved getting to know you and your families over the years; it’s always a n honor to capture time with you.
Your family and brand photographer: www.aliciatelfer.com
Midtown Creative Studio is rentable space in Midtown, Santa Cruz, designed to foster connection, collaboration, and creativity among Santa Cruz locals. Join us! May 11, 2024 1129 Soquel Ave. 3-5pm Let’s Connect! 2024 | GOODTIMES.SC | BEST OF SANTA CRUZ COUNTY 55
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Please come for a day visit, personal retreat, or an upcoming program! Join Us! Living Yoga Retreat April 10 – April 14, 2024 T hank you for voting for us! Mount Madonna 445 Summit Road Watsonville, CA 95076 Phone: 408-847-0406 MountMadonna.org Thank you for choosing OSH as the Gold winner for Best Hardware & Outdoor store in town, and as the Silver winner for Best Outdoor Furniture Dealer in this year’s readers’ poll. We’re honored & look forward to serving you soon. 1601 41st Ave. Capitola, CA 95010 (831) 316-3823 OSH.com Good Times Weekly’s BEST OF SANTA CRUZ 2024 OSH is No. 1! THANK YOU CAPITOLA! 2024 | GOODTIMES.SC | BEST OF SANTA CRUZ COUNTY 57
DISCRETION BREWING winners
Bar
MOE’S ALLEY
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MAKAI ISLAND KITCHEN & GROGGERY
BRONZE
BRADY’S YACHT CLUB
Bartender
JASMINE SIEMER-DUNBAR, VIM DINING & DESSERTS
SILVER
JULI MIRELES REDROOM COCKTAIL LOUNGE
BRONZE
KAYLA BRASFIELD MOE'S ALLEY
Craft Brewer (local)
DISCRETION BREWING
SILVER
SANTE ADAIRIUS RUSTIC ALES
BRONZE
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PATIO DINING Capitola SEAFOOD Capitola ...to our customers for your conti nued support! HAPPY HOU R DAI LY SP ECIA LS OCEAN VIE WS 2 15 ESPLANADE, CAPI T OLA • 8 31 .4 7 6.4 9 0 0 JOI N US FOR LUNCH & DI N NE R BEST Bartender 1003 CEDAR ST • SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060 S P E C I A L T Y C O C K T A I L S OPEN DAILY COME SEE WHY REDROOMCOCKTAILLOUNGE IS ONE OF THE BEST BARTENDERS IN TOWN! THANK YOU FOR YOUR VOTES. R A R E S P I R I T S O U T D O O R P A T I O D O G F R I E N D L Y , W O O F ! HAPPY HOUR 3-6pm, Sun - Thurs. 3 P M - 2 A M 2024 | GOODTIMES.SC | BEST OF SANTA CRUZ COUNTY 59
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Thank You! 113 Walnut Ave. Downtown Santa Cruz 831-459-9770 • arslansturkishstreetfood.com Fresh Authentic FAST BEST Middle Eastern Food 2024 | GOODTIMES.SC | BEST OF SANTA CRUZ COUNTY 61
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DARK RIDE
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THE JOINT CHIEFS
BRONZE
ALEX LUCERO BAND
Local Musician
ALEX LUCERO
SILVER
EMILIO MENZE
BRONZE
JAMES DURBIN
Margaritas
TORTILLA FLATS
SILVER
EL PALOMAR
BRONZE
MANUEL'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT
Place to Play Pool
FAST EDDY'S BILLIARDS
SILVER
SURF CITY BILLIARDS
BRONZE
BRADY’S YACHT CLUB
Pub
PARISH PUBLICK HOUSE
SILVER
ROSIE MCCANN'S IRISH PUB & RESTAURANT
BRONZE
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COMMUNITY LIFE
