Good Times Holiday Gift Guide 2024 - Santa Cruz by Weeklys

The Ultimate Guide to Local Shopping

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Sure, shopping on the Internet seems convenient: you don’t even have to leave your house.

But, face it, online shopping is like fast food or like giving someone a pat on the shoulder instead of a hug.

And it doesn’t help the community. It only helps a tech bro buy more yachts or rockets.

How about starting your resolutions early this year by shopping locally and boycotting the online billionaires?

We know it can be a challenge sometimes to find the best things in person, so we’ve sent our intrepid team of writers out to find the best gifts for your

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most tricky and picky loved ones right here in the hood.

We promise that when you look through this guide you will find some treasures made locally, sold locally and looking exactly like what you want because, yes, you found them yourself in person, not on some unscrupulous website.

Plus, face it, this is the time of year that shopping is made for. People are in good spirits; they smile and talk and get you in the happy holiday mood.

So, enjoy our locals-only guide and have the best holidays!

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Beer Geek

If you’ve been in Santa Cruz County for more than two minutes you probably know about the wealth of breweries, tap rooms and bottle shops in the area. From world-renowned crafters like Sante Adairius Rustic Ales to up-andcomers like Woodhouse Blending and Brewing and Balefire Brewing Company, our sudsy selections have something for everyone. But real beer geeks also like to get their hands on those hard-to-find specialty beers that only a few shops carry. They also like to represent their favorite local spots with some branded swag. Here are some gift ideas for the discerning beer connoisseur to get warm and cozy with this Christmas. JM

PROPER DISCOURSE SAISON AGED IN FREDERIKSDAL CHERRY WINE BARRELS, 750ML

Sante Adairius Rustic Ales

103 Kennedy Dr., Capitola

1315 Water St., Santa Cruz rusticales.com

$30

A DEAL WITH THE DEVIL DOUBLE OAKED BARLEYWINE

Lúpulo Craft Beer House

233 Cathcart St., Santa Cruz 831-454-8306

lupulosc.com

$107.99 (375ml bottle by Anchorage Brewing Company)

WOODHOUSE CHEVRON UNISEX ECO SWEATSHIRT

Woodhouse Blending and Brewing

119 Madrone St., Santa Cruz

woodhousebrews.com

$45 (Various sizes and colors)

Book Nerd

Reading is a great way to exercise one’s imagination, and take flights of fancy to other worlds and dimensions. Luckily in Santa Cruz we have some amazing repositories of time-traveling devices, aka books. The godfather, Bookshop Santa Cruz has been around for over 50 years and is intergenerationally family owned. With a wide array of signed novels, author events and tchotchkes, it’s a great environment to let your mind wander.

Two Birds Books in Capitola is an intimate experience with knowledgeable owners who can help you find what you need (and what you might not know you need). Bad Animal, in downtown Santa Cruz, not only serves food and drink but also contains a fine collection of the rarest books in town. You can always get gift cards, but these three books will satisfy the pickiest reader. DNA

NIGHT WATCH (PULITZER PRIZE WINNER BY JAYNE ANNE PHILLIPS)

Two Birds Books

881 41st Ave., Santa Cruz

831-900-5588

TwoBirdsBooks.com

$26

THE MINISTRY OF TIME: A NOVEL (SIGNED BY AUTHOR KALIANE BRADLEY)

Bookshop Santa Cruz

1520 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz 831-423-0900

BookshopSantaCruz.com

$28.99

THE BARBARY COAST (1933, FIRST EDITION, BY HERBERT ASBURY)

Bad Animal

1011 Cedar St., Santa Cruz 831-900-5031

BadAnimalBooks.com

$40

For those of you looking for the perfect gift, Shopper’s has you covered with the largest selection of wines in the area. We will even gift wrap for you for free of charge! Many customers knock out all their gift shopping here while doing their daily or holiday shop. There is something for everyone here at Shopper’s, and you can always count on us for helpful and friendly assistance in choosing your wines. Hope to see you soon!

The gift of wine is a special one,because it’s a gift that you can share!

Chocoholic

Indulge your favorite chocolate lover this holiday season with delectable offerings from local Santa Cruz shops. Each one offers delightful creations that are sure to satisfy any sweet tooth.

Mackenzie's Chocolate shop is a place Willy Wonka could only dream of. Known for his exquisite chocolate sculptures, Ian Mackenzie has crafted everything from a towering chocolate Eiffel Tower to a sleeping chocolate cat curled up on a chocolate bed. This is Mackenzie’s last Christmas, as the shop will be closing on Christmas Eve after nearly 40 years.

Chocolate Yule Logs, filled with assorted chocolates, suit every budget and appetite.

At Chocolate, our chocolate-themed restaurant on Pacific Avenue, create your own boxed Chocolate Truffle assortment of rich and velvety flavors that will delight any chocolate connoisseur. Choose from Bittersweet, Coconut, Dark or white Rose, Fresh Mint, Hazelnut, or Mocha flavors. Or, give the gift of a hot chocolate on a wintry evening by treating with a gift card.

Enjoy a trip to the wharf to shop for chocolates at Marini's, where you’ll find a favorite fudge, truffle or bark, waiting to be boxed.

For a savory twist on a classic favorite, try their chocolate-covered bacon. The salty-sweet combination is a perfect treat for adventurous palates. JK

CHOCOLATE YULE LOG

Mackenzies Chocolates 1492 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz 831-425-1492

mackenzieschocolates.com

$7 to $70

TRUFFLE ASSORTMENT

Chocolate 1522 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruzchocolatesantacruz.com

$4.50 each

CHOCOLATE-COVERED BACON

Marini’s 55 Municipal Wharf, Santa Cruz 831-425-7341

mariniscandies.com

$22

Coffee Addict

Santa Cruz is a haven for coffee enthusiasts, and these local shops are the perfect places to find gifts for the caffeine-obsessed friends and family in your life.

Santa Cruz Coffee Roasting has over 40 years of roasting experience, and they offer a variety of premium, freshly roasted, fair-trade organic beans that are sure to impress even the most discerning coffee connoisseur. A favorite of regulars is Steve’s Smooth French, a lighter-roasted dark brew with a complex finish. A popular medium roast is Santa Cruz Full City, for a spicier cup.

