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hrough painstaking deliberations and difficult decisions, the community voted for their favorites. Now, in this issue, we unveil the winners of the Best of the Pajaro Valley 2022 awards. Readers had the chance to vote for a variety of businesses, organizations and more through an online ballot that was live for a month. With more than 100 categories to consider, at least 20 selections had to be made in order for the ballot to count. We received numerous entries, with the community telling us their favorite places to eat, where to shop, what they like to do on the weekend and more. The results show many old favorites have once again reclaimed their titles, but plenty of others have been voted the best for the first time.
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Best Landscape Design SIERRA AZUL 2660 E. Lake Ave., Watsonville, 728-2532 sierraazul.com
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Best Electrician CENTRAL ELECTRIC
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Best Plumber TINO’S PLUMBING AND DRAIN SERVICE
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Best Yard Care K&D LANDSCAPING, INC. 62C Hangar Way, Watsonville, 728-4018 kndlandscaping.com Tarmo Hannula/File photo
Best Home Decor DÉCOR ATE ME STUDIOS CANDLES & HOME DECOR 2732 Freedom Blvd., Watsonville, (323) 384-4420 instagram.com/decoratemestudios
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Best Furniture Store RAMOS FURNITURE 555 Main St., Watsonville, 288-0331 ramosfurniture.com
Best Tree Service K&D LANDSCAPING, INC. 62C Hangar Way, Watsonville, 728-4018 kndlandscaping.com
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Community Tree Service, Davey’s Tree Service
Best House Painter LIZ MAITOZA PAINTING 763-7885
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Best Cinema GREEN VALLEY CINEMA 1125 S. Green Valley Rd., Watsonville, 761-8200 greenvalleycinema.com
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Watsonville Film Festival
Best Theater CABRILLO STAGE Cabrillo College, 6500 Soquel Dr. Aptos, 479-6154, cabrillostage.com
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Green Valley Cinema
Best Art Gallery PAJARO VALLEY ARTS 37 Sudden St., Watsonville, 722-3062 pvarts.org
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Best Chiropractor DR. GOLDI JACQUES-MAYNES Golden Chiropractic, 9053 Soquel Dr. A, Aptos, 661-5577, Goldenchiro.net
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Best Real Estate Agent RUDY & PALOMA ZAMORA
BEST EVENT Cheryl Selden of Watsonville shows Moo Cow, a young dwarf goat at the Santa Cruz County Fair on the last day of the 2021 fair.
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Best Doctor (MD) ROBERT WEBER, M.D. Dignity Health Medical Group, 575 Auto Center Dr., Watsonville, (877) 323-5413 dignityhealth.org
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FRESH FEEL Juan Carlos keeps fresh produce in tight arrangement inside Staff of Life.
Best Community Organization SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK 800 Ohlone Pkwy, Watsonville, 722-7110 thefoodbank.org
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Best Optometrist THOMAS SUZUKI, O.D. 53 Aspen Way #3085, Watsonville, 724-1097 eyedoctorwatsonville.com
Best Medical Clinic WATSONVILLE HEALTH CENTER 1430 Freedom Blvd. #D, Watsonville, 763,8400, santacruzhealth.org
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Best Massage Therapist BLUSH SKINCARE & BROW DESIGN (Formerly Tayo Day Spa), 46 Brennan St., Watsonville, 722-4321, tayodayspa.com
Best Physical Therapy APM PHYSICAL THERAPY 734 E. Lake Ave. Ste 21, Watsonville, 345-5931, jitstherapy.com
Best Event SANTA CRUZ COUNTY FAIR 2601 E. Lake Ave., Watsonville, 724-5671 santacruzcountyfair.com
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Watsonville Film Festival, Pajaro Valley Chamber Dinner
Best Senior Services SALVATION ARMY 214 Union St., Watsonville, 724-3922 watsonville.salvationarmy.org
Best Dentist WATSONVILLE DENTAL WELLNESS CENTER 36 Aspen Way Ste A, Watsonville, 728-2266 dentistinwatsonville.com
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Del Sol Dental, Terry F. Haskin, DDS
Best Brunch RED APPLE CAFE 589 Auto Center Dr., Watsonville, 761-9551
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Best Take Out MIYUKI RESTAURANT 452 E. Lake Ave., Watsonville, 728-1620 miyukirestaurant.com
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D’La Colmena Market & Catering, California Grill
Best Mexican Dining JALISCO RESTAURANT 618 Main St., Watsonville, 728-9080 jaliscorestaurant.com
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Best Farm Stand GIZDICH RANCH 55 Peckham Rd, Watsonville, 722-1056 gizdich-ranch.com
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Best Steak CALIFORNIA GRILL & BAR 40 Penny Ln., Watsonville, 722-8052 californiagrillrestaurant.com
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Best Caterer MONTEREY BAY CATERERS 152 W. Lake Ave., Watsonville, 722-9444 montereybaycaterers.com
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Best Japanese MIYUKI RESTAURANT 452 E. Lake Ave., Watsonville, 728-1620 miyukirestaurant.com
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Best Healthy Dining CALIFORNIA GRILL & BAR FAVE SPOT Cilantros’ outdoor patio is a hit with diners.
