I recently had the pleasure of working with the exceptional Roberto and his tailor whose…read morecraftsmanship and attention to detail truly set them apart. Roberto is Italian by background; he brings a level of precision, pride, and artistry to his work that is increasingly rare. From the very first appointment, it was clear he takes the craft seriously. He carefully assessed every aspect of the suit's fit, and balance. And made thoughtful recommendations that elevated the final result far beyond what I expected. His eye for detail is outstanding, and he clearly understands how a suit should fit. What impressed me most was the passion. Roberto treats each piece as if it were his own, ensuring everything is tailored to perfection. The final fit was flawless, clean lines, comfortable, and sharp. If you are looking for truly high-quality tailoring with a personalized touch, I cannot recommend Roberto at Castelli Fashions enough. This is old-world passion craftsmanship done right in Capitola/Santa Cruz.

Beyond grateful to have found such a local gem of a store. It is so rare to find quality formal…read morewear combined with authentic European hospitality. The owner is extremely helpful and knowledgeable, and treated me as if I was a member of his family. I cannot stress how highly I recommend using this store over Men's Warehouse and any other competitor. I ventured out because my old suits from major chain stores have all fallen apart after only a year or two. the quality difference in my Castelli's stuff is instantly noticeable and way more comfortable. Combining the quality with the genuine hospitality this place has me won over for life.

I came here a couple weeks ago to get some Christmas shopping done, but also support some Santa…read moreCruz local shops. I walked in and it was pretty small and nobody was at the counter, but I walked around and looked around anyway. I wasn't totally impressed and from what I remember it was VERY overpriced for some of the most simple and basic items that I can get anywhere else for a fraction of the cost. I understand that it was local, but it didn't appeal to me and wasn't unique. I might give this another shot some time down the line.

Owner is very nice. Cute boutique. I had returned something m, and owner gave me store credit. When…read moreI moved back to SC 1.5 years later, I returned to the store and she still let me use the credit. Really appreciate that! I would shop there again when looking for a gift or something more unique.

Really liked this shop! From the eclectic blend of reasonably-priced merchandise to the friendly…read moreservice. I did read the reviews of the store in Carmel - wowzers. I did not experience the level of horrible customer service that Yelpers complained about at this location. I bought a fun scarf - kind of like a cheap knock off of the striped Missoni-style scarves. They were only $7.50! Acrylic of course. Great spot to buy a unique souvenir or a gift for someone. Highly recommend!

This is the capitola edition of the carmel bay company, located just a block off the beach…read more Parking is street only which sometimes (weekdays in the winter) possible at other times (weekends, the entire summer/tourist season) the rarest commodity on earth. There is a surface lot a block (off of Monterey) away that has all the same problems as the street parking. Generally speaking I like the odds that the lot behind the police station offers, but in peak tourist season you'd best plan ahead for parking. This is a medium ish sized store very typical in layout for the shops that line this block close to the beach. The entrance faces the street, and the stock is laid out through the store with the cashier at the back. It will seem narrow but isn't really. The stock falls into mid range giftables. It's not a super expensive spot where you can blow 500 dollars on a purse but is the kind of spot where you can pick up a decent clutch for 40 bucks or so. Most of the items fall into the home décor category with a mild beach theme. There are inspirational books, wine accessories, all sorts of beach gear, light clothing, candles, leather craft goods, cups, and yes magnets because of course there are. Overall it's a reliable source of better quality gifts then you'll find elsewhere on the esplanade, the kind of things that won't embarrass you when you get home.

ISH and ISA are Fantastic at what they do. In a DEAD mall that struggles for foot traffic, the…read morePeople skills and connecting with the guest is a lost art and Big Retail stores. Small Towns store remember the connection longer than the Item. I did NOT purchase today. But Ish and Isa (Manager on Duty) attended not only me, but the traffic flowing in and out of the Store with ease. Clean, store with plenty of selections of Dr Martins, Birkenstock, DC and More! Got some Great Stuff on Sale TOO! Tremendous JOB Team! Keep it Up! -Rob

i walked in searching for a new pair of birkenstocks and there were 3 employees there none of which…read moregreeted or offered help to. i went up to ask if they had it in my size and an employee first sighed, put his phone down, and very slowly walked back to find my shoe request. all 3 of them went to the back and only the guy came back with the shoe i requested...2 size bigger and in men's size for me. he shortly disappeared too, so i left the shoe on the counter and left. i don't think i'll be shopping here again.