Verve Coffee Roasters is known for their sustainable and ethical sourcing practices. Great gift ideas from Verve include a variety of coffee subscriptions and gift sets that will keep the coffee lover in your life well-caffeinated all year long. Gift a Roasters Choice Single Origin subscription or choose from Verve’s varied bean offerings with bags delivered monthly in the size you choose.

Lulu Carpenter’s is a cozy cafe in a historic building. Like all of our local coffeehouses, they offer gift cards in any amount, perfect for treating your giftee to one of Lulu’s flavored lattes—Mocha Diabla or Whiskey Latte anyone?—and in-house-baked pastries, or a hot brunch prepared to order. Lulu’s roasts their own at their Mission Street location. Barista Ana recommends a 12-ounce bag of Ethiopia Yirgacheffe. JK

SANTA CRUZ COFFEE ROASTERS

1330 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz 831-459-0100 santacruzcoffee.com

$15

LULU CARPENTER’S

1545 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz 831-439-9200 lulucarpenters.com

$18

VERVE COFFEE

1540 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz 831-471-7726

vervecoffee.com

$24

Coworker

Whether it’s a Secret Santa situation or a desire to spread a little unexpected holiday cheer at the office, sometimes you need to get a gift for someone you don’t know very well. Sure, you could resort to a Target gift card, but why not support a local business instead?

One of life’s simple pleasures is a new pair of socks—still stretchy and soft, heels and toes intact. As with any footwear needs, the place to visit is the Sockshop & Shoe Company, with locations on Pacific Avenue. Aptos Village and the Santa Cruz Wharf. If holiday socks are too corny (though who wouldn’t want Antler Pug or Raptor Claus socks?), other options abound: plain or patterned, garish or dainty, in-your-face funny or gently silly.

Just down Pacific Avenue you can pick up a colorful keepsake Surf City Santa Cookie Tower at Pacific Cookie Company designed by Jimbo Phillips. A seasonal combo of ginger spice and dark chocolate cranberry cookies could cheer up the whole office. Other culinary options could involve a gift certificate at a locally owned restaurant. Maybe a place out on the water, like Makai Island Kitchen or the Crow’s Nest, or a more casual favorite in their neighborhood, like Kaito in Capitola, Cafe Cruz in Soquel or Walnut Avenue Cafe in downtown Santa Cruz.

Or feed the mind instead with another tried-andtrue holiday treat: a pair of tickets to Santa Cruz Shakespeare’s production of A Christmas Carol. SS

HOLIDAY SOCKS

Sockshop & Shoe Company

1515 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz

831-429-6101

Plus locations in Aptos and on the Santa Cruz Wharf

sockshopandshoeco.com

$10–$12

SURF CITY SANTA COOKIE TOWER

Pacific Cookie Company 1203 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz

831-429-6905

pacificcookie.com

$21.95

Environmentalist

This year, consider a gift that delights the recipient and gives back to the planet. Ethos is all about rethinking disposables, such as Marley’s Monsters washable Unpaper Towels. These vibrant, eco-friendly alternatives to paper towels reduce waste while adding flair to any kitchen.

For gifts that combine form and function, look no further than Home/work, a midtown boutique that caters to the mindful shopper with a curated selection that values fair labor, affordability and sustainability. For a practical gift, consider the reusable bamboo cutlery set in a charming hand-printed carrying case, or brighten up someone’s outdoor adventures with Biolights rechargeable camping lights.

For a gift that combines style with sustainability, visit Dash Hemp. Since 1997, founder Richard Dash has been outfitting conscious Santa Cruz shoppers from his retail store located in the Sash Mill. I particularly love the hemp tees, they’re timeless and built to last—some have been part of my family for over a decade. EB

MARLEY’S MONSTERS UNPAPER TOWELS

Ethos

101 Capitola Ave., Capitola 831-854-2490

ethossantacruz.com

$20

BAMBOO CUTLERY Home/Work

1100 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz

831-316-5215

shophomework.com

$18

ROCKY CREW HEMP TEE

Dash Hemp

303 Potrero St., Unit 47-101, Santa Cruz 877.561.1824

dashhemp.com

$35

Fitness Fanatic

Your favorite fitness buff likely has all the gear they need, but when it comes to recovery, they might appreciate a little extra support. Play it Again Sports is the go-to for a fantastic selection of recuperation accessories. Consider gifting a trendy balance disk or wobble board—these innovative tools are perfect for healing lower body injuries and strengthening the core, especially when working at a stand-up desk.

If tired feet are a concern, swing by Fleet Feet in Aptos to grab an Orthopedic Foot Roller. (Call ahead to check stock; they’re rolling out of the store.) And let’s not forget nutrition. Fuel your fitness buff with a month’s supply of Truvani’s artisan-style protein powder, crafted with just six organic ingredients. From Matcha to Banana Cinnamon, these crave-worthy flavors are available at New Leaf Markets—perfect for powering up without the sketchy additives. EB

BALANCE DISK OR WOBBLE BOARD

Play it Again Sports

4770 Soquel Dr., Soquel 831-475-1988

$29.99–$39.99

TRUVANI PLANT-BASED PROTEIN POWDER

New Leaf Community Markets

161 Aptos Village Way, Aptos 1210 41st Ave., Capitola 1101 Fair Ave., Santa Cruz newleaf.com

$39.99

ORTHOPEDIC FOOT ROLLER

Fleet Feet

7960 Soquel Dr., Suite I, Aptos 831-708-6919

fleetfeet.com/s/aptos

$35

S U N S E T P R E S E N T S

for the

Foodie

Celebrate the foodie in your life with gifts that add creativity and flavor to every dish. Start with Santa Cruz Balsamics’ luxuriously rich, aged vinegars, which transform any salad, marinade or drizzle into a work of art. The traditional aging process lets the rich flavors shine through, making these vinegars a standout addition to any kitchen. For a culinary adventure, the Porcini Bundle opens doors to the savory depths of mushroom cuisine. This thoughtfully curated package includes earthy dried porcini mushrooms, delicate tagliolini pasta, porciniinfused salt and a mushroom pâté. Give the gift of a savory shared experience with the Fondue Kit from Cheese Shop 831. Whether it’s used at a holiday gathering or a romantic tryst, this gift warms both the heart and the belly. EB

