Good Times Holiday Gift Guide 2019 Santa Cruz

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CONTENT GIFTS FOR THE ...

6 Artist 8 Beer Lover 10 Bookworm 12 Cat Lover 14 Chef 16 Chocoholic 18 Coffee Addict 20 Crafter 22 Cyclist 26 Dog Lover 28 Environmentalist 30 Erotic Enthusiast

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EDITOR’S NOTE

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ould the original creators of the GT Gift Guide way back when have any idea that in 2019, their successors would be writing about a completely legal Cosmic Berry Crunch THC Chocolate Bar? Or CBD for cats? Or a farming kit from a store devoted entirely to mushrooms? (Not that kind of mushrooms, but still!) Kosher wine? No, there’s no way they could have predicted this new Golden Age of gifts. A beach blanket from a store devoted exclusively to tie-dye? Hello, most Santa Cruz thing ever! There are dozens of similarly unique, local and downright awesome gifts in these pages. Happy gifting, and happy holidays!

STEVE PALOPOLI | EDITOR

STAFF PUBLISHER

Dan Pulcrano EDITOR

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STEVE PALOPOLI

OFFICE MANAGER

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LAUREN HEPLER

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VICE PRESIDENT

JORDY HYMAN

CIRCULATION MANAGER

Lee May

‘Tis the Season

to Share Something Special

Wall Displays

Photo Mugs & Jewelry

Ornaments

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Quality. Service. Innovation.

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ARTIST Creative types don’t always exhibit the utmost excitement in these holiday months, or display the most spirit. They paint their lives as too busy for the picture-perfect sappiness of Secret Santa events. They draw from their long reams paper-thin excuses to get out of such festivities. Life’s their canvas, they say, and there’s no need to have all the colors filled in by capitalist profiteering that masquerades as cheer.

Nah, they’d rather sculpt their own lives as they see fit. No matter.

Pencil them in for your get-together, anyway. Frame it as a friendly potluck. And then ask them, “Art thou too busy chasing your muse to come enjoy a vegan kale and delicata squash casserole?” JP

MAH MEMBERSHIP MUSEUM OF ART AND HISTORY 705 Front St., Santa Cruz 429-1964 santacruzmah.org $40+

FOUR DRAWING LAB SESSIONS SCRIBBLES ART INSTITUTE 303 Potrero St. Ste. 59, Santa Cruz 421-0774 scribblesinstitute.com $175

CRETACOLOR ARTIST STUDIO 24 COLORING PENCILS SET LENZ ARTS 142 River St., Santa Cruz 423-1935, lenzArts.com $12

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GIFTS FROM NATURE

SHOWCASING THE FINEST CANNABIS PRODUCTS GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE

go to SantaCruzNaturals.org for delivery, menu and more!

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BEER LOVER What’s the best gift you could give a beer lover? BEER! Lucky for us in Santa Cruz County, we’re surrounded by breweries. For instance, you can purchase a full 64-oz. growler of Seabright Brewery’s beers on tap. The most popular holiday flavor has to be pumpkin spice, and the Imperial Pumpkin Porter at Beer Mule is a chocolate malt beer that is sweet with a hint of holiday spice.

Or gift your beer lover the experience of drinking out of a piece of art with a hand-blown Pilsner glass from Outside-In. Just like having a drink at your favorite bar, but without leaving home. DG

GROWLER

SEABRIGHT BREWERY 519 Seabright Ave., Santa Cruz 426-2739 seabright brewery.com $21+

IMPERIAL PUMPKIN PORTER BEER MULE 45 Aviation Way, Watsonville 254-9789 kickassbeer.com $11

TAG GLASS OUTSIDE-IN 7568 Soquel Drive, Aptos 684-0178 oihome.com $16

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BOOKWORM We, the oh-so proud bookworms, are easy to spot in the wild. Devices unplugged, happily detached from Facebook and Fortnite melles, proudly rocking our indie bookstore tote bags as we sit in comfy, well-lit places with a pile of treasured paperbacks by our side. Sure, the obvious prezzie for us invertebrates is a book, but we definitely appreciate reading-related items, too. Long before “Candy Crush Saga” and “Clash of Clans” began to numb our collective minds, children and adults used their pre-digital brains, busting out their favorite adjectives, verbs and adverbs to create hilarious stories. Yes, Mad-Libs are still cool, and they make for a great gift! Most book fanatics have a favorite book, maybe a valuable first edition or just their first copy of Harry Potter.

Bookshop Santa Cruz sells a variety of “Diversion Book Safes,” large, hollowed-out, real-looking volumes with a lock and key—perfect for incognito storage of keepsakes and literary treasures. Lastly, every bookworm needs a well-crafted book bag to lug around their precious pages, and the rich-feeling (and smelling) hand-made leather “Field Guide Bag” from Goertzen definitely fits the bill. It’s worth the splurge. HM

‘MAD-LIBS’ STAR WARS, ROCK AND ROLL OR PET THEME PAPER VISION 1345 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz 458-1345 papervisionsantacruz.com $5

FAKE BOOK SAFE BOOKSHOP SANTA CRUZ 1520 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz 423-0900 bookshopsantacruz.com $25

GOERTZEN ADVENTURE EQUIPMENT ‘FIELD GUIDE BAG’ STRIPE FOR MEN 117 Walnut Ave., Santa Cruz 431-6182 stripedesignsgroup.com $186

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THANK YOU! Since 2008, Hula’s has contributed over $187,873 to 56 local nonprofits through our Mahalo Mondays program.

The benefiting organizations have used these funds to heal, house, feed, and protect those in need; beautify and preserve the environment; educate our children; advocate for justice; and inspire and engage us in the arts. As a local business that has received so much from the community, we are proud to give back.

We want to recognize the organizations listed here and thank our customers for supporting Mahalo Mondays: Alzheimer's Association Northern CA

Encompass Community Services

Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Santa Cruz County

Family Service Agency of the Central Coast

Big Stick Surfing Association

FleaHab

Boys and Girls Clubs Of Santa Cruz County

Santa Cruz Fringe Festival

Cabrillo College

Grey Bears Of Santa Cruz

Cabrillo Music Festival of Contemporary Music

Haven of Hope

Childrens Hospice

Healthy Kids of Santa Cruz County Homeless Services Center

The Clean Oceans Project

Hope Services

Coastal Watershed Council Community Bridges / Live Oak Family Resource Center

Hospice of Santa Cruz County Jovenés SANOS

Kuumbwa Jazz

Santa Cruz Teen Center

KZSC Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz Community Health Centers

Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History

Santa Cruz Women's Health Center

Omega Nu of Santa Cruz

Save Our Shores

Pisces Moon Theatre

Second Harvest Food Bank

Planned Parenthood Mar Monte

Seymour Marine Discovery Center

Planned Parenthood - Westside Health Center

Shakespeare Santa Cruz

Actors' Theater of Santa Cruz County

Shared Adventures

Santa Cruz Education Foundation

Suicide Prevention Service

Santa Cruz Grey Bears

Surfrider Foundation

Santa Cruz Homeless Services Center

Tierra Pacifica Charter School

Santa Cruz Longboard Union

UC Santa Cruz Men's Volleyball

Kids on Broadway

Santa Cruz Police Officer's Association for the Jim "Butch" Baker & Elizabeth Butler Fund

United Way of Santa Cruz County

KUSP Radio

Santa Cruz SPCA

Defenders of Wildlife

Katie's Clinic at Children’s Hospital Oakland

Dientes Community Dental Care Ecology Action

WomenCARE

Announcing the Mahalo Monday recipients for 2020 February - Grey Bears March - Friends of SC Public Libraries April - UCSC Research Center for the Americas* May - Ola Kino Maika`i Family Treatment Services, Hawaii Salvation Army June - Camp Opportunity* July - Cabrillo Festival August - Santa Cruz Shakespeare

From all of us at Hula’s,

We Wish You a Happy, Healthy Holiday Season!

