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‘Tis where all the clever elves shop... Meet me at Sockshop!
Look for us in the new Aptos Village, Spring 2019!
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6 Holiday Events Calendar GIFTS FOR THE ... 12 Artist 14 Beer Lover 16 Bookworm 18 Cat Lover 20 Chef 22 Coffee Addict 24 Crafter 26 Cyclist 28 Dog Lover 30 Environmentalist 32 Erotic Enthusiast 34 Fitness Fanatic 36 Foodie 38 Gardener 40 Hipster
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love that when I look over the dozens of local gift ideas featured in this year’s Holiday Gift Guide, I see so many old friends—businesses that have graced these pages for many years. May there never be a GT Holiday Gift Guide that doesn’t feature something from the Homeless Garden Project, for instance. But there are so many new and exciting businesses to support in here, too—some of them so unconventional we had to change the format of the magazine just to describe them! A makerspace membership from Idea Fab Labs? A shirt made by youth from Barrios Unidos’ employment program? A gazillion different options for CBD? It’s all here! And I want to make a pitch, as I always do, for giving the gift of our Santa Cruz Gives program. Go to santacruzgives.com through Dec. 31 to give to one of the many participating local nonprofits doing great things for our community.
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Home Decorator Homesteader Jewelry Lover Musician Mystic Naturalist New Parent Ocean Lover Skater Student Techie Vegan Vinyl Fetishist Wellness Guru White Elephant Wine Lover Woke Yogi
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Maria Grusauskas CONTRIBUTORS
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Kari Mansfeld GENERAL MANAGER
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MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY THEATER’S ‘MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET’ MCT has been on a Miracle on 34th Street break since 2012, but in the spirit of giving and community, the company is bringing the show back for the 10th time since 1982. The show is a spin-off of the original 1947 film, and there’s no guarantee it’ll be back next year (hint, hint). Mountain Community Theater, 9400 Mill St., Ben Lomond. 336-4777, mctshows.org. $10-$20.
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BOARDWALK HOLIDAY ICE Whether it’s an old or a new holiday tradition, ice skating at the beach is one of Santa Cruz’s most iconic holiday events. Open rain or shine, online reservations recommended. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, 400 Beach St., Santa Cruz. 423-5590, beachboardwalk.com. One-hour session includes $15 ice skate rental.
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Joy! is a Holiday Show with circus, dance, live music and a family-friendly mix of brilliant visuals, circus comedy and acrobatics. It will feature the reunion of Cirque du Soleil soloists Jeff Raz and Diane Wasnak, all to the tune of award-winning a capella group SoVoSó.
Can’t get a ride on Santa’s sleigh? Don’t worry, get a lift on the next best thing to the North Pole. And by “North Pole,” we mean the amazing Santa Cruz Mountains. It’s the Santa Cruz Holiday Lights Train, with spiced cider and holiday carols to spark up the cheer. Kids, neighbors, grandmas, friends, friends we haven’t met yet—all aboard!
TANDY BEAL & COMPANY’S ‘JOY!’
Friday-Sunday shows at 2 and 7 p.m. UCSC Mainstage Theater, Meyer Drive, UCSC, Santa Cruz. tandybeal.com/joy. $19.50-$55.25.
SANTA CRUZ HOLIDAY LIGHTS TRAIN
5 and 6:30 p.m. Roaring Camp. 5401 Graham Hill Rd., Felton. roaringcamp.com. $33 general, $27 children.
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SANTA’S REINDEER ROUND-UP Santa’s lost his reindeer! Can you help him find them before Christmas Eve? Pick up a map and track clues through downtown stores. downtownsantacruz.com.
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12/3 CHANUKAH TRAIN Gather at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk for the lighting of the menorah at 6:15 p.m., then set off on a one-hour train ride featuring Chanukah stories and traditions. Kosher refreshments provided by Chabad by the Sea. 6:30 p.m. Roaring Camp. 5401 Graham Hill Rd., Felton. roaringcamp.com. $33 general, $27 children.
11/24 SURFIN’ SANTA What does Santa Claus do January through November? He shreds the gnar. Come watch Santa perfect his surfing skills on his last day off for a solid month. Santa will post up beachside for photos and holiday wishes after his session. Noon-4 p.m. Capitola Beach, Capitola Village, Capitola. capitolasoquelchamber.com. Free.
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Celebrate the holiday season while basking in the only-in-Santa Cruz spirit. Keep it weird. And merry.
Instead of going through the hassle of hosting your own bash, celebrate with a group of friends at Santa Cruz’s most famous landmark with free arcade play, photo booths, airbrush tattoos, live DJ entertainment, dinner buffet, caricaturists, and more.
DOWNTOWN SANTA CRUZ CITY HOLIDAY PARADE
10 a.m.-Noon, Downtown Santa Cruz. downtownsantacruz.com. Free.
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LIGHTED BOAT PARADE This Santa Cruz tradition features incredible light sculptures as they glide through the Santa Cruz harbor. 5:30 p.m. Santa Cruz Harbor, Santa Cruz. 475-6161, santacruzharbor.org. Free.
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WATSONVILLE FACTORY SALE Black Friday is an overrated and exhausting cog in the corporate machine. This year, might we suggest Watsonville’s annual local business sale? Get holiday shopping out of the way early with deals on Annieglass wares, Martinelli’s, La Selva Designs, Head’n Home Hats and more. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Call or check online for exact locations. 768-3010, cityofwatsonville.org.
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SANTA AT MARINI’S CANDIES Take the little ones to see jolly ol’ Nick at Santa Cruz’s favorite candy shop. mariniscandies.com.
BOARDWALK HOLIDAY BASH
6-11 p.m. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, 400 Beach St., Santa Cruz. beachboardwalk.com. $47.
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HOLIDAYS ON THE RANCH Wilder Ranch travels back in time to the early 20th century, with beautiful views, singalongs around the player piano, wreath-making, games, rides on a draft-horse carriage, and more. 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Wilder Ranch State Park, 1401 Coast Rd., Santa Cruz. 426-0505, thatsmypark.org. Free.
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10TH ANNUAL JINGLE BELL ROCK Get a head start on that New Year’s resolution or practice your holiday shopping pace at this year’s 5K and 10K run. For those still recovering from Thanksgiving dinner, bring a toy for Toys for Tots. There is also a 1K run for kids, and a Best Runners Costume contest—so don’t forget your Santa Claus getup. 9 a.m. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, 400 Beach St., Santa Cruz. runsignup.com. $10-$35.
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SWIMMING IS A LIFE SKILL Buy 3 sessions and get the 4th 1/2 off $525 ($75 savings)
Buy 5 sessions and get the 6th FREE $750 ($150 savings) They never expire and can be split between siblings
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You can’t get to the ocean every day, so grab a piece made by a local artist from the annual art and craft festival at the Seymour Center.
Spice up your holiday with the classiest cabaret and best in burlesque. Hurry, it sells out super far in advance.
Noon-5:30 p.m., Seymour Marine Discovery Center, 100 Shaffer Rd., Santa Cruz. 459-3800, seymourcenter.ucsc.edu. Free.
8 p.m. Motion Pacific, 131 Front St., Suite E, Santa Cruz. 457-1616, motionpacific.com.
JINGLE SHELLS ART AND CRAFT FESTIVAL
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KUUMBWA JOURNEY OF 1,000 LIGHTS 303 Potrero St #15, Santa Cruz 831.458.3648 • asudoit.com
The Kuumbwa Jazz Center’s annual benefit concert combines music of different styles and ethnicities that speak to the immigrant experience from which democracy evolved. Featuring many local musicians like Keshav Batish and Laurie Tanenbaum, this annual benefit supports Chadeish Yameinu Jewish Renewal Community of Santa Cruz. 3-5:30 p.m. Kuumbwa Jazz Center, 320 Cedar St., Santa Cruz. 427-2227, kuumbwajazz.org. $20-$35.