FONDUE KIT

Cheese Shop 831

3555 Clares St., Capitola 831-515-7406

cheeseshop831.com

$50

SANTA CRUZ BALSAMICS

Saturdays at Santa Cruz Westside Farmers Market; Sundays at Live Oak Farmers Market 831-272-0111

santacruzbalsamics.com

Assorted flavors; starting at $22

PORCINI BUNDLE

Far West Fungi 224 Laurel St., Suite A101, Santa Cruz 831-226-2626

farwestfungi.com

$50

Heavy Petter

If you are shopping for a furry friend this year (or a friend who’s got one), look no further than Pet Pals Discount Pet Supply. From brand-name pet food to cat toys and doggie beds, the warehouse store caters primarily to cats and dogs, but also supplies provisions for birds, rabbits, guinea pigs and fish. A vast dog toy aisle includes Hugglehounds toys, Aspen dog beds, crate pads and more. The “cat room” features brands Spot and Kong toys, scratch pads, cat trees and furniture. The best-selling cat toy is Da Bird, with feathers weaved in such a way that it looks and sounds like a real bird in flight, said Michael, one of the store managers. As for local brands, Kitty Weed is a Santa Cruz company that makes The Fatty and The Bigger Fatty catnip toys wrapped in linen and hemp that look like doobies.

Just down the road is General Feed & Seed Co, Inc., whose warehouse includes a full tack shop for equestrians and ranchers, but the barn also stocks premium dog and cat food, economy wild bird seed, alfalfa and other hays for smaller animals. Golden Pet Life treats are available in three flavors, and cats will love the handmade, organic catnip socks from Storey Road Farms in Corralitos.

With locations in Freedom and Santa Cruz, Wishbone Pet Company has everything a fur baby could desire, from treats and travel gear to grooming supplies, health and wellness products, and more. Wishbone stocks nourishment for your canine pals from Acana, Answers, Bocce's Bakery, Diamond Pet Food and more. Even the fussiest felines will find something they love from such choices as Boss Nation, Caru Pet Food, Colorado H Honey, Feline Natural, Fussie Cat, Pure Bites, PureVita, Stella & Chewy's and Whimzees. Wishbone also carries supplies for our scaly and feathered friends, rabbits and other small pets. KM

THE FATTY AND THE BIGGER FATTY

Pet Pals Discount Pet Supply, Inc.

3660 Soquel Drive, Soquel petpals.net

$11.99 and $22.99

WOOF PUPSICLE REFILLABLE WELLNESS POPS AND TREAT TRAYS

Wishbone Pet Company

1994 Freedom Blvd., Freedom 849J Almar Ave, Santa Cruz wishbonepetco.com $19.99–$22.99

GOLDEN PET LIFE TREATS

General Feed & Seed Co, Inc.

1900 Commercial Way, #B, Soquel generalfeednseed.com $29 for 4-ounce bag

Hiker

The importance of getting water on the hiking trail is just slightly below the importance of getting air. You can set your hiking buddy up with a Platypus QuickDraw 1 Liter Filter System. It has a tri-layer film dirty reservoir and an easy-fill easy wide mouth opening, a fill handle, and is super durable and packable. Your hiker also needs gear. For caving or nightwalking, there’s the Black Diamond Spot 400 Headlamp, which runs on alkaline batteries for a long expedition. Finally, longtime hikers seem to eventually use trekking poles; it saves their knees. REI has a remarkable wall of trekking poles, from the high-end Black Diamond Alpine Carbon Cork poles ($199.95) to the moderately priced single Mountainsmith Dolomite Trekking Pole with cork and rubber grip material, an aluminum shaft that weighs 1.25 pounds. Poles vary, and your gift recipient may be inspired to try out trekking poles personally. RS

PLATYPUS QUICKDRAW 1 LITER FILTER SYSTEM

Down Works

222 River St., Santa Cruz

831-423-9078

DownWorks.com

$49.95

BLACK DIAMOND SPOT 400 HEADLAMP

Big 5 Sports

1600 41st Ave., Capitola

831-464-3822

big5sportinggoods.com/store

$49.99

MOUNTAINSMITH DOLOMITE TREKKING POLE

REI

1662 Commercial Way, Santa Cruz

831-621-1938

rei.com/stores/santa-cruz

$29.95

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Gifts for the Home Chef

Our Toys“R”Us store is sadly long gone, but in its old location is CHEF’STORE. A cross between Safeway and Costco with no membership fees, it’s a toy store for foodies and a great source for affordable kitchen accessories. A serious chef's knife is a must-have for any home cook, and a great choice is the set of two Zyliss Santoku knives ($20). Santoku means “three virtues,” so named for its versatility, and it’s the preferred knife for many chefs for its ease of handling. A versatile Dutch oven is a kitchen workhorse beloved by all chefs, perfect for braising, baking, and more. At Toque Blanche, discover a variety of sizes and colors at this well-stocked shop, from the colorfully enameled, pricier Le Creuset ($419) to a cast-iron Lodge ($89) for equal value on a budget. No dish is complete without the right condiments. At Shopper’s Corner, browse and assemble a gift basket from a wide selection of gourmet sauces to take any meal to the next level. For your home chef who loves to bring the heat, a minicollection of California-made hot sauces awaits your selection, including Willy Willy’s Sexy Sauce ($10), made here in Santa Cruz, and California-made La Pistola Smoked Strawberry Habanero sauce ($8) JK

CHEF'STORE

1660 Commercial Way, Santa Cruz 831-824-9646

chefstore.com

$20

Gifts for the

TOQUE BLANCHE

1527 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz 831-426-1351

mytoque.com

$89 to $419

SHOPPER'S CORNER

622 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz 831-423-1398

shopperscorner.com

$4 to $10

THE ABBOT’S THRIFT

6164 Highway 9, Felton

831-335-0606

theabbotsthrift.org

AMERICAN LEISURE PATIO

1118 Ocean St., Santa Cruz

831-423-2425

americanleisurepatio.com

INTERIOR VISION FLOORING

AND DECORATING

2800 Daubenbiss Ave., Soquel 831-476-8780

interiorvision.biz

WOODSTOVE & SUN

510 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz

831-425-5123

woodstoveandsun.com

Homesteader

Looking for something to delight a Santa Cruzan who’d rather be off the grid? Think about durability, waste reduction and energy efficiency—and that means putting time (and money) into finding just the right thing. One way to warm their hearts (and the rest of their bodies) would be with heating systems that save energy, such as a pellet stove from Woodstove & Sun. According to the Department of Energy, “pellet stoves are the cleanest solid fuel, residential heating appliance.” Models can be freestanding, or inserts for wood-burning fireplaces.