MAHALO!

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C AT LOVER

Ah, cats, the furry, affectionate pets that keep on giving—or ruthlessly withholding all affection, depending on the feline in question. For those on the more playful end of the spectrum, Felton Feed and Pet Supply recently started stocking psychedelic-themed tins of Meowijuana brand catnip (to clarify, the manufacturer’s website says loud and clear that the product is “100% organic catnip, NOT MARIJUANA!”) For the friend or family member with the most high-strung kitty, however, area cannabis companies have stepped up to offer low-grade sedatives, like Pure Plant Herbals’ CBD Pet Plus made with wild Alaskan salmon oil and chamomile. Know somebody with more of a wild cat than a house cat? Wishbone Pet Company’s two area stores stock Rawr raw cat food, which is produced in Oakland with duck, rabbit, turkey, and chicken sourced from allnatural California farms. LH

MEOWIJUANA CATNIP FELTON FEED AND PET SUPPLY 6221 Hwy. 9, Felton 335-1212 feltonfeed.com $10+

RAWR RAW CAT FOOD THE WISHBONE PET COMPANY 841 B Almar Ave, Santa Cruz, 431-6103; 1994 Freedom Blvd., Freedom, 722-9474 wishbonepetco.com $10+

PURE PLANT HERBALS CBD PET PLUS SANTA CRUZ NATURALS 9077 Soquel Drive, Aptos, 688-7266; San Juan Rd., Royal Oaks, 722-2018 santacruzcannabis.com $45

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CHEF Shopping for the chef can be difficult. Chances are they’re picky about pretty much everything from the spatula they use to their favorite type of salt. But chefs are always on the lookout for something fresh, new and surprising. Take that idea literally and spring for the H&H Fresh FIsh CSF Membership—a weekly local seafood subscription program.

Each week, members receive a cooler bag of the freshest sustainable fish from our backyard. The gals at Wild Poppies Olive Oil also just picked and pressed this year’s batch of Olio Nuovo olive oil fresh from the Aptos hills. It’s the freshest olive oil you’ll get in the county this time of year, and a perfect addition to any dish. For something less perishable, opt for a stasher bag. Stasher bags are reusable, eco-friendly sealable pockets ideal for carrying snacks, treats and experiments of all kinds. GJ

STASHER BAGS NEW LEAF COMMUNITY MARKETS newleaf.com $10-30

WILD POPPIES OLIO NUOVO OLIVE OIL APTOS FARMERS MARKET 6500 Soquel Drive, Aptos wildpoppiesoliveoil.com $35

MEMBERSHIP H&H FRESH FISH CSF hhfreshfish.com css@hhfreshfish.com $10-45/week

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CHOCOHOLIC Forget about Hershey’s and all those other mass-produced chocolates. When it comes to chocoholics, local companies offer up a wide range of sweet and savory selections in solid, liquid and novelty forms. At Donnelly Chocolates, treat your fellow chocolate addict to a gift box of assorted milk, truffle and caramel chocolates. If you’re after hot chocolate—aka the hand-warmer of choice for a chocolate enthusiast—Mutari sells organic hot chocolate bottles in three original flavors that will also warm the soul. Broaden your chocoholics’ horizons with Marini’s world famous chocolate-covered bacon, also available in a gift box. DG

DONNELLY CHOCOLATE GIFT BOXES DONNELLY CHOCOLATES 1509 Mission St., Santa Cruz 458-4215 donnellychocolates.com $25+

CRAFT HOT CHOCOLATE BOTTLES MUTARI 504 A Front St., Santa Cruz shopmutarichocolate.com $16

CHOCOLATE-COVERED BACON MARINI’S 332 Ingalls St., Santa Cruz; Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf #55A 425-7341 $23+

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COFFEE ADDICT Mmm ... coffee. The delightful scent of fresh-brewed joe is a gift from the heavens so powerful it can even pull people out of bed. You can be a god to the caffeine addict in your life by giving the gift of fresh-ground beans with a Capresso Infinity Burr Grinder. Santa Cruz Roasting Company has been kickstarting coffee lovers’ mornings for 41 years, and beans from their AgroEco line support biodiversity research, food security programs and women’s labor on coffee farms in Mexico and Nicaragua. As much as coffee is enjoyed in the comfort of your own home, sometimes an on-the-go cup is a must. Save the day with Cat & Cloud’s Seed To Cup Klean Kanteen featuring the illustrations of artist Kevin Tudball. DG

CAPRESSO INFINITY BURR GRINDER TOQUE BLANCHE 1527 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz mytoque.com 462-1351 $99

SANTA CRUZ ROASTING COMPANY AGROECO 12 OZ. COFFEE SANTA CRUZ ROASTING COMPANY 1330 Pacific Ave.,Santa Cruz santacruzcoffee.com 459-0100 $13

CAT & CLOUD SEED TO CUP KLEAN KANTEEN CAT & CLOUD 3600 Portola Drive Santa Cruz; Abbott Square, 725 Front St., Santa Cruz; 10 Parade St. Suite A, Aptos catandcloud.com $29

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CRAFTER ‘Tis the season to be crafty! We all have that one person—or several people; this is Santa Cruz—who are DIY until they die. Never happy with store bought goods, they often excitedly exclaim they “could make that cheaper and better” themselves when out shopping. Maybe there’s just a special someone in your life who is constantly working with their hands and coming up with more creative and wild design ideas every minute.

For that person, no mere DVD or bag-o-coffee will get their chestnuts roasting; they need to craft! So why not stop by the Puppetry Institute and buy them a lesson in building their own puppet, any size from Kermit the Frog to a life-size Bluto from Labyrinth? Or, help restock their supplies from Harts Fabric, where you can get an array of patterns, buttons and more. Let them think outside-the-box and craft a world of their own with a Dungeons & Dragons Essentials Kit. MW

BUILD YOUR OWN PUPPET CLASSES PUPPETRY INSTITUTE 1855 41st Ave., Capitola 601-9822 thepuppetryinstitute.org $60+

SEWING SUPPLIES HARTS DESIGNER FABRIC 1620 Seabright Ave., Santa Cruz 423-5434 hartsfabric.com Various prices

DUNGEONS & DRAGONS ESSENTIALS KIT LEVEL-UP VIDEO GAMES 113 Locust St., Santa Cruz 295-6329 levelupvideogames.com $25

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219C Mount Hermon Rd • Scotts Valley (831) 430-9466 • Mon-Sat 9-7 Sun 9-5:30 zinniasgiftboutique.com Always complimentary gift wrap

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Zinnia’s is filled with known and loved artists including Brighton, Kendra Scott, Rosy Rings, Voluspa, CMC, Johnny Was, Katie Loxton as well as specialty local artists such as Mary Dettle, Umi, Carol Riddle and many more!

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CYCLIST With so many options for getting around Santa Cruz on two wheels, gifting a cyclist has never been easier. Racing across the national market is Blix Electric Bikes. Celebrating its fifth year, Blix combines high end perfection with easy use and guaranteed satisfaction.

