SPECIALTY SHOPPING
Antiques
L. H. Selman
123 Locust Street • Santa Cruz, CA 95060
831-427-1177, 800-538-0766
This eclectic shop features quality antiques, glass art, glass jewelry, books, and accessories. more... map
Art
Artisan's Gallery
1368 Pacific Avenue • Santa Cruz, CA 95060
831-423-8183
An eclectic gallery showcasing local artists, as well as artists from around the world, and it features a broad range of quality multimedia works. more... mapFirecat Pottery
125 D Post Street • Santa Cruz, CA 95060
831-471-2052
Ceramics handmade by Jeannette Jennings, specializing in cat and botanical themed stoneware. Studio and store is open most days, 11a.m. to 6 p.m. and by appointment. more...
Books
Amazon
Shop for all National bestsellers, bargain books, and all fiction and nonfiction titles at incredible prices on Amazon.com.Bookshop Santa Cruz
1520 Pacific Avenue • Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Located Downtown
831-423-0900
A large bookstore that offers a great selection of bestsellers, books on Santa Cruz, and many store events. mapComicopolis
829 Front St • Santa Cruz, CA 95060
831-427-1929
For over a decade Comicopolis has served the Santa Cruz community with the finest selection of comics and related materials. We are passionate about our books and spreading this medium to the masses. Come in and explore the finest selection of Trade Paperbacks and Graphic Novels in Santa Cruz county. From Spider-Man, Batman and Archie to Watchmen, Wet Moon and Blankets we feature the area's best, most varied selection of comic related material available. more... map
Children's Toys
Atlantis Fantasy World
1020 Cedar Street • Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Located Downtown
831-426-0158
This entertainment store features comics, toys, and gifts for the whole family. more... mapGame Alot Toys & Games
1526 Pacific Avenue • Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Located Downtown
831-429-9009, 800-209-2020
A children's toy shop featuring a large variety of toys and games, including baby toys, art and science toys, dolls and dollhouses, puppets, books, and music. more... map
Clothing
Madame Sidecar
343 Soquel Avenue, Suite 208 • Santa Cruz, CA 95062
831-458-1606
A women's boutique which carries name brand clothing, lingerie, accessories, and gifts. more... map
Clothing - Formalwear & Bridal
Perfect Details
303 Potrero Building 45 #101 • Santa Cruz, CA 95060
650-576-4927
Perfect Details has all your wedding, bridesmaids and special event shoes, accessories, gifts, jewelry and more. more... map
Craft & Hobby
Petroglyph
125 Walnut Avenue • Santa Cruz, CA 95060
831-458-4278
An art studio offering a selection of over 400 paint-your-own ceramics including dinnerware, mugs, medallions, Christmas ornaments, and decorative accessories. more... map
Furniture
Annieglass
110 Cooper Street • Santa Cruz, CA 95062
831-427-4260
This shop handcrafts sculptural glass dinnerware and accessories, including plates, bowls, and serving pieces. more... mapIntegrand Design
1515 Pacific Avenue • Santa Cruz, CA 95060
831-426-4717
Nestled in one of the oldest buildings in Santa Cruz, this shop specializes in unique furniture, bath and beauty products, bedding, kitchen items, home accessories, and gifts. mapPatio Shop
420 Water Street • Santa Cruz, CA 95060
831-423-3143
You'll find outdoor patio furniture including wicker and aluminium chairs and tables, patio covers, umbrellas and replacement cushions. Their product lines include Meadowcraft, Mallin, Castelle and Summer Classics. map
Garden
Antonelli Brothers Begonia Gardens
2545 Capitola Road • Santa Cruz, CA 95062
831-475-5222
This garden center sells begonia bulbs and seeds, ferns, fuchsias, and green plants. more... map
Gourmet Foods & Sweets
Marini's Candies
2608 Mission Street • Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Located on The Boardwalk
831-423-3299, 866-627-4647