Your homesteader will appreciate gifts that add to the sustainability of the home, from big-ticket items like flooring (Interior Vision Flooring and Decorating offers a robust assortment of eco-friendly flooring, from wool rugs to cork flooring) to low-budget recycled home goods from antique stores. The Abbot’s Thrift, for instance, stands out for its vintage technology, such as antique rotary phones, stereo systems and tape recorders—not to mention kitchen appliances, which were once upon a time built to last.Another way to reduce waste is to spruce up household items rather than replace them. To help in this endeavor, American Leisure Patio offers custom-made cushions and cushion repair, with a large selection of colors and fabrics to choose from. SS

Gifts for the

Jewelry Junkie

For the true collector, there’s no such thing as too much jewelry. To paraphrase Marilyn Monroe in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, we just love finding new places to wear diamonds. And though sparklers might be a girl’s best friend, they’re not for everyone, so it pays to look around for just the right style to bedazzle one’s beloved.

First, an item from Super Silver, selected to soothe those worried about what might befall us after the last election: a Tiny Evil Eye Charm, designed to “guard against the malevolent,” ward off negativity and bring good fortune.

Speaking of calming vibes, here’s another suggestion: Howlite earrings by Maya Bauman, available from Pacific Trading Co.; the white stone, lined with black veins, promotes feelings of calm.

SUPER SILVER

1301 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz 831-460-9696

supersilver.com

PACIFIC TRADING COMPANY

1224 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz 831-400-8168

504 C Bay Ave., Capitola, CA 95010 831-400-8121

pacific-trading-co.com

DELL WILLIAMS

1320 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz 831-423-4100

dellwilliams.com

Also on Pacific Avenue, Dell Williams has been in the local jewelry scene since 1927. Its sparkling windows showcase the work of many well-known designers, including the late Alex Sepkus, whose exquisite pieces evoke the beauty of a Klimt painting. And if nothing is quite right, Dell Williams can help shoppers contact one of the designers for custom requests—or the store’s master jeweler can whip up something to order. Shoppers further south who want to design their own gift item could look to Ideal Jewelry. The family-run jewelry boutique has been operating since 1991 and prides itself on its in-house jeweler and low markups on its stock of adornments and watches.

And don’t neglect the wealth of vintage baubles in Santa Cruz County’s secondhand stores. If you’re looking for Victorian cameos, Miss Jessie May’s offers a well-organized assortment of estate pieces—as well as costume jewelry and an assortment of collectibles and ephemera from eras gone by. On the Eastside there’s Carolyn’s Non-Profit Thrift Shop, which sells donated items to raise money for groups that help families and always has an array of unique pieces. Seen on social media recently: an eye-catching “clock tower” shaped like a Christmas tree and covered with donated watches and trinkets. SS

IDEAL JEWELRY

720 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz 831-457-9245

idealjewelrysc.com

CAROLINE'S NON-PROFIT THRIFT SHOP

8047 Soquel Dr., Aptos 831-662-0327

facebook.com/ carolinesnonprofitthriftshop

MISS JESSIE MAY’S

1533 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz 831-458-9131

Mixologist

If you know someone who’s always concocting boozy potions for you to try, then this one’s for them. The Santa Cruz area has some of the best distilleries around, so start them off with some high-quality local spirits from Venus Spirits or Hideout Vodka. Add some flair to their mixology with some stylish accessories to shake things and help make your family holidays a bit more tolerable. Some colorful, stemless martini glasses from Lumen will be a hit with any dedicated alcoholic … I mean mixologist. Or add a touch of glass—and class—with a wine ruffle from Annieglass, which will cradle a wine bottle and prevent spills and staining. And remember that any cocktail can become a mocktail. Stocking up on interesting mixers, bitters and syrups will help your bartender make unforgettable boozefree inventions. JM Gifts for the

VENUS GIN NO. 2

Venus Spirits Tasting Room 200 High Road, Santa Cruz, 95060 831-600-7376 venusspirits.com

$40

STEMLESS MARTINI SET OF 4

Lumen Gallery 112 Capitola Ave., Suite 100, Capitola 831-295-6647 lumengal.com

$34

PARKS EDITION 3 PACK

Hideout Vodka

440 Kings Village Rd. Scotts Valley hideoutvodka.com

$59.99 (online purchase; $5 for each bottle goes to preserve national parks)

RUFFLE WINE COASTER

Annieglass

310 Harvest Drive, Watsonville 831-761-2041, ext. 121 annieglass.com

$97

Naturalist

For the nature lover in your life, Dig Gardens’ handwoven Sol Blankets are woven from reclaimed fibers on a traditional loom for a one-of-a-kind creation. Beautiful, soft and sustainably made of reclaimed fibers derived from 100% post-consumer materials, this gift reuses textiles that would otherwise be thrown away out of the landfill. For a different gift with a sustainable twist, the Salvage Hut’s Moonrise Creek Squalene Facial Serum is a botanical powerhouse that hydrates and rejuvenates skin naturally. Formulated with plant-derived squalene, this eco-friendly serum will please naturalists seeking beauty solutions that respect both skin and the planet.