Their electric folding bike stores easily in your one-bedroom apartment but makes getting home from work and up that hill, a snap. Make sure as the days get shorter that you get brighter while riding your bike through the nighttime streets. Pacific Avenue Cycles, on your way to Main Beach, has that small shop charm and personal interaction that helps you always get what you need.

They offer a wide array of lights, but highly recommend is the Kryptonite. It wards off darkness and Superman.

And now that you’re illuminated, it’s probably time to get that two-wheeled beast tuned up. Cycle Works takes care of your bike like it was their own. A basic tune up will get a light cleaning, a full safety check, brake, shift, and headset adjustments. DNA

ELECTRIC FOLDING BIKE: VIKA+ BLIX ELECTRIC BIKES 2877 Mission St., Santa Cruz 855-655-BLIX blixbike.com $1,599

KRYPTONITE STREET F-150 LIGHT PACIFIC AVENUE CYCLES 318 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz 471-2453 pacificavecycles.com $35

BASIC TUNE UP CYCLE WORKS 1420 Mission St., Santa Cruz 316-7671 cycleworks.bike $60

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DOG LOVER I’d literally do anything for my Chiweenie, Groot, including spending considerable time and effort elaborately wrapping Christmas gifts that his lil’ stumpy paws have no chance of ever opening. He’s family, so he gets prezzies. For those of us who can’t afford to send our pups to Montessori school during the day, Outward Hound makes a variety of Dog Puzzles—including the popular “Dog Casino”—to reduce canine boredom and destructive behaviors. They might even make our pets smarter (much needed in this household!) If you’re reading this, then you’re probably not a cat person. Cool. Cats are the Worst, written by Megan Lynn Kott, is a book that is actually pretty pro-kitty, but the title alone makes it the perfect centerpiece for dog people’s coffee tables. If you really want to make a statement, wear your puppy’s snout around your neck. Precious Metal Prints makes a “Pet Nose Print Kit.” Just push your pup’s nose into silicon, mail it in, and receive a custom, one-of-a-kind gold or silver pendant in a few weeks. HM

OUTWARD HOUND ‘DOG CASINO’ DOG PUZZLE PET PALS 3660 Soquel Drive, Soquel 464-8755 epetpals.com $25

CATS ARE THE WORST PAPER VISION 1345 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz 458-1345 papervisionsantacruz.com $15

PRECIOUS METAL PET NOSE PRINTS HOMELESS GARDEN PROJECT 1338 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz; 222 Esplanade, Capitola 426-3609 homelessgardenproject.org $65

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ENVIRONMENTALIST Out of the yearly cornucopia of categories to shop for, admittedly the environmentalist is one of the easiest. You can’t throw a rock in Santa Cruz without hitting someone trying to sign you up to save the fair-trade, organic sea turtle straws.

OK, maybe we got that confused, but you get the point. This year, cut the packaging and go directly to the environment with a monthly membership donation to Gravity Water in your environmentalist’s name. This Santa Cruz nonproft builds cheap, easily repairable rain collection and water purification systems for off-the-grid schools and villages around the world. If they’ve already ditched the plastic straw for a reusable one, Eco Goods has the 7 Year Pen, made in an ecofriendly Swiss factory and boasting “4 to 5 kilometers of continuous writing”—that’s 2.5-3 miles for us Yank. A crocheted coffee coozee by local artist Mary Rhodes will save countless paper sleeves at the coffee shop. MW

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ECO-GOODS 1130 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz 429-5758 ecogoods.com $9

GRAVITY WATER Gravitywater.org $8-80/month

ART OF SANTA CRUZ 1855 41st Ave., Capitola 515-7390 facebook.com/artofsantacruz $8

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Soft, Breathable & Eco-Friendly

GIFTS WITH PURPOSE Bamboo Home • Sheets • Towels • Pillows

Bamboo Apparel • Women, men, baby • Pajamas & robes • Hoodies

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ENTHUSIAST Last month, my partner and I were playing the Game of Fantasy Affairs, one of our favorites, when she looked me in the eye and suggested we try spicing up our love lives. So I picked up some Red Hot Love Edible Warming Lubricant, and believe me: The lube was plenty spicy. It really worked! It spiced things up so much, in fact, that we’ve been spending a lot less time together. Instead, we simply drizzle this sugary elixir in our mouths five times a day.

I also purchased a low-cut wintry pajama sweater. The verdict’s still out on whether it makes me feel sexy or not. But it sure keeps me all cozy when I curl up in bed at night. JP

GAME OF FANTASY AFFAIRS CAMOUFLAGE 1329 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz 423-7613 $28

RED HOT LOVE EDIBLE WARMING LUBRICANT BEDROOM DESSERTS 1714 Brommer St., Santa Cruz (866) 568-0020 bedroomdesserts.com $30

SEXY PAJAMA ROMPER ROMANTIC NIGHTS FOR TWO 1714 Brommer St., Santa Cruz 688-9900 romanticnightsfortwo.com $60

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FITNESS FANATIC Shaken, stirred or … both? Santa Cruz’s newest fitness studio, Barretini, combines all of the movement and flow that fitness fanatics crave, plus little eucalyptusscented towels. Because who actually works out if not for the little towel reward at the end? Not a single person. Classes include candlelit yoga and barre—a workout class derived from ballet. Sounds easy, but it’s actually one of the toughest fitness classes around. For those who want to go to Barretini but don’t actually have anything to wear, we suggest capri leggings from Nectar Creations right down the street. Afterwards, treat the fitness fanatic to a relaxing massage, because sometimes a little scented towel just won’t cut it. GJ

DROP-IN CLASS BARRETINI 1349 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz barretini.com $22

WELLNESS MASSAGE VITAL BODY THERAPY 556 Ocean View Ave., Santa Cruz 454-8312 vitalbodytherapy.com $100+

CAPRIS NECTAR CREATIONS 1325 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz 425-3886 nectarcreations.com $55

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F O O DIE It’s never been hard to find fresh, local ingredients on the Central Coast.

What has started to change, however, is the increasingly wide range of small, independent food businesses popping up around the county.

Some, like organic mushroom purveyor Far West Fungi, have only recently put down local roots. Their new downtown shop sells a range of fresh products and take-home experiments, like mini-mushroom farms to grow shiitakes, lion’s mane or visually appealing pink oyster mushrooms. For those looking to get their hands even dirtier, there’s All Hands Workshops’ ever-evolving slate of classes on making chocolate, beeswax food covers and more. Looking for a quick, fool-proof foodie gift? There’s always the Homeless Garden Project’s line of salts, herbs and other kitchen staples grown by locals seeking a fresh start. LH

PINK OYSTER MUSHROOM MINI-FARM KIT FAR WEST FUNGI 224 Laurel St. Suite A101, Santa Cruz farwestfungi.com $25

ALL HANDS WORKSHOPS GIFT CARD ALL HANDS WORKSHOPS 514A Front St., Santa Cruz allhandsworkshops.com $50+

GARDEN HERB SALT HOMELESS GARDEN PROJECT 1338 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz; 222 Esplanade, Capitola 426-3609 homelessgardenproject.myshopify.com $12

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GARDENER For anyone who has a 9-year-old boy at home that they are trying to interest in gardening, fear not. The magic word here is “Sarracenias.” That’s the official name for the pitcher plant, a carnivorous—yes, meat-eating—plant that traps insects in its leaves and then neatly digests them. Far West Nursery in Live Oak has a nice collection of Sarracenias for sale. They can be demanding when it comes to sunlight and water. But, as the sign says at Far West, “Never fertilize.