From Darkness Lead Us to Light… A Prayer for Universal Peace
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‘STOCKINGS—A HOLIDAY CABARET’
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TOY TRAINS 2018 A crowd pleaser for the young and young at heart, nothing says the holidays like toy trains. Join the Museum of Art and History (MAH) at their showcase of model trains across the ages, and bring your own train to put on the track. Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History. 705 Front St., Santa Cruz. santacruzmah.org.
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‘THE NUTCRACKER’ BALLET WITH LIVE ORCHESTRA This production of the timeless Christmas tale features Santa Cruz Ballet’s 55-piece orchestra. 1, 4:30 and 8 p.m. shows. Civic Auditorium, 307 Church St., Santa Cruz. 477-1606, scbt.org. $20.50-$71.50.
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We’re tired of the starving artist jokes, so we won’t go there: just know that any food item would be well-received. For the friend or loved one who shows artistic talent, the Mixed Media Mega Set is a knock-out gift, as it contains virtually everything but the beret, including pastels, colored pencils, two types of water colors, sharpeners—the list goes on. It’s basically an art supply closet condensed into one single box. For the artist itching to get outside, the Koi Watercolors Pocket Sketch Box is a godsend, a compact on-the-go studio that includes watercolors and brush, two dabbing sponges, a palette and a snap lid that acts as an easel for postcard-sized papers. A gift certificate to Frame Circus, a professional custom framing studio that’s been getting things wallready for more than 40 years, is a gift that will surely nudge your artist into preserving some of the brilliant work gathering dust in their garage. MG
MIXED MEDIA MEGA SET PALACE ARTS & OFFICE SUPPLY 1407 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz, 427-1550; 1501 41st Ave., Capitola, 464-2700 stores.gopalace.com $69.99
KOI WATERCOLORS POCKET SKETCH BOX LENZ ARTS 142 River St., Santa Cruz 423-1935, lenzarts.com $34.97
GIFT CERTIFICATE FOR CUSTOM FRAMING FRAME CIRCUS 303 Potrero St., Santa Cruz 423-2221, framecircus.comcastbiz.net
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Ah, beer. This delicious beverage, a gift unto itself, is now available in a myriad of styles at more than 15 Santa Cruz County breweries. While a beer lover would adore a four-pack of cans or 750-ml bottle of the newest brew that’s making the message boards go nuts, we suggest pairing it with a gift that’s a little less fleeting—and probably easier to come by. The Teku stemmed glass is supposedly the best vessel for capturing aromas and funneling them to your face (for both beer and wine), and can likely be purchased at your friend’s favorite local brewery or taphouse. The Yeti stainless steel insulated beer Colster puts those flimsy cloth koozies to shame, keeping brewskis cold for way longer than it takes to drink them. Finally, few foods pair as well with beer as sausages, and the geniuses at craft butcherie El Salchichero regularly add local beer from various breweries to their handcrafted sausages. LS
TEKU STEMMED BEER GLASS SANTA CRUZ MOUNTAIN BREWING 402 Ingalls St., Santa Cruz 425-2900, scmbrew.com $12
YETI RAMBLER COLSTER SAWYER LAND & SEA SUPPLY 402 Ingalls St., Santa Cruz 458-3466, sawyersupply.com $35
CRAFT BEER SAUSAGES EL SALCHICHERO 402 Ingalls St., Santa Cruz 423-6328, elsalchichero.com $11 to $13 per pound
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How many book lovers do you know who don’t lend their favorite books out constantly? Zero, that’s what we thought! Sharing favorite books is one of life’s greatest pleasures, but losing them forever will scar a bookworm for life. The Knock Knock’s Personal Library Kit—complete with a date stamp and ink pad, checkout cards and selfadhesive pockets—will keep the good ones from getting away. A high-quality reading lamp is a solid splurge for the reader you love. Riverside Lighting, a Santa Cruz lighting fixture since the 1950s, carries hundreds of warmth-generating lamps, as well as LED corrected-spectrum bulbs that burn at 2,700 kelvin—the optimal light for reading. A Rosemary Hydrosol from Blossoms Farms rounds out the perfect gift—beneficial to the skin, of course, but the refreshing mist also boosts memory and promotes focus and concentration to help your reader stay fully absorbed. MG
KNOCK KNOCK’S PERSONAL LIBRARY KIT BOOKSHOP SANTA CRUZ 1520 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz 423-0900, bookshopsantacruz.com $17.95
LED CORRECTED-SPECTRUM BULB RIVERSIDE LIGHTING & ELECTRIC 300 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz 423-7411, riversidelightingandelectric.com $4.05
ROSEMARY HYDROSOL BY BLOSSOMS FARMS blossomsfarms.com or local farmers markets $16
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Almost any cat-related gift will have the cat lover cooing with joy. So don’t overthink it, just live in the meow and make sure your intentions are purr. One idea that’s sure to inspire a Cheshire grin is a Grumpy Cat No-It-All, Everything You Need to No book, which is full of Grumpy Cat memes from the world’s most famous internet cat. And nothing pairs better with cheese than a cat, so a Streamline Cat Grater stainless steel and silicone rubber cheese grater would certainly tickle the whiskers as well. Or go the route of high-end cat food, because a healthy cat means a happy owner. A bag of Taste of the Wild grain-free cat food from Pet Shop Santa Cruz grants long-lasting nine lives, and every cat owner could use a little help with pet supply costs. This is the food that’s fed to shop kitty Mae—at least until the day she realizes she’s surrounded by tasty reptiles and fish. AS
GRUMPY CAT ‘NO-IT-ALL, EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO NO’ BOOK PAPER VISION 1345 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz 831-458-1345, papervisionsantacruz.com $12.95
STREAMLINE INC. CAT GRATER CHEESE GRATER PALACE ART AND OFFICE SUPPLY 1407 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz, 427-1550; 1501 41st Ave., Capitola, 464-2700 stores.gopalace.com $12.99
TASTE OF THE WILD GRAIN-FREE FELINE RECIPE CAT FOOD, 5-POUND BAG PET SHOP SANTA CRUZ 533 Seabright Ave., Santa Cruz 429-1242, petshopsantacruz.com $12.99
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Creating fabulous meals is a lot more fun if you have the right tools. Serious home cooks will know that cookware in the kitchen should be reliable, versatile and easy to use. It’s also nice if it’s pretty, like the gorgeous French-made cast iron braiser by Staub. A microplane zester is the best tool for shaving hard Parmigiano-Reggiano, citrus peel, garlic— you name it—into little wispy curls, and it’s sleek-looking, to boot. The chef in your life has probably already bingewatched Salt Fat Acid Heat on Netflix, and the wonderful book it’s based on is an inspirational reference they can return to again and again. LS
MICROPLANE CLASSIC ZESTER GRATER TOQUE BLANCHE 1527 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz 426-1351, mytoque.com $16.95
‘SALT, FAT, ACID, HEAT: MASTERING THE ELEMENTS OF GOOD COOKING’ BY SAMIN NOSRAT BOOKSHOP SANTA CRUZ 1520 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz 423-0900, bookshopsantacruz.com $35
STAUB CAST IRON ROUND COCOTTE TOQUE BLANCHE 1527 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz 426-1351, mytoque.com $284.95
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True coffee addicts consider the stuff essential to life itself, typically ranking it a close second to breathing, and way before food, water and shelter. The connoisseur in your life will appreciate a variety of gifts—assuming, of course, that they’ve had their coffee first. One idea is a Yama Coffee Press, a preferred method of brewing that ensures a very fresh product. It is also dishwasher safe and makes six cups, potentially enough to get the giftee out the door in the morning. Pour-over brewing is also a steaming hot method, both literally and figuratively, and something a Fellow Stagg kettle with a built-in thermometer and gooseneck spout would certainly help with. And anyone who loves coffee undoubtedly also loves a good view while sipping—the vista from Mr. Toots Coffeehouse on Capitola Beach is pretty hard to beat. AS
YAMA COFFEE AND TEA PRESS SANTA CRUZ COFFEE ROASTING COMPANY 1330 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz 459-0163, santacruzcoffee.com $26
FELLOW STAGG POUR-OVER KETTLE VERVE COFFEE ROASTERS Multiple Locations 475-7776, vervecoffeeroasters.com $69-$79
GIFT CERTIFICATE TO MR. TOOTS COFFEEHOUSE MR. TOOTS COFFEEHOUSE 231 Esplanade #100, Capitola 475-3679
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Treat your loved ones to some R&R this holiday season. Named for the number of minutes in a day, 1440 Multiversity is an immersive learning destination where you can discover, create, and reenergize in weekend and 5-day programs in personal, professional, and spiritual growth. Gift cards available at 1440.org/gift-cards.