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831.435.6503 WWW.CAPITOLASURFANDPADDLE.COM CAPITOLA SURF & PADDLE SURF SCHOOL C’MONAND JOINTHE FUN! 831.435.6503 WWW.CAPITOLASURFANDPADDLE.COM CAPITOLA SURF & PADDLE SURF SCHOOL C’MONAND JOINTHE FUN! KNOX ROOFING Certified Roofing Contractor 831-461-0634 • KnoxRoofing.com Visit Our Showroom 46-A El Pueblo Rd, Scotts Valley FREE Estimates • Composition • Shake • Tile • Steel • Fibered Cement Repair • Gutters • Downspouts • Flat Systems • Skylights • Mobile Homes • Structural Repairs Residential & Commercial Voted BEST Roofer Old World Craftsmanship combined with new world technology WE DO IT ALL! 1,000’s of Satisfied Customers Thanks Folks! 2024 | GOODTIMES.SC | BEST OF SANTA CRUZ COUNTY 65
415 SEABRIGHT AVE • SC SEABRIGHTDELI.COM 831-515-7484 Thank You Santa Cruz! The Cove H VOTED BEST SANDWICH AND DELI H Good Times Best Aesthetician, Theresa Kloepfer - Owner Celebrating 25 Years in Business, and I Received My Gold Star! Thank you to all my clients, friends and family who have voted for me and supported me on my journey! I love making others feel better about themselves. What I do is not a job, it’s my passion. This honor is because of all of you! For More Info on Services, Scan the QR Code or Visit My Website! •Custom Facials and Treatments for All Skin Types •Custom Skin Care Products •Microdermabrasion •Peels and LED Light Therapy Proud Supplier TheresasSkinSolutions.com Located in Aptos • 831-234-6205 Photography by @Calissann.Creative 66 BEST OF SANTA CRUZ COUNTY | GOODTIMES.SC | 2024 66 BEST OF SANTA CRUZ COUNTY | GOODTIMES.SC | 2024 COMMUNITY LIFE Nonprofit Group FOOD NOT BOMBS SILVER COUNTY PARK FRIENDS BRONZE HOMELESS GARDEN PROJECT Place of Worship TWIN LAKES CHURCH SILVER TEMPLE BETH EL BRONZE PEACE UNITED CHURCH Retreat Center 1440 MULTIVERSITY SILVER MOUNT MADONNA CENTER BRONZE MOUNT HERMON Wedding Venue CHAMINADE SILVER KENNOLYN CAMP BRONZE SEASCAPE BEACH RESORT CARINA REID winners Local Athlete CARINA REID SILVER ISAIAH WORK BRONZE NAT YOUNG Local Hero CARINA REID SILVER GAYLIA OSTERLUND BRONZE KEITH MCHENRY PHOTO:
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Over 150 artists, wine tasting from 23 Santa Cruz Mountain wineries, Local Artisans Marketplace, Gourmet Food & Entertainment. Free parking and shuttle at Capitola Mall on 41st Avenue. Beside the beach in Capitola Village! Saturday 10am – 6pm & Sunday 10am – 5pm Hosted by the Capitola-Soquel Chamber of Commerce ADMISSION FREE! ...for voting Capitola Art & Wine Festival BEST FESTIVAL Savethedate for this year’s festival! Sept.14&15 2024Come celebrate the 41st year of the festival! capitolaartandwine.com Best Festival(Art/Film) 2024 | GOODTIMES.SC | BEST OF SANTA CRUZ COUNTY 67
HEALTH & RECREATION
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CHARDONNAY SAILING
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Acupuncturist
SPRING SMITH — SANTA CRUZ FAMILY ACUPUNCTURE
SILVER
YUVAL AVITAL—LIFE'S ESSENCE
BRONZE BETH DORSEY—POINTS FOR WELLNESS
Bike Shop (E-Bike)
BICYCLE TRIP
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BRONZE ANOTHER BIKE SHOP
Bike Shop (General)
BICYCLE TRIP
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Bike Shop (Mountain)