For the hands-on naturalist, the Ohio Crocks Stoneware Fermentation Crocks from Mountain Feed & Farm Supply are perfect for exploring the art of homemade ferments. These durable, handcrafted stoneware crocks are as beautiful as they are practical, designed for making sauerkraut, kimchi and pickles right at home. It’s a meaningful gift for anyone interested in culinary traditions, wellness or simply savoring slow food. EB

MOONRISE CREEK SQUALENE FACIAL SERUM

Salvage Hut

3011 N. Main St., Soquel 831-461-4144

salvage-hut.com

OHIO CROCKS STONEWARE FERMENTATION CROCKS

Mountain Feed & Farm Supply

9550 Hwy. 9, Ben Lomond

831-336-8876

mountainfeed.com

$31.99+

SOL SUSTAINABLE THROW BLANKET

Dig Gardens

7765 Soquel Dr, Suite A, Aptos 831-688-7011

diggardens.com

$59.99

Natural High Seeker

For those looking to elevate their energy and spirit naturally, Go Ask Alice offers a curated selection of uplifting herbal blends. Whether you’re in search of focus, relaxation or a dose of inspiration, these blends are crafted to support a balanced mind and body. At Benedictine Herbs, the Mega Ginseng Plus formula is a powerhouse of vitality. Known for its ability to enhance stamina and mental clarity, this ginseng blend is the go-to for those facing a demanding schedule or seeking a natural boost. It’s an ideal gift for someone who appreciates the energy and resilience nature has to offer. Finally, Vibes Up presents Shroom Zoom Coffee, a delicious fusion of coffee with adaptogenic mushrooms, designed to lift both mood and motivation. Earthy and energizing, this blend combines the familiarity of coffee with the grounding benefits of medicinal mushrooms. A thoughtful gift for coffee enthusiasts who want to experience an extra layer of wellness in their morning brew. EB

HERBAL BLENDS

Go Ask Alice

1125 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz

831-469-4372

goaskalicesantacruz.com

$7+

SHROOM ZOOM COFFEE

Vibes Up

698 Front St., Santa Cruz

831-515-7400

vibesup.com

$29.99

MEGA GINSENG PLUS

Benedictine Herbs

343 Soquel Ave., #52, Santa Cruz

831-429-9221

benedictineherbs.com

$32.79

New Parents

New parents face so many challenges, from navigating sleep deprivation to coping with anxiety and new emotions. The good news is there are excellent local resources to help give new mums and dads the gift of self-preservation. The Circle Family Center, a nonprofit with a mission to support new and expectant families, offers yoga classes and workshops for children and their parents, in person or on Zoom. Gift cards are available from $22 and up.

For head to toe bliss, Well Within Spa features private soaking tubs that overlook a garden and trickling koi pond, as well as facials and therapeutic massages. “Turn the phone off and get a moment to yourself,” says Travis Upright, general manager. Well Within Spa also carries a line of reasonably priced body lotions, cleansing milks and clays. Book a tub before 7pm and kids under 16 are free.

A women-owned small business, Little Trends Boutique carries a variety of independent clothing brands for babies, toddlers and tweens. The store also features bedding, baby carriers, backpacks and more at its Watsonville and Aptos locations.

Quality sleep is essential for new parents, and the Oxygen (O2) Pillow may just be the solution they need. The OEKO-TEX® latex and fabric pillow helps maintain proper spinal and neck support, while matching the correct height and density to elevation for comfortable side sleeping without bunching, folding or stacking pillows.

And finally, though exhausting, the early days of parenthood are fleeting. To help preserve the memories, get them a softcover album from Bay Photo. It’s a lot more satisfying than tiny images on an iPhone. KM

GIFT CERTIFICATE, FOUR-CLASS PASS

The Circle

245 Sea Ridge Road, Aptos

831-687-9499

thecirclefamilycenter.org

$75

02 PILLOW

SC41 Furniture & Mattresses

2701 41st Ave., Soquel 831-464-2228

sc41.com

$225; removable cover, $55

COUPLES RELAXATION

SPECIAL

Well Within Spa

417 Cedar St., Santa Cruz 831-458-9355

wellwithinspa.com

$270

SOFTBOUND ALBUMS

Bay Photo Lab 920 Disc Dr., Scotts Valley 800-435-6686

bayphoto.com

$82–$183

IVORY JOSS + J EMERALD CHRISTMAS TREES PAJAMA SET

Little Trends Boutique

1052 S. Green Valley Road, Watsonville 831-536-5070

littletrendsboutique.com

$36

Parks and Recreation

Gifts for the

Ocean Lover

SEYMOUR MARINE DISCOVERY CENTER

100 McAllister Way, Santa Cruz

831-459-3800 seymourcenter.ucsc.edu

Annual membership; starting at $50

LOCALLY MADE SOY CANDLES

Zen Island 825 41st Ave., Santa Cruz 831-477-1220 shopzenisland.com

$21.95

THE WAVE CLOCK

Wave Track, LLC

Santa Cruz thewaveclock.com

WHALE & CALF T-SHIRT

Artisans & Agency 1368 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz 831-423-8183

artisanssantacruz.com $32

DONATION TO THE WALLACE J. NICHOLS MEMORIAL FUND

gofundme.com/f/ Nichols-memorial-fund

Support the Santa Cruz coastline and delight the ocean enthusiast in your life with a gift from the Seymour Marine Discovery Center. This nonprofit relies on membership revenue to maintain its exhibits, preserve its stunning coastal property, and fund essential ocean research. Every membership funds work that protects our blue planet.

Zen Island’s beach-themed soy candles bring the sea to your space with their clean-burning, ocean-inspired scents. Hand-poured right here in Santa Cruz, these candles add a gentle glow and a hint of salty breeze to any room. Another decorative touch that is also informative is the Wave Clock, which has three faces on its front, showing wave height and period in feet, tide height in feet and rising or falling trend, and real-time updates for coastal locations throughout the United States.

The Whale and Calf Women’s T-Shirt by the kind and talented late Doug Ross is a heartfelt tribute to his love for the ocean and its magnificent creatures. The shirt features the artist’s signature style illustration of a whale and her calf, showcasing the tenderness of their bond and the beauty of marine life.

