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Tai Chi in the Library
2024-05-02 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Aptos Public Library, 7695 Soquel Drive, Aptos, CA, 95003, United States
Tai Chi in the Library
Thursdays 10 – 11am

Are you ready to experience the ancient art of Tai Chi amidst the serene ambiance of your local library?
What is Tai Chi? Tai Chi is a gentle, flowing martial art that originated in ancient China. It’s known for its graceful movements, deep breathing techniques, and meditative benefits. Whether you’re a complete beginner or have some experience, this class is perfect for everyone!
The Class Experience: Expect a warm and welcoming environment filled with laughter and camaraderie. Routines suitable for all fitness levels. Don’t worry; no prior experience is required – just bring an open mind and a smile!
Benefits of Tai Chi:

Enhance your balance and flexibility.
Reduce stress and increase relaxation.
Improve focus and mental clarity.
Promote a sense of overall well-being.
Foster a connection with fellow library-goers and the community.

Who Can Join: Absolutely everyone! Whether you’re a regular library visitor or someone who’s never stepped inside, all are welcome. No age restrictions or physical limitations – Tai Chi is adaptable for all.
Class Schedule: Join us every Thursday morning from 10am to 11am at the Aptos library’s spacious community room. Remember, the class is free, so mark your calendars and invite your friends along!
What to Bring: Comfortable clothing that allows easy movement is recommended.
So, come on down to the library, leave your worries at the door.. Let’s find our inner calm amidst the stacks of books and unlock the power of Tai Chi together at the Aptos Library!
Namaste!

Garfield Park Library Avid Readers Book Club
2024-05-02 10:30 - 12:00 | Garfield Park Library, 705 Woodrow Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
Garfield Park Library Avid Readers Book Club
1st Thursdays 10:30am – 12pm through
The Garfield Park Library Avid Readers Book Club meets on the first Thursday of the month from 10:30a to 12:00p. All adults are welcome.
Meetings will be in-person at the Garfield Park Library, 705 Woodrow Avenue, Santa Cruz, Ca 95060.
831-427-7709 for more information
March-Tom Lake by Ann Pratchett

Garfield Park Library Avid Readers Book Club

Sowing Seeds: Filipino American Stories
2024-05-02 12:00 - 18:00 | MAH, Abbott Square, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
Sowing Seeds: Filipino American Stories
Thursdays – Sundays, 12-6pm, April through August 4

Sowing Seeds, Filipino American Stories, is a community-driven art and history exhibition brings the vitality, struggles, and resilience of the Central Coast’s Filipino migrant community to vibrant life with family heirlooms, contemporary artworks, evocative photographs and oral histories. Sowing Seeds: Filipino American Stories from the Pajaro Valley will run from April 12 through August 4 at the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History in downtown Santa Cruz.

Sowing Seeds: Filipino American Stories from the Pajaro Valley explores Filipino labor and migration to the Pajaro Valley from the 1930s to the present. The exhibition brings together oral history, archival materials, and contemporary works of art to feature multidimensional narratives across four themes: labor, gender, conflict, and memory. Sowing Seeds celebrates the perseverance of a Filipino American community to transform the Pajaro Valley into a home in the face of racism and exclusion. Read more > >

The exhibition is the result of a prestigious $75,000 Public Humanities Projects: Exhibitions Planning grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities to Watsonville is in the Heart (WIITH). Housed in The Humanities Institute at UCSC, WIITH is a community-driven public history initiative dedicated to preserving and uplifting the stories of Filipino migration and labor in the city of Watsonville and the greater Pajaro Valley.
Read more about it: https://thi.ucsc.edu/upcoming-exhibition-filipino-american-life-on-the-central-coast/

Suggested Admission Prices; $10 General Admission, $8 Seniors / Students / Teachers / Veterans, FREE for members and children under 5.
Hours: Thursday – Sunday, 12-6pm

Creative Art Workshops for Teens
2024-05-02 16:00 - 18:00 | Scotts Valley Branch Library, 251 Kings Village Road, Scotts Valley, CA, 95066, United States
Creative Art Workshops for Teens
April 4 & 18: Gelli Printing
May 2 & 16: Markmaking/collaging
June 6 & 20: Basic Bookmaking
July 11 & 25: Slow Stitching
Join local artist Ruth Dailey at the Scotts Valley library for workshops where teens can learn new skills to express their creativity! Ruth has been creating art for most of her life and is excited to pass on what she has learned. Each month of this pilot series will feature a different art skill:
Only 12 seats available per session so come quickly, it’s first come first serve! Hope to see you there!

