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Artisans – 1368 Pacific Avenue

Artisans Gallery staff at former owner John Lisher’s memorial Left of “John Lisher” Larson Holgers, Serena Palumbo, Melissa George, Juleen Lisher (former owner) Right of “John Lisher” Greg Lisher, Linnaea Holgers (owner), Carissa Dickson, Thea Danforth. Welcome to Artisans Gallery! The motto of Artisans Gallery is “Dedicated to the Creative Spirit.” Artisans achieves this vision [...]

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Camouflage – 1329 Pacific Avenue

For nearly 30 years Camouflage, Inc. has been a fun, sex-positive, and inclusive space that offers a variety of goods and services to those that are looking to learn more about their sexuality and sexual practices. Camouflage is dedicated to providing an extraordinary shopping experience, creating a unique space where beauty and health meet in [...]

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Cellar Door

Say the words “cellar door.” Do your lips pulse with pleasure? Does your tongue swell with pride? Are you choking on your swollen lips and tongue? If you’re to believe a large bloc of linguists and writers, then you should be, according to an article in the New York Times Magazine. The article by Grant [...]

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Communi-Qi Acupuncture

Communi-Qi Acupuncture serves by creating an affordable and effective acupuncture clinic thatsupports the health and wellness of our community. Communi-Qi Acupuncture offers affordable, quality acupuncture using a sliding scale paymentmethod. For many thousands of years, acupuncture has been a “people’s medicine”: low-tech, inexpensive, easily available, and very quiet. Only in the US in the last [...]

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CruzioWorks

Cruzioworks: 877 Cedar St, Suite 150 The communications hub of Santa Cruz is Cruzio Internet, and the center of Cruzio’s network is a beautiful renovated building that’s perfect for high-tech events and showcases of local talent, from entrepreneurs to artists. Located downtown near every possible convenience (restaurants, shopping, transportation…), by day Cruzioworks is a coworking and colocation facility where people [...]

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Davenport Gallery – 450 Highway One

Established in 2009, the Davenport Gallery is home to a quality collection of local art, fine crafts, jewelry and gifts. The gallery is located on Highway One in Davenport, California on the beautiful Santa Cruz North Coast. The hours of operation are Wednesday through Sunday from 11am to 5pm. Davenport Gallery 450 Highway One, http://www.davenportgallery.org/

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Felix Kulpa – 107 Elm St.

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Hula’s Tiki Bar and Island Grill – 221 Cathcart Street

Santa Cruzans have long felt an affinity with Hawaii. Linked by the Pacific Ocean, and harboring a connection to the Pacific Rim, we share a laid-back openness, love of sand and surf and a strong community spirit. Hula’s has been celebrating those values in the Monterey Bay area for the past eight years. The creation [...]

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India Joze – 418 Front Street

Joze, which opened in Santa Cruz in 1972, is now young in its fifth incarnation as a cafe at the 418 Project. A pioneer in multi-cultural culinary respect, chef Jozseph Schultz and his operation have been profiled in the New York Times, Christian Science Monitor, Washington Post, Gastronomica, and all of the local media for [...]

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Le Salon Cruz – 402 Ingles St, Suite 8

About Us Overlooking Kelly’s French Bakery Cafe in the Westside’s Swift Street Courtyard, Le Salon Cruz is Santa Cruz County’s premiere full-service salon. Combining the very best in upscale ambience and personalized attention, Le Salon Cruz provides our clients with a truly unique salon experience. Surrounded by rich, soothing colors, natural light and a talented, [...]

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Michaelangelo Gallery and Studios – 1111A River Street

Michaelangelo Gallery is located along the banks of the San Lorenzo River, across from the historic Salz Tannery, originally built in 1856. The gallery still maintains its old farm-house charm despite its recent renovations that include an artist live-work studio development, surrounding art studios, storage spaces and the 5000 square-foot gallery space. Angelo Grova, owner [...]

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Motiv – 1209 Pacific Avenue

MOTIV creates a space for “inspired culture”, engaging our passions on many levels. The vital components of MOTIV’s DNA are music, art, food, drinks, politics, social causes and community events. Voted Santa Cruz’s best nightclub, best DJ and best bartender; MOTIV is also recognized for its’ fresh tapas-style menu and it’s gallery for local art. [...]