No tribute to the ocean lover would be complete without honoring the legacy of local scientist, author and activist Dr. J. Nichols. His work in ocean conservation lives on through his nonprofit organizations, which are dedicated to protecting and celebrating our seas. Consider giving a donation to support ocean preservation directly. Or purchase the groundbreaking book Blue Mind: The Surprising Science That Shows How Being Near, In, On, or Under Water Can Make You Happier, Healthier, More Connected, and Better at What You Do. EB

Pedal Pusher

Whether the cyclists on your shopping list sport a mountain trail climber, modern road rider or vintage townie, Santa Cruz’s friendly bike shops have what they need. In business for more than 40 years, Spokesman Bicycles has a custom line of Spokesman jersey shirts, apparel, shorts and water bottles. As winter approaches, Spokesman offers rain jackets and thermal layering pieces.

Santa Cruz Cycle Sport recommends its Spurcycle bells and Moved By Bikes surfboard racks. Based in Marin, Spurcycle bells are known for their “nice quality and a loud, long ring,” says Jeremy Schloss, SCCS employee.

Over on the westside, Epicenter Bicycle Shop employee Dylan Joedicker suggests new helmets, lights and multi-tools. Epicenter’s full helmet line includes Trek, Bell, Giro, Fox Racing and Bontrager. “Daytime running lights are great too,” Joedicker said. For the techie on your list, Epicenter sells a Trek Ion 200 RT/ Flare Light Set. “They are relatively low lumens so you have a very narrow band, and you can be seen right away,” Joedicker says.

Another Bike Shop’s Norton recommends wireless helmet and handlebar lights, head lights, tail lights, OneUp EDC tire pumps and Wooly Booly socks. Timber Bolt-On and QR (quick-release) model mountain bike bells have both a stealth mode and a friendly ring mode for “trail awareness when you need it, silence when you don’t.” KM

CUSTOM SPOKESMAN ROAD JERSEY

Spokesman Bicycles 231 Cathcart St., Santa Cruz 831-429-6062

spokesmanbicycles.com

$60–$75

SPURCYCLE BELLS

Santa Cruz Cycle Sport 914 41st Ave., Santa Cruz cyclesport.com

$35-$70

LIGHT TREK ION 200 RT/ FLARE RT BICYCLE LIGHT

Epicenter Bicycle Shop

1730 Mission Dr., Santa Cruz 8035 Soquel Dr., Aptos 831-662-8100

epicentercycling.com

$129.99

TIMBER BOLT-ON MODEL MOUNTAIN BIKE BELL

Another Bike Shop 2361 Mission St., Santa Cruz 831-427-2232

anotherbikeshop.com

$29.95

PhilanthropistGifts for the

The holidays are a time of generosity—hopefully not just for the loved ones on your list, but also for less fortunate strangers. The Homeless Garden Project employs unhoused trainees who work for a year, learning the seasonal patterns of agriculture like planting cover crops and letting the soil rest to allow the nitrogen to build. When they’re not on the farm, they weave wreaths and mash strawberries for jam, two items among many available for purchase come December at their various storefronts.

There are other organizations where strangers helping strangers is the business model. For Grey Bears, the motto is “seniors helping seniors,” and they believe that no one should have an empty holiday table. With more than 500 volunteers, the thrift store accepts donations year-round that fund Grey Bears’ Healthy Food Program, which provides bagged produce and pantry staples as well as daily hot meals to seniors. Visit that campus Nov 29 for “Grey Friday,” when all gifting materials will be 50% storewide.

GREY FRIDAY, NOV. 29

Grey Bears

2710 Chanticleer, Capitola greybears.org

50% off storewide

ORGANIC STRAWBERRY JAM

Homeless Garden Project

1338 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz

$12

Locals can participate in their holiday card drive from now until Dec. 17 by dropping off non-religious cards with your sweetest inscriptions to show our elders we’re thinking about them.

Of course, seniors aren’t the only ones who deserve hot meals and warm recognition. The Teen Kitchen Project delivers medically tailored meals to low-income clients in crises of health. They gain real world experience that glows on résumés (Alderwood and other restaurants have been known to poach program staff) and get to see where food service meets acts of service.

For the holiday season, Volunteer Center of Santa Cruz County partners with 32 local nonprofits and social service agencies to meet the needs of local families. These groups provide the Volunteer Center with a short bio about each family and a wish list of gifts for each family member. Sponsors provide families with holiday packages, delivered Dec. 7–10 to the Volunteer Center’s donation center at the Capitola Mall. SR

1 WEEK OF MEALS FOR 1 PERSON

Teen Kitchen Project

2890 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz teenkitchenproject.org

$85

ADOPT-A-FAMILY

Volunteer Center

Call 831-457-9834 or email adoptafamily@scvolunteercenter.org. roonga.com/santacruz

Gifts for the

P itmaster

One of the best things about the holidays is gathering friends and family together for a sumptuous meal. In a foodie paradise like Santa Cruz, there are plenty of savory options for the outdoor cook in the family.

Old school and classic, Freedom Meat Lockers is now accepting holiday orders for prime rib, roasts and turkeys. The family-owned and operated butcher shop and deli sells a delicious marinated skirt steak, tri-tip, in-house sausages, sauces and rubs. While you’re shopping, order yourself a custom sandwich with high-quality meats from their deli made or their famous Bavarian cheese sausage.

Point Butcher Shop has a nice selection of gourmet meats including Certified Prime Angus Beef® rib roast and Prime filet mignon along with specialties like the Bloody Mary Skirt Steak and Marinated Black Pepper Hangar Steak. The famous Prime Angus Tomahawk is bone-in ribeye; the bone is left attached so you can use it as a handle to eat cavemanstyle. Point also makes more than a dozen in-house, hand-crafted sausage varieties. For seafood, they offer a rotating selection such as local cod, Alaskan halibut, King salmon from New Zealand, Ahi tuna from Tahiti, East Coast swordfish, and fresh, local catch. “We always try to have something local,” said Nathan Vanderpool, meat apprentice. “We usually put new fish on the counter every day, or every other day.”

Point Butcher Shop is now accepting Christmas orders including prime rib, rack of lamb and spiral hams; Use the QR code online at pointbutchershop.com.

