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uch is revealed in this year’s Best of Santa Cruz County. To start, take a look at the lists of winners from many different sectors of local life. These are the people, places and things that thousands of our readers chose as the very best this area has to offer. Notice that many of the businesses have been around a long time—and when the pandemic began in 2020, not all of them were sure they’d make it. Just as our readers cast their ballots to show their love of these local favorites, we all committed to supporting them with our patronage over these difficult two years.

We lost plenty, but we also rallied to make sure we wouldn’t lose more. When this whole thing started, people were fond of saying, “We’ll get through this together,” and this magazine is filled with hundreds

Contents FOOD & DRINK SHOPPING & SERVICES ARTS & CULTURE MUSIC & NIGHTLIFE COMMUNITY LIFE HEALTH & RECREATION EDITORS’ PICKS

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Staff Editor Steve Palopoli

Erin Malsbury Hugh McCormick Aiyana Moya Tony Nunez Andrew Steingrube Mat Weir

Managing Editor Adam Joseph

Photographer Tarmo Hannula

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of examples of community members who—just as we helped them—helped all of us to get through.

What’s also revealed is that we’re at a whole new level of rebirth, one that we’ve wanted and needed for a long time now. There are exciting new places to go, and old friends we’ve missed (like pretty much the entirety of the Arts and Culture section, for instance?) are open to us again. May this trend never stop.

There are so many other revelations in these pages it would be impossible to list them all. (Here’s one to puzzle over in the Editor’s Picks section: is our staff completely obsessed with desserts and beaches? Spoiler alert: Yes!) So just relax, turn the page, and get ready to find out everything you need to know about the Best of Santa Cruz County.

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Thank You Santa Cruz!

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BEST OF Bagel BAGELRY 320 Cedar St., Santa Cruz, 429-8049; 1636 Seabright Ave., Santa Cruz, 425-8550; 4763 Soquel Drive, Soquel, 462-9888, bagelrysantacruz.com RUNNERS-UP

HOLEY ROLLER, FIREFLY COFFEE HOUSE

Bakery GAYLE’S BAKERY 504 Bay Ave., Capitola, 462-1200, gaylesbakery.com RUNNERS-UP

THE BUTTERY, COMPANION BAKESHOP

Barbecue APTOS ST. BBQ

Best New Restaurant

TRESTLES

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8059 Aptos St., Aptos, 662-1721, aptosstbbq. com RUNNERS-UP

MISSION ST. BBQ, COLE’S BBQ & CATERING

Bar Food

Trestles was opened last year by chef and owner Nick Sherman, who was locally born and raised before going to culinary school and cutting his teeth in the Napa restaurant scene.

It is named after the Capitola Trestle that the restaurant sits right beneath, and which has been iconic to the area since it was built in 1907.

PARISH PUBLICK HOUSE 841 Almar Ave., Santa Cruz, 421-0507; 8017 Soquel Drive, Aptos, 708-2036, theparishpublick.com RUNNERS-UP

THE CROW’S NEST, SHADOWBROOK RESTAURANT

Speaking of the name, Sherman and his two brothers each thought of it independently and brought the same idea to each other—it was simply meant to be.

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Is located in quaint Capitola Village, which is appropriate since Sherman says it took a village to open it, crediting his family and friends for all their help.

2341 Mission St., Santa Cruz, 252-2253; 7486 Soquel Drive, Aptos, 612-6655 companionbakeshop.com

The philosophy behind Trestles is simple, focusing on fresh, local and seasonal ingredients prepared with proper technique in a way that will keep guests coming back.

COMPANION BAKESHOP RUNNERS-UP

GAYLE’S BAKERY, THE BUTTERY

Breakfast Santa Cruz

WALNUT AVENUE CAFÉ 106 Walnut Ave., Santa Cruz, 457-2307, walnutavenuecafe.com

winners Acai Bowl

Appetizers

SAMBA ROCK ACAI CAFÉ

CROW’S NEST RESTAURANT

291 Water St., Santa Cruz, 458-2224, facebook. com/SambaRockAcaiCafe

2218 E Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, 476-4560, crowsnest-santacruz.com

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CAFÉ BRASIL, AMAZON JUICES

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ZACHARY’S RESTAURANT, HARBOR CAFÉ

HULA’S ISLAND GRILL, SHADOWBROOK

Aptos / Soquel

RED APPLE CAFÉ 783 Rio Del Mar Blvd., Aptos, 685-1224, redappleaptos.com RUNNERS-UP

SILVER SPUR, SUNRISE CAFÉ

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BEST OF <<<

Capitola

Scotts Valley/SLV

GAYLE’S BAKERY

BRUNO’S BAR AND GRILL

504 Bay Ave., Capitola, 462-1200, gaylesbakery.com

230 Mt. Hermon Road, Scotts Valley, 438-2227, brunosbarandgrill.com

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Scotts Valley/SLV

Watsonville

HEAVENLY ROADSIDE CAFE

WOODEN NICKEL

1210 Mt Hermon Road, Scotts Valley, 335-1210, heavenlyroadsidecafe.com

1819 Freedom Blvd., Freedom, 724-2600

CHARLIE HONG KONG

RUNNERS-UP

1141 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz, 426-5664, charliehongkong.com

AVENUE CAFÉ, THE COOK HOUSE

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AUNTIE MAME’S, ROCKY’S CAFÉ, SPANKY’S, CHUBBY’S DINER

Watsonville

COWBOY’S CORNER CAFÉ 946 Main St., Watsonville, 761-8996, cowboycornercafe.com RUNNERS-UP

MALONE’S GRILLE, TWO DOORS

FAT BOY BURGERS AND GRILL, KONG’S BURGERS & CAFE

Burrito Santa Cruz

BARBARA & COMPANY 2431 Chanticleer Ave., Santa Cruz, 426-6051, barbara-company.com RUNNERS-UP

FIVE STAR, PONO HAWAIIAN KITCHEN & TAP

Cheap Eats

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PRETTY GOOD ADVICE, TAQUERIA VALLARTA

Cheese Selection

TACOS MORENO

CHEESE SHOP 831

1053 Water St., Santa Cruz, 429-6095

3555 Clares St. Suite V, Capitola, 515-7406, cheeseshop831.com

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RED APPLE CAFÉ, BEACH STREET CAFÉ

TAQUERIA LOS PERICOS, TAQUERIA VALLARTA

Brunch

Aptos/Soquel

HARBOR CAFÉ

TAQUERIA LOS GORDOS

RUNNERS-UP

STAFF OF LIFE, SHOPPERS CORNER

Chinese Cuisine

7488 Soquel Drive, Aptos, 688-0911

CANTON

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EL CHIPOTLE, MANUEL’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT

900 41st Ave., Santa Cruz, 475-8751, cantonsantacruz.com

CHAMINADE, THE CROW’S NEST

Capitola

RUNNERS-UP

Burger

TACOS MORENO

535 7th Ave., Santa Cruz, 475-4948, harborcafesantacruz.com RUNNERS-UP

Santa Cruz

BETTY BURGERS 505 Seabright Ave., Santa Cruz, 423-8190; 1222 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz, 600-7056, bettyburgers.com RUNNERS-UP

BURGER., JACK’S HAMBURGERS

Aptos/Soquel

1601 41st Ave., Capitola, 464-8810 RUNNERS-UP

TAQUERIA VALLARTA, MIJO’S TAQUERIA

Scotts Valley/SLV

LOS GALLOS TAQUERIA

EL FRIJOLITO

PARISH PUBLICK HOUSE APTOS, BETTY BURGERS

11 Alexander St., Watsonville, 724-8823

Capitola

RUNNERS-UP

EAST END GASTROPUB, CARPO’S RESTAURANT

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DONNELLY FINE CHOCOLATES, MUTARI

STAGNARO BROTHERS

Watsonville

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MACKENZIES CHOCOLATES 1492 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz, 425-1492

RUNNERS-UP

7941 Soquel Drive, Aptos, 662-2811, burgerlovesbeer.com

BETTY BURGERS

Chocolatier

Clam Chowder

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1000 41st Ave., Santa Cruz, 475-5901, bettyburgers.com

PANDA INN, SHUN FENG

18 Victor Square, Suite. A, Scotts Valley, 439-9803

TAQUERIA VALLARTA, MAYA MEXICAN RESTAURANT

RUNNERS-UP

RANCH MILK, SUPER TAQUERIA

Calamari THE CROW’S NEST 2218 E Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, 476-4560, crowsnest-santacruz.com RUNNERS-UP

CAFE CRUZ, WEST END TAP & KITCHEN

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59 Municipal Wharf, Santa Cruz, 423-2180, stagnarobrothers.com RUNNERS-UP

THE CROW’S NEST, RIVA FISH HOUSE

Coffeehouse (Independent)

CAT & CLOUD 3600 Portola Drive, Santa Cruz; 10 Parade St., Suite A, Aptos 719 Swift St. Suite 56, Santa Cruz Abbott Square, 725 Front St., Santa Cruz, catandcloud.com RUNNERS-UP

VERVE, 11TH HOUR COFFEE

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Cookies PACIFIC COOKIE COMPANY 1203 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz, 429-6905, pacificcookie.com RUNNERS-UP

GAYLE’S BAKERY, THE BUTTERY

Cupcakes THE BUTTERY 702 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz, 458-3020, butterybakery.com RUNNERS-UP

GAYLE’S BAKERY & ROSTICCERIA, MELINDA’S GLUTEN FREE BAKERY

Date Night Restaurant Santa Cruz

GABRIELLA CAFE 910 Cedar St., Santa Cruz, 457-1677, gabriellacafe.com RUNNERS-UP

OSWALD, VIM DINING & DESSERTS

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Venus Spirits was founded by Sean Venus out of a desire to bring his love of handcrafted spirits to Santa Cruz.

Venus distills its own whiskey, vodka, gin, rum, agave spirits and even a traditional Scandinavian spirit called aquavit that is derived from the Latin for “water of life.”

The menu at Venus’ restaurant features a gourmet and positively droolworthy burger loaded with bleu cheese, mustard garlic aioli, smoked mushrooms, frisée, and bourbon bacon jam.

3101 N Main St., Soquel, 431-6131, homesoquel.com RUNNERS-UP

CAFE SPARROW, THE HIDEOUT

Capitola

SHADOWBROOK RESTAURANT 1750 Wharf Road, Capitola, 475-1511, shadowbrook-capitola.com RUNNERS-UP

TRESTLES RESTAURANT, CAFE CRUZ

Scotts Valley/SLV

RISTORANTE CASA NOSTRA 9217 Hwy. 9, Ben Lomond, 609-6132, ristorantecasanostra.com RUNNERS-UP

The craft cocktail menu features their house-distilled spirits, including multiple gin and tonic options like lavender/grapefruit/juniper and orange/ star anise/bay.

Venus is located in the upper Westside, a hip, modern and industrial neighborhood with multiple restaurants and breweries that are also right near iconic West Cliff Drive.

SCOPAZZI’S, BRUNO’S BAR AND GRILL

Watsonville

CALIFORNIA GRILL 40 Penny Lane, Watsonville, 722-8052, californiagrillrestaurant.com RUNNER-UP

ELLA’S AT THE AIRPORT, JALISCO RESTAURANT

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BEST OF Desserts (Restaurant)

SHADOWBROOK RESTAURANT 1750 Wharf Road, Capitola, 475-1511, shadowbrook-capitola.com RUNNERS-UP

VIM DINING & DESSERTS, BITTERSWEET BISTRO

Donut Shop FERRELL’S DONUTS 2227 Mission St., Santa Cruz, 457-2760 RUNNER-UP

DUNLAP’S DONUTS, ALLBRIGHT’S DONUT SHOPPE

Falafel ZAMEEN 851 41st Ave., Santa Cruz, 713-5520, zameencuisine.com RUNNERS-UP

FALAFEL OF SANTA CRUZ, NICK THE GREEK

Best Wine Selection (Retail)

SHOPPER’S CORNER

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GREEK FOOD FESTIVAL Downtown Santa Cruz RUNNERS-UP

Established in 1938, Shopper’s Corner has been a destination grocery store among locals for 84 years and counting.

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The staff prides itself on exceptional customer service; some employees have worked there for several decades.

The store has an incredible selection of local wine, and offers over 3,000 wines from all across the planet, including those of the hard-to-find variety.

Co-owner Andre Beauregard, who made his name in the family business as the wine buyer for Shopper’s, is also a winemaker himself with the West Cliff label.

“Wine makes daily living easier, less hurried, with fewer tensions and more tolerance,” Benjamin Franklin once said.