They will feed themselves.” To quote Bart Simpson, “Coooooool!” Also, anyone with a love of gardening has probably already made a pilgrimage or two out to Aladdin Nursery between Aptos and Watsonville (this year celebrating 100 years in business). But for those who haven’t, Aladdin is famous for its awesome animal steel sculptures, if anyone is the market for a 6-foot-tall rooster or a rusted-iron T Rex. Also at Aladdin, there are few things as colorful and festive as the Mexican ceramic tradition known as talavera. Be warned, though: it may be difficult to pick out just one.

If you’re going to make the trip, might as well get three or four. WB

SARRACENIAS FAR WEST NURSERY 2669 Mattison Lane, Santa Cruz 476-8866 farwestnursery.com $11+

STEEL GARDEN SCULPTURES ALLADIN’S NURSERY 2905 Freedom Blvd., Watsonville 724-7517 alladinnursery.com $40+

MEXICAN TALAVERA POTTERY ALLADIN’S NURSERY 2905 Freedom Blvd., Watsonville 724-7517 alladinnursery.com Prices vary

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Wishing you a Green New Year Full of Peace, Love, Trees & Cheer

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HIPSTER Hipster culture is all about trying to be cool, without trying to be cool.

In fact, the hipster in your life may not even self-identify as such, but will be no doubt be into any gift that feels appropriate for the ethos. One idea is a gift certificate to Verve Coffee. Not only are their spaces trendy and modern, it’s also hard to imagine something more hipster than coffee. Well, maybe avocado toast and steel-cut oats, but thankfully they sell those, too. As far as fashion accessories go, it is once again hard to imagine something more hipster than a fedora, which can be purchased at Berdel’s in a variety of styles and designs. And facial hair is basically required, so gift some beard tonic made by Urb Apothecary, which will keep the mustache, chops or beard of your favorite hipster not only moisturized, but also pleasantly scented. AS

GIFT CERTIFICATE TO VERVE COFFEE VERVE COFFEE Multiple locations 475-7776 vervecoffee.com $20+

PETER GRIMM FEDORA BERDEL’S 1233 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz 421-1962 berdels.com $30+

URB APOTHECARY BEARD TONIC STRIPE MEN 117 Walnut Ave., Santa Cruz 431-6182 stripedesigngroup.com $22

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Gifts for the

HOME

DECORATOR The home decorator in your life probably has an already-defined sensibility.

Whether it be modern, traditional, rustic, beachy, or any combination of these and countless other stylistic leanings, a gift that highlights local Santa Cruz culture is sure to be a motif that transcends. An artistic handwoven Santa Cruz-themed dish towel is a can’t-miss item that would feel at home in any home. Or consider a framed and mounted local aerial photograph.

Lastly, it is hard to imagine a trendier design piece than an Edison light bulb, what with the warm glow they give off and the way they defy aesthetic categorization. The home decorator in your life probably already has one, or several dozen, in his or her home, but probably doesn’t have one the size of a volleyball that demands attention, catches the eye and has a serious wow factor. AS

SANTA CRUZ-THEMED DISH TOWEL WARMTH COMPANY 1003 41st Ave., Santa Cruz 515-2704 warmthcompany.com $20

FRAMED LOCAL AERIAL PHOTOGRAPH BY DAVID SIEVERT ART OF SANTA CRUZ 1855 41st Ave. Suite J10 (Capitola Mall) Capitola 515-7390 regionalartisanassociation.org $90+

BULBRITE 60W OVERSIZED EDISON BULB IN NOSTALGIC SPIRAL STYLE ILLUMINEE 402 Ingalls St. Suite 23, Santa Cruz 423-1121 iIluminee.com $45

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Handcrafted Sparkling Wines in the Heart of Santa Cruz

Drink well.

Live well.

Stockwell.

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.

Open Every Day 1-6pm 334-C Ingalls Street | Santa Cruz equinoxwine.com 831.471.8608

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HOMESTEADER For the homesteaders in your life who strive for selfsufficiency, the holiday season is a time for pulling in the last of the harvest and preparing for winter. Help them catch the fading sunlight in a jar with the Masontops Complete Fermentation Kit For Vegetables, which includes four glass pickle weights and four silicone airlocks fit to wide-mouth mason jars, an acacia-wood pickle packer, and a guide and recipe book. Clean and protect leather boots and gear with Fiebing’s Mink Oil Liquid, a blend of mink and neatsfoot oil to condition, preserve and waterproof leather for all weather.

Or bring their favorite hand tools to Sharp Quick, the mobile sharpening service for knives, gardening and woodworking tools, and give them the gift of a keener edge. JH

MASONTOPS COMPLETE FERMENTATION KIT FOR VEGETABLES MOUNTAIN FEED AND FARM SUPPLY 9550 Hwy. 9, Ben Lomond 336-8876 mountainfeed.com $60

FIEBING’S MINK OIL LIQUID LEATHERWISE 303 Potrero St. #1, Santa Cruz 425-3650 leatherwise.business.site $10

TOOL AND KNIFE SHARPENING SHARP QUICK 345-4380 sharpquick.com $8+

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Distinctive Gifts for Wine Lovers

PIPELINESANTACRUZ

Wine Club Memberships Private Cellar Tasting Passes Library Wines Holiday Wine & Chocolate Gift Boxes Tiny Winery Concert Tickets

Visit Our Aptos Tasting Room 105c Post Office Dr, Aptos (831) 708-2874

www.ArmitageWines.com

EVERYONE LOVES GIFTS FROM THE HERB ROOM! Ready made gift items or create your own gift basket

Herb Room gift cards (Food Bin too!)

Large selection of natural bodycare

We carry lots of local products!

A SANTA CRUZ ORIGINAL SMOKESHOP SINCE 1978

1130 Mission St. Santa Cruz

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JEWELRY LOVER The jewelry lover in your life no doubt already has a lot of … well, jewelry. Obviously. But a true jewelry lover can simply never have enough of the stuff, and is always looking for some new bling to wear proudly, be it a piece that drips from the ears, neck, fingers, wrist, or potentially elsewhere. A handmade gold fill labradorite gemstone necklace or choker from Zen Island would certainly be some ice that would warm the soul of a jewelry aficionado. Or consider a handmade artisan sterling silver ring from the locally owned Super Silver, which come in a wide variety of styles and designs ranging from animals to gemstones to freestyle, Celtic and everything in between. Or indulge the mystical side of your favorite jewelry lover, and give the gift of sacred geometry-inspired brass earrings with healing crystals and protection symbols from Om Gallery. AS

HANDMADE GOLD FILL LABRADORITE GEMSTONE NECKLACE ZEN ISLAND 825 41st Ave., Santa Cruz 477-1220 shopzenisland.com $30+

HANDMADE ARTISAN STERLING SILVER RING SUPER SILVER 1301 Pacific Ave. Santa Cruz 460-9696 supersilver.com $10+

SACRED GEOMETRYINSPIRED BRASS EARRINGS OM GALLERY 1201 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz 425-9107 omgallery.com $35+

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MUSICIAN The campaign to get every weekend bar band in America to play “Don’t Fear the Reaper” is a job for all of us.

And the most effective way to contribute is to ensure everybody’s got a cowbell. The Starving Musician in Santa Cruz is one-stop shopping for percussionists of every stripe, and they’ve got lots of options for anyone looking for more cowbell, from the perfectly serviceable standard model to the deluxe cowbell/tambourine set attachable to any drum kit.