With six locations in Santa Cruz County, don’t overlook Ace Hardware when it comes to barbecue tools and accessories for your favorite outdoor cook. The Aptos store stocks Grill Mark woks, grill toppers and cooking grids, along with Weber tool sets, grill covers, thermometers and marinade injectors. A profuse selection of provisions includes Bone Suckin’ Sauce, Jack Daniels Beef Rub, BBQ Spot’s 3-pack of Smokin’ Booty Rubs for $19.99. KM

Recovering Politico

Everybody knows somebody who spent the last few months glued to cable news shows, podcasts and social media, trying to anticipate who would be controlling the federal government in 2025. That’s done and dusted now, and these folks need some serious detox time. The following experiences should fully occupy their minds and bodies.

One option: get out in the water and feel the rhythm of the tides instead of the election cycle. Take a wine-fueled Chardonnay Sailing Cruise, or venture into one of the finest wetlands in Central California on an Elkhorn Slough Safari.

For friends who prefer more cerebral attractions, get them a gift certificate for Game Santa Cruz, a “Games and Merriment Emporium” in downtown Santa Cruz that hosts game events and sells various accouterments that will help while away time. Others may need physical intervention to rid themselves of stress. A hyperbaric oxygen therapy might help the body repair and regenerate. Or a Thai herbal poultice, combining warm compresses with massage techniques, could ease tension and impart a feeling of well-being. SS

SUNSET CRUISE

Chardonnay

Sailing Charters

790 Mariner Pkwy., Santa Cruz 831-423-1213

chardonnay.com

$79

SEA OTTER WILDLIFE TOUR

Elkhorn Slough Safari

7981 Moss Landing Rd., Suite E, Moss Landing 831-633-5555

elkhornslough.com

$43

BEETLEJUICE SANDWORM 1,000-PIECE PUZZLE

Game Santa Cruz

1101 Cedar St., Santa Cruz gamesantacruz.com

$19.99

THAI HERBAL POULTICE

Empowering Hands

5215 Scotts Valley Dr., Suite F, Scotts Valley 831-888-7614

HYPERBARIC OXYGEN THERAPY

Rejuvenate Medi-Spa & Wellness

1595 38th Ave., Capitola 831-226-2108 rejuvenatemedi-spa.com

Stoner

If you have a loved one who smokes so much weed, they cough chronically, doctors will say they should stop burning flower and get a vaporizer. My ladylove gave me a Ditanium Vaporizer, it’s the best cannabis delivery system I’ve ever used. Priced at $299 plus tax—yikes, I know, but if you can afford it, it is one healthy gift for a dedicated stoner. I use it daily and I don’t cough anymore. Check it out at planetofthevapes.com. There are other flower vaporizers that are cheaper and work well; for me the Ditanium is the best. Here’s some sativa flower I really like that is dirt cheap. It’s called Chem Dawg, by Wave RiderNursery in Monterey, with 27.5% THC. Santa Cruz Naturals is selling their 3.5 mg packet for $10.50— great for creativity, a fine sativa high, priced crazy low. The ultimate ingestion delivery of cannabis for lung health is an edible. I recently tried Classic Lemonade from Almora. They claim it’s made from freshly squeezed lemons and cannabis extract; it worked for me. Three Bros Santa Cruz is selling a 12 oz. bottle (100 mg of THC) for $12.99. RS

ALMORA CLASSIC LEMONADE (100MG)

Big Feets (Formerly Curbstone Exchange)

6535 Highway 9, Felton 831-704-7151

curbstoneexchange.org $10

CHEM DAWG

Santa Cruz Naturals

9077 Soquel Dr., Aptos 831-688-7266

19 San Juan Rd., Royal Oaks 831-722-2018

santacruzcannabis.com

$10.50

Strummer

If you live in Santa Cruz, chances are you’ve been exposed to more people strumming acoustic instruments in your lifetime than is recommended. From dreadlocked janglers lining Pacific Avenue to bonfire balladeers in the summer, you probably know someone who is “really good, I promise!” Joking aside, this town has vibrant local shops where you can pick up some accessories for your favorite strummer. A shark-shaped capo will resonate with any Surf City picker as they hit a sweet note while looking over West Cliff. And for the serious bluegrass or jazz student, a specially crafted pick made out of industrial-grade plastic might make all the difference to elevate their playing. Or maybe you want to surprise an aspiring player with a nice entry-level acoustic guitar. Here are some shops you can show love to this holiday season. JM

Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz 831-426-1975

starvingmusician.com

$20

Sylvan Music

1521 Mission St., Santa Cruz 831-427-1917

sylvanmusic.com

$40 YAMAHA JR-1 ACOUSTIC GUITAR

Jansen Music

7960-J Soquel Dr., Aptos 831-724-4798

$160

Gifts for the

OLD SKOOL VANS

Old School Shoes

1017 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz

831-458-4466

oldschoolsupplyco.com

$70

SKATEBOARD DECKS

Bill’s Wheels

1240 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz

831-427-2568

billswheels.com

$60-$80

Gifts for the

Student Not-So-Tech-Savvy

SKETCHPADS

Lenz Arts

142 River St., Santa Cruz

831-423-1935

lenzarts.com

$10-$40

Young adults and children often need new shoes, and a classic choice like “Old Skool Vans” are known for comfort and durability and make an ideal holiday gift. Pair them with colorful socks from Old School Shoes.

For skateboarding enthusiasts, Bills Wheels is the ultimate destination. This iconic shop offers custom skateboards and unique Santa Cruz apparel brands that cater to all levels. With a wide range of top-quality gear, it’s a one-stop shop for memorable holiday gifts for any young adult.

Art supplies are also a creative gift choice. Lenz Arts stocks sketch pads in various styles, from affordable softcovers to premium hardcovers, along with a broad selection of tools to inspire budding artists. They’re currently offering a 20% discount on purchases of two or more books, making it easy to support the young artist in your life. AM

WINDT AUDIO VIDEO SOLUTIONS

831-423-6027

santacruztelevision.com

AUDIO INTERFACE

Santa Cruz Tech Exchange 1715 Mission St., Santa Cruz

Djstudio.shop

$110

DIAGNOSTIC & VIRAL SWEEP/ OPTIMIZATION PACKAGES

Tech is the gift you have to keep on giving. As soon as you buy something, its 2.0 release is imminent. Looking for something for the Luddite in your life that won’t chain them to Geek Squad visits with agents of varying skill and patience? Several local businesses can help.