BICYCLE TRIP
SILVER
ANOTHER BIKE SHOP
BRONZE SANTA CRUZ CYCLE SPORT
Boat Tour
CHARDONNAY SAILING
SILVER O'NEILL YACHT CHARTERS
BRONZE
STAGNARO CHARTERS WHALE WATCHING
Cannabis
CBD Product KINDPEOPLES
SILVER
MARYS MEDICINALS
BRONZE JADE NECTAR
Cannabis Delivery
SANTA CRUZ NATURALS
SILVER KINDPEOPLES
BRONZE TREEHOUSE
Cannabis Dispensary TREEHOUSE
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Cannabis Edibles WYLD
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BRONZE FROOT
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HEALTH & RECREATION
Chiropractor
MARIE ROYER — SYNERGY CHIROPRACTIC
SILVER
MARK HASTINGS—HASTINGS CHIROPRACTIC CENTER
BRONZE
ISABEL EDEN—TRUE NATURE CHIROPRACTIC
Dentist
MICHAEL J. RAFFO RAFFO DENTAL
SILVER
JOSEPH ROBB—JOSEPH W. ROBB DENTISTRY
BRONZE
NANNETTE BENEDICT—DDS & ASSOCIATES
Doctor (MD)
JOHN GRADY— HARBOR HEALTH CENTER
SILVER
GAEL DECLEVE—DIGNITY HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP—DOMINICAN
BRONZE
RACHEL CARLTON ABRAMS—SANTA CRUZ INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE
Esthetician
THERESA KLOEPFER TODAY'S SKIN SOLUTIONS
SILVER
DEANN BOKARIZA-NEFF—THE STUDIO SPA
BRONZE
KATHERINE WELLS—ACE ESTHETICS
Fitness Classes
GOAT SANTA CRUZ
SILVER
JAZZERCISE SANTA CRUZ
BRONZE
SPENGA
Golf Course
DELAVEAGA GOLF COURSE
SILVER
SEASCAPE GOLF CLUB
BRONZE
PASATIEMPO GOLF COURSE
Gym
TOADAL FITNESS
SILVER
GOAT SANTA CRUZ
BRONZE
IN_SHAPE FAMILY FITNESS
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PARADISE VALLEY SPAS
BRONZE
APPI POOL & SPA
SILVER
FREEDOM TAEKWONDO
BRONZE
ALLIED MMA
SILVER
MAIRIN TORR—POINTS FOR WELLNESS
BRONZE
LILY WEBBER—MASSAGE THERAPY
SILVER
BEAUTY LOUNGE MED SPA
BRONZE
PACIFIC COAST AESTHETICS
SILVER
SERENA RUSSELL—SACRED CYCLES MIDWIFERY
BRONZE
KAYLA CUSHNER—PALO ALTO MEDICAL FOUNDATION
SILVER
IRENE J. VALENCIA—THRIVE NATURAL MEDICINE
BRONZE
TONYA FLECK—SANTA CRUZ NATUROPATHIC MEDICAL CENTER
SILVER
REBECCA HAZELTON—FUNCTIONAL
BRONZE
JILL TRODERMAN—HOLISTIC FAMILY NUTRITION
ABBOT’S THRIFT Open Monday - Saturday 9-7 • Sunday 12-5 6164 Hwy 9 • Downtown Felton • Across from Rite Aid 831.335.0606 • www.theabbotsthrift.org Thank you for voting us We thank all who donate, shop and recycle! With your donations we support education, community theater, food programs & essentials for those in need. We are a charitable non-profit serving Santa Cruz County, Scotts Valley and the San Lorenzo Valley. DONATIONS ACCEPTED DAILY! BEST THRIFT SHOP! 50% OFF MANY ITEMS DAILY! 74 BEST OF SANTA CRUZ COUNTY | GOODTIMES.SC | 2024 74 BEST OF SANTA CRUZ COUNTY | GOODTIMES.SC | 2024 HEALTH & RECREATION <<< Hot Tub/Spa Store THE SPA AND SAUNA CO.
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SILVER HOTSOURCE YOGA
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831.465.9088 | drshunney.com Naturopathic Doctor (ND) Dr. Aimée Shunney, ND Yippee!!!! Thank you, Santa Cruz! BALANCING HORMONES SINCE 2001 Synergy Chiropractic Thank You A big and heartfelt thank you for your support and participation in the Santa Cruz Good Times Vote! We appreciate you and look forward to a synergistic 2024!