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You know you have a wall somewhere that’s just screaming for something fabulous and green and alive. Chances are there’s someone on your gift list who’s in the same boat. Why not get him or her a gift card to Dig Gardens in Santa Cruz, so you can both go down and design your own succulent walls? Build your own hanging terrarium using whatever glass container and air plant strikes your fancy, or you can buy a wall-hung frame and fill it with an enormous variety of succulents of your own choosing. Of course, the best gift you can give a crafter is inspiration, and a trip to the phantasmagoria of high-tech tools available at Santa Cruz’s Idea Fab Labs will not soon be forgotten. And, if you like creating with lace and ribbon, you have to check out the back wall selection at Watsonville’s Maroly’s Baby. Way too much beauty for this world. WB
DIY TERRARIUM MAKING DIG GARDENS 420 Water St., Santa Cruz 466-3444, diggardens.com Various prices
IDEA FAB LABS SECOND FLOOR OF THE WRIGLEY BUILDING 2879 Mission St. Extension, Santa Cruz 508-8550, santacruz.ideafablabs.com
LACE AND RIBBON MAROLY’S BABY 347 Rodriguez St., Watsonville 728-5989 Various prices
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Parking for HOPE December 18-25 Downtown Parking Meters
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Hope Services
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You won’t find a better mountain bike on the market than the ones made by Santa Cruz Bicycles, and there’s a cool way to let the cyclist in your life experience a ride without laying out four figures: the SCB manufacturing facility on the Westside of Santa Cruz offers a factory demo. What that means is that you can try out a bike on the breathtaking trails of nearby Wilder Ranch for up to four hours. The $40 price goes to the nonprofit Mountain Bikers of Santa Cruz for maintaining off-road trails around town. Also, everybody loves bike bells, and what’s the secret to a great bicycle bell? Brass! For the BMX fiend in your life, Watsonville Cyclery has some awesome, radical (or whatever 11-year-olds say these days) handlebar grips in all colors and textures. WB
FACTORY DEMO SANTA CRUZ BICYCLES 2841 Mission St., Santa Cruz 459-7560, santacruzbicycles.com/en-US/ factory-demo $40 for 4 hours
INCREDIBELL BRASS BELL BICYCLE TRIP 1001 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz 427-2580, bicycletripsantacruz.com $12
BMX GRIPS WATSONVILLE CYCLERY 25 E. Fifth St., Watsonville 724-1646, watsonvillecyclery.com $12.99
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Light, your own way CHOOSE YOUR SHAPE • CHOOSE THE COLOR WAX • CHOOSE YOUR SCENT
A Candle Making Experience For All Ages • Be Inspired! • Create Personalized Candles for Every Occasion From the people who brought you “Petroglyph Ceramic Lounge”
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Our four-legged munchkins aren’t just our best friends—they’re straight up family. And who would deny their child the finest clothes and accessories? Chilly Dog’s one-of-a-kind handmade wool sweaters can be found at Westside Farm and Feed and are sure to give your puppy the swagger he/she deserves on the first day of (obedience) school. Fido’s gotta look good—it’s a dog-eatdog world out there. If your pup gets anxious, is in pain, or is simply driving you crazy this holiday season, the soothing human-grade CBD dog treats from Paleo Paw are just what the doctor (or Santa) ordered. Sure, our dogs will probably love us no matter what, but we like to tell ourselves that those gourmet treats and Beggin’ Strips make us truly indispensable. The Beer and Sweet Potato Jerky from Santa Cruz’s own Ya Doggy Jerky will definitely win you brownie points with your pet, and may even add a bit more enthusiasm to its holiday kisses, or begging. HM
CHILLY DOG HAND KNIT WOOL SWEATERS WESTSIDE FARM AND FEED 817 Swift St., Santa Cruz 331-4160, westsidefarmandfeed.com $19.99
PALEO PAW CBD DOG TREATS GO ASK ALICE 1125 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz 469-4372, facebook.com/GoAskAliceSantaCruz $30
YA DOGGY JERKY WESTSIDE FARM AND FEED 817 Swift St., Santa Cruz 331-4160, westsidefarmandfeed.com $9.99
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A Good Night’s Sleep.... is the Greatest Gift Maintains proper spinal support Opens the airway for easier breathing Works with any sleeping position
Deck the Halls with Freshly cut and Living Christmas Trees, Wreaths and Garlands. Locally Grown Poinsettias, Paper whites and Amaryllis. Adorable Ornaments & Great Gifts for Gardeners.
$5 OFF ANY CUT CHRISTMAS TREE! $25 or more. Limit one per customer. Not valid with any other offers. Coupon valid only at Hidden Gardens.
Hidden Gardens Nursery
7765 Soquel Dr., Aptos (across from Safeway) 831.688.7011 | Open 7 days 9-6pm www.aptoshiddengardens.com
Gift Cards Available!
Comfort & Support for the REST of your life
2647 41st Ave, Soquel (Top of 41st Ave, at Hwy 1) sc41.com
831.475.3201
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On a recent drive across the country, I found myself enthralled with so many beautiful landscapes—and equally annoyed by the number of billboards marring the view. What happens to these billboards after they’ve been ripped down and replaced with the next adult superstore special or message from Our Lord? The company Rareform is helping to keep at least some of them out of the landfill by turning billboard vinyl into backpacks and bags. Genius! Well-made (in California), tough, and not even ugly—find them at Santa Cruz’s newest eco-friendly store, Fybr Bamboo. An America the Beautiful National Parks Pass—good for one year from month of purchase—is a great way to get your environmentalist to use their vacation time while also seeing some of the country’s most beautiful land, while it’s still protected. And a Propagation Station by local company Modest Woodworks will keep hope alive, as your environmentalist can watch the smallest cuttings grow roots inside their glass vases—a metaphor for the movement at large. MG
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REPURPOSED BILLBOARD TOTE BAG BY RAREFORM FYBR BAMBOO 1528 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz 423-3927, shopfybr.com $44-88
AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL NATIONAL PARKS & FEDERAL RECREATIONAL LANDS ANNUAL PASS store.usgs.gov/pass $80
PROPAGATION STATION BY MODEST WOODWORK BOTANIC AND LUXE 710 Front St., Santa Cruz 515-7710, botanicandluxe.com $34
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“It’s G-rated because the packaging looks family-friendly, but it’s R-rated products,” Adrian Vick says of her Capitola Village boutique Bedroom Desserts, which specializes in treats like Hot Apple Pie Edible Warming Lubricant. G-Rated, you say? OK, sounds yummy! Who wouldn’t want to drizzle such flavors all over whatever they’re about to put in their mouth? But if sweetness doesn’t tickle your friend’s fancy, maybe they’d prefer this minimalist furniture called the Wedge, from Pure Pleasure, that you simply place on the bed and then lie on with your friend. Sleepover, anyone? JP
HOT APPLE PIE EDIBLE WARMING LUBRICANT BEDROOM DESSERTS 224 Esplanade, Capitola 866-568-0020, romanticnightsfortwo.com $29.95
LIBERATOR WEDGE PURE PLEASURE 111 Cooper St., Santa Cruz 466-9870, purepleasureshop.com $90.95
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T he Gift of Adventure!
Available in any amount. Redeemable toward any of our adventures!