Windt Audio Video Solutions, a 36-year Santa Cruz mainstay, offers mobile consultations to trick out or troubleshoot home theaters. They can custom-tailor a setup from scratch, purchasing price-competitive TVs, components, and smart devices on your behalf, or upgrade an existing system, beefing up wireless signals with mesh WiFi and eliminating that knot of cables in the speaker cabinet. Perfect for the cinephile who prefers the home experience over patronizing theaters.

For the DJ gearhead on your list, Santa Cruz Tech Exchange has a formidable online marketplace. High-end digital turntables, 4-channel mixers, interfaces, MIDI keyboards— peep it all at their website, then swoop it at their Westside location.

Pleasure Point Computers

1824 Soquel Ave., Suite B, Santa Cruz

831-464-2220

pleasurepointcomputers.com

$50–$275

When tech breaks down, a phenomenon as reliable as the rising sun, turn to Pleasure Point Computers and pay only for services rendered rather than services attempted. They abide by a “no fix, no pay” policy like the most ethical car and bike mechanics, providing an itemized invoice before they do anything, so you don’t commit over your head when a simple replacement would’ve been the better move. It’s time to treat that ancient (read: 3-yo) laptop or desktop to a wash and get that new car smell back.

Gifts for the

Surfer

Surfer friends are typically friends for life. Hook your breaker buddy with something nice this year. Get somebody you love an after-sesh pair of sandals; O’Neill Surf Shop downtown currently offers The “Phluff Daddy” on sale for a limited time.

Winter is approaching, but surf season is never-ending for locals. Pacific Wave offers various windbreakers to keep surfers warm for post-sesh comfort. The downtown location provides fantastic holiday gift options for surf enthusiasts and beach lovers.

Lastly, hooking a surfer up with something that involves surfing is important. Cowell’s surf shop has various Fins, from “Performer PC Carbon Thruster Fin Set Black/ Teal Medium” to “Performer Glass Flex Quad Rear Fin Sets.” The shop has a variety of other necessities, such as roof racks to Surf Hats; there's something that fits your holiday budget. AM

PHLUFF DADDY SANDALS

O’Neill

1122 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz

831-469-4377

us.oneill.com

$15.99

SC DOT WINDBREAKER

Pacific Wave

1010 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz 831-429-1818

pacificwave.com

$59.95

Cowell's Beach Surf Shop 30 Front St., Santa Cruz 831-427-2355

surfcowells.com

$50-$150

Vegan

In Santa Cruz, odds are in your favor that you know a vegan. Or maybe you are a vegan. Woodstock Pizza in downtown Santa Cruz has an amazing vegan pizza with vegetables that will fool your meat-loving friends (don’t do that, though—they get mad). With two locations, Pretty Good Advice is leading the way with their vegetarian/vegan menu, which features breakfast sandwiches, burgers and salads. Their interesting downtown space and cool staff contribute a real dedication to providing reasonably priced, healthy meals. Santa Cruz's Veg on the Edge serves vegan, kosher and gluten-free African food. Owner Akindele Bankole, wants to help you, impress your vegan friend. So go to Veg on the Edge and order a raw plantain salad with zucchini noodles and edamame, and then say “E kú,” which is “I greet and recognize you,” in Yoruba. Go from zero to hero, all while living a compassionate life. DNA

VEGAN SLICE OR FULL VEGAN PIZZA

Woodstock Pizza

710 Front St., Santa Cruz

831-427-4444

Woodstockscruz.com

$5-$30

PRETTY GOOD VEGAN CHEESEBURGER

Pretty Good Advice

1319 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz 3070 Porter St., Soquel prettygoodadvicerestaurant.com

$9.50

RAW PLANTAIN SALAD WITH ZUCCHINI NOODLES AND EDAMAME

Veg on the Edge

725 Front St., Santa Cruz

831-423-3000

VegOnTheEdge.com

$10

Wannabe Italian

Deliver a taste of Italian culture right here in Santa Cruz. Start with an Italian language class at the Dante Alighieri Society. This hidden gem offers classes for all levels, taught entirely in Italian by native-speaking, university-qualified instructors. Or let them experience La Dolce Vita firsthand with a Mediterranean cooking class from Denise & Mirella. These local chefs bring the flavors of Italy to life, guiding students through the bounty of fresh, seasonal ingredients sourced from nearby farms. It’s more than just a cooking class—it’s a celebration of life and Italian culinary tradition.

For a taste of Italy at home, check out the Olivelle gift set at My Toque, featuring bucatini pasta, pasta rocks, Tuscan herb-infused olive oil, bruschetta dried herb blend and smokey bacon sea salt. These beautifully crafted flavors make cooking feel like a Mediterranean adventure.

Finally, keep the dream of Italy alive with Tastes Like La Dolce Vita, my new book. A journey through Italian food, culture, and lifestyle, it’s now available at Bookshop Santa Cruz. EB

MEMBERSHIP AND/OR COOKING CLASS AND DINNER

Dante Alighieri Society of Santa Cruz PO Box 4253, Santa Cruz dantesantacruz.com

$25–$125.00

OLIVELLE GIFT SET

Toque Blanche

1527 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz 831-426-1351

$59.99

TASTES LIKE LA DOLCE VITA

Bookshop Santa Cruz

1520 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz 831-423-0900

bookshopsantacruz.com

$17.95

Yogi

Share the gift of tranquility with a hand-picked collection of locally crafted Flower Power Tea blends from the Herb Room. Known for a selection of soothing flavors, this tea is a pure elixir for unwinding—a delightful way to add a little calm to chilly nights or cozy mornings. At Staff of Life, hand-embroidered meditation cushions from Nepal provide a perch for grounding moments. With their beautiful designs and plush feel, these cushions transport a piece of Nepali tradition and craftsmanship into any meditation practice, helping you find stillness in style. Om Gallery offers a fresh take on rhythm with a collection of Steel Tongue Drums. These artfully designed instruments bring both sound and serenity to any space. With tones as tranquil as a mountain stream, this musical gift creates a calming atmosphere wherever it goes. EB