"Fentanyl High" a Documentary Film
2024-05-02 19:00 | Rio Theatre, 1205 Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz, 95062, United States
“Fentanyl High” a Documentary Film
Thursday, May 2, 7pm
Free, but tickets required. Check back for an update on how to obtain tickets.
Join local educators and healthcare professionals to view Fentanyl High, a documentary film, to raise awareness about the devastating impact of fentanyl poisoning on teenagers and to empower teens and their families with knowledge on how to address this urgent issue through a documentary film screening and panel discussion.
Santa Cruz Community Health (SCCH), Santa Cruz County Office of Education (COE) and local school districts will co-host a free community viewing of “Fentanyl High,” a poignant documentary film, on Thursday, May 2 at 6:30 p.m. at the Rio Theatre in Santa Cruz. The film was produced by LC2 Productions and directed by Kyle Santoro, a Los Gatos High School senior.
“This powerful documentary directly speaks to the new reality and tragic statistic that drug overdoses and fentanyl poisoning are now the third leading cause of pediatric deaths in the United States,” said Kristen O’Connor, RN, Addiction Program Director at SCCH. “The goal of this screening is to educate and empower teens to prevent deaths in Santa Cruz County and to give families hope if their teenager struggles with substance use, including resources for evidence-based treatment.”
“Fentanyl High” is filmed from the perspective and experiences of high school students, providing an intimate look into why teens are succumbing to fentanyl poisoning and what actions teens and their families can take to combat it. Through candid interviews and first-hand accounts, the film sheds light on the complexities of the opioid crisis gripping our youth.
“Families will leave the event with concrete steps for both prevention and support around this issue,” said Dr. Heather Thomsen, a school-based health manager at Santa Cruz County Office of Education,. “We will be providing parents and caregivers ‘Let’s Talk’ booklets and tip sheets identifying the signs of an overdose. School nurses will be passing out free Narcan, a lifesaving medication, at the end of the event.”
Admission is free and attendance by teens is encouraged. Immediately following the screening, a discussion panel featuring local professionals and high school peers will take place, inviting audience participation to deepen understanding and engagement with the film’s themes and implications.
“We are honored to co-host the screening of ‘Fentanyl High’ as part of our ongoing commitment to adolescent health and well-being,” said Nadia Al-Lami, PNP, the Adolescent Health Director at SCCH. “We are dedicated to building capacity across the tri-county area for youth access to treatment for opioid use disorder. Through collaborative efforts and evidence-based interventions, we are striving to be part of the solution to the opioid crisis affecting our youth.”
SCCH has been working to create an adolescent-friendly clinic environment, ensuring teens receive the support and resources they need. Recent initiatives include training the clinical team to provide sensitive services, conducting psychosocial and mental health screenings, and connecting patients to appropriate resources.
For more information about the screening event or SCCH’s adolescent health initiatives, please contact SCCHCommunications@schealthcenters.org.

White Sky, Falling Dragon
2024-05-02 19:30, 2024-05-03 08:00 - 19:30 | Center Stage, 1001 Center St, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
White Sky, Falling Dragon

Thurs, Fri, Sat, 7:30 pm; Sat & Sun, 2 pm, April 19 – May 4
Carrying tragedy and hope, a World War II US Army Air Force bombardier returns to his small town and his Chinese family. The first step home is to let go of the past.
Steve “Spike” Wong’s original play White Sky, Falling Dragon, along with the original cast, comes to Santa Cruz. Inspired by the playwright’s father, Captain Ernest Wong, USAAF, the play tells the story of a young Chinese-American man’s return to small town Watsonville, California, in 1944 after his WWII service as a bombardier.
As he struggles to come to terms with the tragedy of his last mission, his Chinese family obligations clash with his search for a path to his future, and the way forward depends on a secret from the past. With its focus on Chinese-American culture, immigration, and military service during wartime, the play is a unique blend of drama and comedy, and a moving tribute to the complexities of what it means to come home.

