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he Register-Pajaronian is proud to bring you our 10th annual Best of the Pajaro Valley, honoring the businesses and attractions that make living here special. Through a ballot that appeared throughout a month in the Register-Pajaronian, readers were offered a chance to write in their choices for a variety of categories, from dining, to hotels, local events, wineries and more. Per contest rules, a minimum number of category responses were required to constitute a valid ballot. Duplicate ballots by the same person, or those that didn't meet the minimum required responses, were disqualified. In this issue, we unveil the best of the best, as determined by the readers. Thanks to you, the readers, for participating in this annual exercise of determining the best of the best. And thanks to the advertisers for recognizing the community's efforts by expressing their gratitude. Remember, shop local to support local businesses and the local people who strive to make the community a better place for all.
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HOTel or inn
auto body
auto dealership
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Sand Rock Bed & Breakfast
Best Western
Freedom Body
Watsonville Chevrolet
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Holiday Inn
Holiday Inn
WAB
Mid Bay Ford
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Freedom Rose House
Comfort Inn
Hanks
Watsonville GMC
2015, 2016 & 2017–Voted Best Burger because we only use the finest ingredients
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car rental
car wash
gas station
taxi service
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Enterprise
Chevron - Main St.
Valero - Hecker Pass
Yellow Cab
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Hertz
Shell - Freedom
7/11 - Freedom
Courtesy Cab
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East Lake
Chevron - Main St.
Life Line
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tire shop
tow company
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Pasillas Tire Shop
Speed of Light
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Dixon and Son
Rossi’s Towing
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Calderon’s Tire
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barber
hair stylist
nail salon
Tattoo & Piercing
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Bud’s Barber Shop
Hair We Are
JC Nails
Freedom Tattoo
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The Chop Shop
Hair After
Michelle Nails & Spa
Corralitos Tattoo
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Resetar Barber Shop
Kimi Rodriguez
Creative Nails
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bank
credit union
financial planner
Insurance Company
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Wells Fargo Bank
Bay Federal Credit Union
Jacob Young Financial
KBK Ins.
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Bank of America
Santa Cruz Community Credit Union
Edward Jones
AAA
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Chase Bank
Central Coast Credit Union
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Farmers Ins. REGISTER-PAJARONIAN
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Janitorial Services
tax preparer
local event
Nonprofit Organization
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Ameri-Kleen
H&R Block
Strawberry Festival
Hospice of Santa Cruz County
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Santana’s
Esmeralda Tax Services
Santa Cruz County Fair
Jacob’s Heart
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O’Campos Janitorial
Montserrat Tax Services
Fire In The Sky
Salvation Army
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farm supply
feed store
tractor supply
bakery
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Tractor Supply
Corralitos Feed
Tractor Supply
Freedom Bakery
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C&N Tractors
Hansen Feed
C&N Tractors
El Nopel
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Scotts Valley Sprinkler
Tractor Supply
RDO Equipment Co.
La Rosa
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bar
bbq
Beer On Tap
breakfast
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Wooden Nickel
Carmona’s BBQ & Deli
Wooden Nickel
Cowboy Corner
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Jalisco’s Restaurant
Corralitos Market
Ranch Milk
Roger’s Diner
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The Fish House
Jalisco’s Restaurant
Jalisco’s Restaurant
Red Apple Café
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burger
caterers
Coffee House
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Burgers & Brews
Monterey Bay Caterers
Starbucks Main St.
Bagel Café
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Wooden Nickel
D’ La Colmena
Ella’s
Yogurt Land
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Roger’s Diner
Carmona’s BBQ & Deli
Bagel Café
California Grill
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Dinner
Fast Food
ICE Cream
Lunch
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California Grill
McDonald’s
Baskin Robins
Ella’s
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Roger’s Diner
Jack In The Box
Fosters Freeze
El Frijolito
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Taqueria Mi Tierra
Wendy’s
Yogurt Land
Wendy’s
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Meat Market in the Pajaro Valley BEST of
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Pizza
Romantic Dinner
Taqueria
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Corralitos Market
Cassidy’s Pizza
California Grill
Super Taqueria
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Freedom Meat
Round Table Pizza
Apple Bee’s
Ranch Milk Market
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Don Rafas
Mountain Mike’s Pizza
The Fish House
Taqueria Delicia’s
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Wine Selection
Winery
Florist
Gift Shop
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Super Max
Alfaro Winery
D’ Lily’s
Betty’s Gift Shop
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California Grill
Bargetto Winery
River Nursery
Annieglass
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Toshi’s Flowers
99 Cents Store
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Jewelry
Carpet Cleaner
Door Company
Furniture
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Fatima’s Fine Jewelry
Valentes Carpet Cleaning
Delta Glass
Romos
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Don Roberto
Santana’s Carpet Cleaning
Mora Dora
Baker Bros.
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John’s Jewelry
El Dorado Carpet Cleaning
The Door Co.
Aaron’s
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Garden Center, Nursery
Landscaping Company
Lumber Supply
Roofing Company
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Home Depot
Monterey Bay Landscaping
Big Creek Lumber
Moreno’s Roofing
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Alladin Nursery
K&D Landscaping
Monument Lumber
Ariana Roofing
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Far West Nursery
Far West Nursery
Home Depot
Knox Roofing
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Dr. Foster BEST of PAJARO VALLEY
Dr. Kondo BEST of PAJARO VALLEY
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Fitness Center
Medical Provider
Party Supply
Photographer
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Gold’s Gym
Doctors On Duty
M&M Party Rentals
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Body Zone
Palo Alto
Celebrations Party & Rentals
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YMCA
Dr. Romo
Dollar Tree
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Tarmo Hannula
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Wedding Venue
Pet Grooming
Veterinarian
Mortgage Company
in the Pajaro Valley
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Seascape Resort
Sassy Fur
East Lake Animal
Capital Financial
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California Grill
Corralitos Feed
Animal Hospital
Prime Home Loans
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Appleton’s
Wishbone
Don Myer
Wells Fargo
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REALTOR
Title Company
Book Shop
Clothing
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Raeid Farhat
First American Title
Kelly’s Books
Ross
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Kathy Oliver
Sterling Pacific
Kmart
Kmart
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Aldina Maciel
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Hardware Store
Shoe Store
Funeral Homes
Thrift Store
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ACE Hardware
Vans
Ave Maria Memorial Chapel
Goodwill
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Home Depot
Kmart
Mehl’s Colonial Chapel
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Monument
Ross
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