and Synergy Chiropractic 76 BEST OF SANTA CRUZ COUNTY | GOODTIMES.SC | 2024 76 BEST OF SANTA CRUZ COUNTY | GOODTIMES.SC | 2024 HEALTH & RECREATION <<< Orthodontist DANIEL HULME— HULME ORTHODONTICS
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Marie
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DOWN WORKS
MARINE Personal Trainer
REID
BRONZE WEST
CARINA
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CHRISTA BERRY—TOADAL
GYM Pilates
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ROCKY SNYDER—ROCKY'S
MONARCH
FITNESS Road Bike Shop BICYCLE TRIP
THE SPOKESMAN
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NATURALS
BRONZE EPICENTER
SANTA CRUZ
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An intentional lifestyle brand cultivated on a diverse collection of products built around community and personal connection. 219 Mt Hermon Road, Scotts Valley 831.430.9466 | zinniasgiftboutique.com Thank you Santa Cruz County for your votes and continued support. We are thrilled to be part of your gift giving and home decorating experience. Gifts From Mother Nature 831.335.7700 6299 HWY 9, FELTON MOUNTAIN SPIRIT Thank You Santa Cruz County! Best Jewelry Store Nannette Benedict DDS Rajvir Kaur DDS Devin Bernhardt DDS 5015 Scotts Valley Dr 831.440.9214 scottsvalleydentist.com THANK YOU FOR VOTING FOR US SANTA CRUZ ! PRACTICING DENTISTRY IN SCOTTS VALLEY SINCE 1996! Best Dentist 78 BEST OF SANTA CRUZ COUNTY | GOODTIMES.SC | 2024 78 BEST OF SANTA CRUZ COUNTY | GOODTIMES.SC | 2024 HEALTH & RECREATION <<< >>> Running Store FLEET FEET SILVER SANTA CRUZ RUNNING COMPANY BRONZE HOT FEET Sailing Charter CHARDONNAY SAILING SILVER O'NEILL YACHT CHARTER BRONZE NOMAD SAILING CHARTERS Skate Shop BILL'S WHEELS SKATESHOP SILVER SANTA CRUZ BOARDROOM BRONZE SKATEWORKS Ski/Snowboard Shop HELM OF SUN VALLEY SILVER PLAY IT AGAIN SPORTS BRONZE PACIFIC WAVE Spa (Pampering) WELL WITHIN SPA SILVER CHAMINADE RESORT AND SPA BRONZE SIMPLY SKIN ESTHETICS Spa (Soaking) WELL WITHIN SPA SILVER SAGE FLOAT SPA BRONZE TEA HOUSE SPA Sporting Goods Store PLAY IT AGAIN SPORTS SILVER ONEILL SURF SHOP BRONZE SANTA CRUZ CYCLE SPORT
Surf School
Surf Shop O'NEILL
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FREELINE SURF SHOP
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CLUB ED
BRONZE
SURF SCHOOL SANTA CRUZ
Swim School
BRONZE
PACIFIC WAVE
SILVER
SILVER
BRONZE
SILVER
TY MCCONELL—MCCONNELL VETERINARY SERVICE
BRONZE
KACIE WELLS—HARBOR VETERINARY HOSPITAL
SILVER
FELTON NUTRITION
BRONZE
THE HERB ROOM
Yoga Instructor
ROBIN BERKERY—YOGA WITH ROBIN
SILVER
NICOLE DUKE—HOTSOURCE YOGA
BRONZE
MARA RUTH—HOT ELEVATION STUDIOS
Yoga Studio
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HOTSOURCE YOGA
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VILLAGE YOGA SANTA CRUZ
262 MT HERMON RD • SCOTTS VALLEY 831-226-2868 • scottsvalley.laughingmonkbrewing.com Thanks for the Votes! BEST PATIO DINING Scotts Valley/ SLV BEST BURGER in Scotts Valley & BEST RESTAURANT in Scotts Valley (831) 423-3877 info@theflowershacksc.com 614 S Branciforte Ave Santa Cruz THANK YOU SANTA CRUZ! We appreciate your continued support. It is an absolute pleasure to serve our community and provide an array of local flowers. The Flower Shack is always here to help you with walk ups, pre orders, deliveries and events 7 days a week! With love, The Flower Shack Team We Love You More Than Bees Love Our Flowers! 80 BEST OF SANTA CRUZ COUNTY | GOODTIMES.SC | 2024 80 BEST OF SANTA CRUZ COUNTY | GOODTIMES.SC | 2024 HEALTH & RECREATION <<<
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PLEASURE POINT YOGA
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EDITOR’S