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Best Sushi MIYUKI RESTAURANT 452 E. Lake Ave., Watsonville, 728-1620 miyukirestaurant.com
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Best Local Grocery Store STAFF OF LIFE 906 E. Lake Ave., Watsonville, 726-0240 staffoflifemarket.com
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1934 Main St., Watsonville, 761-2161 cilantroswatsonville.com
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Best Taqueria EL FRIJOLITO 11 Alexander St. #B, Watsonville, 724-8823 toasttab.com/el-frijolito
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Best Winery ALFARO FAMILY VINEYARDS & WINERY 420 Hames Rd., Watsonville, 728-5172 alfarowine.com
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Nicholson Vineyards, El Vaquero Winery
Best Lunch EL FRIJOLITO 11 Alexander St. #B, Watsonville, 724-8823 toasttab.com/el-frijolito
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Freedom Meat Lockers
Best Ice Cream TUTTI FRUITI 30 E. 5th St., Watsonville, 761-8983
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Best Breakfast Cafe COWBOY’S CORNER CAFE 946 Main St., Watsonville, 761-8996 cowboycornercafe.com
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Best Birria TAQUERIA LA FUENTE 15 E. Beach St., Watsonville, 728-0206
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Best Bread SUMANO’S BAKERY 358 Locust St., Watsonville, 722-5511 sumanosbakery.com
Best Cheap Eats FAT BOY BURGERS AND GRILL 1467 Freedom Blvd., Watsonville, 319-4221 orderspoon.com/fatboyburger
Best Mexican Fruit Stand LA MICHOACAN PALETERIA Y NEVERIA 1426 Freedom Blvd. #102, Watsonville, 319-0230
Best Donut Shop TOP DONUTS 1892 Main St., Watsonville, 722-9585
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Best Brewery BEER MULE BOTTLE SHOP + POUR HOUSE 45 Aviation Way, Watsonville, 254-9789 kickassbeer.com
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Best Sandwiches
Erik’s DeliCafé 1074 S Green Valley Rd Watsonville, CA 95076 (831) 724-7575
www.Order.EriksDeliCafe.com
Realtor®
CALDRE #01875872
831-818-1540 | www.JohnSkillicorn.com | johnskillicorn@att.net
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JOHN SKILLICORN
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CLASSIC STYLE Original glassware at Annieglass in Watsonville is shown alongside other gift items at the company Gift Shop on Harvest Drive.
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Body Zone, YMCA
Best Dance Studio PACIFIC ARTS COMPLEX 135 Aviation Way #21, Watsonville, 471-8142 pacificartscomplex.com
Best Yoga Studio WATSONVILLE YOGA, DANCE AND HEALING ARTS 734 E. Lake Ave. #16 2nd Floor, Watsonville, 713-9843, watsonville.yoga
AT YOUR SERVICE
Best Jewelry Store FATIMA’S FINE JEWELRY 307 Main St. #101, Watsonville, 768-1887
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Don Roberto Jewelers
Best Graphic Design Company PAJARO VALLEY PRINTING 1827 Freedom Blvd., Watsonville, 722-2367
Best Consignment Store GOODWILL CENTRAL COAST
Best Attorney MARK E. MYERS
470 Main St., Watsonville, 722-2376 ccgoodwill.org
Best Wedding Venue PAJARO DUNES RESORT
Best Printer/ Sign Shop PAJARO VALLEY PRINTING 1827 Freedom Blvd., Watsonville, 722-2367
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Watsonville Signs, Community Printers
The Grunsky Law Firm, 240 Westgate Dr., Watsonville, 722-2444 grunskylaw.com
105 Shell Dr., Watsonville, (800) 564-1771 pajarodunes.com
Best Florist BETTY’S FLOWERS AND GIFTS 531 Main St., Watsonville, 786-1841 Bettysflowerscalifornia.com
Best Soccer Supply SUPER SOCCER 459 Main St., Watsonville, 768-7610
Best Bridal Shop DAZZLING DETAILS
Best Cannabis SANTA CRUZ NATURALS 19 San Juan Rd., Royal Oaks, 722-2018 santacruzcannabis.com
Best CBD THE HOOK OUTLET
Best Photographer TARMO HANNULA The Pajaronian, 21 Brennan St. #18, Watsonville, 761-7330 pajaronian.com
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536 Main St., Watsonville, 768-0754
11 Hangar Way, Watsonville, 228-0244 hookoutlet.com
Raul Ebio, Ed and Nancy Photography
Best Thrift Store HOPE THRIFT
Best Eyewear FAMILY OPTOMETRY
1062 S. Green Valley Rd., Watsonville, 761-5440, hope-thrift.org
1858 Main St., Watsonville, 724-2258 stuartsakumaod.com
Best Gift Shop ANNIEGLASS, INC.
