Everyone should know about this wonderful store in Felton. It's full of fabulous gift items -all…read moreunique and handmade. The owner does all the jewelry herself. The staff, Carly and Raissa were so friendly and helpful. I will return to this wonderful store since I am planning to purchase a very nice wedding gift here. Great value, ambiance and items for sale!

Mountainside Made is such a wonderful addition to downtown Felton. Amber makes the most beautiful…read morejewelry and it's so nice to be able to go look at it and purchase it in person. Besides her beautiful jewelry, the shop is filled with tons of unique things. There are special chocolates, cute cards, lovely soaps, candles, artisan olive oils, etc. the perfect place to find a thoughtful gift for a friend or for yourself. I could spend hours in this cozy little shop!

I just had the most pleasant experience at a local Santa Cruz Shoppe called SALT, located in the…read moreTannery Building. These earrings are one of the many she has created along with very unique necklaces that has a Notting technique and this lovely wrap or blanket or whatever you want it to be. Great to wrap up and read a book or ponder your path in life. Just a bunch of really cool things. She has gently used unique clothing, a lot of linen, that she finds, washes, and hangs on her rack. I love to promote women in business. Sarah has been here for five years. This is the first time I've even been to the Tannery! I know, I'm embarrassed. But do yourself a favor and check it out. I'm sure you'll go home with some unique item that will charm you. Warmly, Jodi Laub

If you want a store that has beautiful handmade jewelry and creative finds in every knook and…read morecranny of the space, this is your place. Sarah the store owner has such an eye for detail it will make each shopper want to take everything home with them. A wonderful person and an absolute joy to visit Salt, everytime you visit trust me you will not be disappointed.

Botanic and Luxe combines all my favorite shoppable things into one place: gorgeous healthy…read moreplants, local delicate jewelry, pillows, baskets, handcrafted goodies, candles and other scented gifts, wall art, travel and cook books, fine kitchenware. I mean seriously, did someone read my journal of Favorite Things and create this store just for me?!! L-O-V-E! There is no walking around downtown Santa Cruz without stopping by Botanic and Luxe. I have purchased gifts here as well as framed art (with a locally-made wooden frame) that hangs in my home, and recently attended their anniversary event where they had local vendors serve matcha and desserts, and they provided 20% off the entire store, so naturally I went home with another plant baby. Even though the store was PACKED with customers, they asked me if I needed help twice and also spent time giving me plant care instructions! Botanic is a higher-end plant shop, so expect to see some matching "luxury" prices as well. But people don't usually come here to get the best deal; they come to feel a certain way while they peruse a beautiful shop that sources many items locally, to get a certain level of service, and to be ensured a certain quality of product.

I absolutely love this cute little spot in Santa Cruz. I have a little tradition that every time I…read morecome here I buy a new plant. The day I bought the cutest little mini monstera. They also have a wonderful variety of different artisan crafts and very delightful scented oils. If you want to uplift your mood, come into botanic and lux. In a good mood immediately with all their soothing music and they're gorgeous atmosphere. The service is always very friendly and I plan to patron this place very often.

I have purchased many silver pieces from them, Super Silver decided to get my husband a chain,…read moreregret it and now I'm questioning if it's true silver. We have owned this particular chain less than a month and it gets black, smells like metal despite how many times you clean it and/or polish. Sadly to say this will be the last purchase I will do in this jewelry shop. Can't believe they weren't willing to work or give options to a long time costumer, preferred to lose a costumer.

This jewelry shop is really cute and small but they have a lot of sterling silver pieces that have…read morereally fine details. I really want to come back and buy one of the hammerhead shark rings or octopus rings. They have a lot of really small, detailed sterling silver pendants that I have never seen before. They have a little something for everyone: chef, nurse, firefighter, dog or cat owners, fantasy/fairy, animal lovers, etc. I was in here for a good 30 minutes and didn't feel like I was being annoying or rushed out. I really wanted to leave with something so I bought a ram head pendant and a ring. I bought both for around $40. The ram head has really nice detail. It actually LOOKS like a ram. The only thing I was a bit disappointed in was their ring selection. It is nothing like their pendant selection. I wish they had more eccentric, goth, or bolder choices to choose from. I like skull rings and they did not have much to choose from.