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Shopping for the fitness freaks—ahem fanatics—in your life can be difficult because they have their own regimine. Gift them a break, or get them something quick, new and sweaty. Hot Elevation Studios, formerly known as Pure Power Yoga, has rebranded and added 45-minute spinning classes guaranteed to make even the fittest people tiptoe around their sweat puddles. Or, treat the fitness freak in your life to an hour or two of doing literally nothing. Sage Float Spa has giant, intergalactic-looking float tanks to relieve the muscles and spine and reduce stress. If neither of those work, opt for the tried-and-true water bottle, but throw some ice in it now or it won’t melt before the holidays. GJ
FLOAT GIFT CARD SAGE FLOAT SPA 1395 41st Ave., Capitola 854-2700, sagefloatspa.com $25-$150
CYCLE CLASS HOT ELEVATION STUDIOS 1440 41st Ave E, Capitola 332-9543, purepoweryoga.net $24 single class
HYDRO FLASK NEW LEAF COMMUNITY MARKETS Locations vary newleaf.com $21.95-$59.95
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Santa Cruz Naturopathic Medical Center
PIPELINESANTACRUZ
B O O S T YO U R M O O D , ENERGY & WELL BEING T H I S H O L I D AY !
W H Y B 1 2 S H OT S?
• Boost Energy • Increase Focus • Reduce Colds and Flus • Reduce Anxiety
• • • • •
Reduce Depression Reduce Weight gain Helps Insomnia Balances Hormones and More!
A truly integrative health center. Comprehensive naturopathic care available.
736 Chestnut Street downtown Santa Cruz 831.477.1377 www.scnmc.com
Fa l l
2 0 1 8
A SANTA CRUZ ORIGINAL SMOKESHOP SINCE 1978
oysters • cocktails • steaks
alderwoodsantacruz.com
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Foodies don’t buy champagne in celebration; they celebrate because they bought new champagne. They’ve been to every restaurant in town, and know how to make the best Baked Alaska on the block. Get them something to expand their horizons and inspire them. A must-have for high-performance foodies, The Bar Tartine cookbook lets them truly commit to a great recipe. For instance, if sweet fermented chilli paste sounds good now, think of how much better it will be when it’s ready in a year. Or, get them something that they will use every day, like salt. Foodies all over the world have undoubtedly cringed at the news that many table salts have microplastics in them, so get them a salt from our own backyard microplastic-free marine sanctuary. GJ
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BOTTLE OF BUBBLY FROM EQUINOX WINERY
SALT FROM THE MONTEREY BAY SALT CO.
334 Ingalls St., Unit C, Santa Cruz 471-8608, equinoxwine.com $42-$60
SOJOURN BOX
‘BAR TARTINE: TECHNIQUES & RECIPES’ STRIPE 107 Walnut Ave., Santa Cruz 421-9252, stripedesigngroup.com $40
3912 Portola Drive, Suite 7, Santa Cruz 566-7136, sojournbox.com $5-$10
Now Stocking a Huge Selection of
&
HOLIDAY SALE Fender Electric Guitars $149 Fender Amplifiers $59 Fender Electric Basses $149 Fender Bass Amplifiers $79
Acoustic Guitars $99 Ukuleles $45 Banjos $299 Mandolins $199
20% Off All Accessories With Any Instrument Purchase
COrner of Mission st & Bay st • Open 7 days a week FROM 11-6 • sylvanmusic.com • 831.427.1917
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Tending to plants is a labor of love that can mean scrapes, stings and muscle soreness. That’s why the best gifts for the green-of-mind are the ones that soothe and energize the tired body. Blossoms Farms of Corralitos concocts high-quality medicinal salves, tinctures and creams from its biodynamically grown herbs. Their First Aid Wound Salve belongs in every gardener’s medicine cabinet—made with white sage, chaparral and yarrow, it will stop bleeding, heal and disinfect with its antiinflammatory and antiseptic qualities. Another home-run hit for the gardener is one of nine cannabis tinctures from the local company Jade Nectar. Try the terpeneand-plant-compound-rich raw CBDa, which is uplifting and energizing—perfect for day use—and can quell migraines. Plus, consuming cannabis has been said to help one’s vibrations harmonize with those of their plants. Chickens are the ultimate gardener’s companion, and their love for turning garden scraps into nutrient-rich manure is a synergy made in heaven. Consider helping your gardener adopt a hen or two from Santa Cruz Mountains-based Hen Harbor, which rescues hens from factory egg farms, or help them get all set up for some springtime chicks from General Feed & Seed Company. MG
FIRST AID WOUND SALVE BY BLOSSOMS FARMS blossomsfarms.com or local farmers markets $12
RAW CBDA TINCTURE BY JADE NECTAR Available at local dispensaries jadenectarjuice.com $30
LIVE CHICKENS HEN HARBOR Santa Cruz Mountains henharbor.com $20 donation for each hen Or:
GENERAL FEED & SEED COMPANY 1900 Commercial Way, Unit B, Santa Cruz 476-5344, generalfeedandseed.com Prices vary
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ANNUAL INVENTORY
SALE DEC 1- DEC 31
Spex 124 Church St. 831.454.9999
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Any hipster worth their Tecate-induced weight should already have an ample supply of designer pomade and natural deodorant. And what kind of streetwear still counts as hipster when the ’90s resurgence has made calf-high skater socks and platform Vans uncomfortably trendy outside their usual Santa Cruz circles? Never fear. There are still plenty of ways to say “I know you’re effortlessly cool and different” without uttering a single ironic syllable. Case in point: unisex onesies, cowboy accessories and trivia games to showcase eclectic vintage interests. LH
OVERALLS BY DICKIE’S, RVCA AND MORE BERDELS 1233 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz 421-1962, berdels.com $49 and up
BOLO TIES TOMBOY 1207 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz 425-1405, tomboysc.com $18-30
RIDLEY’S GAMES ROOM ’80S POP MUSIC QUIZ STRIPE MEN 117 Walnut Ave., Santa Cruz 431-6182, stripedesigngroup.com $12
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Clothing for people who live fully, play long, and travel well.
Fine Exotic Furnishings, Decor, and Gifts Galore... Host family and friends this holiday season with our quality, handmade eco-friendly unique Hawaiian, Coastal and Tropical wood furniture and décor.
1130 PACIFIC AVE. DOWNTOWN SANTA CRUZ 831-429-5758
We also carry a wide variety of tropical treasures and gifts: candles, jewelry, flip flops, handmade art, wall décor and more.
Drink & Dine Open 7am – 10pm
(Friday & Saturday 7am – 11pm)
Full Bar
with selection of local wine, spirits, & beer Join us for our ANNUAL OPEN HOUSE Sat. Dec. 8, 4-8pm Pupus, cocktails, and a special sale
Join us this
Holiday Season Thanksgiving Buffet Nov 22nd | 1pm – 7pm
Christmas Eve/Day 3 Course Dinner
730 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz 831-426-6102 Tues.-Sat. 10am-5pm; Sun. 10am-4pm; Closed Mon.