Speaking of tambourines, Starving’s got it covered there, too, from small star-spangled jobs to sexy “cyclops” style tambos.

And did somebody mention maracas? They’ve got top-of-theline maracas as well, if you like the kind that looks like big yellow softballs. Over at Sylvan Music on Mission Street, the vibe is all about string instruments, particularly guitars, violins, and ukuleles.

You can lay out $5,000 for an old Martin. But at Sylvan, you can also try out your mettle on a musical washboard (lessons not included). And they’ve got a sweet set of bookends for the guitarhead in everyone’s life, each with a piece of a Fender Stratocaster on them. WB

MORE COWBELL THE STARVING MUSICIAN 1003 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz 426-1975 starvingmusician.com $16+

MUSICAL WASHBOARD SYLVAN MUSIC 1521 Mission St., Santa Cruz 427-1917 sylvanmusic.com $25

FENDER STRAT BOOKENDS SYLVAN MUSIC 1521 Mission St., Santa Cruz 427-1917 sylvanmusic.com $55

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A Good Night’s Sleep.... is the Greatest Gift Maintains proper spinal support Opens the airway for easier breathing Works with any sleeping position

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831.464.2228

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MYSTIC The modern-day mystic might have a “Coexist” bumper sticker on their Subaru, or perhaps they’re wearing dreadlocks and board shorts—it’s hard to tell who’s a seeker in this town. Plenty of people in Santa Cruz consider themselves spiritual, but not religious. A dandy of a gift is the book Angels in My Hair. The author shares stories of spirits, angels and growing up poor in Dublin, Ireland. After hearing the stories, you might start hearing voices, and you’ll need spells, incantations and talismans to ward off (or attract) the spirits.

Across from the clock tower downtown is Serpent’s Kiss, where you can find all your mystic doo dads. Try an affirmation candle to conjure up some good vibes, get guardian protection or just cleanse your home of unwanted entities. And nothing cleanses a home like a good crystal. In Santa Cruz, the home of quartz is World of Stones & Mystics on Front Street. Going through the door is like spelunking in a cavern in West Virginia, with geodes, semi-precious gems and smoky quartz all on display. Amethyst alleviates sadness and activates spiritual awareness (according to my astrologer), and you can find various shapes and sizes that will fit any mystic’s needs. DNA

‘ANGELS IN MY HAIR: STORIES OF A MODERN-DAY MYSTIC’ BOOKSHOP SANTA CRUZ 1520 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz 423-0900 bookshopsantacruz.com $16

COVENTRY CREATIONS AFFIRMATION CANDLES SERPENT’S KISS 2015 N. Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz serpents-kiss.com 423-5477 $13

POLISHED AMETHYST POINT WORLD OF STONES & MYSTICS 835 Front St., Santa Cruz 316-5159 worldofstonesandmystics.com $63

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Now Stocking a Huge Selection of

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HOLIDAY SALE Fender electric guitars $149 Fender amplifiers $49 Fender electric basses $149 Fender bass amplifiers $69

Acoustic guitars $99 Ukuleles $45 Banjos $299 Mandolins $199

20% off all accessories with any instrument purchase COrner of Mission st & Bay st • Open 7 days a week FROM 11-6 • sylvanmusic.com • 831.427.1917

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NATURALIST Ask any naturalist the age-old question of “nature vs. nurture,” and they’ll likely tell you that the question is misleading. It’s not a juxtaposition at all—nature nurtures.

So give the gift of either an exquisite natural experience or an item that enhances one. A sailboat trip on a 65-foot catamaran in the Monterey Bay would do just that, and offer beautiful views along with a chance to see local wildlife like seals, sea lions, otters, dolphins, and whales. Or simply take your favorite naturalist to the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History, where he or she can nerd out. Nature is almost necessarily experienced outside, so give a gift certificate to The Hat Company, and let your favorite naturalist pick out a piece of headwear to protect against the elements whilst getting his or her inner Charles Darwin on. AS

BOAT TOUR O’NEILL YACHT CHARTER 275 Lake Ave. L Dock, Santa Cruz 818-3645 oneillyachtcharters.com $25-50 per person

INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP SANTA CRUZ MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY 1305 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz 420-6115 santacruzmuseum.org $35

GIFT CERTIFICATE THE HAT COMPANY 1346 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz 458-9585 hatcompanysantacruz.com $50+

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Tis the season for self care...

spas • massage • bodycare

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Shop in State Parks for Holiday Gifts!

All proceeds benefit our local state parks and beaches.

Visit ParkStores at Seacliff, Natural Bridges, Santa Cruz Mission, Wilder Ranch and online.

order online, by phone or in house

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NEW PAREN T The best part about having kids is dressing them up, right? OK, maybe not the best part, but at least something to make new parents laugh during the many sleepless nights. New babies might not be walking yet, but that doesn’t mean they don’t need little shoes. A tiny new pair of soft moccasins are a great gift for the kickers, because who wouldn’t rather get kicked in the face in style? Since new parents always have their hands full, gift them a load off with a new organic cotton swaddle to carry the little one. For new parents that just need a break, gift them a baby distraction. A fruit- or vegetable-shaped rubber teether or a Jellycat soft and snuggly stuffed animal should do the trick. The rubber teethers are completely natural and made from trees, and the stuffed animals are made of luxurious fabrics that are great for anyone (including parents)—because everyone needs a snuggle. GJ

OLI AND CAROL NATURAL RUBBER TEETHERS CHILDISH 1127 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz 454-8208 childishsantacruz.com $19

ORGANIC COTTON SWADDLE STRIPE 107 Walnut Ave., Santa Cruz 421-9252 stripedesigngroup.com $28

SNUGGLE JELLYCAT TOY NEW LEAF COMMUNITY MARKETS Multiple locations newleaf.com $10-30

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Thinking about an electric bike?

How about a starting price of just $1,099!

• 20 MPH top speed • Thumb throttle • 30 mile range • 5 levels of assist • 350 Watt motor • 100% FUN

1001 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz 3555 Clares St, Capitola in Brown Ranch

2020 Swim Specials Prepay for 5 sessions, get the 6th FREE! Prepay for 3 sessions, get the 4th at HALF PRICE! Both specials can be split between siblings and can be used for our Swim Babies Program!

Come Play with Us! 303 Potrero St #15 • Santa Cruz

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OCEAN LOVER We live in a paradise—yes, a very expensive one—home to some of the best beaches and surf breaks on the planet. We’re called Surf City for a reason, dang it! If you know a dude (or dudette) who needs to rock the true spirit of the Monterey Bay on a daily basis, check out the screen printed T-shirts, hats and sweatshirts crafted by local graphic designer Alex Schaffer Czech, which have garnered a cult-like following among surfers, fishermen and beachgoers. Or take a trip (literally?) to downtown tie-dye biz A Brighter World, where you can spend an hour experimenting with vivid colors and patterns like hearts, swirls and stripes as you create a oneof-a-kind beach blanket. Sailing is a delightful way to experience the Monterey Bay, and a two-hour themed charter aboard the 70-foot Chardonnay II (unlimited food and booooooze!!) is sure to thoroughly stoke the ocean-nut in your life. Pack the blankie to stay warm. HM

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UROKO LIFE OCEANINSPIRED T-SHIRTS BERDELS 1233 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz 421-1962 berdels.com $29

HANDMADE TIE-DYE BEACH BLANKET A BRIGHTER WORLD 119 Walnut Ave., Santa Cruz 469-4393 cometiedye.com $100

CHARDONNAY 2-HOUR PUBLIC SAILING CHARTER CHARDONNAY SAILING CHARTERS 790 Mariner Park Way, Santa Cruz 423-1213 chardonnay.com $68

Book your Holiday Luncheon or Party now!

