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Mission Santa Cruz remains a testament to the interplay between California’s Spanish & Native American heritage. Open Tue. - Sat. 10am - 4pm, Sun. 10am - 2pm.

Downtown association of santa cruz pleasure point

Visitor Activities
craft gallery thomas Kinkade capitola gallery

903 Pacific Ave., #202, Santa Cruz, Phone: 831.332.7422 www.downtownsantacruz.com 41st Ave. & Portola Drive, Santa Cruz Phone: 800.833.3494, www.santacruzcounty.travel Laid back neighborhood filled with boutiques, surf shops & sidewalk cafes. Close to world class surfing.

Mon. - Thurs. 10:30am - 6:30pm, Fri. & Sat. 10:30am 8pm, Sun. 11am - 6pm. See ad pg. 11. 209 Capitola Ave., Capitola Phone: 831.475.4466, www.craftgallery.net With two locations in Capitola Village, featuring pottery, art glass, jewelry, garden decor, clocks, sea glass, and sandcastles. Open daily at 10am. See ad pg. 49. 121 San Jose Ave, Capitola, Phone: 831.476.0970, 800.296.3057, www.kinkadecapitola.com Signature Gallery specializes in canvas studio proofs with oil paint highlights hand-finished by Thomas Kinkade. Open daily, 10am - 6pm. See ad pg. 49.

neptune’s Kingdom

400 Beach Street, Santa Cruz Phone: 831.423.5590, www.beachboardwalk.com Features an 18-hole mini golf course on 2 levels with a pirate theme. Plus arcade games, pool tables, air hockey & foosball. Open year-round except December 25.

roaring camp railroads

soquel village

Graham Hill Rd. at Roaring Camp Rd., Felton Phone: 831.335.4484, 831.335.4400 www.roaringcamp.com Roaring Camp is a must see attraction with its 1880’s steam trains through the redwoods & beach trains to Santa Cruz. Open 9am - 5pm most days. See ad pg. 52. 400 Beach Street, Santa Cruz, Phone: 831.426.7433, 831.423.5590 www.beachboardwalk.com Voted the “World’s Best Seaside Amusement Park,” the admission-free Boardwalk is located on a mile of sandy beach. Open daily from Memorial to Labor Day; weekends and holidays during fall, winter and spring. See ad back cover.

Soquel Drive & Porter, Soquel Phone: 800.833.3494, www.santacruzcounty.travel The 150-year-old town of Soquel features antique dealers, restaurants, scenic two-lane roads and familyoperated wineries.

santa cruz Beach Boardwalk

Shopping - Beachwear/Surfshops Shopping - Specialty Items
aloha annieglass
125-A Beach Street, Santa Cruz, Phone: 831.459.8131 Surf clothing, culture, accessories, gifts & more. Summer: 10am - 10pm, Winter: Sat. & Sun. 10am - 6pm. See ad pg. 14.

nolands on the wharf

santa cruz harbor

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135 5th Avenue, Santa Cruz Phone: 831.475.6161, www.santacruzharbor.org Full-service marina: 1,200 boats, launch ramp, fuel pier, charter boats, fishing and whale watching, restaurants & beach. Harbor office open daily 9am - 5pm. See ad pg. 50. Beach St., Santa Cruz, Phone: 831.420.6025 www.santacruzwharf.com Within the sanctuary waters of northern Monterey Bay, the Wharf is home to restaurants, gift shops & activities for all. Open daily to the public 5am - 2am. See ad pgs 14-15.

47 Municipal Wharf, Santa Cruz, Phone: 831.423.5500 www.shorelinesurf.com Billabong, Dakine, De La Mar, Electric, Fox, H.I.C., Hurley, Maui Jim, Nor-Cal, Oakley, O’Neill, Quiksilver, Santa Cruz, UGG, Reef, Roxy. Open daily from 9am. See ad pg. 15.

110 Cooper Street, Suite 100F, Santa Cruz Phone: 831.427.4260 www.annieglass.com Visit internationally acclaimed artist Annie Morhauser’s stores featuring locally made Annieglass & her handpicked favorites from artisans worldwide. Exquisite tableware, gifts, fine jewelry. Open Mon. - Sun. 11am - 5pm. See ad pg. 10.

Bookshop santa cruz

o’neill surf shop

santa cruz wharf

1115 41st Avenue, Capitola, Phone: 831.475.4151 www.oneill.com Offering a wide selection of wetsuits, surfboards, men’s & women’s apparel, footwear & sunglasses. Open Mon. Fri. 9am - 8pm, Sat. & Sun. 8am - 8pm. See ad pg. 48.