CLAM CHOWDER COOK-OFF, GRAZING ON THE GREEN

French Fries BETTY BURGERS 1000 41st Ave., Santa Cruz, 475-5901; 505 Seabright Ave., Santa Cruz, 423-8190; 1222 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz, 600-7056, bettyburgers.com RUNNERS-UP

WEST END TAP & KITCHEN, CARPO’S RESTAURANT

Frozen Yogurt YOGURTLAND 1955 41st Ave Suite A4, Capitola, 462-3100 1487 Main St #102, Watsonville, 761-1500 RUNNERS-UP

TOP A LOT YOGURT, CRUZ CREAMERY

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Desserts

ZOCCOLI’S DELICATESSEN

(Bakery)

1534 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz, 423-1711, zoccolis.com RUNNERS-UP

GARDEN LIQUORS & DELI, ERIK’S DELI

GAYLE’S BAKERY 504 Bay Ave., Capitola, 462-1200, gaylesbakery.com RUNNERS-UP

THE BUTTERY, THE FARM BAKERY & GIFTS

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Greek VASILI’S GREEK RESTAURANT 1501A Mission St., Santa Cruz, 458-9808, vasilisgreekrestaurant.com RUNNERS-UP

ZAMEEN MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE, NICK THE GREEK

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Hawaiian Cuisine PONO HAWAIIAN KITCHEN & TAP 3744 Capitola Road, Santa Cruz, 426-7458, ponokitchenandtap.com

Kid-Friendly Eatery CARPO’S 2400 Porter St., Soquel, 476-6260, carposrestaurant.com

TAQUERIA VALLARTA, LOS GALLOS

RUNNERS-UP

DHARMA’S RESTAURANT, KIANTI’S PIZZA & PASTA BAR

Hot Dog

Kombucha/ Probiotic (Local)

HAPPY DOG HOTDOGS 324 River St., Santa Cruz, 332-2057; RUNNERS-UP

FUNKS FRANKS, TAYLOR’S HOT DOG STAND

Ice Cream MARIANNE’S 1020 Ocean St., Santa Cruz, 458-1447; 218 State Park Drive, Aptos, 713-4746; 104 Stockton Ave., Capitola, 479-8888, mariannesicecream.com RUNNERS-UP

PENNY ICE CREAMERY, MISSION HILL CREAMER

LIVING SWELL 424 26th Ave., Santa Cruz, livingswellkombucha.com RUNNERS-UP

AMAZON JUICES, BOOCHY BOY

Late-Night Eatery THE CREPE PLACE 1134 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz, 429-6994, thecrepeplace.com RUNNERS-UP

Indian Cuisine

MANUEL’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT, CHARLIE HONG KONG

AMBROSIA INDIA BISTRO

Mexican Cuisine

207 Sea Ridge Road, Aptos, 685-0610; 6006 La Madrona Drive, #D, Scotts Valley, 713-5594, ambrosiaib.com

Santa Cruz

EL PALOMAR

RUNNERS-UP

1336 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz, 425-7575, elpalomarsantacruz.com

Italian Cuisine

RUNNERS-UP

ROYAL TAJ, MALABAR RESTAURANT

LILLIAN’S ITALIAN KITCHEN 1148 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz, 425-2288, lilliansitaliankitchen.com RUNNERS-UP

TRAMONTI, LA POSTA

Juice Bar / Smoothies AMAZON JUICES 1066 41st Ave., Santa Cruz, 854-2225, amazonjuices.us RUNNERS-UP

CLEAN JUICE, NEW LEAF COMMUNITY MARKETS

MAYA MEXICAN RESTAURANT 3115 Scotts Valley Drive, Scotts Valley, 438-7004, mayasv.com

RUNNERS-UP

HULA’S ISLAND GRILL, ALOHA ISLAND GRILLE

Scotts Valley/SLV

COPAL, TAQUERIA LOS PERICOS

Aptos / Soquel

RUNNERS-UP

Watsonville

CILANTROS PARRILLA Y CANTINA 1934 Main St., Watsonville, 761-2161, elpalomarcilantros.com RUNNERS-UP

JALISCO RESTAURANT, EL FRIJOLITO

Middle Eastern LAILI 101 Cooper St., Santa Cruz, 423-4545, lailirestaurant.com RUNNERS-UP

ZAMEEN, MOZAIC

New Restaurant TRESTLES RESTAURANT 316 Capitola Ave., Capitola, 854-2728, trestlesrestaurant.com RUNNERS-UP

VENUS SPIRITS COCKTAILS & KITCHEN, MENTONE

Outdoor Dining THE CROW’S NEST 2218 E Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, 476-4560, crowsnest-santacruz.com RUNNERS-UP

SHADOWBROOK, LAILI RESTAURANT

MANUEL’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT

Patio Dining

261 Center Ave., Aptos, 688-4848, manuelsrestaurant.com

THE CROW’S NEST

RUNNERS-UP

TORTILLA FLATS, EL CHIPOTLE TAQUERIA

Capitola

Santa Cruz 2218 E Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, 476-4560, crowsnest-santacruz.com RUNNERS-UP

LAILI, VENUS SPIRITS COCKTAILS & KITCHEN

TAQUERIA VALLARTA

Aptos / Soquel

893 41st Ave., Capitola, 464-7022, taqueriavallartaonline.com

THE HIDEOUT

RUNNERS-UP

EL TORO BRAVO, TACOS MORENO

9051 Soquel Drive, Aptos, 688-5566, thehideoutaptos.com RUNNERS-UP

BITTERSWEET BISTRO, MICHAEL’S ON MAIN

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BEST OF <<<

Capitola

SHADOWBROOK RESTAURANT 1750 Wharf Road, Capitola, 475-1511, shadowbrook-capitola.com RUNNERS-UP

ZELDA’S ON THE BEACH, CAFE CRUZ

Scotts Valley/SLV

Restaurant Santa Cruz

Salad SOUL SALAD

VENUS SPIRITS COCKTAILS & KITCHEN

7957 Soquel Drive, Aptos, 708-2106, soulsalad.com

200 High Road, Santa Cruz, 600-7376, venusspirits.com

CARPO’S RESTAURANT, DHARMA’S RESTAURANT

RUNNERS-UP

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COWBOY BAR & GRILL

THE CROW’S NEST, LILLIAN'S ITALIAN KITCHEN

Sandwich

5447 Hwy. 9, Felton, 335-2330, feltoncowboy.com

Aptos/Soquel

ZOCCOLI’S

RUNNERS-UP

CASA NOSTRA, MALONE’S BAR & GRILL

THE HIDEOUT

1534 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz, 423-1711, zoccolis.com

Watsonville

9051 Soquel Drive, Aptos, 688-5566, thehideoutaptos.com

GARDEN DELI, ERIK’S DELI

ELLA’S AT THE AIRPORT 100 Aviation Way, Watsonville, 728-3282, ellasinwatsonville.com RUNNERS-UP

JALISCO RESTAURANT, CILANTROS

Pizza Santa Cruz

CAFE SPARROW, MENTONE

RUNNERS-UP

Seafood

Capitola

Santa Cruz

SHADOWBROOK RESTAURANT 1750 Wharf Road, Capitola, 475-1511, shadowbrook-capitola.com RUNNERS-UP

PIZZA MY HEART

TRESTLES RESTAURANT, CAFE CRUZ

1116 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz, 426-2511, pizzamyheart.com

San Lorenzo Valley

RUNNERS-UP

WOODSTOCK’S PIZZA, BANTAM

Aptos/Soquel

PIZZA 1 253 Center Ave., Aptos, 684-1110, pizza-1.com RUNNERS-UP

Scotts Valley/SLV

RUNNERS-UP

Capitola

Scotts Valley

SHADOWBROOK RESTAURANT

SCOPAZZI, COWBOY BAR & GRILL

RUNNERS-UP

OTORO SUSHI, CASA NOSTRA

Soquel

HOME

CASSIDY’S PIZZA

San Lorenzo/SLV

SCRUMPTIOUS FISH AND CHIPS FOOD TRAILER RUMBLE FISH, OTORO SUSHI

Watsonville

1400 Freedom Blvd., Watsonville, 724-2271

RUNNERS-UP

ZELDA’S, PARADISE BEACH GRILLE

RUNNERS-UP

6205 Hwy. 9, Felton, 335-1500, redwoodpizza.com

Watsonville

1750 Wharf Road, Capitola, 475-1511, shadowbrook-capitola.com

291-1091, scrumptiousfc.com

CAFE CRUZ, MICHAEL’S ON MAIN

BOULDER CREEK PIZZA & PUB, ROUND TABLE PIZZA

RUNNERS-UP

3101 N. Main St., Soquel, 431-6131, homesoquel.com

REDWOOD PIZZERIA RUNNERS-UP

CAFÉ RIO CAFE CRUZ, AKIRA

Capitola

PLEASURE PIZZA, VILLAGE HOST PIZZA & GRILL

Aptos/Soquel

RISTORANTE CASA NOSTRA

BRUNO’S BAR AND GRILL

RUNNERS-UP

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STAGNARO BROS, THE CROW’S NEST

9217 Hwy. 9, Ben Lomond, 609-6132, ristorantecasanostra.com

230 Mt. Hermon Road, Scotts Valley, 438-2227, brunosbarandgrill.com

2180 41st Ave., Capitola, 475-6000; 209 Esplanade, Capitola, 475-5714, pizzamyheart.com

RIVA FISH HOUSE 31 Municipal Wharf, Santa Cruz, 429-1223, rivafishhouse.com

131 Esplanade, Aptos, 688-8917, caferioaptos.com

MENTONE, VILLAGE HOST PIZZA & GRILL

PIZZA MY HEART

RUNNERS-UP

CALIFORNIA GRILL OF THE PAJARO VALLEY 40 Penny Lane, Watsonville, 722-8052, californiagrillrestaurant.com

RUNNERS-UP

Watsonville

THE FISH HOUSE 972 Main St., Watsonville, 728-3333 RUNNERS-UP

HINDSIGHT CAFE, MIYUKI RESTAURANT

RUNNERS-UP

ELLA’S AT THE AIRPORT, MIYUKI RESTAURANT

RUNNERS-UP

SLICE PROJECT, CORRALITOS PIZZA

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ECOLOGICAL LANDSCAPING Thank you Santa Cruz for your voting us

BEST LANDSCAPER!

Drought Tolerant Landscapes • Firescaping • Greywater & Rainwater Harvesting

Permaculture • Drip Irrigation & Smart Controllers • Paths & Patios • Decks & Arbors Creative Plantings • Groundskeeping • Aesthetic Pruning • Edible & Medicinal Plants

DESIGN • INSTALLATION • MAINTENANCE terranovalandscaping.com License #656636

831-425-3514 • @terranovasantacruz

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Thank you for voting us BEST gift shop

Real Estate Team Liz Kroft & Lance Hulsey 831.854.7489 | krofthulseyteam.com krofthulseyteam@solagents.com

Thank You, Santa Cruz!

We appreciate your support and the Thank You opportunities to support YOU in achieving Santa ALL of Cruz!

YOUR real estate goals.

Mother Denim • AG Denim Citizens of Humanity • Paige Frank & Eileen • James Perse Michael Stars • Aviator Nation Sanctuary • Velvet • Lucky Brand

We love serving our customers and bringing joy to you every day especially through the year we have had as a country and as a community! It’s a delight to be able to serve our customers and we are happy that you all love us as much as we love you! This award means a little bit more to us this year because we take your health as well as that of our family and staff seriously. We are so grateful for the trust you have that we are able to keep you safe while still providing an amazing shopping experience!

Thank you again from the bottom of our hearts for voting us BEST GIFT SHOP! See you soon!

— Xoxo Dedra

ALWAYS FEATURING LOCAL ARTISAN TREASURES & APPAREL ALONG WITH YOUR FAVORITE BRANDS

Johnny Was • TYSA • Eileen Fisher

Real Estate Agency

Locally Owned Since 1972

info@solpropertyadvisors.com 831.713.5220 | dre# 02014153 Visit us on Facebook www.solpropertyadvisors.com

Santa Cruz • (831) 423-3349 • 1224 Pacific Ave Capitola • (831) 476-6109 • 504C Bay Ave

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219C Mount Hermon Rd • Scotts Valley • (831) 430-9466 zinniasgiftboutique.com Always complimentary gift wrap

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Real Food Healthy & Affordable Organic Noodles and Rice Bowls

Dog Friendly Patio

1141 SOQUEL AVE, SANTA CRUZ | 831.426.5664 OPEN DAILY 11AM - 11PM | CHARLIEHONGKONG.COM

Thank You for your Votes for Best Massage Therapist!

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Interiorand andExterior Exterior Painting Interior Painting CabinetPainting Paintingand andRefinishing Refinishing Cabinet Wood FloorCoatings Coatings • Pressure Washing Wood Staining Staining ••Floor • Pressure Washing #1001600 #1001600

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Yvonne Horner CMT, BCTMB

526 Soquel Avenue, Suite A, Santa Cruz 925-640-5174

WWW.YVONNEHORNERCMT.COM

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1101 PACIFIC AVENUE • EYEQSANTACRUZ.COM 831.466.3937 • EXAMS AVAILABLE 7 DAYS A WEEK

Thank you, Good Times readers, for voting us

Best Credit Union”

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for fifteen consecutive years!

We are honored to earn your vote of confidence.

Experience our unique brand of banking – visit one of our branches today!

Federally Insured by NCUA. Equal Housing Lender.

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BEST OF <<<

Soup ERIK’S DELI

1664 Soquel Drive, Santa Cruz, 462-1919, eriksdelicafe.com 1475 41st Ave., Capitola, 475-4646 RUNNERS-UP

Watsonville

IMURA 1994 Main St., Watsonville, 761-8799, imurasushi.com RUNNERS-UP

MIYUKI, SUSHI GARDEN WATSONVILLE

SHADOWBROOK RESTAURANT, DHARMA’S RESTAURANT

Takeout

Small Plates

CHARLIE HONG KONG

BARCELONETA 1541 B Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz, 900-5222, eatbarceloneta.com RUNNERS-UP

1141 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz, 426-5664, charliehongkong.com RUNNERS-UP

SCRUMPTIOUS FISH AND CHIPS FOOD TRAILER, REAL THAI KITCHEN

VENUS SPIRITS COCKTAILS & KITCHEN, CANTINE WINEPUB

Taqueria

Steak

Santa Cruz

SHADOWBROOK RESTAURANT

TAQUERIA LOS PERICOS 139 Water St., Santa Cruz, 469-7685, taquerialospericos.com RUNNERS-UP

1750 Wharf Road, Capitola, 475-1511, shadowbrook-capitola.com

TACOS MORENO, TAQUERIA VALLARTA

RUNNERS-UP

Aptos/Soquel

HINDQUARTER BAR & GRILLE, ALDERWOOD SANTA CRUZ

TAQUERIA LOS GORDOS

Sushi/Japanese

7488 Soquel Drive, Aptos, 688-0911

Santa Cruz

EL CHIPOTLE, MANUEL’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT

AKIRA SUSHI

Capitola

1222 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz, 600-7093, akirasantacruz.com RUNNERS-UP

MOBO, SHOGUN

RUNNERS-UP

TAQUERIA VALLARTA 893 41st Ave., Capitola, 464-7022, taqueriavallartaonline.com RUNNERS-UP

Tea House HIDDEN PEAK 1541 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz, 423-4200, hiddenpeakteahouse.com RUNNERS-UP

WELL WITHIN SPA, TEA HOUSE SPA

Thai Cuisine SAWASDEE 101 Main St., Santa Cruz, 466-9009, sawasdeebythesea.com; 5050 Soquel Drive, Soquel, 462-5051, sawasdeesoquel.com RUNNERS-UP