You'll find delicious treats here, including their original salt water taffy, caramel corn, and hand dipped chocolates. more... mapPacific Cookie Company
303 Potrero Street, 40A/B • Santa Cruz, CA 95060
800-969-9709
This shop specializes in homemade cookies using only the finest possible ingredients. Cookies available include chocolate chip, oatmeal raisin, peanut butter, mint, almond, and many more gourmet flavors. more... mapSanta Cruz Coffee Roasting
1330 Pacific Avenue • Santa Cruz, CA 95062
831-459-0100
This specialty store offers a large variety of the world's finest specialty coffees including organic coffees, light roasted coffees, dark roasted coffees, and holiday blends. more... map
Home Improvement
Westside Hardware
855 Almar Ave • Santa Cruz, CA 95060
831-426-7650
What makes Ace Hardware stores special is the people and the local owner. No hunting around cavernous aisles looking for someone to answer your questions. For all your local hardware needs Ace Hardware is the place for you. more... map
Jewelry
Anita Goudeau Designs
Anita Goudeau Designs creates Christian & Inspirational jewelry including crosses, pendants, earrings, rings and other gift items. Each piece includes the story and scripture that inspired it. These creations are perfect for Baptisms, weddings, Confirmations and graduations. Gift cards are also available.Dell Williams Jewelers
1320 Pacific Avenue • Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Located Downtown
831-423-4100, 800-922-9592
This large third generation jewelry shop features fine quality diamond and colored stone jewelry, fine china, crystal, silver, Mikimoto pearls, porcelain, and a collection of prestigious watches. more... mapGembrokers
129 South River Street • Santa Cruz, CA 95060
831-457-1009
This jewelry store offers specialized jewelry designs, stone setting and cutting, appraisals, repairs, and alterations. more... mapGoldsmith/Thomas Mantle Design, The
107 Locust Street • Santa Cruz, CA 95060
831-429-8234
This place specializes in custom made jewelry pieces with many reflecting nature including butterflies, shells, leaves, and flowers. more... mapMarty Magic
115 Walnut Avenue • Santa Cruz, CA 95062
831-429-9805
Unique shop featuring original jewelry including earrings, rings, and pendants. Original sculpture is also offered by this creative artist. more... mapSassy Silver
7960-B Soquel Drive, Suite 405 • Aptos, CA 95003
831-465-9778, 866-767-2779
A sterling silver jewelry shop offering authentic and original jewelry from local artists including chains and earrings. more... mapStudio 109
109 Locust Street • Santa Cruz, CA 95060
831-426-1978
Your source for custom and special order jewelry, precious gems, diamonds, gold and metals. more...Vault, The
1339 Pacific Avenue • Santa Cruz, CA 95060
831-426-3349
This contemporary shop offers fine quality jewelry including rings, gems, wedding bands, earrings, and art glass. Also offers unique clothing. more... map
Kitchen & Dining
Music
Rhythm Fusion Store
1541-C Pacific Avenue • Santa Cruz, CA 95060
831-423-2048
This music store offers imported hand drums and percussion instruments from countries around the world, including Egypt, Turkey, Israel, Guinea, Ghana, China, Thailand, Peru, and Bolivia. more... mapStreetlight Records
939 South Pacific Avenue • Santa Cruz, CA 95060
831-425-4630, 888-648-9201
This music shop offers new, used, rare, and hard-to-find music from a variety of genres including rock, pop, soul, rap, jazz, reggae, country, and classical. more... mapUnion Grove Music
1003 Pacific Avenue • Santa Cruz, CA 95060
831-427-0670
Santa Cruz's oldest and largest music store, this place offers a large selection of musical instruments, including guitars, keyboards, drums, percussion, and basses. Also offers audio hardware, recording devices, and sound reinforcement. more... map
Recreational Equipment
Kayak Connection