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Goodwill Central Coast
Best Crystals/Stones SALUD AL NATURAL
Best Antique Shop CARRIAGE HOUSE COLLECTIBLES 723 E. Lake Ave., Watsonville, 319-4885
310 Harvest Dr., Watsonville, 761-2041 annieglass.com
Best Hotel/Motel BEST WESTERN ROSE GARDEN INN 740 Freedom Blvd., Watsonville, 724-3367 bestwestern.com
Best CPA PATRICIA A. BECKWITH, CPA 4630 Soquel Dr. #3, Soquel, 661-0665 Santacruzcpa.com
Best Green Business GREEN ENVIRONMENTAL LANDSCAPE 115 Paseo Dr., Watsonville, (408) 591-7862 On the Road
Best Motorcycle Shop BEN’S MOTORCYCLE WORKS 80 Airport Blvd. #105, Freedom, 786-8866 bensmotorcycleworks.com
428 Main St., Watsonville, 406-2571 Salud-al-natural.com
215 Locust St Watsonville, Ca 95076 831-740.8800
Fundada en Watsonville en el 2008, Ceiba College Prep es una escuela chárter pública para estudiantes en los Grados 6-12 cuya misión es preparar a todos los estudiantes para las universidades de cuatro años. Ceiba ofrece una pequeña comunidad muy unida, clases pequeñas en la escuela preparatoria, y se centra en el apoyo individual para las familias en el proceso de la solicitud de admisión a la universidad. En 2015, Ceiba celebró la graduación de nuestra primera clase y desde ese momento se han graduado más de 460 estudiantes, manteniendo una tasa de graduación del 98% en la escuela preparatoria. Si usted tiene un estudiante en los grados 6 a 12 y está interesado en que ellos sigan con sus estudios para obtener un título universitario, le animamos a completar una solicitud para asistir a Ceiba College Prep.
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Founded in Watsonville in 2008, Ceiba College Prep is a Grade 6-12, public charter school with a mission to prepare all students for four-year colleges and universities. Ceiba offers a small close-knit community, small high school class sizes, and focused individual support for families in the college application process. In 2015, Ceiba celebrated our first graduating class and since that time has graduated over 460 students while maintaining a 98% high school graduation rate. If you have a student in grades 6 through 12 and are interested in having them pursue a college degree, we encourage you to apply to Ceiba College Prep.
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NEW VENTURE Araceli Gonzalez and Laura Espindola are co-owners of Little Trends Children’s Boutique.