REAL THAI KITCHEN, SABIENG

Vegetarian DHARMA’S 4250 Capitola Road, Capitola, 462-1717, dharmasrestaurant.com RUNNERS-UP

PRETTY GOOD ADVICE, CAFÉ GRATITUDE

Winery BARGETTO WINERY 3535 N Main St., Soquel, 475-2258, bargetto. com RUNNERS-UP

BEAUREGARD VINEYARDS, SOQUEL VINEYARDS

Wine List SOIF WINE BAR & MERCHANTS

Aptos/Soquel

TACOS MORENOS, MIJOS TAQUERIA

AKIRA SUSHI

Scotts Valley/SLV

105 Walnut Ave., Santa Cruz, 423-2020, soifwine. com

TAQUERIA VALLARTA

SHADOWBROOK, VINOCRUZ

105 D Post Office Drive, Aptos, 708-2154, akiraaptos.com

RUNNERS-UP: SUSHI GARDEN APTOS, POKI BOWL

6272 Hwy. 9, Felton, 335-4264, taqueriavallartaonline.com

Capitola

RUNNERS-UP

SUSHI GARDEN 820 Bay Ave. #148, Capitola, 464-9192, sushi-garden.com RUNNERS-UP

GEISHA JAPANESE RESTAURANT AND TEA HOUSE, MIYAKO JAPANESE RESTAURANT

RUNNERS-UP

Wine Selection

LOS GALLOS TAQUERIA

(Retail)

Watsonville

SHOPPER’S CORNER

EL FRIJOLITO

622 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz, 423-1398, shopperscorner.com

11 Alexander St., Watsonville, 724-8823 RUNNERS-UP

SUPER TAQUERIA, RANCH MILK

RUNNERS-UP

SOIF, DEER PARK WINE & SPIRITS

Scotts Valley/SLV

OTORO 235 Mt. Hermon Road #G, Scotts Valley, 440-9040 RUNNERS-UP

RUMBLE FISH, SUSHI SAN

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Proud to be awarded Best Real Estate Team & Runner-up Best Real Estate Agent, Tom Brezsny

BREZSNY ASSOCIATES BrezsnyAssociates.com Tom Brezsny | getreal@sereno.com | 831-818-1431 | DRE #01063297

Award-winning Santa Cruz family business!

Serving you for over 50 years with

Art Materials Picture Framing

142 River Street • Santa Cruz • LenzArts.

LenzArts.com com Art Materials 423 423-1 -1935 935 • Picture Framing 425 425-711 1111

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L O C AT E D I N P L E A S U R E P O I N T

861 41 st ave. santa cruz | rootstockcollective.com 2022 | GOODTIMES.SC | BEST OF SANTA CRUZ COUNTY

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BEST OF

winners Adult Store CAMOUFLAGE 1329 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz, 423-7613, shop-camouflage.com RUNNERS-UP

FRENCHY’S, GOOD VIBRATIONS

Alternative Health Services SANTA CRUZ INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE 740 Front St. UNIT 130, Santa Cruz 465-9088, santacruzintegrativemedicine.com RUNNERS-UP

SANTA CRUZ NATUROPATHIC MEDICAL CENTER, THE HEALTHY WAY

Antiques CENTER STREET ANTIQUES 3010 Center St., Soquel, 477-9211, centerstreetantiques.com RUNNERS-UP

ATTILIA’S ANTIQUES, SANTA CRUZ ANTIQUE FAIR

Best Bank

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY BANK

1 2

SCCB has been a local community bank for 18 years.

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Arts and Crafts PALACE ART & OFFICE SUPPLY 1501 41st Ave., Capitola, 464-2700, stores.gopalace.com RUNNERS-UP

LENZ ARTS, BEVERLY’S FABRICS & CRAFTS

Community banks are regional in size and only operate in California. Santa Cruz County Bank’s focus is on helping local businesses and individuals.

They recently expanded into Monterey County and will open a branch in Salinas by the end of the year.

Auto Dealer TOYOTA OF SANTA CRUZ 4200 Auto Plaza Drive, Capitola 462-4200, santacruztoyota.com RUNNERS-UP

SUBARU OF SANTA CRUZ, OCEAN HONDA

Through their work with the Payroll Protection Program, SCCB distributed over 573 million dollars during the pandemic and saved 50,000 jobs.

Customers are greeted at the door by security guard Jose Rodriguez, one of the most upbeat people in Santa Cruz.

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Thanks for Voting CAFÉ CRUZ Best of Santa Cruz!

Calamari (Capitola) Date Night Restaurant (Capitola) Patio Dining (Capitola) Restaurant (Capitola) Restaurant (Soquel) Seafood (Aptos/Soquel) 2 6 2 1 4 1 S T AV E N U E , S O Q U E L • 8 3 1 . 4 7 6 . 3 8 0 1 • C A F E C R U Z . C O M 2022 | GOODTIMES.SC | BEST OF SANTA CRUZ COUNTY

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BEST OF <<< Auto Dealer - Watsonville

CHEVROLET OF WATSONVILLE

Boat Tour CHARDONNAY SAILING CHARTERS

Children’s Day Care SIMCHA PRESCHOOL

790 Mariner Park Way, Dock FF, Santa Cruz, 423-1213, chardonnay.com

3055 Porter Gulch Road, Aptos, 479-3449, simchapreschool.org

RUNNERS-UP

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FORD, WATSONVILLE CADILLAC BUICK GMC

O’NEILL YACHT CHARTERS, STAGNARO CHARTER BOATS

HAPPY DAYS CHILDREN’S LEARNING CENTER, CAPITOLA CHILD CARE

Auto Repair SPECIALIZED AUTO

Bookshop (new) BOOKSHOP SANTA CRUZ

Computer Repair CLICK AWAY

490 Auto Center Drive, Watsonville 536-4002, chevroletofwatsonville.com RUNNERS-UP

2415 Chanticleer Ave., Santa Cruz, 462-3458, specializedautos.com RUNNERS-UP

1520 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz, 423-0900, bookshopsantacruz.com RUNNERS-UP

RUSTY’S REPAIR, CHANDLER AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR

TWO BIRDS, KELLY’S BOOKS

Bank

Bookshop (used) BOOKSHOP SANTA CRUZ

(Local, Non-Credit Union)

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY BANK 7775 Soquel Drive, Aptos, 662-6000; 819 Bay Ave., Capitola, 464-5300; 75 River St., Santa Cruz, 457-5000; 2020 North Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz, 600-4000, 4604 Scotts Valley Drive # 10, Scotts Valley, 461-5000; 595 Auto Center Dr, Watsonville, 761-7600; sccountybank.com

Bank

1520 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz, 423-0900, bookshopsantacruz.com RUNNER-UP

TWO BIRDS, BAD ANIMAL

Butcher SHOPPER’S CORNER 622 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz, 423-1398, shopperscorner.com RUNNERS-UP

(Credit Union)

EL SALCHICHERO, POINT BUTCHER SHOP

BAY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION

Car Wash WHALERS CAR WASH

3333 Clares St., Capitola; 48 Rancho Del Mar, Aptos; 2028 Freedom Blvd., Freedom; 420 River St., Santa Cruz; 255 Mount Hermon Rd., Scotts Valley; 1481 Main St., Watsonville; 479.6000, bayfed.com RUNNER-UP

SANTA CRUZ COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION

Barbershop GET FADED BARBERSHOP 907 Cedar St #3801, Santa Cruz, 600-8958, getfadedsc.com

2001 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz, 423-0676, whalerscarwash.com RUNNERS-UP

CRUZ CAR WASH, SCOTTS VALLEY CAR WASH

Carpet Cleaning CONNOISSEUR 476-9721, santacruzclean.com RUNNERS-UP

QUALITY CARPET CARE, APTOS CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING

303 Potrero St., Santa Cruz, 420-1200, clickaway.com RUNNERS-UP

PLEASURE POINT COMPUTERS, USER-FRIENDLY COMPUTING

Consignment Clothing THE CLOSET SHOPPER 1203 41st Ave., Capitola, 476-1565, theclosetshoppersantacruz.com RUNNER-UP

JET SET BOHEMIAN, CROSSROADS TRADING CO.

Contractor ELITE CONSTRUCTION SERVICES 225 Ocean View Ave., Santa Cruz 234-5052, discoverelite.com RUNNERS-UP

TESTORFF CONSTRUCTION, BILL HEES

Crystals/Rocks/ Stones MOUNTAIN SPIRIT 6299 Highway 9, Felton, 335-7700, mountainspiritstore.com RUNNERS-UP

WORLD OF STONES AND MYSTICS, SERPENT’S KISS

RUNNERS-UP

WAVES & FADES, GUIDOS BARBERSHOP

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SC41 Sleep Solution Center

Our mattresses are built in America, with a unique blend of support and comfort, tailored to individual needs.

• Independent flexible coils • Breathability with all natural wool • Targeted support tailored to each body • Optimal comfort for pressure reduction

Additionally, our line of mattresses are hypoallergenic, long lasting and affordable.

Pairing the personally-fitted Oxygen Pillow with our mattress system ensures optimal positioning for a deep rejuvenating sleep.

Come in for a free mattress fitting

2701 41st Ave, Soquel (Top of 41st Ave., at Highway 1 ) 831.464.2228 • sc41.com

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VOTED FAVORITE BAR! 413 SEABRIGHT AVE. SANTA CRUZ OPEN EVERYDAY 10 AM TO 2 AM 21+ ONLY OUTDOOR PATIO 2022 | GOODTIMES.SC | BEST OF SANTA CRUZ COUNTY

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BEST OF <<< Custom Framing YORK FRAMING GALLERY

Flooring BAY AREA FLOORS

619 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz, 462-0313, yorkframinggallery.com

2617 41st Ave., Soquel, 662-3000, bay-area-floors.com

RUNNERS-UP

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LENZ ARTS, FRAME CIRCUS

SAMAYA’S ECO FLOORING, HALTOM HARDWOOD

Dry Cleaners CLASSIC VAPOR

Flower Shop THE FLOWER SHACK

285 Water St., Santa Cruz, 423-4646; 809 Bay Ave., Capitola, 479-0650

614 S Branciforte Ave., Santa Cruz, 423-3877, flowershacksc.com

RUNNERS-UP

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Eyewear EYEQ

Furniture SC41 FURNITURE

1101 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz, 466-3937, eyeqsantacruz.com

2701 41st Ave., Soquel, 464-2228, sc41.com

RUNNERS-UP

RUNNERS-UP

MASTER CLEANERS, ALMAR CLEANERS

PLAZA LANE OPTOMETRY, SITE FOR SORE EYES

Fabric HARTS FABRIC 1620 Seabright Ave., Santa Cruz, 423-5434, hartsfabric.com RUNNERS-UP

BEVERLY’S FABRICS & CRAFTS, SANTA CRUZ SEW & VAC

Feed Store APTOS FEED & PET SUPPLY 7765 Soquel Drive, Suite C, Aptos, 685-3333, facebook.com/ AptosFeedAndPetSupply RUNNERS-UP

MOUNTAIN FEED & FARM SUPPLY, WESTSIDE FARM AND FEED

Financial Planner ALISON MCCLURE-OHANA WEALTH MANAGEMENT 2901 Park Ave., Suite B1, Soquel 216-5519, ohanawealthmanagement.net RUNNERS-UP

JACOB YOUNG, RACHEL WEDEEN

ACE’S FLOWERS, SUSI’S FLOWERS

ILLUMINÉE, COUCH POTATO DISCOUNT SOFA WAREHOUSE

Garden Supply/ Nursery SAN LORENZO GARDEN CENTER 235 River St., Santa Cruz, 423-0223, sanlorenzolumber.com/garden-center RUNNERS-UP

DIG GARDENS, BONNY DOON GARDEN COMPANY

Gift Shop ZINNIA’S GIFT BOUTIQUE Graham Plaza, 219 Mount Hermon Road, Scotts Valley, 430-9466, zinniasgiftboutique.com RUNNERS-UP

DIG GARDENS, BOTANIC & LUXE

Green Retailer THE ZERO SHOP / ETHOS 101 Capitola Ave., Capitola, 854-2490, ethossantacruz.com RUNNERS-UP

STAFF OF LIFE, DIG GARDENS

Grocery Store (local)

SHOPPER’S CORNER 622 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz, 423-1398, shopperscorner.com RUNNERS-UP

STAFF OF LIFE, NEW LEAF COMMUNITY MARKETS

Grocery Store (natural)

STAFF OF LIFE 1266 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz, 423-8632; 906 E Lake Ave., Watsonville, 726-0240; staffoflifemarket.com RUNNERS-UP

NEW LEAF COMMUNITY MARKETS, WILD ROOTS MARKET

Hair Salon THE NOOK 920 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz 295-6233 RUNNERS-UP

SALON SANTA CRUZ, URBAN GROOVE HAIR SALON

Hardware Store ACE HARDWARE 1214 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz, 457-2222; 72 Rancho Del Mar, Aptos, 662-0222; 849 Almar Ave., Santa Cruz, 426-7650 RUNNERS-UP

SAN LORENZO LUMBER & HOME CENTERS, OUTDOOR SUPPLY HARDWARE

Headshop PIPELINE 1130 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz, 425-7473 RUNNERS-UP

831 SMOKE SHOP, STAR ZONE SMOKE SHOP

Home Decorating BOTANIC AND LUXE 701 Front St., Santa Cruz 515-7710, botanicandluxe.com RUNNERS-UP

DIG GARDENS, WARMTH COMPANY

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Thank you to our wonderful Santa Cruz community for voting Companion Bakeshop “Best of” for Bread & Bakery!

We are forever grateful for your support & we LOVE baking for you!

Visit our website for new and exciting projects like our challah club, newsletter subscription & kids baking camps.