OPEN FOR BREAKFAST, LUNCH & EVENTS 1210 Mt. Hermon Rd. Scotts Valley, CA 95066

Gift Certificates available

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KAITO RAMEN, SUSHI & MORE

Open for Lunch and Dinner Tues - Sun, closed Mon Gift Certificates Available

830 41st Avenue in Pleasure Point Santa Cruz

(831) 464-2586 | smilekaito.com

Sushi. Snacks. Gifts.

Cabrillo Chorus & Ensemble Monterey Chamber Orchestra Present

10th Annual

Messiah Sing-Along

Tuesday, December 17th, 2019 7:00pm Gala reception to follow

Peace United Church of Christ 900 High Street, Santa Cruz Tickets: $30 General, $28 Student, $27 Senior or online: feastofchristmas.com

Grab and Go New Style Sushi Shop with gifts for the Holiday Season

SUSHI MARKET SPROUTS

300 7th Ave., at Twin Lakes Beach, Santa Cruz | 831.465.1177 12-7pm Tues-Sat Closed Sun-Mon

Cheryl Anderson, Director of Choral Activities, Cabrillo College Bring your Handel’s Messiah scores; limited quantity available to borrow

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PHILANTHROPIST What do you get for the person who cares more about the welfare of others than what’s in their stocking? Nothing, of course—you show them you care, too, by helping out a local nonprofit in their name. Santa Cruz Gives is a great way to pick from 30-plus local charities, big and small, whether your philanthropist cares about homelessness, the environment, the arts or other causes. Help fund research that’s changing the game by donating to Revolution Contraceptives (through the Parsemus Foundation), which is working toward clinical trials of Vasalgel, a non-hormonal male contraceptive that’s safe, cheap, long-acting, and reversible. Or, give a gift that keeps on giving by donating to the Community Foundation of Santa Cruz County’s Community Investment Revolving Fund, which offers low-interest loans to local nonprofits and businesses working on social issues and economic development, recycling that money back into the community in perpetuity. JH

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DONATION TO LOCAL NONPROFIT SANTA CRUZ GIVES santacruzgives.org

DONATION REVOLUTION CONTRACEPTIVES revolutioncontraceptives.com parsemus.org

COMMUNITY INVESTMENT REVOLVING FUND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SANTA CRUZ COUNTY 7807 Soquel Drive, Aptos 662-2000 cfscc.org/get-started

THE GIFT OF STYLE

THE GIFT OF STYLE 910 B Soquel Avenue Midtown 831.419.6219 mme.ltd across from Whole Foods

Gift Certificates Available

Now Serving Beer & Wine!

6 choices of Eggs Benedict Daily Soups & Specials Fresh 1/2lb.Burgers Great Service

Treat yourself to an award-winning experience... and the largest breakfast menu in Watsonville.

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S K AT E R Nothing says Santa Cruz skateboarder like the iconic artwork of Jimbo Phillips, who’s been producing eye-popping (literally!) graphics since 1998. Phillips’ artwork can be found on every conceivable type of skate item, and now there are also many other artists’ takes on his work. Try one of Santa Cruz Skateboards newest boards, the Baked Hand Santa Cruz Skateboard Deck. It mutates the Screaming Hand with twining vines on a specially constructed 5-ply board of American Maple with two layers of Santa Cruz Quad X Technology on either side. Then pop on over to Bill’s Wheels, the original Santa Cruz skateboard store, and talk shop with owner Bill Ackerman. There, you can buy some Phillips work or try the spiffy Bill’s Wheels T-shirts to show your support for a great local business—and look cool in it while you shred. Downtown at Pacific Wave, you can combine Jimbo Phillips artwork with a local store’s logo and rock the collaboration. The Pacific Wave logo includes the Santa Cruz Surf Museum, the lighthouse and a monstrous wave at Steamer Lane. DNA

8”X31.6” BAKED HAND VX DECK SANTA CRUZ SKATEBOARD DECK SANTA CRUZ SKATEBOARDS santacruzskateboards.com $80+

BILL’S WHEELS T-SHIRT BILL’S WHEELS 1240 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz 469-0904 billswheels.com $20

PACIFIC WAVE X JIMBO PHILLIPS COLLAB T-SHIRT PACIFIC WAVE 1502 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz 458-9283 pacwave.com $20

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Gifts for Every Music Lover on Your List!

Made with organic & Italian ingredients

From Novice to Professional - We’ve Got it All! Guitars, percussion, keyboards, pro audio and recording gear, band and orchestra instruments and even accordions.

Music Gear Headquarters - New & Used.

Buy, Sell, Trade, Consign 3939 Stevens Creek Blvd. Santa Clara • 408. 554.9041 1003 Pacific Ave. Santa Cruz • 426.1975 2474 Shattuck Ave. Berkeley • 510.841.2648 Call us anytime at 831.426.1975 • www.starvingmusician.com

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STILETTO

STONER Santa Cruz has long been a haven for stoners of all stripes. But with the influx of cash after legalization, one group has really seen its array of options expand: stiletto stoners with money to burn on herbal products. There’s been an explosion in high-end edibles made by local producers like Cosmo D’s Outrageous Edibles. Led by an experienced chef and featuring ingredients like goji berries and Belgian dark chocolate, their bars are hard to beat on the foodie front—and still come loaded with 100mg of THC each. Also gone are the days of pre-rolls full of sad shake; if you’re willing to pay for them, Santa Cruz Naturals sells seven-packs of organic, artisanal joints with dainty matches built into the box. For the image-conscious stoner, the explosion in cannabis-related beauty products has opened the floodgates for balms, serums and other products available at local boutiques like Cameron Marks. LH

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COSMIC BERRY CRUNCH THC CHOCOLATE BAR COSMO D’S OUTRAGEOUS EDIBLES cosmosedibles.com $15

LOWELL HERB CO. SIESTA INDICA ORGANIC PRE-ROLL (7-PACK) SANTA CRUZ NATURALS 9077 Soquel Drive, Aptos, 688-7266; San Juan Rd., Royal Oaks, 722-2018 santacruzcannabis.com $45

HEALING HEMP FACE SERUM BY CHIKI CAMERON MARKS 402 Ingalls St. #21, Santa Cruz 458-3080 cameronmarks.com $60

SPECIALIZING IN CREATING EXQUISITE, BEAUTIFUL HANDMADE CHOCOLATES AND CANDIES

Featuring the highest quality locally-sourced chocolate, dairy, fruits and spirits.

Organic whenever possible! Stop by our confectionary!

16 Victor Square, Suite C, Scotts Valley 1 minute off Hwy 17 at Granite Creek, located by Scotts Valley Market 11 - 6 Tues - Sat, 12 - 5 Sun • Closed Monday

WEED WISH YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS We Pric e Match!