413 Lake Avenue, #4 • Santa Cruz, CA 95062
831-479-1121
This store rents and sells a variety of quality kayaks, as well as offers kayak tours and instructions. more... mapO'Neill Yacht Center
2222 East Cliff Drive • Santa Cruz, CA 95060
831-476-5202
This store sells new and used yachts and also offers sailing lessons, boat rentals, and private yacht charters for up to 45 passengers. more...Santa Cruz Boat Rentals
15 Municipal Wharf • Santa Cruz, CA 95060
831-423-1739
A wide variety of boats in many sizes for rent, as well as a full bait and tackle store, daily skiff rentals, and a boat launch of up to 1/2 ton, are offered at this store. more... map
Souvenirs
Made in Santa Cruz
57 Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf • Santa Cruz, CA 95060
831-426-2257, 800-982-2367
All local art from the Santa Cruz Area, local glass artists, watercolorists, jewelers, body products, their world famous Rice and Lavender (Bonny Dood Farms) Heating Pad, and so much more can be found at this store. more... map
Sporting Goods
Another Bike Shop
2361 Mission Street • Santa Cruz, CA 95060
831-427-2232
Santa Cruz's mountain bike dream store featuring quality mountain bikes for sale and rent. more... mapAqua Safaris Scuba Center
6896 Soquel Avenue, frontage Road • Santa Cruz, CA 95062
831-420-4386
Specializing in high quality diving equipment and rentals, this store also offers boat charters, underwater tours, classes, kayak rentals, and airfills. more...Bicycle Shop of Santa Cruz
1325 Mission Street • Santa Cruz, CA 95060
831-454-0909
The biggest little bike shop in Santa Cruz offering new and used bikes and parts, full service shop, and rentals. mapBicycle Trip
1127 Soquel Ave • Santa Cruz, CA831-427-2580
Voted Santa Cruz's "Best Bicycle store". more... mapElectric Sierra Cycles
302 Pacific Avenue • Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Located Two Blocks from the Boardwalk
831-425-1593, 877-372-8773
This store sells, rents, and services mountain bikes, beach cruisers, electric scooters, trykes, folding tandems, and regular pedal bikes. more... mapGo Skate, Surf and Sport
601 Beach Street • Santa Cruz, CA 95060
831-425-8578
This sport shop sells, rents, and services skateboards, surfboards, snowboards, skimboards, boogieboards, and shoes. mapO'Neill Beach Store
222 East Cliff Drive • Santa Cruz, CA 95062
831-475-4151
Carrying the best in wetsuits, clothing, Hobie Cat parts, and accessories, this store also rents boogie boards and O'Neill wetsuits. more... mapOutdoor World
136 River Street • Santa Cruz, CA 95060
831-423-9555
Sporting goods store offering name brand products, apparel, and accessories for a variety of activities including camping, hiking, backpacking, fishing, hunting, volleyball, baseball, and many other sports. more... mapWest Marine
2450 17th Ave • Santa Cruz, CA 95062-1860
831-476-1800
If boating is your thing then you know the name West Marine. West Marine is a leading retailer of boating supplies. Find safety, foul weather gear, and fishing gear. Also if you need boat repair equipment they sell fasteners, paint, plumbing and maintenance supplies for your boat. The knowledgeable staff can also show you a wide selection of GPS navigational products, electronics, and engine system parts. Locate name brand boating supplies at your nearby West Marine. more... map
Surf Shops
Pacific Wave Surf Shop
1502 Pacific Avenue • Santa Cruz, CA 95060
831-458-9283
A complete surfing, skating, and snowboarding shop offering apparel, shoes, books, videos, and accessories. more... map
Themes
Native Expressions
2539 Mission Street • Santa Cruz, CA 95060
P.O. Box 217
831-688-0694
Native Expressions offers Native American & Southwestern art including museum quality Native American masks, Southwestern gourd & clay masks, rawhide shields, photography, serigraphs, t-shirts & more. more... map
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