“If you are looking for a LOT of interesting things, this is the place for sure. Nestled next to a very large plant farm Ivy's Porch fits right in. Make sure you have a lot of time, because this place is massive, inside and out. My daughter and I wandered around for over an hour and came home with some lovely treasures, and there are a lot of treasures to be found in this darling place. Several women run this, and they have all of their wares out for you to buy. Also, the women that run this place are so very lovely and helpful. If you are near Scotts Valley in the Santa Cruz mtns make sure you stop by.”
“Best place to visit while in Santa Cruz. In the quaint town of Capitola, this hidden gem should be on your list. Jennifer has been the owner for years and carries many gourmet items, including Salts from all over the World, as well as great gift ideas. Cork purses, and items from all around the globe. Dolce & Gabbana decorative tins with Stollen bread are ON SALE now! Give it a try and trust me, you'll be back for more!!”
“I was on the hunt for seashells to use in an event I organized this October, and I found everything I needed and then some at this store! They had a fantastic selection of beautiful shells at very affordable prices. I'm absolutely thrilled with my discovery and will definitely return soon. :)”
10AM - 6PM
6299 Hwy 9, Felton“How did this amazing little secret sneak by me for so many years! Drove past it countless times and never noticed the magic it held inside.Now I know, and everyone that finds delight in the inventory they carry should know!The owner is an absolutely beautiful soul and has a gift for selecting and displaying her selection.The biggest surprise...the outstanding prices! I hope she can hold out with such quality at such a bargain!”
“I recently visited Lumen Gallery and had such a great experience! The selection of jewelry, art, and home goods is beautiful and really unique—there’s something for every taste and style. I ended up finding the perfect gift, but honestly, I wanted to take half the store home with me. The staff was super friendly and helpful without being pushy, and they really know their stuff. It’s a great spot to shop for yourself or find special gifts. I’ll definitely be coming back!”
“I've bought a few things for my wife from here over the years and the owner, Wendy, has been such a great person in helping me pick out certain things. I highly recommend it and will be buying from here more often!”
“What a wonderful shop! I went in, not knowing what to get for my sisters for Christmas, but I quickly found perfect gifts. The selection of jewelry, decorations, and gifts from local artists was fantastic, the staff were friendly and helpful, and they even wrapped my gifts for Christmas! I'll definitely be back.”
“Very well curated products and plants. Mostly inspired by Scandinavian and local design. Always worth a visit when spending time in Santa Cruz. A nice and helpful owner and team.”
“Such a great spot in Santa Cruz! Adore the variety of items they have here. It's the perfect place to treat yourself or find gifts for others. Love that they have mini variety options of some of their staples for gifts. They have a mix of local makers as well here, which is always nice when you want to shop local. Everyone here is always super sweet and they also host events sometimes too which is a blast! Highly recommend!”
10AM - 5:30PM
8050 Soquel Dr, Aptos“I love this local, artistic, unique, store. So many wonderful items to select from. I appreciate the pottery, baskets, silks and candles. Of course jewelry! Wonderful hats, scarfs, and handmade birdhouses. Thank you for supporting the local community during events. (Wine Wander, World's Shortest Parade, etc.) I am enjoying my most recent purchases. Many thanks!”
11AM - 6:30PM
13150 CA-9, Boulder Creek“This is the most beautiful store I have ever seen! Absolutely mesmerizing inside. They have a huge selection of jewelry and stones. Always a highlight of passing through Boulder Creek.”
12 - 5:30PM
1533 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz“I was visiting a friend in Santa Cruz and we stopped in Miss Jessie May's. This store was really awesome. Loved all the vintage jewelry postcards and pottery. Definitely worth checking out!”
12 - 5PM
4507, 698 Front St, Santa Cruz“A magical store, filled with miraculous products that should be much more expensive for what they do. Thank you so much for the experience! All the products are incredible and you guys deserve so much more recognition ✨✨✨ i highly recommend this place and the products, and the lady there was so incredibly kind and she gave us so many freebies as well. i’ll definitely be back! ?”
“The girl at the cash register was great! Very helpful when I asked about sizes. Also, the sweatshirt I bought was $30 cheaper than the boardwalk shops so if you're looking for souvenirs...”
“From the Ocean to Your Table/ Hands...
Ssssooo Fresh and YYYUUMMIIILLIIICCIIOUUUSS Seafood ‼️
Calamari and Chips & Fish and Chips with a beer can't go wrong ? ??”
11AM - 4PM
1345 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz“Always a pleasure to stop in when we are in town. Almost feels like visiting an art gallery. With such a wide variety it truely has something for everyone. Highly recommended.”
“Delicious products, outstanding shipping at the customer service is second to none. If you are looking for the best in olive oil, this is the place. 10 stars on a 5 star scale!”
“Beyond their mission, this store is a little gem! It has a variety of locally made and sourced goods from lip balm, herbs, candles and more! The best part is the quality of the products use high end ingredients and truly show the love and care when the team makes them. Take a gander and be sure to ask about their mission as well!”
10:30AM - 6:30PM
1368 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz“The products in this Artisan Store are an agency of handmade expressions of great value--multiple assortments of artisan items. I have purchased numerous gifts, hand-formed jewelry, cards, delectables, fine art, and printed graphic art. Items for children to adults grace this well-lit, handcrafted, unique, bespoke, or custom-made location. The value is in the hands of the beholder!!”
10:30AM - 6PM
116 San Jose Ave, Capitola“A cute mom-and-pop shop close to Capitola Beach! Me and my family visited Capitola Beach for the first time, then we happened to walk by Rainbow City Limit. Since it was our first time here, we wanted to check out the souvenirs they had. The inside is really quaint and fashioned with many toys and tourist souvenirs. They also have a selection of Beatles merch which I thought was pretty cool! I ended up buying a Santa Cruz sticker sheet and a couple of postcards to mail to my relatives. The owner was really nice too. Definitely a cute place to stop by if you're in the area! Just a heads up that parking can be hard to find in the area. Paid street parking only and you have to move your car after 3 hours!”
“Santa Cruz Bay Company is a souvenir shop in Santa Cruz located right on the pier. There are many shops around but this was the only shop that had reasonable prices. Well, I can’t exactly say that because the prices are crazy high but they did have a nice beach sweater on sale so I bought 2. The customer service was nice, the young lady was nice to give us more info of things to do.If you’ve never been walk further down the pier and watch the SEALS!!”
“Cutest gift, home ideas. Clothes, scarves & purses too. Darling baby line for newborns.
Always an uplifting experience to shop at Zinnia's ??”