BEST BREAD & BAKERY

OUR CURRENT OPEN HOURS ARE : 8AM-4PM Tuesday-Sunday at our Bakeshops www.companionbakeshop.com

go to our website to see our weekly farmers markets, products we make & projects we love 2022 | GOODTIMES.SC | BEST OF SANTA CRUZ COUNTY

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BEST OF <<< Hotel DREAM INN

Jewelry repair DELL WILLIAMS

Life Coach CAMILLE ELLIS

175 W Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, 740-8069, dreaminnsantacruz.com

1320 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz, 423-4100, dellwilliams.com

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House Cleaner MAXIMA’S CLEANERS

Kids’ Clothing MINI MINT

Lighting RIVERSIDE LIGHTING & ELECTRIC

520 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz 430-8499, facebook.com/maximascleaners1

808 41st Ave., Santa Cruz, 600-8587, minimintstudio.com

300 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz, 423-7411, riversidelightingandelectric.com

RUNNERS-UP

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HOPSCOTCH, HOPE’S CLOSET

ILLUMINÉE, OM GALLERY

Kitchen Store TOQUE BLANCHE

Lingerie CAMOUFLAGE

609-6213, jgpaint.com

1527 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz, 426-1351, mytoque.com

1329 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz, 423-7613, shopcamouflage.com

RUNNERS-UP

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HOTEL PARADOX, CHAMINADE RESORT & SPA

FIRST CLASS CLEANING AGENCY, DYNAMIC HOUSE CLEANING

House Painter JESSE GULLINGS BRENT PEPE LOPEZ, ANDSON PAINTING INC.

Hydroponic Supplier THE GROW BIZ 2450 17th Ave., Suite 100, Santa Cruz, 475-9900, thegrowbiz.com RUNNERS-UP

HARBOR MARINE

Insurance CHRIS BUICH, STATE FARM 2222 E Cliff Drive, Suite 200, Santa Cruz 464-4300 RUNNER-UP

AAA CAPITOLA/SANTA CRUZ BRANCH, FARMERS INSURANCE

Jewelry DELL WILLIAMS 1320 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz, 423-4100, dellwilliams.com RUNNERS-UP

MOUNTAINSIDE HANDMADE JEWELRY, SUPER SILVER SANTA CRUZ, MARK AREIAS JEWELERS

JOHN’S JEWELERS, STEPHAN’S FINE JEWELRY

OUTSIDE-IN, 831 KITCHENS BATHS DESIGN AND ACCESSORIES

Landscaper TERRA NOVA ECOLOGICAL LANDSCAPING 425-3514, terranovalandscaping.com RUNNERS-UP

K&D LANDSCAPING

Laser Hair Removal LASER HAIR AND SKIN SOLUTIONS 783 Rio Del Mar Blvd., #71b, Aptos, 689-9830 RUNNERS-UP

APTOS MEDICAL ARTS, REJUVENATE MEDI-SPA & WELLNESS

Lawyer FINE POINT LAW

SANDY JACQUARD, HEALTHY WAY

AMOUREUSE, ROMANTIC NIGHTS FOR TWO

Mani/Pedi TRACY’S NAILS 1440 41st Ave., Capitola, 462-2292, tracysnailspa.com RUNNERS-UP

OPAL SPA & BOUTIQUE, RED CARPET SALON

Massage School CYPRESS HEALTH INSTITUTE SCHOOL OF MASSAGE 1119 Pacific Ave., #300, Santa Cruz 476-2115, cypresshealthinstitute.com RUNNER-UP

FIVE BRANCHES UNIVERSITY, JASMINE FLOWER SPA

Men’s Clothing PATRICK JAMES 7538 Soquel Drive, Aptos, 688-2105, patrickjames.com RUNNERS-UP

BERDELS, REALM

113 Cooper St., Santa Cruz 471-5293, finepointlaw.com RUNNERS-UP

DINA C. HOFFMAN, LEE ANN SHENKMAN

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Thank You Santa Cruz for choosing Bed & Biscuits Groomingdales as

Best of 2022 for Pet Grooming and Pet Sitting!

GROOMING

BOARDING/DAYCARE

TRAINING

• Staffed by a team of dedicated, experienced and industry trained professional pet stylists

• Customized stays to fit the needs of your pet

• From Canine to Good Citizen!

• Top quality and full range of grooming services for all breeds and types of grooms

• Staff on duty 24 hours a day • Outdoor play areas

• Puppy Preschool

(One coupon per client)

• Walk in Nail Trims available Mon. - Fri. 8am-2pm Sa. 8am-1pm

• Staff has advanced pet care training in Canine Body Language, Pet First Aid and CPR • Safe and Secure fencing

THIS COUPON IS GOOD FOR 1 OF THE FOLLOWING:

( 1st time customers only ) • One night of Boarding ( includes 1 extra service ) • One day of Daycare ( includes Evaluation ) • 50% Off Dog Grooming/Bathing appointment • FREE Dog Training Consultation

• Day Train

bedandbiscuits.com/training

STOP BY FOR A TOUR!

Monday-Friday 10am-2pm

Fill out a new customer form to get started!

bedandbiscuits.com i@bed_and_biscuits

831.475.1580 | bedandbiscuits.com | 2625 Chanticleer Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95065 Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/BandBHotelfordogs 2022 | GOODTIMES.SC | BEST OF SANTA CRUZ COUNTY

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BEST OF <<< Men’s Shoes SOCKSHOP & SHOE COMPANY 1515 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz, 429-6101, sockshopandshoeco.com RUNNERS-UP

PATRICK JAMES, BECK’S SHOES

Mortgage Brokerage SANTA CRUZ LENDING GROUP 2425 Porter St. # 13, Soquel 257-0111, santacruzlendinggroup.com RUNNERS-UP

JERI SKIPPER FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS HOME LOANS, BRETT BLEVINS

Music Instruction MUSICALME 239 High St., Santa Cruz, 332-9002, musicalme.com RUNNERS-UP

Best Bookshop

BOOKSHOP SANTA CRUZ

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A family-owned business since 1973, Bookshop has survived earthquakes, flooding, fire and pandemic. Independent bookstores are on the upswing, but only survive through community support.

During quarantine, Bookshop delivered books on the sidewalk to customers who ordered ahead of time.

Their current best-selling books are Burning Questions by Margaret Atwood and bell hooks’ last novel, All About Love.

Event Director Chorel Centers’ current favorite books are Groundskeeping by Lee Cole and My Body by Emily Ratajkowski.

BE NATURAL MUSIC, CABRILLO COLLEGE

Musical Instruments SYLVAN MUSIC 1521 Mission St., Santa Cruz, 427-1917, sylvanmusic.com RUNNERS-UP

THE STARVING MUSICIAN, JANSEN MUSIC

Outdoor Furniture Dealer AMERICAN LEISURE COMPANY 1118 Ocean St., Santa Cruz, 423-2425, americanleisurepatio.com RUNNERS-UP

ILLUMINÉE, DIG GARDENS

At the info desk, there is an emotional-support stuffed animal named Norbert Krunchbucket.

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4 0 ROTAT I N G TA PS CRAFT BEER, CIDER KO M B U C HA & C RA F T S O DA

B OT T LES H O P 300+ BOTTLES & PAC K AG ES TO G O

B E ER GA R D E N FA M I LY & D O G F R I E N D LY

LU N C H & D I NNER S E R V E D D A I LY

4 5 AV I A T I O N W AY WAT S O N V I L L E , C A W W W. K I C K AS S B E E R . C O M

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Thank You for Voting for Us for Best Nonprofit!

BEST BURGER 13 YEARS IN A ROW!

“Thanks again Santa Cruz!”

—KISSES, BETTY

Eastside

1000 41st Ave 831.475.5901

Midtown

505 Seabright Ave 831.423.8190

Aptos

415 Trout Gulch Rd 831.612.6668

www.monarchscc.org • (831) 722-4532 • (831) 425-4030

Thank You For Your Support!

• BEST BURGER • BEST FRIES

BETT Y BURGERS.COM

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My mission is to serve not sell. I put my client’s needs first, going above and beyond to provide exceptional service.

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Downtown

Betty’s Eat Inn 1222 Pacific Ave 831.600.7056

Monarch Services offers immediate crisis response to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking through our 24-hour confidential, bilingual crisis and support line: 888-900-4232

TM

Shemeika Fox // Fox Realty Group, Inc.

We teach with patience, encouragement and expertise.

831.588.2334 • Sfox@YourSantaCruzRealEstate.com YourSantaCruzRealEstate.com • DRE: 01479629

Step into your own woodland retreat!

Swim Lessons at Seascape Sports Club Infant (6mo+), Children, Adults (Beg/Int/Adv)

Jr. Guard/Pool Guard Prep Classes Water Safety

NEWLY ADDED SUMMER LOCATION Seahorse Swim Academy Private & serene setting in Aptos

(831) 661 - 5110 SeahorseSwimSchool.com

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Escape from the world with views & sounds of the forest on 1.18 acres of old-growth redwoods, fairy rings, ferns & seasonal waterfalls.

JOSHUA BACORN josh@bacorngroup.com 831-818-4321 KAICIE MCMURRAY kaicie@bacorngroup.com 831-687-9025

WWW.BACORNGROUP.COM • 1260 41ST AVENUE, SUITE O, CAPITOLA

BEST OF SANTA CRUZ COUNTY | GOODTIMES.SC | 2022

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THANK YOU SANTA CRUZ FOR VOTING US “BEST TAKE OUT” & “BEST SEAFOOD IN SV & SLV” SCRUMPTIOUSFC.COM

@SCRUMPTIOUSFISHANDCHIPS

(8311 58660949

10PM

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Caroline's

The Beauty of Thrift

Brimming with beautifully displayed donated treasures, clothing, jewelry, furniture, and gorgeous handmade items.

Total Gifted 2011-2021: $2,800,000.00 Thanks to the outstanding volunteers at Caroline’s and to our community of donors and shoppers, Caroline’s was able to donate $500,000 to 28 local non-profits: • Jacob’s Heart • Hospice of Santa Cruz County • Coastal Kids Home Care • Second Harvest • CASA • Monarch Services • Walnut Avenue • Community Bridges •Teen Kitchen Project • Children’s Hospice & Palliative Care Coalition (CCCC) • Big Brothers/Big Sisters SC • LIVE LIKE COCO, AIM • Pajaro Valley Shelter Services•NAMI • Diversity Center • Survivor’s Healing Center • For Kids Monterey Bay • Nourishing Generations • Shared Adventures • Camp Kesem USCS • Hope’s Closet • Salud y Carinos • FAMILY CIRCLE CENTER • The Community Bike Collective • Building for Generations

Monday-Friday 11:00 - 5:00 Saturday 12:00-5:00

831.662.0327 8045 & 8047 Soquel Dr. Aptos

www.carolinesnonprofitthriftshop.org

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Rings, Chains, Earrings, Pendants, Hoops, Bracelets, Crystals and much more. Come find what treasure’s in store!

“Thank you all for your ongoing support!

We are proud to be spreading the joy of silver in Downtown Santa Cruz for over 25 years!”

Downtown Santa Cruz - 1301 Pacific Avenue • Capitola Mall - 1455 41st Avenue Capitola Village - 214 Capitola Avenue • Old Town Sacramento - 1100 2nd Street

Supersilver.com 2022 | GOODTIMES.SC | BEST OF SANTA CRUZ COUNTY

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BEST OF <<< Pet Grooming BED & BISCUITS/ GROOMINGDALES 2625 Chanticleer Ave., Santa Cruz, 475-1580, bedandbiscuits.com

2551 S Rodeo Gulch Road, Suite 7, Soquel 316-7338, expertplumbingca.com

RUNNERS-UP

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EARTHWISE, PARADISE PET SALON

BELLOWS PLUMBING HEATING & AIR, DUNCAN PLUMBING

Pet Sitting BED & BISCUITS/ GROOMINGDALES

Portrait Photographer DEVI PRIDE

2625 Chanticleer Ave., Santa Cruz, 475-1580, bedandbiscuits.com RUNNERS-UP

WOOFPACK, ROBIN’S NEST PET CARE

Pet Store PET PALS 3660 Soquel Drive, Soquel, 464-8775, epetpals.com RUNNERS-UP

APTOS FEED & PET SUPPLY, PETSHOP SANTA CRUZ

Pharmacy FRANK’S PHARMACY 7548 Soquel Drive, Aptos, 685-1100, franksrx.com RUNNERS-UP

HORSNYDER, WESTSIDE PHARMACY

1060 River St., Studio #103, Santa Cruz, 600-6055, devipridephotography.com RUNNERS-UP

KENDRA STONE-HINDS, JANA MARCUS

Pre-Owned Auto Dealer ARGUS 905 Water St., Santa Cruz 457-1900, thearguscompany.com RUNNERS-UP

AUTO ONE, SANTA CRUZ MOTORS

Produce SANTA CRUZ COUNTY FARMERS’ MARKETS RUNNERS-UP

Photo Developing BAY PHOTO LAB

STAFF OF LIFE, SUNNYSIDE PRODUCE

715 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz, 425-1100; 2959 Park Ave., Soquel, 475-6090; 920 Disc Drive, Scotts Valley, 475-6686; bayphoto.com

720 Front St., Santa Cruz 460-1100, sereno.com

RUNNER-UP

WEBER GOLDSMITH GALLERY

Piercing Studio AMORY BODY ARTS 1720 Brommer St., Santa Cruz, 600-7801, amorybodyarts.com RUNNERS-UP

STAIRCASE TATTOO, BLACK PEARL

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Real Estate (Agency) SERENO GROUP - SANTA CRUZ RUNNERS-UP

DAVID LYNG & ASSOCIATES, SOL PROPERTY ADVISORS

Real Estate (Agent) LAUREN SPENCER COLDWELL BANKER

Real Estate(Team) SERENO BREZSNY ASSOCIATES 720 Front St., Santa Cruz, 818-1431, brezsnyballantyne.com RUNNERS-UP

KROFT & HULSEY TEAM, MY SANTA CRUZ REAL ESTATE

Record / CD Store STREETLIGHT RECORDS 939 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz, 421-9200, streetlightrecords.com RUNNER-UP

METAVINYL, GREY BEARS

Roofers DADDARIO ROOFING 930-4445, daddarioroofing.com RUNNERS-UP

TURK THE ROOFER, KNOX ROOFING

Seafood (Market) H&H FRESH FISH 439 Lake Ave A, Santa Cruz 462-3474, hhfreshfish.com RUNNERS-UP

THE FISH LADY, STAGNARY BROS

Senior Home Care SAFE AT HOME SENIOR CARE 820 Bay Ave., Suite 101, Capitola 462-3500, safeathomeseniorcare.com RUNNERS-UP

LIFESPAN CARE MANAGEMENT, AEGIS LIVING APTOS

Senior Residential Community DOMINICAN OAKS

469-800, coldwellbankerhomes.com

3400 Paul Sweet Road, Santa Cruz, 462-6257, dominicanoaks.com

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SHEMEIKA FOX - EXP REALTOR, THOMAS BREZSNY - SERENO GROUP

SUNSHINE VILLA, A MERRILL GARDENS COMMUNITY

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J E W E L T H E AT R E CO M PA N Y

Thank You Santa Cruz FOR VOTING US BEST THEATRE – 7 YEARS RUNNING.