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Medical Dispensary 18+ Recreational Dispensary 21+

Credit cards accepted

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STUDENT The student in your life probably needs a serious study break, which is why a gift card for a relaxing soak at Well Within Spa is a sure bet. And c’mon, it’s about time they had a wetsuit—I mean, why did we all pick Santa Cruz for college, anyway? If that seems like too much of an investment, though, check out the new Slug Shop at Bookshop Santa Cruz. They’ve got all kinds of stuff branded with the undisputed mascot champion of the world, the Banana Slug. Maybe get them a UCSC-branded H2Go Venture thermal bottle there, since they’re gonna be thirsty after all that study breaking. SP

ONE HOUR HOT-TUB AND SAUNA GIFT CARD WELL WITHIN SPA 417 Cedar St., Santa Cruz 458-9355 welliwithinspa.com $20+

WETSUIT O’NEILL SURF SHOP 1115 41st Ave., Capitola 475-4151 us.oneill.com Prices vary

UCSC-BRANDED H2GO VENTURE BOTTLE BOOKSHOP SANTA CRUZ SLUG SHOP 1520 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz 423-0900 bookshopsantacruz.com $40

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TECHIE What’s a techie to do when apocalyptic blackouts become part of the norm in wildfire-plagued California? Avoid a return to the Dark Ages with new gadgets, of course! Nerds on the style-conscious end of the spectrum have plenty of options at local shops that deftly meld Santa Cruz’s outdoorsy inclinations with 21st-century tech. From sleek, stainless steel allin-one survivalist lanterns to phone cases mercifully not made of crappy, easy-to-break plastic, there’s no excuse for looking sloppy while staying connected.

For those really worried about keeping devices running in the dark, Santa Cruz Electronics sells a range of high-power batteries capable of charging phones, laptops and more. LH

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TORCH LANTERN, FLASHLIGHT AND BOTTLE OPENER

HOME/WORK 1100 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz 316-5215 shophomework.com $39

PELA COMPOSTABLE PHONE CASE FYBR BAMBOO 1528 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz 423-3927 shopfybr.com $39

APC BACK-UPS BATTERY BACKUP & SURGE PROTECTOR SANTA CRUZ ELECTRONICS 2808 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz 479-5444 santacruzelectronics.com $130

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VEGAN Contrary to snarky public opinion, flavor is indeed important to those living the vegan life. It’s just a bit more challenging to find. To the rescue comes Charapa Aji, a Santa Cruz-created hot sauce made from Peruvian peppers. Charapa has a big flavor profile, with plenty of heat but also complexities that make it a unique addition to anything that demands sauce or dip. There are two kinds, Rocoto and Amarillo (red and yellow), and neither has added sugar, gluten or dairy.

Mike Ruymen, the impresario behind Santa Cruz’s Pasta Mike’s, isn’t the first name in local vegan cooking. He probably loves cheese too much. But his Old World Marinara is da bomb.

He also deserves love for using the art of the late, great James Aschbacher on his labels.

And for anyone who has yet to discover the universe of spiciness that is Korean cuisine, a good starting point is the Gochu Jang hot sauce made by San Francisco’s Sinto Gourmet. WB

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PASTA MIKE’S OLD WORLD MARINARA AVAILABLE AT STAFF OF LIFE, SHOPPER’S CORNER, NEW LEAF MARKETS Multiple locations $4

SINTO GOURMET’S GOCHU JANG AVAILABLE AT STAFF OF LIFE, WILD ROOTS, NEW LEAF MARKETS Multiple locations sintogourmet.com $6

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VINYL

FETISHIST Where did Napoleon keep his armies and his vinyl records? In his sleevies! And your vinyl-loving friends do, too. (Maybe not so much the armies.) Despite the fact that every new vinyl is pretty much collectible these days, most still come in some thin and useless variety of shrink-wrap. This will not do! Records old and new require the protection that a solid outer sleeve provides, and Metavinyl carries sturdy MoFi outer sleeves in an impressive 50-pack. If you’re more interested in providing something your special vinyl lover can actually listen to, the newest entry in Bob Dylan’s Bootleg Series is a doozy, with more than 40 unreleased tracks, including studio outtakes from the John Wesley Harding and Nashville Skyline sessions, plus the complete recordings from his collaborations with Johnny Cash in 1969.

Finally, if you are set to splurge for the vinyl girl or boy of your dreams, go for the Music Hall turntable at Metavinyl.

Paired with some speakers, it’s their most affordable compact system. SP

MOFI VINYL RECORD SLEEVES METAVINYL 320 Cedar St., Santa Cruz 466-9027 metavinyl.com $20

BOB DYLAN ‘BOOTLEG SERIES: TRAVELIN’ THRU’ STREETLIGHT RECORDS 939 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz 421-9200 streetlightrecords.com $50

MUSIC HALL MMF 1.3 TURNTABLE METAVINYL 320 Cedar St., Santa Cruz 466-9027 metavinyl.com $295

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WHITE ELEPHANT White Elephant: the gift-giving game where you always end up going home with either the best gag gift or the worst. Either way, you have to give one to get one. Why not take the name literally and give away an elephant? Not a real one, but a Himalyan salt crystal lamp shaped as one. If you’re looking for something cool—aka a gift that people won’t want to trade away—a waterproof speaker would be a good bet to have the pleasure of watching your pick be the one everybody fights over. If you want something on the simpler side, who wouldn’t love a beautiful puzzle of the Pacific coast? DG

HIMALAYAN SALT CRYSTAL ELEPHANT OM 1201 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz 425-1907 $55

ORIGAUDIO AQUATHUMP WATERPROOF SPEAKER OUTSIDE-IN 7568 Soquel Drive, Aptos 684-0178 $44

SUNSET ON THE PACIFFIC COAST PUZZLE BOOKSHOP SANTA CRUZ 1520 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz 423-0900 $18

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WINE LOVER Looking over some of the best wines we’ve written about at GT this year, it’s clear that you’re going to need some of Equinox’s Sparkling Rosé this holiday season—give it as a gift, or simply tote it anywhere you suspect toasting might break out. Everyone loves a red with a good story, so when you deliver Armitage’s Heart o’ the Mountain 2017 Pinot blend, be sure to tell your giftee how the grapes come from the land that was once home to the historic Alfred Hitchcock estate in Scotts Valley. If you want to go with a celebratory white, try the crisp, fruity 2017 Sauvignon Blanc from Stockwell Cellars. Or, for those celebrating Hanukkah, why not a kosher (and also organic!) wine from Four Gates? SP

SPARKLING ROSÉ EQUINOX SPARKLING WINE 334 Ingalls St. Unit C, Santa Cruz 471-8608 equinoxwine.com $60

HEART O’ THE MOUNTAIN 2017 PINOT NOIR ESTATE BLEND ARMITAGE WINES 105C Post Office Drive, Aptos 708-2874 armitagewines.com $48

2017 SAUVIGNON BLANC STOCKWELL CELLARS 1100 Fair Ave., Santa Cruz 818-9075 stockwellcellars.com $24

KOSHER ESTATE-BOTTLED WHITES AND REDS FOUR GATES WINERY 503 Happy Valley Rd., Santa Cruz 457-2673 fourgateswine.com Prices vary

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WOKE Aight, real talk. Here we are yapping about which nifty trinket to haulk at your special someone to show just how much you love them, all while the world actually burns around us. But if you’re like us, you probably already have a person in your life who reminds of you of just that—every single day. The woke individual sees the political in the personal and realizes that changing the world begins with them. This year, recognize their spirit with a feminist journal where they can record how they are dismantling the patriarchy on the daily. Give them a refresher course on the extremely radical underground of the 1960’s, along with the rise of modern FBI and government surveillance, with a first-edition hardcover copy of Days of Rage by Bryan Burrogh. Need a stocking stuffer? Then SubRosa has an array of affordable political zines, from DIY bicycle maintenance to poetry. MW

‘KNOCK KNOCK I AM WHAT A FEMINIST LOOKS LIKE’ INNER-TRUTH JOURNAL BOOKSHOP SANTA CRUZ 1520 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz 423-0900 bookshopsantacruz.com $18

‘DAYS OF RAGE’ BY BRYAN BURROUGH BAD ANIMAL 1011 Cedar St., Santa Cruz 900-5031 badanimalbooks.com $14

POLITICAL ZINES SUBROSA COMMUNITY SPACE 703 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz 426-5242 subrosaproject.org $2+

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YOGI

Yogis (like me) communicate on a different wavelength. And believe me, your special yoga friend wants a special gift this year—they just don’t know how to say it. For example, when they told you that all they needed was “a little more support,” they really meant they could use a pair of yoga blocks to support their body weight while they refine their triangle pose. And when they said they were “incensed” that you “burned all your bridges” by flaking out on last week’s Kundalini class? Eh, that just means that once you give them some fancy incense to burn, they’ll be able to relax again.