SERVICE@ELEMENTHOMEFURNISHINGS.COM
ELEMENTHOMEFURNISHINGS.COM
Dec 24th/25th | 4pm – 8pm
New Year’s Eve 3 Course Dinner Dec 31st | starting at 5:30pm
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’Tis the season for getting snuggly, and for home decorators, that’s just another reason for new blankets, pillows and reasons to stay in. Home decorators work so hard to make home comfortable, and their hard work really shines around the holidays. Speciality wall hangings and decorations make home … well, home. Maybe they are the the plantloving type, in which case they’ve likely exhausted their floor space and would be thrilled with a new way to display their little green friends. Air plants don’t need soil, and can be mounted on the wall, thanks to specialty wall hangings— it’s like having a mountable goldfish without the commitment. Buy your decorator breakfast in bed in the form of a repurposed wood tray, or maybe a Senegalese basket for storing and hiding messes. GJ
ALIBI INTERIORS TRAYS ALIBI INTERIORS thealibiinteriors.com $82-$120
AIR PLANT WALL HANGINGS BOTANIC AND LUXE 701 Front St., Santa Cruz 515-7710, botanicandluxe.com $15-$38
SENEGALESE BASKETS HOME/WORK 1100 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz. 316-5215, shophomework.com $34-$62
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Cabrillo Chorus & Ensemble Monterey Chamber Orchestra Present
9th Annual
Messiah Sing-Along
Tuesday, December 18th, 2018 7:00pm Gala reception to follow
Peace United Church of Christ 900 High Street, Santa Cruz Tickets: $30 General , $25 Senior or online: feastofchristmas.com
Cheryl Anderson, Director of Choral Activities, Cabrillo College Bring your Handel’s Messiah scores; limited quantity available to borrow
Clothing Pajamas Robes Jewelry
Scarves Gloves Bags Lingerie
Shop local for the women in your life! Locally Owned Since 1972 Santa Cruz • 423-3349 • 1224 Pacific Ave Capitola • 476-6109 • 504C Bay Ave
Visit us on Facebook
Bunnys Shoes
1350 Pacific Ave Downtown Santa Cruz 831.423.3824
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Homesteading, once just the lifestyle of weird back-to-the-land hippies, is now officially cool. Who knew that fermenting sauerkraut, raising chickens and making preserves is actually fun? Allow the homesteader in your life to be inspired by the very complicated and deliciouslooking recipes in the new fermentation guide by the chefs at Noma, four times named the world’s best restaurant. And sure, they could make persimmon jam in a normal pan, but the French-made copper Mauviel Jam Pan will look way better in their Instagram photos. The sweet, vintage-inspired wire baskets at Mountain Feed are the perfect thing to collect eggs from their chickens, and including a few wooden eggs to encourage laying is a thoughtful touch. LS
‘THE NOMA GUIDE TO FERMENTATION’ BY RENÉ REDZEPI & DAVID ZILBER BOOKSHOP SANTA CRUZ 1520 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz 423-0900, bookshopsantacruz.com $40
MAUVIEL 36-CM COPPER JAM PAN TOQUE BLANCHE 1527 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz 426-1351, mytoque.com $279.99
WIRE BASKET & WOODEN EGGS MOUNTAIN FEED & FARM SUPPLY 9550 Hwy. 9, Ben Lomond 336-8876, mountainfeed.com Baskets $16-18, Eggs $2.99 each
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Gift Certificates Available
Bring Family & Friends in for a Fabulous Farm to Table Holiday Meal
Great for Holiday Parties!
Farm to Table | Sustainably Harvested | Wild Caught | Organic Ingredients | Locally sourced, to the best of our capability
Entrées starting at $16
including salad bar & sides • A la carte available
Here is a sample of our extensive new menu: Appetizers:
Prawn Cocktail, Caprese Salad, Raw Oysters, Crab Cakes, Stuffed Cremini Mushrooms, Ahi Poke, Chicken Wings, Artichoke Arincini, Crudité w/ Vegan Black Bean Garlic Hummus, & More
Salads:
Classic Caesar; Pearl Couscous; Fried Goat Cheese w/ Mixed Greens, Strawberries, Sliced Almonds & Blood Orange Vinaigrette; Wedge Salad & More
Main Dishes:
Prime Rib, Filet Mignon, New York Strip, Grilled Salmon, Diver Scallops, Pan Seared Ahi, Whole Maine Lobster, Marinated Pork Loin, BBQ Baby Back Ribs, Chicken Parmesan w/ Linguine, Chicken Breast w/ Roasted Mushrooms, King Crab, & More
Vegan Dinner Selections:
Polenta w/ Sautéed Vegetables, Tempeh Reuben, Green Chili Mac & Cheese, Black Bean Empanadas, Vegan Potato & Chive Gnocchi, & More
Sandwich Board:
Hamburger, ground in-house, 8- or 10-oz w/ choice of toppings; Corned Beef, Pastrami, Tuna Melt, Ham & Cheese Melt, Chicken Parmesan, Black Bean Hummus Wrap, Portobello Burger & More
Dessert Menu:
Homemade Molten Lava Cake, Cheesecake, Bailey’s Irish Cream Infused Crème Brulée, Sticky Toffee Rice Pudding w/ Figs & Sorbet, Ice Cream & More We also feature a Kids’ Menu, Late Night Menu, & Full Bar
6275 Hwy 9, Felton | 831.335.2800 | flynnscabaret.com Tuesday-Sunday 4pm-9pm Closed Monday
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GOLD EARRINGS MOUNTAINSIDE GENERAL STORE 6235 Hwy. 9, Felton mountainsidemade.com $40+
Now is a very exciting time in the Santa Cruz jewelry world because Amber Duncan of Mountainside Jewelry just opened her own store up in Felton. Duncan makes all of her jewelry by hand, so itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all unique and one-of-akind. Plus, field trip shopping is the best kind of holiday shopping. For everyday wear, local designer Claudia Amling-MacFarland handmakes unisex dog tags known for their unique wave design for ocean lovers and those wanting to carry a little piece of Santa Cruz around. GJ
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MAVERICKS WAVE TAGS AMLING DESIGNS amlingdesigns.com, claudia@amlingdesigns.com $44-$68
BIRTHSTONES WORLD OF STONES AND MYSTICS 835 Front St., Santa Cruz 316-5159, worldofstonesandmystics.com Prices vary
spas • massage • bodycare
A Modern Apothecary & Spa For Men & Women
stocking stuffers & gift certificates available!
Gift Certificates Book Your Holiday Parties Now! We use only fresh local organic ingredients.
It is our pleasure to share the simple goodness that is Italian cooking, with recipes straight from the homeland.
~Gift Certificates Available~
Full Bar • Extensive Wine List Open for Lunch & Dinner Daily Join us for Happy Hour Sun - Thurs 5pm-7pm 831.458.1212 | 740 FRONT ST. SUITE 100, SANTA CRUZ
www.CafeMare.com
❖ Hot Tub & Sauna Suites ❖ Skin and Body Care ❖ Skin Care Products ❖ Massage order online, by phone or in house
Private Spas & Saunas overlooking a Japanese Garden
417 Cedar Street • 831-458-WELL
www.wellwithinspa.com
7556 soquel dr. aptos 831.688.3203
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We all know it can be a little hard on the eardrums listening to someone try to learn a new instrument. What is more painful, however, is hearing your friend talk for 20 minutes about that one segue on “Stairway to Heaven” that they just can’t figure out. This holiday season, pick up the right gift for that budding musician to keep them occupied, get them practicing and maybe even help them try out a new toy altogether. JP
HENRY HELLER PERUVIAN GUITAR STRAP MIDTOWN GUITAR COMPANY 926 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz 621-2256, midtownguitar.com $29.95
HARMONICA SYLVAN MUSIC 1521 Mission St., Santa Cruz 427-1917, sylvanmusic.com $10-$49
KALA “WATERMAN” UKULELE THE STARVING MUSICIAN 1003 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz 426-1975, starvingmusician.com $39.99
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Come for the Food Stay for the Views
homemade pastries • local ingredients live music • Ocean views gift certificates available
O P E N E V E R Y D AY
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner 490 Highway One, Davenport • 831.423.9009
GIFT CERTIFICATES
facials massage • waxing body treatment
911 Capitola ave. Capitola Caressdayspa.Com 831-462-4422 since 1998
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Santa Cruz may be the best place around to shop for the mystic, since specialty stores are about as common as supermarkets around here. Mystics will expect new oils or crystals, so why not really surprise them with a slithery friend? Sure, snakes may be agents of the devil, but some say they foster the divine, so it’s a toss up really. Stay away from the albino rattler in the back of the store, he is absolutely devil spawn. For something a bit less needy, local tattoo artist Wyatt Hesemeyer has just released his hand-drawn black work tarot deck inspired by alchemy and nature—a unique take on the traditional 78-card deck—and Serpent’s Kiss hand pours their own spell candles to cultivate prosperity, protection, abundance or healing. GJ
THE LINE DEFINED TAROT DECK TRUE NORTH TATTOO 6237 Hwy. 9, Felton 704-7316, thelinedefined.com $40
HANDMADE SPELL CANDLES SERPENT’S KISS 2015 N Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz 423-5477, serpents-kiss.com $10-$20
A SNAKE PET SHOP SANTA CRUZ 533 Seabright Ave., Santa Cruz. 429-1242, petshopsantacruz.com Prices vary
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HUGE SELECTION
Ask us about our
Extra Discounts
Serving the community for over 25 years.