PLAYING NEXT

A World Première

March 30 – April 24, 2022 at THE COLLIGAN THEATER | 1010 River Street

REMAINS to be SEEN

Artwork by Lee Taiz

by

Tickets: Adults $50 / Seniors & Students $45 Previews $27 all tickets

www.JewelTheatre.net

(831) 425-7506

Kate Hawley

Directed by Paul Mullins Featuring Paul Whitworth and Mike Ryan LIVE THEATRE THRIVES IN SANTA CRUZ.

ALL PATRONS MUST PRESENT PROOF OF FULL VACCINATION WITH MATCHING ID AND BE MASKED AT ALL TIMES WHILE INSIDE. SEE OUR WEBSITE OR CALL THE BOX OFFICE FOR UPDATES TO THIS POLICY. 2022 | GOODTIMES.SC | BEST OF SANTA CRUZ COUNTY

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BEST OF <<< Solar Company ALTERRA 207-B McPherson St., Santa Cruz 425-2608, allterrasolar.com RUNNERS-UP

SANDBAR, SOLAR TECHNOLOGIES

Tattoo Studio HEAVY WATER TATTOO 22606 E Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, 854-7849, heavywatertattoo.com RUNNERS-UP

GOOD OMEN TATTOO, F U TATTOO

Thrift Store GOODWILL 2550 41st Ave., Capitola, 462-1300; 204 Union St., Santa Cruz, 423-1078; 224 Mount Hermon Road, 430-9029; 470 Main St., Watsonville, 722-2376; ccgoodwill.org RUNNERS-UP

Best Furniture Store

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SC41 opened on 41st Avenue in 2008.

It’s a locally owned business, with exceptional service and a highly trained staff.

Owner Michael Baetge says he saw a pandemic-related pickup in sales of anything having to do with comfort” beginning in the fall of 2020.

SC41 was spared many of the supply-chain problems other furniture retailers dealt with during the pandemic since it doesn’t rely on China (where factories were shut down) or the American southeast (where the only two factories producing foam were knocked out by freak storms) for materials.

THE ABBOT’S THRIFT, CAROLINE’S THRIFT STORE

Tires LLOYD’S TIRES 303 River St., Santa Cruz, 219-4122; 311 Capitola Road Ext., Santa Cruz, 346-1897; 5310 Scotts Valley Drove, Unit C, Scotts Valley, 777-5711. lloydstire.com RUNNERS-UP

BIG O, PASILLAS

Toy Store (kids) WONDERLAND TOYS 19 Rancho Del Mar, Aptos 316-7261, wonderlandsantacruz.com RUNNERS-UP

CHILDISH, MINI MIN

The space has been a furniture store since the 1960s and used to be the home of the legendary Daffy Don’s.

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MAHAL C ru z nui loa S anta

For Voting Us

hawaiian restaurant

Runner -Up For BEST CATERER scan to save 10% on your next online order

p o n o k i t c h e n a n d t a p. c o m

3744 capitola rd | santa cruz | cali |95062 | ponokitchenandtap@gmail.com 2022 | GOODTIMES.SC | BEST OF SANTA CRUZ COUNTY

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BEST OF <<< Veterinarian ADOBE ANIMAL HOSPITAL OF SOQUEL 1600 Soquel Drive, Santa Cruz, 462-5293, adobevets.com RUNNERS-UP

MCCONNELL VETERINARY SERVICE, SCOTTS VALLEY VETERINARY CLINIC

Video Game Shop LEVEL UP 113 Locust St., Santa Cruz, 295-6329 RUNNERS-UP

GAMESTOP, HADBRO TOYS

Vintage Clothing MOON ZOOM 813 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz 423-8500, facebook.com/moonzooom RUNNERS-UP

TOMBOY, LITTLE RED DOOR

Best Green Retailer

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Meredith Keet is the owner of this low-waste living shop and refillery.

Keet’s family traveled around the world for a year, and after seeing first-hand how harmful plastic pollution is globally, decided to make a positive change.

Customers look for eco-friendly items that help reduce climate change, becoming first responders for the earth.

Shampoo and conditioner are Ethos best-selling items.

Everything is sourced by Keetand, and almost all items are made in North America.

The goal of Ethos is an experience that sparks interest and inspiration to make changes in one's daily life.

Waxing THE SKIN BAR 500 Soquel Ave., Suite A, 295-1277, facebook.com/TheSkinBarSC RUNNERS-UP

EUROPEAN WAX CENTER, SIMPLY SKIN ESTHETICS

Women’s Clothing PACIFIC TRADING COMPANY 1224 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz, 423-3349; 504 Bay Ave., Capitola, 476-6109 RUNNERS-UP

AMBER MOON BOUTIQUE, STRIPE

Women’s Shoes SOCKSHOP & SHOE COMPANY 1515 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz, 429-6101, sockshopandshoeco.com RUNNERS-UP

BUNNY’S SHOES, SHOE FETISH

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Restaurant in Santa Cruz Fancy Cocktails Bartender Danna Meek

RUNNER UP

200 High Road Santa Cruz CA 95060

BEST

Thank you!

Bar Patio Dining Small Plates New Restaurant

venusspirits.com

Thank You for Voting for Us! Best Thai Restaurant

Delicious Thai Cuisine Two Locations to Serve You By the Mountains or By the Sea

9 2017

Sawasdee Soquel 5050 Soquel Drive 831.462.5051 or 831.431.6988 Sawasdee by the Sea 101 Main St., Santa Cruz 831.466.9009 Catering and to-go orders available Order online at sawasdeesoquel.com or sawasdeebythesea.com 2022 | GOODTIMES.SC | BEST OF SANTA CRUZ COUNTY

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18 YEARS IN BUSINESS

Monday - Friday: 9am - 5pm & Saturday: 9am - 2pm

2800 Daubenbiss Ave, Soquel 831.476.8780 • Interiorvision.biz

The Beauty of Cork

Natural Beauty of Wool

Todd Ivy, Sales/Estimator Our Newest Team Member

Marmoleum the Natural Linoleum

Prices to Fit Every Budget!

SALE

oring Laminate Flo sq 9 in stock .9

Visit Our Full–service Showroom Let us assist you from concept to competition

Property managers, contractors, residential, realtors, commercial, welcome!

Hardwood • Luxury Vinyl Plank • Laminates • Carpet • Shutters • Wool • Sisal • Linoleum Cork • Custom Area Rugs • Custom Draperies • Window Shades Featuring Both Graber & Hunter Douglas Window Fashions

THINK GREEN Environmentally Friendly Products

Deborah Cypert Owner

CONVENIENTLY LOCATED IN SOQUEL VILLAGE

Bobbie Frandeen Sales/Estimator

2022 | GOODTIMES.SC | BEST OF SANTA CRUZ COUNTY

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Thank You for Voting Us Best Spa Again!

Best Spa

Best Spa

We’re Sereno The largest, locally owned and operated, independent real estate company serving Northern California communities.

• • • • •

Over $6.5B in annual sales.

Donated over $4M to local charities since 2012.

Recognized by REAL Trends 500 Report as a top producing brokerage since 2009.

Number 3 in the nation for Highest Average Sales Price as ranked by REAL Trends.

Ranked as a Top Workplace by Bay Area News Group every year since 2010.

Proud to be recognized

by GoodTimes as the best Real Estate company in the Santa Cruz area.

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Over 260 Surfboards and Paddle Boards at our Sup & Surf Shop!

Find More CRUZ Boards on Craigslist Epoxy Surfboards 7’-10’ $499 to $769

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Bamboo Paddle Boards 9’-12’ $699 to $949

Carbon and Bamboo Surf Sups 7’-10’ $799 and up!

We Can Help You Select the Right Board for You! TEXT 831-332-8503 for Help, Advice or Selection

12 Years and 10,000 Happy Customers!

Wax, Fins, Leashes, Board Bags, Straps, etc. - Ding Repair Help 2022 | GOODTIMES.SC | BEST OF SANTA CRUZ COUNTY

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BEST OF

winners Art Event CAPITOLA ART & WINE FESTIVAL capitolaartandwine.com RUNNERS-UP

OPEN STUDIOS ART TOUR, FIRST FRIDAY

Art Gallery (Retail) CURATED BY THE SEA 703 Front St., Santa Cruz, (408)250-2224, curatedbythesea.com RUNNERS-UP

RADIUS GALLERY, ARTISANS & AGENCY

Artist (Local) BRAYTON FURLONG braytonfurlong.com RUNNERS-UP

YESHE JACKSON, MAIA NEGRE

Author (Local) JONATHAN FRANZEN jonathanfranzen.com RUNNERS-UP

DUNCAN MCCOLLUM, KM RICE

Dance Lessons (Studio)

PACIFIC ARTS COMPLEX

Best Music Festival

MOUNTAIN SOL FESTIVAL

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Steven Wyman (Boulder Creek Brewery and Surfrider Cafe) and Michael Horne (Pulse Productions and Palookaville) are co-producers.

Started in 2014 with the 2022 festival coming on September 17 and 18.

1122 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz, 471-8142, pacificartscomplex.com RUNNERS-UP

TANNERY WORLD DANCE & CULTURE CENTER, INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY OF DANCE

Festival (Art/Film) CAPITOLA ART & WINE FESTIVAL capitolaartandwine.com

Michael Horne’s favorite Mountain SOL performance was in 2016 when Sheila E. and George Clinton sang each other’s songs together on stage.

RUNNERS-UP

WATSONVILLE FILM FESTIVAL, BANFF MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL

The festival has over 75 volunteers and paid staff.

“Roaring camp is such a sweet venue, and to use it as a home base is magical,” says Horne. DNA

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THANK YOU

Santa Cruz for your trust and confidence! It is a joy to serve our community with acupuncture treatments gentle enough for babies but effective enough for athletes.

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Spring Smith

Santa Cruz Family Acupuncture SantaCruzFamilyAcupuncture.com 831-331-6901 • Midtown Santa Cruz 541 Frederick Street • Santa Cruz

THANK YOU Santa Cruz County for voting us Best NonProfit!

Because of you we are able to bring support, hope, and healing to children with cancer and their families.

jacobsheart.org/donate VOTED BEST NON PROFIT

MARIA MITCHELL L.Ac japanese style acupuncturist

Acupuncturist/ Acupuncture clinic

how can i help you with acupuncture?

• woman’s health • sport’s injuries • sleep conditions

• digestive health • autoimmune/ chronic pain

• mental health

health is our greatest possession

www.mariamitchelllac.com • ( 831 ) 477 - WELL 200 7TH AVE Suite 135 Santa Cruz, CA 95062 2022 | GOODTIMES.SC | BEST OF SANTA CRUZ COUNTY

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BEST OF Mural/Public Art MISSION SEA WALLS RUNNERS-UP

SHOPPER’S CORNER, MADE FRESH CREW MURALS

Museum MUSEUM OF ART & HISTORY 705 Front St., Santa Cruz, 429-1964, santacruzmah.org RUNNERS-UP

SANTA CRUZ MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY, SEYMOUR MARINE DISCOVERY CENTER

Photographer (Local)

DEVI PRIDE devipride.com

Best Theater Company

JEWEL THEATRE

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RUNNERS-UP

SHMUEL THALER, ALISON GAMEL

Poet (Local)

Jewel Theatre’s first production was in 2005; called Love Match, it was made up of six one-act plays that followed the ups and downs of relationships. The set was a boxing ring.

ELLEN BASS

In 2009, Artistic Director Julie James took over the Actors Theatre, and in 2015 she moved the company to the Colligan Theatre at the Tannery.

Radio Personality

The play Heisenberg: The Uncertainty Principle was ready to launch right before quarantine, and was the first local production to hit the stage after things opened up again.

James thinks of theatre and the arts as “second responders” in a crisis like the pandemic, because they help people heal.

RUNNERS-UP

DANUSHA LAMERIS, GARY YOUNG

(Local)

“SLEEPY” JOHN SANDIDGE RUNNERS-UP

ROSEMARY CHALMERS, “RALPH ANYBODY” JEFF JULIANO

Radio Station <<<

Festival (Music) SANTA CRUZ MOUNTAIN SOL FESTIVAL RUNNERS-UP

CABRILLO FESTIVAL OF CONTEMPORARY MUSIC, REDWOOD MOUNTAIN FAIRE

Festival (Street) GREEK FESTIVAL facebook.com/santacruzgreekfestival RUNNERS-UP

CAPITOLA ART & WINE FESTIVAL, DANCING IN THE STREETS

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Kids’ Art Program

107.5

STUDIO SPROUT 31

Theater Company

studiosprout.com RUNNERS-UP

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88.1 KZSC, 1080 AM KSCO

WATERSHED ARTS/LINDA COVER, MON AMI ART STUDIO

JEWEL THEATRE

Movie Theater

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DEL MAR THEATRE

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SANTA CRUZ SHAKESPEARE, ALL ABOUT THEATER

1124 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz, 359-4447, landmarktheatres.com/santa-cruz RUNNERS-UP

CINELUX THEATERS, NICKELODEON THEATRE

BEST OF SANTA CRUZ COUNTY | GOODTIMES.SC | 2022

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winners Bar BRADY’S YACHT CLUB 413 Seabright Ave., Santa Cruz, 425-9854; facebook.com/BYC1933 RUNNERS-UP

VENUS SPIRITS COCKTAILS & KITCHEN, PARISH PUBLICK HOUSE

Bartender DANNA MEEK @ VENUS SPIRITS RUNNERS-UP

JOSH YOUNGBLOOD @ OSWALD, AARON @ JJS

Comedy Spot DNA’S COMEDY LAB 155 S. River St., Santa Cruz 900-5123, dnascomedylab.com RUNNERS-UP

THE CROW’S NEST, GREATER PURPOSE BREWING COMPANY

Craft Brewer (local)

Best Dance Club

BLUE LAGOON

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HUMBLE SEA BREWERY 820 Swift St., Santa Cruz, 621-2890, humblesea.com RUNNERS-UP

DISCRETION BREWING, SANTE ADAIRIUS RUSTIC ALES

This year, the Blue Lagoon celebrates its 41st anniversary as downtown’s go-to nightclub, and has operated under the same owners since it opened.

