Our Favorite Places ANN'S PICKS
BOBBIJO'S PICKS
Norrie’s Gift & Garden Shop
Little Trends Boutique
UC Santa Cruz Arboretum & Botanic Garden shopucscarboretum.com/ arboretum@ucsc.edu Offering unique, interesting, and beautiful plants in the outdoor nursery or buy online. Also shop for household items, jewelry, gifts, and more.
1052 South Green Valley Road, Watsonville (831)536-5070 littletrendsboutique.com Shop our selection of adorable tutu’s and cool tees for any little in your life. We offer a variety of adorable and fun wear that your little will be sure to love. Shop online or in-store, we have a little bit of everything for mama’s, babies, toddlers and kids! Order online for in-store pickup or local delivery, call or email if you would like assistance with shopping for a special someone or delivery.
Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
1305 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz 831.420.6115 santacruzmuseum.org retail@santacruzmuseum.org Unique gifts for all ages celebrating the beauty and nature of Santa Cruz County, including apparel, books and field guides, science, souvenirs, surfing, and more. Woodhouse Blending & Brewing
119 Madrone St. Santa Cruz woodhousebrews.com beer@woodhousebrews.com Offering delicious small-batch traditional & non-traditional beers as well as handcrafted barrel-aged blends. Delicious Brazilian-inspired cuisine by @ sampakitchensc. Live music. Spacious interior and plenty of outdoor heating!
Sacred Tree
831-761-3000 sacredtreenursery.com The greatest gift you will ever give, starts with the Sacred Tree. Whether you are buying 1 olive tree for a dear friend, 25 for a special baby shower, or 100 for an incredible wedding, olive trees are an unforgettable gift. Add in a personalized card and a beautiful planter, and you have a gift unlike any other.
BRAD'S PICKS
If your valentine has a sweet tooth, a sense of humor, and likes nostalgia, you can't go wrong with It's Sugar, the downtown candy store that has a lot of gag gifts as well as crazy treats. There are giant versions of your favorite sweets, Ruth Bader Ginsburg socks, mugs, sample candy boxes from past decades, and plain goofiness, like a box of only the marshmallows from Lucky Charms. Camouflage 1329 Pacific Ave. , Downtown Santa Cruz For a present to share when the kids are gone, we suggest Camouflage, just across Pacific Avenue from It's Sugar. Lingerie and cute outfits are out front; risqué stuff you want to keep in brown paper coverings are in the back of the store. You are sure to find some romantic items there.
CHRISTY'S PICKS Hallcrest Vineyards
379 Felton Empire Rd, Felton | ((831) 335-4441 hallcrestvineyards.com Family run and dog friendly boutique winery established in 1941. Specializing in Pinot Noir, Organic Wines, and Hard Ciders. Open on Thursday-Monday. Simpatico
It's Sugar
10 Cooper St. #100C, Downtown Santa Cruz
THE BEST GIFT YOU WILL EVER GIVE
6223 Hwy 9, Felton | (831) 704-7420
simpatico-ca.com Gifts, artisan goods and treasures for a life well lived. A locally-owned shop nestled in the Santa Cruz mountains supplying style with substance. Wild Roots 6240 Hwy 9, Felton | (831) 335-7322 wildrootsmarket.com Friendly Service, 100% Organic Produce, Natural Groceries, Meats, and Bulk Foods. Full Service Deli, Salad and Soup Bar, Juice Bar, Vitamins, Body Care, Local Beer and Wine.
LINDA'S PICKS Zinnia's Gift Boutique
219 Mt Hermon Rd C, Scotts Valley (831) 430-9466 Offering an assortment of delightful items and gifts for the home and garden; gourmet cooking items, fine furniture, jewelry, clothing, handbags, men's items, an ever expanding children and baby lines, Melinda's Gluten Free Bakery
1420 41st Ave, Capitola | (831) 316-5081 Treat your Valentine to decadent chocolate brownies that have been dusted with powdered sugar and kissed with chocolate ganache or our much loved donuts.
VALENTINE’S DAY GIFTS
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