What about that time they said they were “getting too old” for your bullshit? Luckily, there’s an anti-aging revitalizing serum for that. It also improves skin elasticity and repairs sun-damaged skin. JP

HUGGER MUGGER YOGA BLOCK STAFF OF LIFE 1266 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz 423-8632 staffoflifemarket.com $18+

INCENSE GO ASK ALICE 1520 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz 423-0900 bookshopsantacruz.com $2+

ALPHACURA REVITALIZING SERUM URBAN SANCTUARY YOGA AND BOUTIQUE 3617 B Portola Drive, Santa Cruz 464-6968 urbansanctuarysc.com $29

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BOARDWALK HOLIDAY ICE Whether it’s an old or a new holiday tradition, ice skating at the beach is one of Santa Cruz’s most iconic holiday events. Open rain or shine, online reservations recommended. Enjoy the festivities with your friends and family, including classic holiday movies, crafts, selected open rides, and treats!

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, 400 Beach St., Santa Cruz. 423-5590, beachboardwalk.com.

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11/24

Can’t get a ride on Santa’s sleigh? Don’t worry, get a lift on the next best thing to the North Pole. And by “North Pole,” we mean the amazing Santa Cruz Mountains. It’s the Santa Cruz Holiday Lights Train, with spiced cider and holiday carols to spark up the cheer. Kids, neighbors, grandmas, friends, friends we haven’t met yet—all aboard!

Support local designers across Santa Cruz County, and get to check off some of your holiday shopping list while sipping drinks and munching on appetizers. First 50 people to purchase a ticket will also be provided a swag bag.

SANTA CRUZ HOLIDAY LIGHTS TRAIN

5 and 6:30pm. Roaring Camp. 5401 Graham Hill Rd., Felton. roaringcamp.com. $34 general/ $28 children.

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY THEATER ‘THE CHERRY ORCHARD’

HOLIDAY SIP AND SHOP BY AN EPICURIOUS LIFESTYLE

1-4pm. An Epicurious Lifestyle. 104 Bronson St. #13, Santa Cruz. $15.

11/30

SURFIN’ SANTA

Respected director Bill Peters returns to MCT this winter to present The Cherry Orchard by Anton Chekof.

What does Santa Claus do January through November? He shreds the gnar. Come watch Santa perfect his surfing skills on his last day off for a solid month. Santa will post up beachside for photos and holiday wishes after his session.

Mountain Community Theater, 9400 Mill St., Ben Lomond. 336-4777, mctshows.org. $17-20.

Noon-4pm. Capitola Beach, Capitola Village, Capitola. capitolasoquelchamber.com. Free.

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12/6 BOARDWALK HOLIDAY BASH Instead of going through the hassle of hosting your own bash, celebrate with a group of friends at Santa Cruz’s most famous landmark with free arcade play, photo booths, airbrush tattoos, live DJ entertainment, dinner buffet, caricaturists, and more.

6-11pm. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, 400 Beach St., Santa Cruz. beachboardwalk.com. $47.

12/6 -12/8 HERITAGE HOLIDAY CRAFT AND GIFT FAIRE At the 42nd-annual Heritage Craft and Gift Fair, enjoy food and drinks as you walk through the three big building at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds. With guest appearances by Santa and Mrs. Claus!

Friday 10am-6pm; Saturday and Sunday 10am-4pm. Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds, 2601 East Lake Ave., Watsonville. 786-9698, fairgrounds-foundation.org. $6-8/children under 5 free

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CAPITOLA VILLAGE HOLIDAY COOKIE WALK Be a part of the first-annual Holiday Cookie Walk! You will be given a bag, and will be able to select delicious cookies from participating stores.

Saturday, Dec. 7, noon-5pm; Sunday, Dec. 8, noon-4pm. Capitola Village, 115 Capitola Ave. eventbrite.com. $15.

12/7

DOWNTOWN SANTA CRUZ CITY HOLIDAY PARADE Celebrate the holiday season while basking in the only-in-Santa Cruz spirit. Keep it weird.

And merry.

8:30-11:30am, Downtown Santa Cruz. downtownsantacruz.com. Free.

12/7

LIGHTED BOAT PARADE This Santa Cruz tradition features incredible light sculptures as they glide through the Santa Cruz harbor.

5:30-8:30pm. Santa Cruz Harbor, Santa Cruz. 475-6161, santacruzharbor.org. Free.

12/7

WATSONVILLE HOLIDAY FACTORY SALE Black Friday is an overrated and exhausting cog in the corporate machine. This year, might we suggest Watsonville’s annual local business sale? Get holiday shopping out of the way early with deals on Annieglass wares, Martinelli’s, La Selva Designs, Head’n Home Hats, and more.

9am-4pm. Call or check online for exact locations.

768-3010, cityofwatsonville.org.

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Get a head start on that New Year’s resolution or practice your holiday shopping pace at this year’s 5K and 10K runs. For those still recovering from Thanksgiving dinner, bring a toy for Toys for Tots. There is also a 1K run for kids, and a Best Runners Costume contest— so don’t forget your Santa Claus getup.

This production of the timeless Christmas tale features Santa Cruz Ballet’s 55-piece orchestra.

Gather at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk for the lighting of the menorah at 6:15pm, then set off on a one-hour train ride featuring Chanukah stories and traditions. Kosher refreshments provided by Chabad by the Sea.

11TH ANNUAL JINGLE BELL ROCK

9am. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, 400 Beach St., Santa Cruz. runsignup.com. $10-130.

12/15

JINGLE SHELLS ART AND CRAFT FESTIVAL You can’t get to the ocean every day, so grab a piece made by a local artist from the annual art and craft festival at the Seymour Center.

Noon-5:30pm. Seymour Marine Discovery Center, 100 McAllister Way, Santa Cruz.

459-3800, seymourcenter.ucsc.edu. Free.

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‘THE NUTCRACKER’ BALLET WITH LIVE ORCHESTRA

Saturday, Dec. 21, at 2pm and 6pm; Sunday, Dec. 22, at 1pm. Civic Auditorium, 307 Church St., Santa Cruz. 477-1606, scbt.org. $20.50-101.50

CHANUKAH TRAIN

6:30pm. Roaring Camp. 5401 Graham Hill Rd., Felton. roaringcamp.com. $34 general/ $28 children.

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We've framed an 1800 newspaper bearing George Washington’s obituary, a signed Ansel Adams photo, original Disney sketches, and the first known Marilyn Monroe autograph.

And even more precious, we've framed two generations of children's handprints and artwork.

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