Dance Club

While shaking your booty on the dance floor, you can check out the notso-hidden sculptured faces and butts watching your moves from the pillars.

923 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz, 423-7117

Like several other establishments along Pacific Avenue, the Blue Lagoon has a basement accessible only by staff.

Fancy Cocktails

Several bartenders claim that the basement is haunted.

BLUE LAGOON RUNNERS-UP

MOE’S ALLEY, MOTIV

VENUS SPIRITS COCKTAILS & KITCHEN 200 High Road, Santa Cruz, 600-7376, venusspirits.com

Not just a dance club, on any given night, patrons can see live performances by local and touring rock, metal, country and hip-hop acts. It’s also been the home of Santa Cruz’s longest-running comedy troupe, the Blue Lagoonies, for 17 years. MAT WEIR

RUNNERS-UP

515 KITCHEN & COCKTAILS, FRONT & COOPER

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Happy Hour CROW’S NEST RESTAURANT 2218 E Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, 476-4560, crowsnest-santacruz.com RUNNERS-UP

HULA’S ISLAND GRILL AND TIKI ROOM, SHADOWBROOK RESTAURANT

Karaoke BOARDWALK BOWL / COASTERS BAR & GRILL 115 Cliff St., Santa Cruz, 426-3324, boardwalkbowl.com/coasters-bar-grill RUNNERS-UP

THE BLUE LOUNGE, BRITANNIA ARMS

Live Music MOE’S ALLEY 1535 Commercial Way, Santa Cruz, 479-1854, moesalley.com RUNNERS-UP

KUUMBWA JAZZ CENTER, MICHAEL’S ON MAIN

Local Band JIVE MACHINE RUNNERS-UP

SANTA CRUDA, COFFIS BROTHERS

Best Live Music

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This is Moe’s Alley’s seventh consecutive win for Best Live Music Venue.

Moe’s has been open since 1992; in 2022, it was bought by Lisa Norelli and Brian Ziel by longtime owner Bill Welch.

Best friends, Norelli and Ziel, had dreamed of owning a venue together for years.

Before it was Moe’s Alley, the building was other clubs–including Mona’s Gorilla Lounge and Cha Cha’s, where local legends like Camper Van Beethoven and BL’AST! played.

Moe’s hosts around 240 shows a year, featuring artists from blues players

Local Comedian DNA RUNNERS-UP

SAM WEBER, RICHARD STOCKTON

Local Musician MORGEN SMITH RUNNERS-UP

ALEX LUCERO, JAMES DURBIN

Margaritas EL PALOMAR 1336 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz, 425-7575, elpalomarsantacruz.com RUNNERS-UP

TORTILLA FLATS, MARGARITAVILLE

like Sue Foley (pictured live at a Moe’s performance in March) to rock, funk, Americana, reggae and other genres. MAT WEIR

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Thank you.

We are extremely grateful to our client and our community for placing your trust and continued confidence in us.

Seated: Jessica Locatelli; Rachel Wedeen Standing: Monica Carney; Tiffany Hammer; Angie McClellan; Jacob Willet

Rachel Wedeen, CFP® Financial Planning Specialist Executive Director Financial Advisor

Tiffany Hammer, CFP® Family Wealth Advisor Senior Vice President Financial Advisor

Jessica Locatelli Associate Vice President Financial Advisor

Angie McClellan Assistant Vice President Wealth Management Associate

Monica Carney Portfolio Associate Financial Planning Associate

Jacob Willet Registered Client Service Associate

The Wedeen Hammer Locatelli Group at Morgan Stanley

6004 La Madrona Drive | Santa Cruz, CA 95060 831-440-5200 advisor.morganstanley.com/the-wedeen-hammer-locatelli-group CFP Board owns the marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, and CFP® (with plaque design) in the U.S. © 2022 Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Member SIPC. CRC 4460116 03/22

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Their upcoming barrel program will give members access to a wide variety of artisan-crafted, limited, barrel-aged brews. MAT WEIR

At any given time, they have at least 12 different beers on tap at their tasting room.

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New Brewery WOODHOUSE BLENDING & BREWING 119 Madrone St., Santa Cruz, woodhousebrews.com

RUNNER-UP GREATER PURPOSE BREWING COMPANY, HUMBLE SEA BREWERY

Place to Play Pool

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4300 Capitola Road, Capitola, 462-1882 RUNNERS-UP

SURF CITY BILLIARDS, ONE DOUBLE OH SEVEN CLUB

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Tap Room

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1007 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz, 425-9589

2504 S Main St., Soquel, 477-9967, beerthirtysantacruz.com

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AVOCADO TREES ON SALE! In addition to their prized fruits, Avocados make handsome, evergreen trees.

Mature plants provide shade in a sunny landscape.

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Your Local IT Services & Computer Repair Experts

Thank you Santa Cruz Good Times for voting us #1. Much gratitude to our Associates for their dedicated work helping our clients.

COMPUTER OR LAPTOP BROKEN? BACK-UP OR UPGRADE? WE CAN HELP YOU TODAY!

TALK TO OUR EXPERIENCED COMPUTER REPAIR EXPERTS IT SUPPORT - NETWORK SETUP - DATA RECOVERY & TRANSFERS & more

We Offer Drive-up, Pick-up, Delivery & On-site Services Out of All Locations! ● Computer | Laptop Repair (Mac/PC) ● Data Recovery & Data Transfer ● System & Software Installations ● Hard Drive & New Systems Set-up

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winners Beach SEABRIGHT BEACH East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz RUNNERS-UP

CAPITOLA CITY BEACH, SEACLIFF STATE BEACH

Bike Ride WEST CLIFF DRIVE RUNNERS-UP

WILDER RANCH, FOREST OF NISENE MARKS STATE PARK

Boardwalk Ride GIANT DIPPER 400 Beach St., Santa Cruz 423-5590, beachboardwalk.com RUNNERS-UP

LOG RIDE, CAVE TRAIN

Derby Girl EILEEN HILL RUNNERS-UP

SHARON D PAIN, ACE WENCHURA

Best Nonprofit Group

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Serving Monterey, San Benito, Santa Cruz, and South San Jose Counties, Jacob’s Heart provides financial, practical, peer, and emotional support to hundreds of children with cancer, and thousands of their family members.

The organization is named after a boy who, as a toddler in 1998, was given a 5% chance to survive cancer. Today, 27-year-old Jacob is flourishing.

Since 1998, Jacob’s Heart has served over 3,300 seriously ill children and their family members. During the pandemic, the nonprofit has delivered over 112,000 pounds of nutritious food to families in treatment.

Over 100 campers attended Camp Heart and Hands—a totally free camp for families experiencing pediatric cancer.

Dog Park FREDERICK STREET 168 Frederick St., Santa Cruz RUNNERS-UP

APTOS POLO GROUNDS, ITS BEACH

Farmers Market APTOS FARMERS MARKET AT CABRILLO COLLEGE 6500 Soquel Drive, Aptos, 728-5060 RUNNERS-UP

DOWNTOWN, LIVE OAK

Local Athlete (Non-Derby)

NAT YOUNG RUNNERS-UP

CARINA REID, ANNE SAKAMOTO

Jacob’s Heart founder Lori Butterworth appeared on the Oprah Winfrey show and was awarded the “Use Your Life Award” to buy the first ever Jacob’s Heart van. It paved the way to launch the Heart on Wheels medical transportation program.

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Thank you for voting us Runner Up for BEST DOJO! BODY POSITIVE • LGBTQIA+ INCLUSIVE • BEST RATES IN TOWN

“I feel so happy and supported every time I walk in the door.”

Offering:

• Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu • Boxing/ Kickboxing • Women/Femme Self-Defense • Classes for Tweens to Older Adults Covid Vaccines Required

920A 41ST AVE • SANTA CRUZ NIJIDOJO.COM

Teachers: Jenn, Gabe, Caren & Dante

Thank you for voting Erik’s!

Best Soup Best Deli, Sandwich

Erik’s DeliCafé

Aptos • Capitola • Santa Cruz • Scotts Valley • Watsonville www.eriksdelicafe.com 2022 | GOODTIMES.SC | BEST OF SANTA CRUZ COUNTY

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Local Hero OUR FIRST RESPONDERS RUNNERS-UP

CARINA REID, CURTIS REILFORD

Neighborhood SEABRIGHT RUNNERS-UP

PLEASURE POINT, WESTSIDE

Nonprofit Group JACOB’S HEART 680 W Beach St., Watsonville 724-9100, jacobsheart.org RUNNERS-UP

SECOND HARVEST, MONARCH SERVICES

Place of Worship TWIN LAKES CHURCH 2701 Cabrillo College Drive, Aptos, 465-3300, tlc.org RUNNERS-UP

TEMPLE BETH EL, RESURRECTION CATHOLIC COMMUNITY

Place to Walk/ Jog/Hike

Best Wedding Venue

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Sprawling over a 300-acre hilltop with take-your-breath-away views of the Monterey Bay, Chaminade offers 156 guest rooms in 11 villas. The resort’s elegant rooms are nestled amongst fragrant eucalyptus trees and rich natural landscaping.

The site has an interesting history dating back to the early 20th century, including 10 years as the Chaminade Boys High School, beginning in 1930.

In May of 1985, Chaminade Resort and Spa opened its doors to the public.

The popular Spanish-style resort seeks to combine old-world elegance with modern luxury; its many Best of Santa Cruz awards over the years suggest it has succeeded.

Speaking of awards, Chaminade’s two panoramic-ocean-view ceremony and reception sites are the secret to its dominance in this category.

WEST CLIFF DRIVE RUNNERS-UP

NISENE MARKS, WILDER RANCH

Retreat Center 1440 MULTIVERSITY 800 Bethany Drive, Scotts Valley, 544-1440, 1440.org RUNNERS-UP

LAND OF MEDICINE BUDDHA, MOUNT HERMON ADVENTURES

Wedding Venue CHAMINADE RESORT & SPA 1 Chaminade Ln., Santa Cruz, 475-5600, chaminade.com RUNNERS-UP

SEASCAPE BEACH RESORT, SHADOWBROOK RESTAURANT

The resort recently added a second pool, complete with cabanas, firepits and a poolside bar.

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Thank You All For Your Votes We Greatly Appreciate It!

Quality Transportation

905 WATER ST., SANTA CRUZ 831.457.1900

Thank you Santa Cruz for your 43 years of local business!

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BEST ITALIAN

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Best Italian For a FREE estimate, call Turk!

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Now with TWO locations!

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J ET S ET B OH EM I AN specializes in designer and fine label clothing on consignment.

Our ever changing inventory includes pieces from Eileen Fisher, Free People, VINCE, Joe’s, COACH, Johnny Was and more.

You’ll also find shoes by Donald J Pliner, Kate Spade, and Dansko — just to mention a few!

You never know what you’re gonna find!

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Capitola Art & Wine Festival

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2022 It wouldn’t be a festival without you!

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Thank You for Voting us Best Cheese Selection!

Santa Cruz’s Original Smokeshop Since 1978

We’ve Moved!

Tastings Every Day!

Up to 1130 Pacific Ave. Next to New Leaf Market

Gourmet Grilled Cheese | Private Parties | Platters | Cheese Club CHEESE SHOP 831 | 831.515.7406

Sun, Tues, Wed, Thurs: 10:30 - 5pm | Fri, Sat: 10 - 5:30pm cheeseshop831.com | Brown Ranch Marketplace 3555 Clares Street, Suite V, Capitola

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BEST OF CURBSTONE EXCHANGE (TIE) 6535 Highway 9, Felton, 704-7151, curbstoneexchange.org RUNNERS-UP

CHAI CANNABIS CO.

Cannabis Dispensary KINDPEOPLES 533 Ocean St., Santa Cruz, 515-4114; 3600 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz, 471-8562, kindpeoples.org RUNNERS-UP

TREEHOUSE, THE HOOK OUTLET DISPENSARY

Cannabis Edibles

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REJUVENATE MEDI-SPA

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Dr. Jay Pennock (pictured with his dog Scout) opened the doors of Rejuvenate Medi-Spa in 2017. His work soon attracted loyal customers, and today his business is thriving.

LEMON TREE 1961 Main St. Unit 313., Watsonville, 291-1631, lemontreenaturals.com RUNNERS-UP

TREEHOUSE, BIG PETE’S

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Dr. Jay, as he’s known, founded his practice with the goal of helping clients look as good on the outside as they feel on the inside.

(Local)

With a team of experienced practitioners, Dr. Jay uses a model that places an emphasis on risk assessment, disease process reversal, and healing of the whole being.

1961 Main St. Unit 313., Watsonville, 291-1631, lemontreenaturals.com

He and his staff believe that many of the degenerative diseases of aging (like diabetes, stroke, and even cancer) can and should be prevented. By assessing the current state of a patient’s health and determining potential dangers, Dr. Jay believes he and clients can chart a clear course to a long and fulfilling life.

“Your body is your vessel, and you are its captain,” Dr. Jay likes to say.