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Museum of Art and History – 705 Front Street

The Museum of Art & History promotes a greater understanding of contemporary art and the history of Santa Cruz County, through its exhibitions, collections, and programs, for the benefit of residents and visitors to Santa Cruz County. Museum of Art and History 705 Front Street SantaCruzMAH.org

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Nourish – 130 Walnut Avenue

At NOURISH, we welcome the uniqueness of every person that enters our center and we believe our personalized and passionate approach makes NOURISH an inviting place for anyone to enjoy yoga, massage or nutrition consultations in Santa Cruz. Inspired by the conviction that you should not have to choose between your health and your finances, [...]

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Pure Pleasure – 240 Church Street

Pure Pleasure is a welcoming pleasure shop located in Santa Cruz, California, and is locally owned by Amy Baldwin and Janis Baldwin. The concept behind Pure Pleasure was developed by Amy and her mother, Janis, and was created out of the need for a more inviting sex shop within the Santa Cruz community. At Pure [...]

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R. Blitzer Gallery – 410 Natural Bridges Drive

Hidden on the West Side of Santa Cruz, nestled in the caverns of the “Wriggley Building” The R. Blitzer Gallery features rotating shows of some of the areas most exciting artists.

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Rivendell – 1001 Center Street

This small shop, tucked away in one of downtown’s most enchanted nooks. It features ethnic textiles and carpets, interesting small furniture, different jewelry, lamps, kimonos, clothing (usually natural fibers), teas and one-of-a-kind what-nots hidden away. A perfect place to just browse or find that perfect gift for someone special with a very welcoming and very [...]

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Row Collective – Squid Row

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Saffron and Genevieve

    Est. 2005 Inside a spacious and lovely Victorian with twelve foot ceilings and white wood plank walls, Saffron and Genevieve offers a delightful mix of comfortable furnishings, antiques and offbeat gifts. Shop owner/interior designer Scarlett Fiona Reed travels all over the country hand-selecting unique treasures, both old and new.  She has a fondness [...]

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Santa Cruz Art League – 526 Broadway

The mission of the Art League is to function as an agent for the artistic experience. The Santa Cruz Art League encourages visual and performing arts in an environment that is supportive to the artist, to students, and to the community. Approximately twelve art shows are held each year, some for members, some juried, and [...]

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Santa Cruz County Bank – 720 Front Street

The Santa Cruz County Bank Arts Collaborative is an outreach effort to promote professional artists and art education by providing exhibiting artists with promotional assistance and by mounting public exhibitions in its five banking offices throughout the County. Already a popular stop on the First Friday Art Tour, Santa Cruz County Bank welcomes the public [...]

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Santa Cruz Rehearsal Studios – 118 Coral Street

Santa Cruz Rehearsal Studios were custom designed and built by musicians for musicians. Our mission is to provide a creative and quality environment for practicing musicians. We offer four rehearsal spaces that can be rented by the hour and are fully equipped with the gear necessary for a productive practice. Whether a band is trying [...]

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Soif – 105 Walnut

Chef Santos Majano has created a menu that ranges from very small plates to appetizers, entrees and delicious desserts; every menu item is paired with a suggested wine. At Soif we are committed to providing food that is local, seasonal, organic and delicious. We serve as much local, organic produce as we can find from [...]

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Stripe – 107 Walnut Ave

At Stripe we have an intel­li­gent approach to retail, the team curates a gor­geous space, show­cas­ing of all of the best ideas and items we could think of for both your home and for your wardrobe.The store is a 360 degree par­adise. A visual feast. A den of creativity. The envi­ron­ment is an inspi­ra­tion. A [...]

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The Gallery – 107 Locust St

At The Gallery you can find many examples of timeless elegance in fine jewelry. The theme reflections of nature, runs through many of the pieces with butterflies, shells, leaves and flowers providing much of the inspiration for the design. While some pieces are realistically rendered, much of the work encompasses designs more abstractly related to [...]

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True Olive Connection – 106 Lincoln

Welcome to The True Olive Connection. We are a unique family-owned tasting room and retail boutique specializing in the freshest, highest-quality boutique extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar from around the world. Experience a broad selection of estate-produced and award-winning olive oils, as well as naturally flavored and fused olive oils and the finest [...]

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Twist – 1364 Pacific Avenue

Twist is a resale and designer consignment boutique that has a wide selection of quality and designer consignment clothing and accessories. We also have a great selection of new locally made jewelry, candles, art and clothing. We provide one of the largest selections in Santa Cruz of high-end previously owned handbags and an abundance of [...]

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Wallflower Boutique – 103 Locust St.

103 Locust St Santa Cruz, CA 95060 http://www.shopthewallflower.com/

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