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Dr. Irene Valencia, ND Founder & Owner Thank you so much, Santa Cruz! It’s an honor to be voted as one of our Best Naturopathic Doctors Weekly B12 Happy Hours: Wednesday & Thursday 1- 4 pm and Friday 10am - 2 pm Book online @ thrivenatmed.com or call 831- 515 - 8699 Come visit our new location at 36 Seascape Village in Aptos Tastings Every Day! 831.515.7406 • www.cheeseshop 831 .com Wed - Sat: 10:30 - 8pm • Sun: 10:30 - 3pm 3555 Clares Street, Capitola • Brown Ranch Marketplace Gourmet Grilled Cheese Private Parties | Platters | Over 150 Cheeses BEST CHEESE SELECTION IN SANTA CRUZ Thank Thank Thank you! ou! you! KIDS, TEENS & ADULTS ART CLASS, CAMPS, WORKSHOPS & MORE monamiartstudios@gmail com 887 41st Ave. Santa Cruz monamiartstudios.com Thank you for supporting this art studio. Best of in 2021 and still being recognized in 2024! Big news, we ’ ve moved to 41st, hope to see you at the studio! firssridaysantacruz.com T u r n O n T u n e I n P i g O u t ! R e a l P e o p l e R e a l M u s i c R e a l R a d i o 2024 | GOODTIMES.SC | BEST OF SANTA CRUZ COUNTY 83
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WINNERS
Most Popular Place Not to Find a Table on Trivia Night
11TH HOUR COFFEE
Despite the name, do not plan on showing up to this trivia night at the eleventh hour if you want to find a table for your group. This has quickly become the hottest trivia spot in Santa Cruz, with staff urging triviagoers to arrive at least an hour early to snag a seat. The crowd is a mix of students—millennials looking to make new friends and the evergrowing tech population looking properly Santa Cruz-clad in Patagonia and Blundstone Boots. Topics range, but having a penchant for history and geography could come in clutch. The best part of the overly crowded 11th Hour Trivia Night: the food, featuring a Szechuan inspired menu and dumplings served by Full Steam Dumpling. Thursday nights at 7pm (get there by 3pm for a seat! Better yet, just take the day off work and arrive when they open at 7am).
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The best part about this trivia night is that the staff takes to social media ahead of time to tell everyone the topics being featured that evening—architecture, pop culture and weather systems, to name a few. That way, you can rally a group of people with knowledge in those specialties, giving you a chance to finally take home the gold. The patio seating at this trivia night gets packed early, and many attendees are shivering by the night’s end due to not properly layering, instead, wearing thin jackets and sleeveless vests.
Wednesday nights at 6 pm.
ELIZABETH BORELLI
Best Place to Recover From a Hangover
STEAMER LANE SUPPLY
Let’s say you had a great time touring local wineries with an out-oftown friend. After more wine with dinner things get a little fuzzy, the next morning arrives a few hours too soon. In this purely made up scenario, where could you go to clear your head with beautiful views, an ocean breeze, strong coffee and replenishing eats? Steamer Lane Supply might just hit the mark. With nourishing options like kimchi, pickles and seaweed for garnishing a tasty variety of breakfast and lunch offerings. Although portions aren’t huge, neither are the prices for ocean view dining!
ELIZABETH BORELLI
Cheapest Place to Meet Single Vegans Over 40 EAT FOR THE EARTH FREE POTLUCK SERIES
Get your veg on at one of Eat for the Earth’s free potluck events! Expect to meet a cross-section of people ranging from young to old and single to coupled, but for sure you’ll enjoy an abundance of tasty eats in the pleasure of good company.
Eat for the Earth is the Santa Cruz-based not-for-profit dedicated to sharing the benefits of a plant-strong diet. Their regularly scheduled potlucks are a great way to try new recipes, share and enjoy delicious food and meet great people, single or not!