1520 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz Phone: 831.423.0900, www.bookshopsantacruz.com Voted best bookstore in Santa Cruz County. Santa Cruz’s independent destination for new & used books, newsstand, cards, gifts & Santa Cruz t-shirts. Free weekly author events in the heart of Downtown. Open Sun. Thur. 9am - 10pm, Fri. & Sat. 9am - 11pm. See ad pg. 10.

center street antiques and interiors

o’neill surf shop Downtown

seymour Marine Discovery center at long Marine lab

End of Delaware Avenue on the westside, Santa Cruz, Phone: 831.459.3800 http://seymourcenter.ucsc.edu Touch a shark, marvel at a whale of a skeleton, dive into the latest discoveries in ocean science. Exhibits, aquarium, daily tours, touch tank & Ocean Discovery Shop. Come explore your ocean! See ad pg. 24.

110 Cooper Street, Santa Cruz, Phone: 831.469.4377 www.oneill.com Huge selection of the world famous O’Neill Wetsuits for the whole family, UV protective rashguards, surfboards, sunglasses. Open daily, 10am - 8pm. See ad pg. 10.

3010 Center St., Soquel, Phone: 831.477.9211 On Antique Row in Soquel. Offers an array of furniture, architectural, garden & designer inspiration. New merchandise weekly. Open Mon. - Sat. 10am - 5:30pm, Sun. 11am - 5pm. See ad pg. 49.

Dell williams Jewelers

saint Kris

town clock

North Pacific Ave. at Mission St., Santa Cruz Phone: 831.420.5270 www.santacruzparksandrec.com The original 1899 clock was dismantled in 1964. The reconstructed clock was erected in 1976 for the Bicentennial. Open daily 8am - sunset.

125-C Beach Street, Santa Cruz, Phone: 831.454.8314 Surf clothing, culture, accessories, gifts & more. Summer: 10am - 10pm, Winter: Sat. & Sun. 10am - 6pm. See ad pg. 14.

1320 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz, Phone: 831.423.4100, 800.922.9592 www.dellwilliams.com Proudly serving Santa Cruz and beyond for generations. Locally-owned and family operated for over 80 years, featuring some of the most exclusive designers in jewelry, timepieces & unique gifts. Open Mon. - Sat. 10am 5:30pm, hours vary by season. See ad pg. 8.

santa cruz Bay company

leo’s sportfishing & nautical treasures

uc santa cruz arboretum

17 D Municipal Wharf, Santa Cruz, Phone: 831.423.5198 Experience Santa Cruz, unique gifts, clothing & accessories shop on the Santa Cruz Wharf. Open daily 9am - 10:30pm. See ad pg. 15.

Arboretum Road at High Street, Santa Cruz Phone: 831.427.2998 http://arboretum.ucsc.edu Public garden with plant collections from Australia, South Africa, New Zealand and California. Arboretum open daily 9am - 5pm (except Thanksgiving & Christmas). Norrie’s Gift Shop open daily 10am - 4pm. See ad pg. 24.

surf life – capitola

2210 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, Phone: 831.476.2648 www.nauticaltreasuresboutique.com Everything you need for a day at the beach! Beach apparel & accessories, beach games, sportfishing equipment, snacks. Kayak, boogie board & wetsuit rentals. Unique and beautiful gifts. Open daily 11am - 10pm. See ad pg. 50.

1000 41st Ave, Capitola, Phone: 831.464.1684 Surf Life Capitola carries a unique assortment of vintage brands along with locally designed and surf town inspired gifts and clothing for men, women & children. Call for hours. See ad pg. 48.

lolly tree toys

watsonville city plaza

surf life - santa cruz wharf

1101-D Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz Phone: 831.713.5136, www.lollytreetoys.com Downtown Santa Cruz’s hot spot for kids. Full of engaging toys and activities for inquisitive minds. Open Daily. See ad pg. 11.

358 Main Street, Watsonville, Phone: 831.768.3240 www.watsonvillerec.com

Shopping Areas

17 A Municipal Wharf, Santa Cruz, Phone: 831.427.1688 Enjoy the latest in surf life clothing, gifts & unique accessories. Live the Santa Cruz surf life. Open daily, Summer: 10am - 10pm, Winter: 10am - 6pm. See ad pg. 15.

nut Kreations

capitola village & wharf Business area

Capitola Village, Capitola, Phone: 831.475.6522 www.capitolavillage.com 90 shops, restaurants and lodging on the beach. Fish, swim, surf, shop and dine without moving your car. Contest online. See ad pg. 6.

Shopping - Retail Galleries
artisans gallery
1368 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz Phone: 831.423.8183, www.artisanssantacruz.com Artisans Gallery features American Made Crafts with an emphasis on the wealth of local artists. We carry wall art, jewelry, glass, ceramics, metal work, & more. Open

104 Lincoln Street, Santa Cruz Phone: 831.431.6435, www.nutkreations.com Gourmet nut store with 120 options in freshly roasted, seasoned & coated nuts, dried fruits & other natural treats. Create your perfect trail mix, platter or gift. Open Tues. - Thurs. 11am - 7pm, Fri. & Sat. 11am - 8pm, Sun. & Mon. 11am - 6pm. See ad pg. 20.

the true olive connection

106 Lincoln Street, Santa Cruz, Phone: 831.458.6457 www.trueoliveconnection.com Family-owned tasting room and retail boutique with over

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