LEMON TREE RUNNERS-UP

CRUZ INTO WELLNESS, KIND PEOPLES

Chiropractor MCCOLLUM FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC 3555 Clares St., Suite WW, Capitola 459-9990, mccollumfamilychiropractic.com RUNNERS-UP

MARIE ROYER, DC, DR. BRENDAN GRAY

winners Acupuncturist/ Acupuncture Clinic FIVE BRANCHES UNIVERSITY 200 7th Ave., Santa Cruz, 476-9424, fivebranches.edu RUNNER-UP

SPRING SMITH, MARIA MITCHELL, LAC

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Bike Shop BICYCLE TRIP 1001 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz, 427-2580, bicycletrip.com RUNNERS-UP

FAMILY CYCLING CENTER, ANOTHER BIKE SHOP

Cannabis Delivery SANTA CRUZ NATURALS (TIE) 9077 Soquel Drive, Aptos, 688-7266; 19 San Juan Road, Royal Oaks, 722-2018, santacruzcannabis.com

Crossfit Studio SEABRIGHT CROSSFIT 1619 Seabright Ave., Santa Cruz, 600-7867, seabrightcrossfit.com RUNNERS-UP

CROSSFIT WEST SANTA CRUZ, CROSSFIT APTOS

Dentist A GAVIN MCCLURE, DDS 525 Center St., Santa Cruz, 426-1343, newstreetdentalsantacruz.com RUNNERS-UP

WILLIAM R RAFFO, M., CARL V PRIMAVERA, DDS

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Rooftop Dining, Banquet Hall, Catering & Sports Bar Upstairs

230 Mount Hermon Rd. G Scotts Valley, CA 95066 831•438•2227 brunosbarandgrill.com

Restaurant & Bar Downstairs

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Thank you for voting us Best Restaurant Scotts Valley Best Burger San Lorenzo Valley & Scotts Valley Runner Up Best Date Night Restaurant San Lorenzo Valley & Scotts Valley

THANK YOU

Thank you SANTA CRUZ!

FOR VOTING FOR US FOR BEST CHINESE! FREE WIFI DOG-FRIENDLY OUTDOOR PATIO

Scotts Valley 224 Mt. Hermon Rd.

Santa Cruz 900 41st Ave.

Next to the Movie Theatre

Pleasure Point

831-475-8751

831-438-2002

Wed-Sun 3:00pm-9:00pm Closed Mon-Tues

Tues-Sat 12:00pm-8:30pm Sun-Mon 4:00pm-8:30pm

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Doctor (MD)

Martial Arts

Personal Trainer

RACHEL ABRAMS, MD

SANFORD’S MARTIAL ARTS

CARINA REID

740 Front St., Santa Cruz, 465-9088, santacruzintegrativemedicine.com

4626 Soquel Drive, Soquel, 475-9676, sanfordskarate.com

carinar@ymail.com, fuelphitness.com

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Massage Therapist

BRUCE EISENDORF, MD; BRUCE BLOCK, MD

AIMÉE GOULD SHUNNEY, ND 740 Front St., Santa Cruz, 465-9088, drshunney.com RUNNERS-UP

TONYA FLECK, ND; IRENE VALENCIA, ND

Esthetician MELANIE MEYER @ THE SKIN BAR 500 Soquel Ave., Suite A, Santa Cruz, 295-1277 RUNNERS-UP

MINORSAN SELF-DEFENSE & FITNESS, NIJI DOJO

YVONNE HORNER, CMT 526 Soquel Ave., Suite A, Santa Cruz, 925-6405174, yvonnehornercmt.com RUNNERS-UP

DON GREY, HOLISTIC WOMEN’S WELLNESS

Medi-Spa REJUVENATE MEDI-SPA 304 Lincoln St., Santa Cruz, 226-2108, rejuvenatemedi-spa.com

SUE BELL @ SIMPLY SKIN ESTHETICS, DEANN BOKARIZA NEFF @ STUDIO SPA

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Fitness Classes

Midwife

GOAT SANTA CRUZ

DANA RAMSEY, CNM

1055 17th Ave., Santa Cruz, 216-5659, goatsantacruz.com

PACIFIC COAST AESTHETICS

2907 Chanticleer Ave., Santa Cruz, 477-2375, sutterhealth.org/pamf

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MARY DOYLE, BRITTANY BARRETT

Vitamin/ Supplements STAFF OF LIFE 1266 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz, 423-8632, staffoflifemarket.com RUNNERS-UP

HERB ROOM, NEW LEAF COMMUNITY MARKETS

Pilates MONARCH PILATES 6894A Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz, 475-8994, monarchpilates.com RUNNERS-UP

PLEASURE POINT PILATES, HOT ELEVATION STUDIOS, JOY OF MOVEMENT PILATES & GYROTONIC

Running Store FLEET FEET 7960 Soquel Drive, Suite I, Aptos, 662-0886, fleetfeetaptos.com

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Golf Course

Nutritionist Rebecca Hazelton 461-1600, choosinghealthnow.com

SANTA CRUZ RUNNING COMPANY, APTOS RUNNING

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CHARDONNAY

FUEL PHITNESS, TOADAL FITNESS

DELAVEAGA 401 Upper Park Road, Santa Cruz, 423-7214, delaveagagolf.com RUNNERS-UP

PASATIEMPO, SEASCAPE

Gym GOAT SANTA CRUZ 1055 17th Ave., Santa Cruz, 216-5659, goatsantacruz.com RUNNERS-UP

TOADAL FITNESS, IN-SHAPE CAPITOLA

Hot Tub/Spa Store HOT SPRING SPAS OF SANTA CRUZ 707 River St., Santa Cruz, 425-7727, spaandsauna.com/locations-santa-cruz

SUNSHINE TOMLIN, KATE BOWLAND

THE HEALTHY WAY, JOCELYN DUBIN

Orthodontist JOHN A. HEDRICK 550 Water St., Santa Cruz, 427-2822, hedrickorthodontics.com RUNNERS-UP

MARK JOINER, NORTH COAST ORTHODONTICS

Outdoor Store

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Sailing Charter 790 Mariner Park Way, Dock FF, Santa Cruz, 4231213, chardonnay.com RUNNERS-UP

O’NEILL YACHT CHARTERS, LIGHTHALL YACHT CHARTERS

Skate Park DERBY PARK 508 Woodland Way, Santa Cruz

DOWN WORKS

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222 River St., Santa Cruz, 423-9078; downworks.com

Skate Shop

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BILL’S WHEELS

PLAY IT AGAIN SPORTS

MIKE FOX, SKYPARK

1240 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz, 469-0904, billswheels.com RUNNERS-UP

BOARDROOM, SKATEWORKS

RUNNERS-UP

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Best Cleaning Services in Santa Cruz County

THANK YOU for your votes!

Home • Vacation Rental Office • Move Out-In

Maxima’s Cleaners

831.430.8499

@maximas_cleaners Maximas Cleaners

Thank You For Your Support Santa Cruz!

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RICHARD SCHMIDT, SURF SCHOOL SANTA CRUZ

Surf Shop

Best Skate Shop

O’NEILL

BILL’S WHEELS

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Before becoming a king of the Santa Cruz County skating scene, Bill Ackerman wanted to follow in his father’s footprint and become a police officer. It was only landing a job at a local sports shop—running the skate department—that got Ackerman thinking about skateboarding seriously.

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110 Cooper St. #100D, Santa Cruz, 469-4377; 400 Beach St., Santa Cruz, 459-9230; 1115 41st Ave., Capitola, 475-4151, oneill.com RUNNERS-UP

FREELINE, PACIFIC WAVE

Surf Spot PLEASURE POINT RUNNERS-UP

Ackerman started Bill’s Wheels in 1977. His first location was in Watsonville, where he rented a tiny building for $125 a month, with around $500 in inventory.

Business started to take off, and Bill needed to find a larger space. So he moved to Crestview Shopping Center on Freedom Boulevard in Watsonville.

STEAMER LANE, THE HOOK

Swim School ADVENTURE SPORTS 303 Potrero St. # 15, Santa Cruz 458-3648, asudoit.com

The “Skate Jams” and demos he held in his parking lot grew rapidly, and eventually around 400-500 kids shredded on ramps, rails, and pipes to the beat of live bands.

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The now-iconic Santa Cruz location of Bill’s Wheels opened on Soquel Avenue in November 1995. Rows and rows of priceless old school rigs and skate history cover the cavernous interior space. Outside, there’s an ever-rotating wall of amazing art and graffiti. Bill’s has become a skating mecca.

EMMANUEL DENIKE, LMFT

JIM BOOTH SWIM SCHOOL, SEAHORSE SWIM SCHOOL

Therapist RUNNERS-UP

MICHELLE FRANKLIN, PH.D; CATHERINE MARCOTTE, MFT

Veterinarian <<<

Spa (pampering) YOSO WELLNESS SPA 740 Front St., Santa Cruz, 600-8053, yosowellness.com RUNNERS-UP

CHAMINADE RESORT & SPA, WELL WITHIN SPA

Spa (soaking) WELL WITHIN SPA 417 Cedar St., Santa Cruz, 458-9355, wellwithinspa.com

1600 Soquel Drive, Santa Cruz 462-5293, adobevets.com RUNNERS-UP

HELM OF SUN VALLEY

SANTA CRUZ VETERINARY HOSPITAL, APTOSCREEKSIDE PET HOSPITAL

1408 41st Ave., Santa Cruz, 462-6800, helmofsunvalley.com

Yoga Instructor

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PACIFIC WAVE

Stand-up Paddleboard

LAURI BRODERICK BURR mewithlauriebb.com RUNNERS-UP

MAYA LEV, KATIE JACOBSON

SUP SHACK

Yoga Studio

SAGE FLOAT SPA, MAITREYA ZEN GARDEN AND HEALING RETREAT

2214 E Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, 464-7467, supshacksantacruz.com

PLEASURE POINT YOGA

Sporting Goods

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PLAY IT AGAIN SPORTS

Surf School

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4770 Soquel Drive, Soquel, 475-1988, playitagainsports-soquel.com RUNNER-UP

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ADOBE ANIMAL HOSPITAL

COVEWATER, KAYAK CONNECTION

3707 Portola Drive, Santa Cruz 479-9642, pleasurepointyoga.com RUNNERS-UP

HOT ELEVATION STUDIOS, VILLAGE YOGA

CLUB ED SURF SCHOOL AND CAMPS 464-0177, club-ed.com

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Thank you Santa Cruz!

Best Naturopathic Doctor Dr. Tonya Fleck

SPECIALIZING IN: Thyroid Disorders Adrenal Fatigue Bio-Identical Hormones Holistic Care Preventative Medicine

Serving our community in obtaining optimal health for over 17 years!

Thank you!

2017

Best Breakfast

736 Chestnut Street

San Lorenzo & Scotts Valley

Downtown Santa Cruz

www.scnmc.com (831) 477-1377

Alison McClure, Robert Baldacci Ohana Wealth Management 2901 Park Ave., Suite B1 Soquel, CA 95073 robert@ohanawealthmanagement.net alison@ohanawealthmanagement.net ohanawealthmanagement.net

With the right plan and people in your corner, we can help you pursue financial freedom.

Call us today at 831.216.5519 to get started.

Thank you again Santa Cruz County for voting us the

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Financial Advisor offering securities and investment advisory services through Cetera Advisor Networks LLC (doing insurance business in CA as CFGAN Insurance Agency LLC), member FINRA/SIPC, a Broker-Dealer and Registered Investment Advisor. Cetera is under separate ownership from any other named entity. Alison McClure Ca Insurance License #0C76436, Robert Baldacci Ca Insurance License #0C99059. The Good Times Best of Santa Cruz 2022 award is calculated by online voting. The Good Times is a local newspaper that gives information on the town of Santa Cruz. Each year, the newspaper publishes “Best of” awards through online voting only by residents of Santa Cruz. The award is won by obtaining the most votes by the residents in any one particular category within Santa Cruz.

Votes from the residents are tallied and the newspaper lists both a winner and a runner up with the most votes in each category. Recognition from rating services or publications is no guarantee of future investment success. Working with an award winning advisor does not ensure that a client or prospective client will experience a higher level of performance of results. These ratings should not be construed as an endorsement of the advisor by any client nor are they representative of any one client’s evaluations.

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BEST THERAPIST

CATHERINE MARCOTTE 831-246-2545

720 River Street, Suite 7 In the Gateway Plaza • Santa Cruz catherinemarcotte.com

Thank You Santa Cruz!

Let the Skipper,

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Thank You for Voting Us #1 for 8 Years & Counting!

Serving Breakfast and Lunch ALL DAY!

Open every day from 7am-3pm Heated Outdoor Patio • Dog Friendly • Daily Specials

Handcrafted Sparkling Wines in the Heart of Santa Cruz At Equinox, we strive to make high quality méthode champenoise wines from locally sourced grapes, and provide a welcoming and memorable tasting experience for our guests.

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Celebrating 34 Years!

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In Aptos Since 1988

Open for Tasting & Curbside Pickup Thursday-Monday Closed Tuesday & Wednesday 334-C Ingalls Street | Santa Cruz equinoxwine.com 831-471-8608 Donations Accepted Daily! • 50% OFF MANY ITEMS DAILY! 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.

ABBOT’S THRIFT

Open 9-7 Mon.-Sat. • 12-5 Sun. 6164 Hwy 9 • Downtown Felton • Across from Rite Aid

831.335.0606 • www.theabbotsthrift.org

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FREE ADMISSION FOR KIDS 1305 eAST CLIFF DRIVE SANTA CRUZ

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we are here to serve you!!

for recognizing Lifespan as a top home care agency year after year!

Specializing in Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch Dinner • Appetizers

Barbara & Company Catering

2017- 2 020 www.LifespanCare.com – (831) 469-4900

Thank you Santa Cruz

HCO# 444700020

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We have EVERYTHING for your DREAM PATIO!

DINING SETS • LOVE SEATS • SOFAS • HEATERS & AWNINGS CHAISES • FIRE PITS • UMBRELLAS • CUSTOM CUSHIONS

COMPLETE PATIO FURNITURE RESTORATION & REPAIR cushions, slings, straps & powder coating FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED FOR 40 YEARS 831.423.2425 1118 Ocean Street

Santa Cruz

408.446.9350 944A Blossom Hill Road

San Jose

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SUNSET STATE BEACH

Best Smelling Trail OLD COVE LANDING TRAIL TO OHLONE BLUFF TRAIL Sometimes you have to stop and smell the roses. Other times, the rosemary, sagebrush and ocean breeze. Seriously, at the right time of year, this trail smells phenomenal. I recently stopped in my tracks mid-run when I caught a whiff of the sagebrush. Just outside of town in Wilder Ranch, the Old Cove Landing Trail to Ohlone Bluff Trail is an easy, flat and friendly 2.5-mile loop. Besides the aroma, attractions include a snowy plover preserve overlook, a fern-lined beach cave—appropriately named Fern Grotto—and a harbor seal hangout. Back near the parking lot, Jacobs Farm rosemary fields line the road. Who nose what else you’ll find! ERIN MALSBURY

Best Way to Satisfy a Late-Night Taco Craving TACOS LOS JACONA It’s not really clear to me what time Tacos Los Jacona opens or closes up shop. I’ve ordered food from this well-known Watsonville food truck on 1375 Freedom Blvd. at 6pm and I’ve also done so at midnight.