FOOD BIN & HERB ROOM
GIFT GIVING IS A TRUE ART
Let the Herb Room help you make it happen! Bottles, Jars and Bulk Ingredients for DIY Gifts
Large Selection of Natural Bodycare Products
Food Bin Grocery Store 9am - 11pm Herb Room 9am - 10pm Every Day
Gift Certificates Available
Easy Exchanges!
Exchange at any location below! Holiday Gifts exchangeable, Gift Receipts included
until 1/10/19
Exclusions apply, see store for details
1130 Mission St. Santa Cruz
Food Bin • 831.423.5526
Looking for the Perfect Gift for the Dog Lover in Your Life? How about a weekend to a week away at their very own Home Away From Home resort?
Enjoy peace of mind while your babies enjoy their own deluxe vacation! All the exercise, play and cuddles they desire! Board in our own home or overnight pet sitting in owner's home Dog walking visits Wedding boarding/ participation packages
Gift Certificates Available
Santa Cruz 831.460.9696 • Capitola Village 831.462.9696 Capitola Mall 831.477.1932 • Old Town Sacramento 805.784.0462 San Luis Obispo 805.784.0462
www.supersilver.com
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Herb Room •831.429.8108
WINTER OPEN HOUSE FREE ADMISSION Holiday Crafts Gift Shop Sale Cider & Cookies
HOME AWAY FROM HOME KEREN SMITH
Surrogate Pet Momma/Sitter 650.477.8519 kmosmith@gmail.com 5 S TA R S O N Y E L P 2018 | GOODTIMES.SC | SANTACRUZ.COM | HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE
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“Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better,” said Albert Einstein one time. Whoa. That’s deep. So maybe, then, by tapping into the natural world, your naturalist friend can unlock dark, dreamy secrets, learning more about themselves in the process, until pretty soon, they’re spinning and singing in the fields and rolling hills, arms outstretched, like Sister Maria in the Sound of Music, in search of new adventures. Because, after all, as Maria’s mentor Sister Berthe once put it: “Climb every mountain / Ford every stream / Follow every rainbow / Till you find your dream.” But also, give ’em a mushroom guide, so they can look for stuff along the way. JP
‘MUSHROOMS OF THE REDWOOD COAST’ BOOKSHOP SANTA CRUZ 1520 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz 423-0900, bookshopsantacruz.com $35
EARTH SCIENCE KIT SANTA CRUZ MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY 1305 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz 420–6115, santacruzmuseum.org $13.95
LUCI INFLATABLE SOLAR LIGHT OUTDOOR WORLD 136 River St., Santa Cruz, 423-9555; 1440 41st Ave., Capitola, 479-1501 theoutdoorworld.com $15-$30
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GIVE THE GIFT OF RECREATION
Touch a Shark and do some holiday shopping!
• Classes • Group Picnics • Senior Trips • Field Rentals • Summer Camps • Meeting Space
Where else can you…?
Purchase online, by phone or in person
• Find ocean-themed books and gifts for kids and adults
323 Church Street 831- 420-5270 santacruzparksandrec.com
GIFT CERTIFICATE
• Hold a sea star; touch a live shark (really!) • Admire fair-trade scarves and jewelry • And, know that your purchases do good for the ocean! After Hours Shopping Wednesday, November 28, 2018, 6:30-8 PM
Also, don’t miss...
Jingle Shells Arts & Crafts Festival Sunday, December 9, 2018 Noon to 5:30 PM
Ocean Discovery Shop
Tuesday-Sunday 10 AM-5 PM
100 McAllister Way, Santa Cruz 831-459-3800 • seymourcenter.ucsc.edu
Give Yourself the Gift of Health
THE GIFT OF STYLE
Get to the Root of Your Medical Condition We Examine all the Facets of Your Life and Health to Get You Functioning at Your Optimum Family Medicine Practice with 40 Years of Experience
Lonna Larsh MD Amber Weiss, PA-C, Lac info@rootsofhealthsc.com rootsofhealthsc.com 709 Frederick St, Santa Cruz 831.421.0775
Lovely Clothing Boutique for Women
910 B Soquel Avenue Midtown 831.419.6219 mme.ltd across from Whole Foods
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NewParent Gifts for the
Here’s how “bonding dolls” from Santa Cruz-based manufacturer Twinkle Baby work: Mom and Dad take one of these small, soft, star-shaped creatures (many different colors and skin tones are available) and sleep with them for two or three days. Only then do you stick it in the crib with your newborn. Because the doll now carries the parents’ scent, the baby can take comfort that their lifeline is close by even when they are not. Other thoughtful items for new moms and dads include a posh eye pillow or sleeping mask (new parents crave sleep more than oxygen), and, for a guilty pleasure, check out the adorable Little Feminist board book set, because no one is too young for some Maya Angelou. WB
TWINKLE BABY BONDING DOLL CHILDISH 1127 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz. 454-8208, childishsantacruz.com $23.95
JANE INC. EYE PILLOW/SLEEPING MASK STAFF OF LIFE 1266 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz 423-8632, staffoflifemarket.com $18.99, pillow; $22.99, mask
LITTLE FEMINIST BOARD BOOKS CHILDISH 1127 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz. 454-8208, childishsantacruz.com $15.99 (set of four)
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Wear a Smaller Size on New Year’s Eve!
Holiday Specials! 1/2 off diamond stud earrings! PLUS specials on all necklaces, rings, bracelets and earrings!
WITH OUR AWARD-WINNING PROGRAM: • Lose 2-4 lbs/ week • Support & Accountability • Freedom from cravings • Individualized programs for men, women & children • Attend Holiday
Mazz of Boulder Cre ek and 187 inches in 14 lost 119 lbs months!!
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Santa Cruz
831.462.5900 • www.thehealthyway.us 3251 Mission Drive, Near Dominican Hospital
102 Walnut Ave. at Pacific, Downtown SC 831.458.9950 | stephansjewelry.com Open Tue-Sat. 10-5:30, Sun 11-5
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Life in Santa Cruz revolves around the water. So why not give a gift that helps preserve the pristine coastline? Natural sun protection from Santa Cruz-based Last Meridian is more expensive than drugstore sunscreen, but it’s also reef-safe. Gift certificates toward a public sailing tour with O’Neill Yacht Charters (also good for periodic wine-and-beer-tasting sails on the surf company’s 65-foot catamaran) help support the O’Neill Sea Odyssey ocean education program. Worried about getting sea sick? Detailed hanging art pieces in the shape of orcas, sharks and more can help bring the Bay indoors. LH
LAST MERIDIAN SURF BALM REEF-SAFE SUNSCREEN LAST MERIDIAN Santa Cruz (online sales) lastmeridiancalifornia.com $22
JCR LASER CUT WHALE MOBILE HOME/WORK 1100 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz 316-5215, shophomework.com $36 and up
GIFT CERTIFICATE O’NEILL YACHT CHARTERS 275 Lake Ave., Santa Cruz 818-3645, oneillyachtcharters.com Public sails start at $33
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Locally, the skate scene is as vibrant as ever, as an older generation of shredders is welcoming an army of young’uns to the sport. Santa Cruz’s Skateworks offers individually tailored lessons to those wishing to polish their skills or learn the basics, like foot placement, balance and “tick tacking.” Malfunctioning equipment can be straight up dangerous, and Independent’s newly designed T-Tool boasts a bearing press, axle re-shredder and everything else riders need to keep their trucks, bearings and boards in tip-top shape. Sadly, there are no Back to the Future-esque hoverboards on the market today, but local company InBoard Technology has engineered something close. Some local skaters are shelling out close to a grand for a chance to ride what has become one of this year’s hottest gifts—InBoard’s hill-climbing 22-mph M1 electric skateboard. The future is now. HM
PRIVATE SKATEBOARD LESSONS SKATEWORKS 131 Center St., Santa Cruz 427-4292, skateworks.com $60 for one hour (1-2 skaters)
INDEPENDENT T-TOOL PACIFIC WAVE 1502 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz 458-9283, pacwave.com $21.95
M1 ELECTRIC SKATEBOARD INBOARD TECHNOLOGY 1347 Pacific Ave. Suite 201, Santa Cruz 846-2627, inboardtechnology.com $999
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KAITO RAMEN, SUSHI & MORE
Open for Lunch and Dinner Tues - Sun, closed Mon
Gift Certificates Available
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830 41st Avenue in Pleasure Point Santa Cruz
6 choices of Eggs Benedict Daily Soups & Specials Fresh 1/2lb.Burgers Great Service
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Sushi. Snacks. Gifts.