Written and directed by Steve “Spike” Wong
A co-production from Soaring Dragon Endeavors & Santa Cruz Actors’ Theatre
General admission: $35. Senior/student: $32
Tickets: https://ci.ovationtix.com/35410/production/1173181
Learn more: https://soaringdragon.net

Traditional Scottish music in Scotts Valley this Thursday
2024-05-02 19:30, 2024-05-03 16:30 | CA, United States
Traditional Scottish music in Scotts Valley this Thursday
Concert: Thursday, May 2, 7:30pm
Workshops: Friday, May 3, 4:30pm
On their first visit to the West Coast of the USA, the “electrifying duo,” Rachel Hair and Ron Jappy, entertain with Scotland’s oldest instrument, the Scottish harp, with one of it’s newest instruments, the acoustic guitar.
Performing an exquisite mix of Scottish traditional music, they balance virtuosity with emotion, embracing the rich cultural tradition of Scotland, whilst charming audiences as they go.
Workshops for players of harp and fiddle take place the following day.
Concert Tickets: $10 – 30, https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/3527c4b1-0591-4e48-91ad-ba0a600dcadf
Location: 5271 Scotts Valley Drive, Scotts Valley
Workshop Tickets: $10 – 25, https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/fc8fb66b-dddb-4348-aeb5-b128261011f6
Location: 5271 Scotts Valley Dr, Scotts Valley

The Art of Nature
2024-05-03, 2024-05-04 | Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History, 1305 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, 95062, United States
The Art of Nature
March 11 – May 14, Tuesday – Friday| 11am – 4pm; Saturday – Sunday | 10am – 5pm

Scientific illustration brings to life the wonders of nature, from diminutive sea slugs to vast habitats. Explore the beauty and fine details of the world around us in the special exhibit featuring works from over 40 local artists in a variety of mediums, all sure to inspire curiosity and deepen connections with science and nature.
The Museum has been exhibiting science illustration since 1989 and this beloved annual show is guaranteed to appeal to lovers of both science and art.
Adults: $4
Seniors (60+): $2
College Students: $2
Youth (under 18): Free
Members: Free
Admission is free the First Friday of every month.

Dive into our beloved ‘The Art of Nature’ exhibit, an annual celebration of scientific illustration. Featuring artwork from 46 local artists across various mediums, this exhibit brings the wonders of nature to life in remarkable detail.

This year’s showcase is one you won’t want to miss!

Learn more: https://loom.ly/qnLtC_Q

Santa Cruz County Youth Art Exhibit
2024-05-03 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-05-03 17:00 - 19:00 | Santa Cruz County Government Center, 701 Ocean St., Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
Santa Cruz County Youth Art Exhibit

Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm through May 3
Reception: Friday, May 3, 5-7pm
More than 400 works of art created by Santa Cruz County students are on display at the Government Center on Ocean Street through May 3!
The works are part of the 2024 Youth Art Exhibit, facilitated by the Santa Cruz COE and Arts Council Santa Cruz County.
Community members are invited to view the art 8am-5pm Monday through Friday and to attend the reception for the from 5-7pm May 3, featuring student performances, hands-on activities and refreshments.
The works are part of the 2024 Youth Art Exhibit, facilitated by the Santa Cruz COE and Arts Council Santa Cruz County.

Discovery Zone Playgroup through May
2024-05-03 10:00 - 12:00 | Boulder Creek Library, 13390 W Park Ave, Boulder Creek, CA, United States
Discovery Zone Playgroup
Fridays 10am – 12pm, through May
A time for free discovery zone playgroup for children with a participating adult. Arrival and departure times are flexible. This is a drop-in early learning program, where there will be toys for developing and strengthening gross motor skills, as well as providing time for young children to learn socialization skills, and for all participants to form friendships.

Redwood RX Season at Henry Cowell State Park
2024-05-03 10:30 - 11:30 | Henry Cowell State Park, 101 N Big Trees Park Road, Felton, CA, 95018, United States
Redwood RX Season at Henry Cowell State Park
Join us for a rejuvenating afternoon amongst the redwoods! Redwood EX at Henry Cowell State Park will reduce stress, improve mood and boost immunity. See you in the park!
The 2024 Redwood RX Season is open at Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, and we are excited! We have more than 50 nature-based programs planned for this year. We would love to have you join us in the park with our amazing facilitators and fellow nature lovers.