Best Farm Supply/ Equipment CORRALITOS FEED & PET SUPPLIES 2895 Freedom Blvd. B, Watsonville, 722-7884 1486 Freedom Blvd., Watsonville, 728-2244 corralitosfeed.com
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Best Auto Body Shop FREEDOM BODY SHOP
Best Auto Parts Store O’REILLY’S
1701 Freedom Blvd., Freedom, 724-8053 freedom-body-shop.com
401 Rodriguez St., Watsonville, 728-1437 1626 Freedom Blvd., Freedom, 722-1108 oreillyauto.com
Tractor Supply Store, C&N Tractors
Fix Auto Watsonville
Best Bicycle Shop WATSONVILLE CYCLERY 25 E. 5th St. #101, Watsonville, 724-1646 watsonvillecyclery.com
Best Auto Repair TORIUMI AUTO REPAIR
Best Veterinarian EAST LAKE ANIMAL CLINIC
38 Menker St., Watsonville, 728-7758
740 E. Lake Ave., Watsonville, 724-6391 eastlake-animalclinic.com
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Kadotani Auto Repair, Watsonville Buick GMC
Best Towing Service AUTO CARE TOWING 250 Kearney St., Watsonville, 728-0384 autocaretowing.com
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Rossi’s Towing
Best Tire Shop PASILLAS TIRE SERVICE 92 Airport Blvd., Freedom, 761-1324
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Dixon & Son Tires, Lejes Tires
Best Auto Dealer CHEVROLET OF WATSONVILLE 490 Auto Center Dr., Watsonville, 536-4002 chevroletofwatsonville.com
PETS
2895 Freedom Blvd. B, Watsonville, 722-7884 1486 Freedom Blvd., Watsonville, 728-2244 corralitosfeed.com
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Country Hills Feed
Best Pet Supply Store THE WISHBONE PET COMPANY 1994 Freedom Blvd., Freedom, 722-9474 wishbonepetco.com
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Corralitos Feed & Pet Supply
Pajaro Valley Veterinary Hospital
Best Pet Groomer VANITY FUR CO. GROOMING 10 Alexander St., Watsonville, 228-1595 bayvanityfur.com
FOR THE KIDS
Best Preschool HEARTS AND HANDS CHRISTIAN CHILDCARE & PRESCHOOL 40 Blanca Ln., Watsonville, 724-0175 hhpreschool.com
Best Private/ Charter School MORELAND NOTRE DAME SCHOOL 133 Brennan St., Watsonville, 728-2051 mndschool.org
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Ceiba College Preparatory Academy
Best Day Care HEARTS AND HANDS CHRISTIAN CHILDCARE & PRESCHOOL 40 Blanca Ln., Watsonville, 724-0175 hhpreschool.com
Best After School Program YMCA 27 Sudden St., Watsonville, 728-9622 centralcoastymca.org
40 Blanca Ln., Watsonville, 724-0175 hhpreschool.com
Best Baby Shop LITTLE TRENDS 1052 S. Green Valley Rd., Watsonville, 536-5070, Littletrendsboutique.com
Best Kids Dental HEALTHY SMILES KIDS Arpana Parti, DDS, 1970 Main St., Watsonville, 888-1000 healthysmileskids.com
PERSONAL TOUCH
Best Esthetician BLUSH SKINCARE & BROW DESIGN (Formerly Tayo Day Spa), 46 Brennan St., Watsonville, 722-4321 tayodayspa.com
Best Hair Salon HAIR WE ARE 21 Brennan St. #6, Watsonville, 722-9916
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Beauty Unlimited
Best Nail Salon LACQUER BEAUTY LOUNGE 38 Brennan St., Watsonville, 254-9695
Best Waxing BLUSH SKINCARE & BROW DESIGN (Formerly Tayo Day Spa), 46 Brennan St., Watsonville, 722-4321, tayodayspa.com
Best Acupuncture DR. NANCY LOWE, LAC DAOM 624 Frederick St., Santa Cruz, 325-5956 santacruzacupunctureandeft.com
TO THE BANK
Best Credit Union BAY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 1481 Main St., Watsonville, 479-6000 bayfed.com
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Watsonville Hospital Federal Credit Union, Santa Cruz Community Credit Union
Best Bank SANTA CRUZ COUNTY BANK 595 Auto Center Dr., Watsonville, 761-7600 sccountybank.com
Best Insurance Company/Agent ALLSTATE – NAOMI ALBOR 734 E. Lake Ave. Ste 4, Watsonville, 763-4626, allstate.com
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State Farm – Nathan Jones, Fiesta Auto Insurance
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Best Feed Store CORRALITOS FEED & PET SUPPLIES
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Best Nursery School HEARTS AND HANDS CHRISTIAN CHILDCARE & PRESCHOOL
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Fatima’s Fine Jewelry is PROUD and THANKFUL of our employees for their dedication, perseverance and hard work at any time. We want to thank our clients and the community of Watsonville in general for VOTING us The Best of Pajaro Valley for the year 2022.
Tel. 831.768.1887 | 307 Main St., Ste 101, Watsonville, CA 95076
Fatima’s Fine Jewelry is PROUD and THANKFUL of our employees for their dedication, perseverance and hard work at any time. want to thank our clients and the community of Watsonville in general for VOTING us The Best of Pajaro Valley for the year 2022.