ELIZABETH BORELLI
Best place to drink a cup of old tea HIDDEN PEAK TEAHOUSE
In the world of wine and cheese, age equates to value. Tea, not so much. Wouldn’t old tea leaves begin to lose flavor? While most tea varieties go through a process of oxidation, rare others, such as pu-erh tea, undergo a unique multistep process that includes aging and fermentation. Aged pu-erh, like wine, gains depth and rarity and the results are worth the wait. If you’re looking for the perfect place to enjoy an old cup of tea, Hidden Peak Teahouse, a digitalfree sanctuary in downtown Santa Cruz, is a delightful, rare find.
ELIZABETH BORELLI
Best Place to Get High Without Drugs
MELOMELO KAVA BAR
Looking for a high without a hangover? Kava—a traditional beverage from the South Pacific made from plant roots—is a mild psychoactive and a safe alternative. While the drink is an acquired taste, the ceremony that accompanies it is an instant hit. The friendly bartender explained that each time your carved wooden cup is refilled, everyone at the bar joins in to clap once, shout the word “bula!” and clap twice to seal the cheer. Chugging is said to enhance the effects, but slow drinkers (like me) get the benefits too.
ELIZABETH BORELLI
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LA MAREA OF THE SEA
Thank you Santa Cruz
It’s been a fabulous 20 years.
UNDER BEN BULBEN a World Première by Kate Hawley –– March 27-April 14
ALWAYS…PATSY CLINE by Ted Swindley –– May 8-26
Sad, but true. After 20 years of bringing you live theatre, we will be leaving the Colligan Theater after our last show this season. The future for Jewel Theatre is undetermined but one thing we do know is that we are eternally grateful for having been honored with several “Best of” awards over the years. It has always been our goal to provide you with quality theatre that examines, celebrates, and calls out humanity in all its peaks and valleys. We encourage you to join us for our last two productions before we go dark. Live theatre does “thrive” in Santa Cruz, and we are honored to have been a part of the scene.
Tickets are available online or at the box office. Call (831) 425-7506 or go to www.JewelTheatre.net
MARIANNESICECREAM.COM OCEAN ST • SEACLIFF • FAIR AVE Sweet gratitude
LIVE THEATRE THRIVES IN SANTA CRUZ.
3115 SCOTTS VALLEY DRIVE 831-438-7004 VOTED THE BEST MEXICAN RESTAURANT SCOTTS VALLEY & SAN LORENZO VALLEY FOR 11 STRAIGHT YEARS THANK YOU! 2024 | GOODTIMES.SC | BEST OF SANTA CRUZ COUNTY 85
HIPPO TREE
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Best Breakfast Sandwich Ever LULU CARPENTER’S
Melted sharp cheddar cheese over a perfectly folded omelet cooked on the plancha, with crispy bacon (choice of applewood smoked or regular) and their signature sauces. The sriracha aioli is to die for. Served in between a fluffy flaky biscuit or on a croissant. With several coffee houses throughout town, quality food and pastries from a longtime local staple coffeehouse and roaster is a welcome trend. (No to Starbucks). Lulu Carpenter’s full kitchen and bakery is at their downtown flagship store. Make sure to go early as sometimes they run out before the 1pm cut-off time for brunch. LUCILE
TEPPERMAN
Weirdest Landmarks in Santa Cruz
HIPPO TREE
There’s a hippo poking out of a tree near New Brighton State Beach. Yep, you heard me, a burned branch resembling the famous 4,000-pound semi-aquatic African mammal juts outwardly from a eucalyptus tree on Park Avenue in Capitola. Its painted eyes and Santa hat during the holiday season makes this “hippo” one of Santa Cruz's weirdest landmarks. MATHEW CHIPMAN
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Best Coffee Shop Run by a Church SHRINE COFFEE
Have you ever been walking down Westcliff Drive and wanted a delicious pastry and great coffee? You’re in luck! Tucked away at the Shrine of St Joseph with a beautiful Monterey cypress paneled interior and lush garden exterior, Shrine Coffee is the best churchrun coffee shop on Westcliff Drive. If you’re looking for a great place to stop when you’re walking your dog or need a post-surf dirty chai, here’s your spot. MATHEW CHIPMAN
Most Stylish Uni-Sex Hat
THE HAT COMPANY OF SANTA CRUZ
Want a houndstooth messenger cap? A trucker hat with a chicken on it? Do you need a visor with the Golden Girls plastered all over it? The Hat Company has got everything one needs and more. On Pacific Avenue presenting the window display of the craziest hat-centered dreams, The Hat Company has stood for 35 years. Friendly staff with a knowledgeable owner make for a stellar shopping experience. There is no hat concept too outlandish for this store to supply, so come get a knit owl beanie or a fur bucket hat and accessorize with the headwear of your fancy.