Check out our website for a complete schedule of our 2024 classes and to register for one of these beautiful Redwood RX Classes:
Yoga in Nature – May 3, 10, 17, 24, 10:30-11:30am
Registration Fee: $20
All levels of yoga students are invited to join us for a weekly practice of yoga in a natural setting. Every week we will practice different breathing techniques and yoga postures, presented in the gentle style of Iyengar yoga and building upon the previous week’s instruction. Teaching will be scaffolded to ensure that every practitioner, from beginner to advanced, will receive the level of instruction they need.
Elder Explorers Redwood Experience – May 16, 1-2:30pm
Registration Fee: $30
You’ll be guided on a peaceful journey that skillfully blends a slow trip around an old-growth redwood loop with nature awareness practices, hands-on learning, and maybe even singing! Experience a harmonious balance of motion and stillness, solo and shared experiences. We don’t go far, but we do go deep, connecting with the magic of the redwood forest.
Walk with a Doc, May 18, 12 -1:30pm
Registration: Free
Do you live in a world that contributes to stress and “dis-ease”? Join us to experience an all-in-one prescription for a healthier and happier life! Experience the combined power of physical activity, health education, social connection, and the healing magic of nature by joining our Walk with a Doc program.
Forest Qi Gong – Nature Immersion, May 31, 10am-12pm
Embark on a transformative journey that fuses the restorative powers of the Redwood forest with the ancient art of Qi Gong. Connect with the elements of nature and learn specific exercises to promote vitality, improve mental clarity, and strengthen the immune system.
Registration: $20

Preschool Storytime at Scotts Valley
2024-05-03 11:00 - 11:30 | Scotts Valley Library, 251 Kings Village Road, Scotts Valley, CA, 95066, United States
Preschool Storytime at Scotts Valley
Fridays 11 – 11:30am, through May 3

Join Librarian Emily for stories, songs, and lots of fun for preschoolers and their caregivers in our beautiful, newly-renovated Scotts Valley Library Branch every Friday at 11am.

New Support Group Stillbirth & Infant Loss Support
2024-05-03 11:00 - 12:30 | Zoom, CA, United States
New Support Group Stillbirth & Infant Loss Support
Join us on the 1st and 3rd Friday, 11am – 12:30pm, beginning June 17
This support group is for parents who have experienced stillbirth or early infant loss. Our group is here to provide support and connection to parents as we know losing a baby can be an isolating and devastating experience. This group is led by trained peer facilitators who have also experienced infant loss.<
Our groups are 90 minutes (1.5 hours) in length. The first ~30 minutes is providing information, education, and establishing group guidelines. The next ~60 minutes is “talk time,” in which group members share and talk with each other. Group members must be present for the group guidelines before joining in the discussion or “talk time.”
Register at http://bit.ly/FindSupportGroup

Bring Your Own Book (BYOB)
2024-05-03 11:00 - 12:30 | Aptos Public Library, 7695 Soquel Drive, Aptos, CA, 95003, United States
Bring Your Own Book (BYOB)
3rd Fridays, 11am – 12:30pm, March 15 – December 20
Join us at the Aptos Branch Library for an engaging and dynamic book group experience: Bring Your Own Book (BYOB).
This innovative program encourages participants to bring along a book of their choice and share their thoughts, insights, and perspectives with fellow readers. Whether you’re passionate about fiction, non-fiction, classics, or contemporary literature, BYOB Book Group welcomes all genres and interests.
https://santacruzpl.libcal.com/event/12055882
How It Works:

Choose Your Book: Select a book that you’ve recently read or have been wanting to discuss. It could be a novel, biography, memoir, poetry collection, or any other genre that interests you.
Bring Your Book: Arrive at the library with your chosen book in hand. Make sure it’s one you’re eager to share and discuss with others.
Engage in Discussion: Once everyone has gathered, participants will take turns sharing their thoughts on their chosen books. This could include favorite passages, character analysis, thematic elements, personal connections, and more.
Respectful Exchange: Engage in respectful and open-minded discussions with fellow participants. Share your perspectives while also listening attentively to others’ viewpoints. This is a space for lively literary dialogue and exchange of ideas.
Discover New Reads: Explore a diverse range of books and genres through the recommendations and discussions of fellow participants. You might just find your next favorite read!