And while having a taco at any time of the day is satisfying, there’s nothing quite like the latter. Dressing up a plate of hot al pastor tacos in the middle of the night with cilantro, onions and salsa, and scarfing them down while chopping it up with friends connects me to Watsonville like few other things. It’s like you can feel the heart of the little Santa Cruz County city—or maybe that’s just the vibrations from the lowrider trucks that speed by this place? TONY NUÑEZ

Best New Thrift Store FOREVER THRIFT I am something of a bargain hunter, especially when it comes

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Best Place For Natural Wines APÈRO CLUB Walking into the Apèro Club on the Westside, you just feel cool.

Maybe it’s the dim, red lighting that seems to pulse with the music, maybe it’s the song playing that sounds like it’s out of a Wes Anderson movie, or maybe it’s the people nodding their heads along with the song as they pour your wine. Whatever it is, they’ve got it—and they make you feel like you do, too. If I were a Hollywood agent, and Apèro Club was an aspiring actor, you would catch me using the phrase, “you’ve got that special something, kid.”

Granted, I am a millennial, so I put significant weight on the experience of a place when I give recommendations. But growing up in Wine Country, I have a snobby wine side, and Apèro’s handpicked selection of natural wines pass my, dare I say, “elevated” palette. From funky reds to crisp whites, you will be sure to impress both your wine friends and your cool friends, and intimidate everyone in between. AIYANA MOYA

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• POOLS • SPAS • SOLAR FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED SINCE 1948

Serving Santa Cruz County Visit our showroom, bring this ad and get $5 off purchase.

(831) 476-6363 • www.appipool.com 1527 Commercial Way Santa Cruz, CA 95065 (Hwy 1 at Soquel)

1ST PLACE BEST DELI AND BEST SANDWICH 1534 Pacific Ave. Downtown Santa Cruz 831.423.1711 | zoccolis.com Open Mon - Sat 8-6, Sun 10-6 Like us on Facebook/ Follow us on Twitter 2022 | GOODTIMES.SC | BEST OF SANTA CRUZ COUNTY

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THANK YOU FOR VOTING ME BEST CHIROPRACTOR Thank you for voting me Good Times 2022 BEST AUTHOR. This is such an honor. One thing you should know about me, I was completely illiterate until age 28. A severe back injury at age 12, as well as an early diagnosis of dyslexia coupled with 17 years of drug induced self-medication almost ended my life.

Luckily I found chiropractic which ultimately got me out of pain leading to my renaissance and spiritual awakening. Today I am deeply entrenched in my mission of helping others. Now, thirty years as a chiropractor, cellular healing and rejuvenating natural health expert finds me a bestselling author with six books under my belt. My last is called “Turn Back Your Biological Clock”. This book is a culmination of my life’s work and is a user guide for you to overcome your own health concerns and get your life back.

Thank you Santa Cruz for voting us the “BEST” CARPET CLEANER for the 14th time!

Please accept my gift to you and download your own copy of “Turn Back Your Biological Clock” for FREE.

Go to: McCollumwellness.com/clock to get your copy today.

TUNE INTO MY RADIO SHOW on KSCO 1080 AM or 104.1 FM every Saturday from 1-2pm, or listen streamed live at KSCO.COM “McCollum Wellness Radio”.

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2017

Voted Best Antique Store

IT’S A DESTINATION

Legendary Results and Customer Service.

- Eco-Friendly Carpet Cleaning - Residential and Commercial - Tile or Stone Cleaning and Sealing - Premium Fiber Protection for Fine Rugs and Fabrics - Upholstery, Area Rugs, Vinyl and Wood!

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Vintage Furniture, Architectural Enhancements, Cottage Decor, Garden Design & More 3010 Center Street, Soquel (831) 477.9211

Mon-Sat 10-5:30 • Sun 11-5 Winter Hours: Mon-Sat 10-5 • Sun. 11-5 centerstreetantiques.com

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Thank You Santa Cruz!

Mother Denim • AG Denim

VOTED BEST BREAKFAST IN SANTA CRUZ! A Santa Cruz Tradition for Breakfast and Lunch Since 1993

831-457-2804

Located in the heart of Downtown Santa Cruz at

106 Walnut Ave, Santa Cruz, CA

Check out our menu at www.walnutavenuecafe.com

Citizens of Humanity • Paige Frank & Eileen • James Perse Michael Stars • Aviator Nation Sanctuary • Velvet • Lucky Brand Johnny Was • TYSA • Eileen Fisher Locally Owned Since 1972 Santa Cruz • (831) 423-3349 • 1224 Pacific Ave Capitola • (831) 476-6109 • 504C Bay Ave Visit us on Facebook

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Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Live Music overlooking Capitola Beach

With amazing views of the sea & sand from our sun deck Established in 2015

www.thesandbarcapitola.com

Thank You, Santa Cruz!

Gracias!

Salamat!

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Clarity | Balance | Growth Investment Management Financial Planning Tax Efficiency Planning 401(k)s Insurance Estate Planning

Runner Up Best Financial Planner

831.722.3625 | www.jacobyoungfinancial.com Watsonville & Santa Cruz

THANK YOU, SANTA CRUZ!

THANK YOU SANTA CRUZ!

WINNER

Best Natural Grocery Store Best Vitamins & Supplements

artwork by dag weiser and russell powell

Winner: Best Grocery Store (Natural) Winner: Best Vitamins/Supplements

An exciting, new, contemporary art gallery In the heart of downtown Santa Cruz

703 Front Street, Santa Cruz • @curatedbythesea • curatedbythesea.com

Thank you for voting us Best Jewelry Repair.

We appreciate your continued support!

Runner Up: Runner Up: Runner Up: Runner Up:

Best Cheese Selection Best Grocery Store (Local) Best Produce Best Green Retailer

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s we celebrate another year of 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.

LOCALLY OWNED FOR OVER 50 YEARS TWO LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU

SANTA CRUZ

1266 Soquel Avenue • 831-423-8632

WATSONVILLE

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BEST OF <<< It all begins with a mouse-sized nibble—just enough to taste the lay of the land. Then comes a barrage of finger pinches; it’s as if you’re hypnotized, snatching piece by piece on autopilot, until the entire gooey cube of deliciousness disappears into the underbelly of your belly, leaving only a shadow of what had sat undisturbed just a few minutes earlier. I’m not even a big fan of chocolate, but I just can’t help myself around these tasty pastries. Furthermore, I usually can’t stand walnuts in baked goods. Still, somehow, Companion delivers the whole package, walnuts included, in a way that makes me forget that they’re even part of the equation. Companion’s brownies are everywhere—Santa Cruz, Aptos and even the Cabrillo Farmers Market—so you might as well give in. ADAM JOSEPH

puts on a show. When the tide and swell align, backwash and incoming waves collide with the cliff and spout a geyser-like stream high into the air. To find it, luck out with conditions and listen for something that sounds like a whale’s blowhole. At best, you’ll get a mesmerizing natural spectacle, and, at worst, a thoroughly scenic stroll. Pair it with a kimchidilla from Steamer Lane Supply. They’re

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Move over, Cowells. Move over everyone, actually—and quickly.

There are four people on a two-foot wave, and they’re somehow all about to collide. On a crowded day at 38th, every wave is a party wave, intentionally or not. Sometimes the party gets a little too lively. Between the, shall we say, relaxed etiquette and the rocks along the shore, it’s not unusual for boards to come away from the spot with a few new dings. On the bright side, there’s no better excuse to dive down the resin-filled rabbit hole of board repairs or get to know some local professionals. ERIN MALSBURY

SOUTH COUNTY BEACHES Whenever I write about Watsonville’s beaches, I have to do so with caution. Unlike the beaches in Santa Cruz, South Santa Cruz County’s beaches are not overpopulated with rows of hotels and tourists. Watsonville’s beaches are pristine and isolated.

They’re the perfect place to go to get away from everything and anything. That’s why I have to proceed cautiously: Watsonville folks don’t want outsiders to know this. Sure, there are no beachside restaurants, coffee shops or bars. But you don’t go to Sunset State Beach or the Dunes for that. No, you go there with your blanket, a book, some sunscreen and a few beverages and snacks to enjoy a beach bum day. I’ve already said too much. I can feel the eyes of 53,000 Watsonville residents bearing down on me. TONY NUÑEZ

Best Winery for Alfred Hitchcock Fans ARMITAGE WINERY Not to be confused with the Armitage Tasting Room in Aptos Village, the Scotts Valley estate where Armitage grows its grapes and produces its wine was once the renowned filmmaker’s home away from home. From the 200-acre property, you feel like a beaked extra from one of the director’s most well-known films perched high up, overlooking the Monterey Bay. In 1940, the famous director shelled out $40,000 after coming across the spot during a scouting location trip for Rebecca. As part of Good Times’ 2021 Halloween issue, Editor Steve Palopoli wrote a piece asking, “Why Scotts Valley?” Adam Roche, the podcaster behind The Adventures of Alfred Hitchcock, offered a theory: “I think he was just attracted to that kind of rugged piece of the world.” Avoid the shower if you’re ever there. The estate is only open for special events and its Tiny Winery Concert series. armitagewines.com.

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Best Ocean Spray WEST CLIFF BLOWHOLE It’s no secret that West Cliff is home to some splash zones. When the waves are pumping, eruptions of sea spray dot the shore. But there’s one special spot not far from Natural Bridges that really

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Best Place to Watch the World Burn HIGHWAY 129 ROUNDABOUT Back in 2016, Michael Caine’s monologue from The Dark Knight that ends with the phrase “Some men just want to watch the world burn” was hijacked by political pundits trying to understand why we decided to put the orange man in office. Well, I’m taking this phrase back. The men (and women) who want to watch the world burn are Caltrans. The state transportation agency thought it was a good idea to open a roundabout on Highway 129 just outside of Watsonville without all of the needed signage in place late last year. The idea was that the addition would slow down traffic in a dangerous intersection where collisions were all too common. I hear that early indications show that has been the case overall. But I’ve also heard and seen people drive over the center divide, and fall into a perilous circular limbo in the roundabout’s center lane.

I’m sure things will improve, but, for now, Caltrans is squeezing unsuspecting drivers’ faces in their palms and asking them, “Why so serious?” Battinson, where art thou? TONY NUÑEZ

Best Slice of California History You Never Knew Existed RANCHO SAN ANDRÉS CASTRO ADOBE You’ve probably driven by the Watsonville exit hundreds of times without giving it any thought. Why would you think that an important piece of California history exists just beyond the off-ramp for Freedom Boulevard? But the Rancho San Andrés Castro Adobe has been sitting there, just a couple miles from Highway 1, for over 170 years. Initially built as the Castro family headquarters, the structure was home to 14 different families following the Castro era.

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BEST OF <<< The adobe survived two of California’s largest earthquakes, but still stands proudly overlooking the Pajaro Valley, representing one of the last surviving adobes of its kind on the Central Coast. State Parks now own it, and through a unique collaboration with Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks, the monument has been undergoing restoration efforts for nearly two decades. That’s dedication! Find out more at thatsmypark.org. ADAM JOSEPH

Best Eco- Surfing ASHLEY LLOYD ECO-BOARDS Let your environmental freak flag fly! Keep your ’92 Celica running on used fryer oil! Make your toothpaste out of kelp and bond with your egg supplier! (After all, chickens lay tastier eggs for friends.)

Most importantly, if you’re a surfer—even one who doesn’t let their environmental freak flag fly—Santa Cruz’s Ashley Lloyd is one of the most talented eco-aware shapers around. She had already made a name for herself as a shaper and scored an endorsement from Oprah, but decided to flip her approach and use eco-materials only. Lloyd traded standard polyester resins for bio-based epoxy.

She also abandoned fiberglass layers in favor of flax cloth. The risk has paid off; Lloyd says her eco boards are “strong and maintain a smooth glide.” The boards are also Ecoboard-verified through Sustainable Surf and approaching 0% waste. ADAM JOSEPH

Thank You from the Bottom of my Heart, Santa Cruz!

Best Place to Work Remotely in Peace CAPITOLA BRANCH LIBRARY Working remotely is fantastic in a lot of ways, but there’s a limit to the number of days I can sit in my house for eight hours straight.

For me, coffee shops are more of an inconvenience than they’re worth: buying a $6 coffee to sit in uncomfortable chairs surrounded by loud espresso machines always leaves me questioning my decision to leave my house. Enter one of the best things to come from our tax dollars: libraries. The Capitola Branch Library sits across from a trail that leads to Peery Park, and from inside, you can see oak and eucalyptus trees through the tall windows that line the building. There are dozens of wooden desks scattered around the bright library, each one with its own outlet for chargers and comfortable leather chairs. There are a few meeting rooms, where you can discreetly take calls. It’s quiet, and sunlight brightens the room with natural light thanks to the tall windows. And, of course, we love to support public libraries. AIYANA MOYA

Best Scone Bliss CAFE IVÉTA'S LAVENDER WHITE CHOCOLATE “How do they do it,” is one question Cafe Ivéta’s lavender, white chocolate scones might prompt you to ask. Another is, “would having one a day for the rest of my life really be that bad?” I’ll admit to a sweet tooth, but white chocolate has never been my go-to. Cafe Ivéta’s scones are just that good. A little crunch on the outside, light and fluffy on the inside, and subtly sweet, it’s no wonder these baked bundles of goodness are the cafe’s claim to fame. Cafe Ivéta opened on Delaware Ave in 2010, but started selling packaged baking mixes more than a decade earlier. They use flour from a miller in San Francisco, apricots from Hollister and other ingredients from local sources. I-veta you’ll fall in love. ERIN MALSBURY

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