Treat yourself to an award-winning experience... and the largest breakfast menu in Watsonville.
Grab and Go New Style Sushi Shop with gifts for the Holiday Season
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Red Apple Cafe
589 AUTO CENTER DRIVE, WATSONVILLE 831.761.9551 OPEN MONDAY–SUNDAY 7AM – 3PM
What do they want most? Time spent singing, dancing and playing with you! Call about our new Spanish language & music immersion program.
OPEN FOR BREAKFAST, LUNCH & EVENTS 1210 Mt. Hermon Rd. Scotts Valley, CA 95066
Gift Certificates available
musicalme.com • (831) 438-3514 Gift Certificates Available
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For an angst filled, over-caffeinated, ramen-munching, constantly stressed student, a Benjamin or two is the surest way to please, especially if they’re tucked into a not-eventrying-to-be-cool Folded Origami Wallet from Mighty Wallet. Candles are often a no-no, and Febreeze is absolutely atrocious, but there are times—like when your roommate chooses egg salad for the fourth day in a row—that a student will need to cleanse their abode of particular smells. The K. Hall diffuser from Stripe—in milk, lavender or peony varieties—utilizes reeds to soak up essential oils and emanates a subtle, not overpowering aroma that can fill a dorm room. The life of a starving student boils down to essentials—food, coffee, (unwashed) clothing, and school. Most luxuries are off-limits, but students do like the occasional nice thing. The Swiss-made Caran d’Ache 849 stainless steel tipped pen is the Ferrari of writing instruments—sure to make note taking a little less arduous, and maybe even enjoyable. HM
MIGHTY WALLET: THE ORIGINAL FOLDED ORIGAMI WALLET ECO GOODS 1130 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz 429-5758, ecogoods.com $15
K. HALL DIFFUSER STRIPE 107 Walnut Ave., Santa Cruz 421-9252 https://www.stripedesigngroup.com/ $44
CARAN D’ACHE 849 PEN PALACE ART AND OFFICE SUPPLY 1407 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz 427-1550 www.gopalace.com $54.95
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CHARLIE HONG KONG Celebrating 20 years!
Charlie Hong Kong Gift Cards, Shirts & Hats make great gifts!
2017
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Feeding our community with love, generosity, integrity & kindness Real Food Healthy & Affordable Noodles and Rice Bowls • Organic Locally Grown Veggies
1141 SOQUEL AVE, SANTA CRUZ • 831.426.5664 • OPEN DAILY 11AM - 11PM • CHARLIEHONGKONG.COM
GIFTS FOR BEER LOVERS!
Hats,T-shirts, Sweatshirts, Drink Tanks, Dog Goodies, Beer, Gift Packs AND MORE ... ... but the big one is, receive a growler gift box when you purchase a $50 gift card. Come by our location or visit us online at scmbrew.com. 402 Ingalls St. Ste. 27 Santa Cruz, CA 95060 (831) 425 - 4900
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There are several shades of techie. Maybe you know an all-smart-everything enthusiast who can’t wait to connect his or her devices to one all-knowing network. If so, a surprisingly stylish smart charging cord at Cameron Marks automatically shuts off to extend battery life. For the gadget geek who prefers wireless, try Bluetooth mobile gaming. Know someone with an itch to jumpstart their own entrepreneurial endeavor? The Westside’s Idea Fab Lab and the MakerSpace at Cabrillo College offer memberships to use 3D printers, laser cutters and more. LH
EXTO SMART USB EXTENSION CORD CAMERON MARKS 402 Ingalls St. #7, Santa Cruz 458-3080, cameronmarks.com $75 & up
MAKERSPACE MEMBERSHIP CABRILLO MAKERSPACE AT CABRILLO COLLEGE 6500 Soquel Drive, Rooms 1301 & 1302, Aptos 477-3392, cabrillomakerspace.com $125/month, discounted with class enrollment
BLUETOOTH CONTROLLER FOR SMARTPHONE OR TABLET GAMING LEVEL UP VIDEO GAMES 113 Locust St., Santa Cruz 295-6329, levelupvideogames.com $30 & up
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WEED WISH YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS EDIBLE SALE
25% OFF ALL EDIBLE PRODUCTS THURSDAYS & SUNDAYS
EXTRACTS SALE
25% OFF ALL EXTRACTS WEDNESDAYS & SUNDAYS
VAPE SALE
20% OFF ALL VAPES MONDAYS & SATURDAYS
FLOWER SALE
20% OFF ALL FLOWERS TUESDAYS & SATURDAYS
Visit CapitolaHealers.com for specials on vape products, edibles, tinctures, concentrates and more! All taxes included Adults 21+ with id
3088 Winkle Ave., Suite C, Santa Cruz • Mon – Fri: 10am – 9pm Medical Dispensary 18+ Recreational Dispensary 21+
(831) 475-5506 | CapitolaHealers.com Online ordering available now • Credit cards accepted
Say “I Care” with a Café Cruz Gift Card
CAFÉ CRUZ HOODIES AND T-SHIRTS MAKE GREAT GIFTS TOO!
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Vegans choose to abstain from eating animals and animal by-products—not from flavor. And thankfully, they don’t have to abstain from sweet frozen desserts, one of life’s true pleasures. A pint of either fruit or dark chocolateflavored Penny Ice Creamery sorbet is a decadent can’t-miss gift. And if the vegan in your life loves to cook (and many do, to ensure that animal products stay out), The First Mess Cookbook by Laura Wright is rife with plenty of delicious and creative seasonal and plant-based recipes that will keep them from falling into any dietary ruts. Or opt for a Oxo Good Grips Spiralizer, which quickly and easily makes noodles from a variety of fruits and vegetables—a most valuable tool for any vegan to have in their shed. AS
PINT OF DARK CHOCOLATE OR FRUIT SORBET PENNY ICE CREAMERY 820 41st Ave., Santa Cruz; 913 Cedar St., Santa Cruz 204-2523, pennyicecreamery.com $9.25
‘THE FIRST MESS COOKBOOK’ BY LAURA WRIGHT STRIPE 107 Walnut Ave., Santa Cruz 421-9252, stripedesigngroup.com $30
OXO GOOD GRIPS SPIRALIZER TOQUE BLANCHE 1527 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz 426-1351, mytoque.com $39.99
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Give the gift of sailing! catamaran sailing
Gift certificates for sailing aboard the 65' Team Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neill catamaran make the perfect holiday gift and are available online!
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Public sailing season runs annually April through October.
Regatta viewing cruises Local beer and wine tastings Wildlife tours
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60 min body massage gift certificates only $40 each (reg. $49) when you buy 3 or more
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Walk-ins welcome.