Whether you’re a voracious reader or just starting to delve into the world of books, Bring Your Own Book (BYOB) Book Group offers a welcoming and inclusive environment for lively literary discussions and discovery. Join us at the library and let’s celebrate the joy of reading together!

Knitting Group at Live Oak Library 2024
2024-05-03 11:00 - 13:00 | Live Oak Library, 2380 Portola Drive, Live Oak, CA, 95062, United States
Knitting Group at Live Oak Library
Fridays 11am – 1pm through June

Come join our knitting event every Friday at Live Oak Library! If you’re looking for something fun and relaxing to do, come knit with us! Bring your own yarn, knitting needles, and any other crafting materials you’d like. We welcome crochet and cross stitch enthusiasts too!
All ages welcome!

Free Day Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
2024-05-03 11:00 - 16:00 | Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History, 1305 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, 95062, United States
Free Day Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

First Fridays of the Month, 11am – 4pm

Hey! Free day! Pop-on by for a dose of nature connectedness.

Access to the Museum is for everyone, which is why we offer free admission every month on the first Friday. Join us.

Author Talk with Nidhi Chanani
2024-05-03 14:30 - 15:30 | Capitola Library, 2005 Wharf Road, Capitola, CA, 95010, United States
Author Talk with Nidhi Chanani
Friday, May 3, 2:30-3:30pm
Nidhi Chanani writes graphic novels for kids, including “Pashmina,” “Jukebox,” the “Shark Princess” series and her latest, “Super Boba Cafe.” At this interactive program, kids will get to meet a graphic novelist, learn her process for writing and drawing and see a live drawing presentation. Come join if you love reading and comics!
Nidhi Chanani is an award-winning author and illustrator of over a dozen books. She was born in Kolkata, India and raised in California. She holds a degree in literature from the University of California, Santa Cruz. In 2012 she was honored by the Obama Administration as a Champion of Change.
Her graphic novels include Pashmina, Jukebox, Super Boba Café and the Shark Princess series. She wrote and illustrated the picture book What will my story be? She’s illustrated a number of picture books including I Will Be Fierce, Strong and Binny’s Diwali.
Nidhi lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her family. Everydayloveart.com

Lego Friday Fun
2024-05-03 15:00 - 16:30 | Felton Branch Library- New, 6121 Gushee St., Felton, CA, 95018, United States
Lego Friday Fun
Fridays 3 – 4:30pm through May 31

Use your imagination and build anything you can dream at Lego Friday Fun! Lego and Duplo blocks will be available for children and youth to tinker with, build, explore, and creatively play!
No registration necessary.

Make and Explore Live Oak Library
2024-05-03 15:00 - 16:30 | Live Oak Library, 2380 Portola Drive, Live Oak, CA, 95062, United States
Make and Explore Live Oak Library
Fridays, 3 – 4:30pm through June 14

Every week at Live Oak Library we will have a new project idea for you to make or explore including Science, Arts & Crafts, Model building, and Exploration of the environment around us.
Please allow at least 30 minutes to complete a project.
Teens 12-18 years Kids 6-11 years

Friday Pet Food Pantry
2024-05-03 15:00 - 17:00 | SPCA, CA, United States
Friday Pet Food Pantry
Fridays 2-5pm
Just a friendly reminder that our Pet Food Pantry is still happening every Friday from 3-5pm!
Donate anytime!

Art of Nature Makers Market
2024-05-03 16:00 - 20:00 | Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History, 1305 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, 95062, United States
Art of Nature Makers Market
Friday, May 3, 4-8pm
First Fridays are back at the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History! Join us for monthly after hours events on the First Friday of the month.
Enjoy free museum admission 11am- 8pm, with special festivities in the evening.
May’s First Friday will celebrate the Museum’s annual science illustration exhibit.
Join us for the Art of Nature Maker’s Market with artists featured in the exhibit. Go home with prints, stickers, cards, cups, and more! Food from Areperia 831 and a bar will be located inside the Museum.
Featured Artists
Brett Bell
Cady DeLay
Elizabeth Romanini
Jonathan Broberg
Kaelin O’Hare
Kylene Gilmore
Lora Roame
Megan Gnekow
Rebecca Botelho
Tina Fuller Somers
Cam Cox