Artisans & Agency is one of my favorite shops in downtown Santa Cruz. If I'm downtown, there is no…read moreway I can walk by without stopping inside, regardless of how much time I have! They have plentiful unique gift items, like jewelry, cards, local art, candles, bags, wood pieces, etc. My eyes are always too busy moving around to scan the store for all the cool new items that it's a wonder I've never tripped. The people who work there are also authentically friendly where you can actually ask them a question, and they won't judge you or ignore you! Love this store. Prices can be high, but I also think the quality of the products they carry are also high.

Artisans & agency is truly a treasure trove. With the holiday season quickly approaching, this is…read morethe perfect location to find a one-of-a-kind gift. This boutique is filled with an impressive selection of locally-made goods including pottery, beautifully designed greeting cards for every occasion, locally sourced spices and honey, and bold statement jewelry. I ended up taking home a variety of teas for myself and friends. They're located in central downtown, next to a ton of other great shopping locations. Parking is pretty easy to find since it's a high traffic area. Whether you're a local or passing through, you won't forget this Santa Cruz business.

Dazzling array of works by local artists, including phitos, paintings, cards, jewelry, wearable…read moreart, stuffedzanimals, textile art, and so on. Staff is helpful, and the spacecis clean and well organized.

This is essentially a not terribly sophisticated art showroom specializing in works by local…read moreartists just outside of the target. As this is inside of a mall, parking is unlimited. Note that the closest mall entrance is the one by the food court/target. This is a large space with dozens of artists exhibited. There are all kinds of media-paintings, sculpture, photography, collage, and more paintings along with slightly more usable stuff (crafts?) like linens, soaps, cards and all sorts of not easy to describe creative art objects. Thankfully this does not include a banana duct taped to the wall. Yet. As this spot is staffed by volunteers - this is some kind of not for profit collective-the service is of the wander around and get checked up on periodically model. The staff do know a lot about the artists, which is handy but not so much about art. Highly efficient at running the register which is really what you want in retail staff anyway. Anywhoo this is an excellent spot to drop in and browse. The stock is always rotating-but if you can't find what you saw last week, they have the ability to contact the artist directly which can be very useful. Due to the sheer variety of art it's easy to always find that one thing you didn't know you need until you see it. Pricing is all over the map. Some of the redwood furniture comes in at several thousand each but cards and soap can be had for a few bucks. I'm a big fan of the soap. Got a couple of bars of black soap for less then ten bucks. All in all it's a worthy stop for those interested in art, local shopping, gifts, or if you just have some time to kill.

Nicely is my new favorite stop for curated vintage and antique home furnishings. Michelle has a…read morefantastic eye for unique pieces and is very knowledgeable about her collection. Prices are beyond reasonable considering the quality of the items. I found a gorgeous pair of Hollywood regency lamps and I could not be happier with my purchase! Thank you, Michelle!

I am thrilled with my new piece of art (an original numbered wood cut on archival paper by Joan…read moreMiro from 1984. I purchased it from Michelle Nicely From her beautiful store in downtown Santa Cruz, she calls Nicely Art. From the first time I saw it I was captivated and knew I had to get it on my living room wall. As it turns out... it has been one of the best art purchase decisions I have made in a long time. And to sweeten the experience, even further, Michelle offered to come to my home and help me with the installation. The customer service is five star, as well as the inventory of fabulous wall art and art objects. I highly recommend Nicely Art in Santa Cruz to anyone who is looking elevate their aesthetic.

This is a lovely store! Will definitely be back for more candles and the workers are wonderful.read more

I was greeted with warmth and attentiveness as I was looking for gemstone bracelets - they were so…read morekind and they had a wonderful selection. It definitely was filled with warm energy there. I wish I lived closer, I'd be here much more often. They offered a vast array of crystals, oracle and tarot cards, candles, incense and metaphysical books. Highly recommend!