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I’ve been talking about doing it for years, but last Christmas I finally built a home turntable setup from Metavinyl based on the staff’s suggestions. These guys know absolutely everything about how to realize the vinyl dream; they’ve even got a diagram posted on their wall that explains how various components go together. You may not love the music nerd in your life so much that you want to spring for the most expensive ones, but something like the Project Phono Box Preamp is on the less expensive side—and still a necessity to certain wax trackers in need. For someone who wants a more modern tech-ready solution, Streetlight Records has an iLive that combines turntable, Bluetooth, radio, speakers and cool LED light effects. And what is your giftee going to play on this turntable, anyway? Well, there’s a lot of great 180-gram reissues of classic vinyl out there right now, but why not support a cool local artist? Santa Cruz psych rockers the Bad Light are on The Bad Tuna Split Series #1 with Tuna Di Tierra; it’s a Phonosphera Records release out of Italy. Find it at Metavinyl or Streetlight, or go to the Bad Light’s website. SP
PROJECT PHONO BOX PREAMP METAVINYL 320 Cedar St., Santa Cruz 466-9027, metavinyl.com $99
ILIVE ALL-IN-ONE TURNTABLE STREETLIGHT RECORDS 939 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz 421-9200, streetlightrecords.com $99.98
‘THE BAD TUNA SPLIT SERIES #1’ FEATURING SANTA CRUZ’S THE BAD LIGHT thebadlight.com $19.98
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GIVE THE GIFT OF MUSIC Share the Experience
Check off Your List at Our Holiday Pop-Up! √ Decorations √ Clothing and Jewelry √ Gifts √ Furniture & Accessories
Shop for a cause Caroline’s has donated over a million dollars to local nonprofits since 2011
of the Santa Cruz Symphony
Caroline’s Non-Profit Thrift Shop Open 7 days a week: Monday-Friday 11-6 and weekends 12-5
831.662.0327 • 415 Trout Gulch Road
3-Concert Gift Packages
for Your Friends and Family!
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There is no reason to be jealous that your healthy-living friend has achieved a higher level of consciousness, when you can instead challenge said friend to grow healthier still, and ultimately reach an even higher level of awareness. I mean, yeah, they think they’re living well, but are they really getting enough magnesium? And, OK, maybe they feel like their immune system’s holding steady, but are they prepared for cold and flu season? Everyone knows qi gong is a good way to move energy, but it’s probably time to start dry brushing in order to clear all that congestion in the lymphatic system. Get with the program, people! JP
CBD MAGNESIUM BATH SALTS HERB ROOM 1130 Mission St., Santa Cruz 429-8108 $11.99-$24.99
RAINBOW LIGHT COUNTER ATTACK STAFF OF LIFE 1266 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz 423-8632, staffoflifemarket.com $18.15-$39.99
BASS DRY BRUSH NEW LEAF COMMUNITY MARKETS 1101 Fair Ave., Santa Cruz 426-1306, newleaf.com $22-$26
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Celebrate the first legal cannabis gift giving season with your friends and family. Find the perfect pre roll pack, vape pen, artisan edibles, apparel and cannabis accessories for the adults on your list. Visit our website for our full menu and upcoming HOLIDAY SALE details and promotions.
kindpeoples.com
Two Locations Open Daily 3600 Soquel Ave Santa Cruz 8am – 10pm
140 Dubois St, Suite C Santa Cruz 10am – 7pm
Valid ID | All 21+ Welcome | 18+ Medical
Licenses: M10-17-0000003-TEMP • M10-17-0000002-TEMP • A10-17-0000003-TEMP • A10-17-0000002-TEMP
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Given the less-than-serious and somewhat anonymous nature of a white elephant party, it’s hard to go wrong with any gift. But a great gift idea always feels good and might just make you the star of the party. So go with something that the right person (you?) would either be thrilled to end up with or wouldn’t purchase for themselves. A deck of Love Poker adult playing cards would stoke the carnal fires for one lucky person or couple and leave them quite flush—potentially royally. Or go with a gift certificate for a quick but invigorating massage— something a person might not splurge on for themselves, but would absolutely enjoy, especially around all of the stress of the holidays. And of course, a trusty hip flask makes a successful gift for anyone with ambitions to take their drinking to the next level, and may dovetail nicely into a New Year’s resolution to drink more discreetly. AS
CAL EXOTICS LOVE POKER 2-PLAYER CARD GAME FOR ADULTS CAMOUFLAGE 1329 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz 423-7613, shopcamouflage.com $12
25-MINUTE MASSAGE WELL WITHIN 417 Cedar St., Santa Cruz 458-WELL $55
NO. 31 ‘DOWN THE HATCH MY FRIEND’ TRUSTY HIP FLASK BY GENTLEMAN’S HARDWARE ZEN ISLAND 825 41st Ave., Santa Cruz 477-1220, shopzenisland.com $42
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You might think that the best gift for the wine lover in your life would be wine, but chances are they probably have more bottles already in their collection than they know what to do with. Instead, gift them the sleek Wine Breather Carafe by Norm Architects, which will aerate an entire bottle of wine in two minutes and deposit it back into the bottle (a tasting room associate at Bargetto Winery can show you how it’s done.) A De Long Wine Map of their favorite wine region would look lovely hanging in their house and doubles as a reference for terroir notes. The handy Wine Glass Writer pens might seem a little tacky, but chances are they’ll be grateful for them at their next wine tasting party to distinguish the New World and Old World Pinots. LS
MENU WINE BREATHER CARAFE BY NORM ARCHITECTS BARGETTO WINERY TASTING ROOM 3535 N. Main St., Soquel 475-2258, bargetto.com $54
DE LONG WINE MAP SOIF WINE SHOP 105 Walnut Ave., Santa Cruz 423-2020, soifwine.com $25
WINE GLASS WRITER MOUNTAIN FEED & FARM SUPPLY 9550 Hwy. 9, Ben Lomond 336-8876, mountainfeed.com $12 for 3
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What’s more woke than rocking an organic cotton Beto O’Rourke T-shirt all post-election holiday season long? Luckily for those tasked with buying socially conscious gifts, the Santa Cruz area is rife with local options. For a truly grassroots gift, Chicano community advocacy group Barrios Unidos offers custom swag silk screened by participants in their youth employment program. Know someone who prefers to literally wear their political sentiments on their sleeve? There’s a tote bag—or temporary tattoo—for that. LH
BU WEAR T-SHIRTS (BARRIOS UNIDOS) BU PRODUCTIONS 1817 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz 469-8337, barriosunidos.net $10
‘THIS BAG HOLDS MY FEMINIST AGENDA’ TOTE HOME/WORK 1100 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz 316-5215, shophomework.com $18
TATTLY ‘RESIST’ TEMPORARY TATTOOS BOOKSHOP SANTA CRUZ 1520 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz 423-0900, bookshopsantacruz.com $5
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Yoga might as well be an Olympic sport in Santa Cruz. Just as one wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t gift off-brand protein powder to a CrossFit junkie, buying any old yoga mat or extravagantly complicated sports bra for a true yogi can be a risky proposition. Instead, lean in (being mindful of any tension in your lower back) to the wide world of yogic accessories. For those into power yoga or pretzel moves, the expanding world of CBD-infused body products promise deep muscle relief. Style-conscious yogis might like locally crafted essential oil jewelry or hand-dyed local textiles to tote to the next 6 a.m. class. LH
VITAL BODY THERAPEUTICS DEEP MUSCLE RELIEF CBD EPSOM SOAK VITAL BODY THERAPY 556 Ocean View Ave., Santa Cruz 454-8312, vitalbodytherapeutics.com $24
INHALE LOVE ESSENTIAL OIL NECKLACE URBAN SANCTUARY SANTA CRUZ 881 41st Ave., Santa Cruz 464-6968, urbansanctuarysc.com $22-38
TRUE BLUE INDIGO KYOTO BAG TRUE BLUE INDIGO Soquel (online sales) truebluetextilestudio.com $125
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MODERN GARDEN AND LIFESTYLE GIFTS Beautiful Succulent and Terrarium Creations. Festive Ornaments. Modern Home Décor. Contemporary Pottery. Fountains and Plants for Indoors and Out.
420 Water Street Santa Cruz 831.466.3444 | diggardens.com | Open Daily 10-6 2018 | GOODTIMES.SC | SANTACRUZ.COM | HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE
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