Organic Rising
2024-05-03 17:00 - 21:00 | Rio Theatre, 1205 Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz, 95062, United States
Organic Rising
Friday May 3, 5-9pm
Watch it! This important film Organic Rising is screening.
Tickets are just $6 so that all can afford to attend.
Growers you know alongside other farmers, scientists,and deep thinkers talk about the impacts of food growing on human and planet health. We are all tied to and dependent on this system.
Buy your tickets now! See you there. https://www.organicrisingfilm.com/

Aptos Farmers Market at Cabrillo College
2024-05-04 08:00 | Cabrillo College, 6500 Soquel Drive, Room 450, Aptos, 95003, United States
Aptos Farmers Market at Cabrillo College
Saturdays 8am-12pm, year round, rain or shine
Voted America’s Favorite Farmers Market in California
In 2011, 2012, and 2013 our farmers markets were voted “America’s Favorite Farmers Market in California.” Additionally, Coastal Living Magazine named the Aptos Farmers Market one of “The Coast’s Best Farmers Markets.”
Market customers appreciate the bountiful selection of top quality produce and specialty foods as well as the opportunity to connect with the farmers and vendors who produce it. Ninety vendors, of which most are certified organic or use sustainable farming methods, offer pastured grass fed meats and poultry, sustainable fish, oysters, handcrafted cheeses, locally produced olive oil, fresh pasta and gourmet sauces, organic juices, handmade sauerkraut, Corralitos smoked sausages and bacon, artisan breads and baked goods, organic honey, mushrooms, sprouts and microgreens, farm fresh eggs, flowers, potted plants, seedlings, herbs, and an unsurpassed selection of certified California grown fruits, vegetables and nuts.
Additional Market Attractions
Professional sharpening services are available for knives and gardening tools year round.
Our other Markets: Carmel, Del Monte, Monterey

Are You Game Lancelot's Merry Band of Gamers
2024-05-04 08:00 - 17:00 | Capitola Library, 2005 Wharf Road, Capitola, CA, 95010, United States
Are You Game? Lancelot’s Merry Band of Gamers
1st & 3rd Saturdays 12-5pm through May 18

Adults need playtime, too! Come play some new or old favorite tabletop games. Bring your favorite board game or play some of Lancelot’s games. No prior gaming experience is necessary.
This program is for adults 18+.
We will meet every first and third Saturday of the month in the Barbara Gorson Multipurpose Room at the Capitola Branch Library.

Home Depot Kids Workshops
2024-05-04 09:00 - 12:00 | Home Depot Watsonville, 355 S Green Valley Rd, Watsonville, CA, 95076, United States
Home Depot Kids Workshops
1st Saturdays of the month, 9am – 12pm

Join us the first Saturday of each month between 9 am – 12 pm for free in-person Kids Workshops.

Soquel , 2600 41st Avenue, Soquel, 95073, (831)462-5650 Register

355 S Green Valley Rd, Watsonville, CA 95076,(831)786-9877, Register

Westside Farmers Market
2024-05-04 09:00 - 13:00 | Westside Farmers Market, Mission St. Ext. and Western Dr, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
Westside Farmers Market
Saturdays 9am – 1pm, year round

The Westside Farmers’ Market takes place every week, year round at the corner of Hwy 1 and Western Drive, situated on the northern edge of Santa Cruz’s greenbelt. This market serves the communities of the west-end of Santa Cruz including Bonny Doon, the North Coast and the UCSC Campus. It is just a hop, skip and a jump from Downtown.
Foodies Unite
This market is proud to have been named best market by the Santa Cruz Metro’s, “Peoples Poll” multiple times. The market showcases a great selection of 100% certified organic produce, artisan foods, wine, body products, tinctures, sustainable seafood, pasture raised meats, flowers and eggs along with cook-to-order cuisine, live local music and full espresso bar operated by up-and-coming Santa Cruz-based roaster 11th Hour Coffee.
With easy access and an abundance of free parking, this market makes for a convenient and celebratory Saturday morning outing.