MORGAN GUERRA
Most Affordable Vintage Clothing Store
ANGEL AURA VINTAGE
Most find this gem while waiting for a table at Walnut Ave Cafe because right next to the well-loved breakfast joint is the affordable vintage collective Angel Aura. Whether jamming with 90’s band tees, early 2000’s corset tops, or 70’s long flowing skirts, the Angel Aura vendors have it covered without breaking the bank. College budgetfriendly, Angel Aura does the digging for patrons to find the cream of the crop in the secondhand market. It’s no thrift store, but you can find some great pieces in this vintage shop without the hefty price tag some others present.
MORGAN GUERRA
Hiking Location with the Most Shock Value
LOMA PRIETA EARTHQUAKE EPICENTER TRAIL, FOREST OF NISENE MARKS
When we look at what’s to blame for the Loma Prieta earthquake, it seems to be the San Andreas Mountain’s fault. This trail starts at the end of Aptos Creek Road and takes hikers to the mainshock epicenter of the Oct. 17, 1989 quake. The epicenter went six feet sideways and 11 miles deep. Loma Prieta Peak towers over rugged country, and on the trail there’s a climb or descent four miles outand-back.
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Best Dive Bar with a Jukebox
BRADY’S YACHT CLUB
No one who owns a yacht has ever been inside Brady’s Yacht Club. Brady’s is the most revered and reviled dive bar in Santa Cruz, depending on where in someone’s alcoholic arc they are questioned. From the opening bell at 10am, Brady’s stays packed all day. It is famous for heavy pours and friendly people. Brady’s is the place to be when last call comes around. Once, the menu favorite was something called Ass Juice, which came with a warning not to drink it. RICHARD STOCKTON
Oyster Bar with the Most Santa Cruz Vibes
CABRILLO COLLEGE FARMERS MARKET
There’s nothing like strolling down a Cabrillo College hill on a Saturday to the farmers market while catching some rays of late fall sun. With veggies in the basket, shoppers can head down to the lower market for some renewed energy at La Marea of the Sea. The price is a fair $10 for four oysters on the half-shell, locally sourced from Tomales Bay and with an exciting array of homemade sauces. Let the oyster fun begin! They offer everything from a subtle cilantro, green onion mignonette to a traditional lovers’ go-to—their in-house cocktail sauce with fresh horseradish—to their serrano salsa for those who like a bit more kick. If diners like it rustic and nonchalant, this is that SC vibe. Call it over-the-top, but they have a prepared oyster they call “the best of both worlds.” Raw oysters, topped with fresh ceviche and prawns, what!?
LUCILLE TEPPERMAN
Best gluten-free vegan dessert
MELINDA’S BAKERY
Wondering how baked goods can taste good without critical ingredients like butter, eggs and flour? Turns out that question was harder to answer than expected! But the extra effort finally paid off with just one bite of an almond bear claw from Melinda’s gluten-free bakery: a perfectly crisp layer covered oven-fresh dough encasing a rich almond filling. If breakfast is too early for decadence, this treat makes a perfect dessert option too. Or sample one of the many options changing daily at this cozy Capitola café.
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Best TikTok Dances IRL
JOY SMITH DANCE
Ever seen the dances on TikTok showing friends doing fun routines together? This inspired local choreographer Joy Smith to offer a couple’s dance class, teaching partners user-friendly routines to bring adventure and laughter to their date night. “It’s one partner comfortable taking dance classes and a nervous but willing partner not knowing what to expect,” she says. In the 1.5-hour class, Smith teaches two to three short routines. The outcome has been better than she imagined. “The men, having discovered a new love, are begging for the next class so they can show off their new skills!”
JUNE SMITH
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