I have always got great service from Becks Shoes store at Capitola mall location. Since it has been…read morea few years, I did not know that the Store moved to a new location. Becks Shoes 4105 Portola Drive Santa Cruz. The new location is great and accessible from 41st avenue and is in the corner of 41 st Ave and Portola Drive. There is parking in the back and the front of the store is off of Portola Drive. Addison the sales clerk is very knowledgeable and very easy to work with. Not a pushy salesman! He provided his knowledge and patience and helped me select the appropriate superfeet orthotics for my feet to give me comfort and stability to my tennis shoes! He also suggested a certain type of tennis shoe that can provide stability for pronation and supination. He did not push me in buying these new stability tennis shoes. But he actually found some good superfeet insoles for my condition and and stability and comfort for my existing tennis shoes. In the future I will look into buying new tennis shoes that he recommended that I can fit my new superfeet orthotics and provide more stability and comfort! I greatly appreciate his help and easygoing manner and would recommend you stop by the new Becks Shoes store at the above mentioned location. Thank you, Alberto Barba

I'm here from out of town. This mall has so much potential…read more I felt kind of sad walking through seeing how many empty stores were around and how many stores look like they're holding on by thread If this was my town, I would definitely want to pull community together to get it going. We walked in here to find food. Unfortunately, the food court only had five different places only two to choose from for food. Unfortunately, the Ramen place was a no go for us. The Taqueria Gabrielle was super good and they do a great job at how much food they put together in their food and prices are well meaning french fries meat, etc. The service was really great at the Taqueria Gabriel they do have a coffee shop here called the daily grind coffee I have to say my favorite place to see here was the bookstore. If you love books definitely drop by. It is huge. It is so nice. You could get lost in there. I really hope the community comes together and makes this place a great place that it can be for all the teenagers and young parents to come and bring their kids and go shopping . Don't forget to check out the thrift store if you're around as well ! Lots of parking and they have tons of bus stops so you're able to come with public transportation and or have plenty of places to park

I've been here twice and last time my daughter and I purchased the witch hazel. She liked it and…read morewe came back today to refill it. While they were out of the specific formula we purchased another and the lady working was very helpful and kind. Her name was Mafer and she made our experience special with her outstanding customer service! This store is truly unique and has many products at reasonable prices. I would return especially because of Mafer.

We need more stores like this in every town: eco-friendly, sustainable, carbon-neutral, and…read moreplastic-free! They sell a variety of household goods, skincare and beauty products, and so much more, with the emphasis on good-for-the-planet and good-for-you. I had run past this shop and driven by many times, always saying to myself that I needed to drop in when it's open (which by the way is 11am-6pm), and finally got a chance to during the Capitola Art & Wine Festival. There's so much more in this store than I expected, and it's a lot bigger inside than it looks from the outside. Not only do they sell a lot of specialty and everyday items from quality and earth conscious brands, they also are a refillery so you can pop in armed with your own bottles/containers to refill with everything from body lotion to laundry detergent! It's awesome! Ethos is also a Certified B Corp, donates some of their proceeds to environmental nonprofits, is locally-owned, and women-owned! So many positive reasons to support and check them out! Do it for your health and for the planet! :)

I can thank this particular thrift store for furnishing my first apartment. 90% of my furniture and…read moredecor has come from this location alone. I greatly enjoy going here and finding new treasures and feel grateful for the great prices they mark items at!

The cleanest Goodwill we've ever been to. Great selection. Found some nice name brand clothes…read more The best part is they actually have dressing rooms to try things on! Prices were a little high but we would definitely come here again.

Great selection of the latest styles and last year's models. Picked up a pair of Van's new X…read moreSpitfire Wheels Skate Old Skool Black/Flame kicks. This store is located in the Capitola Mall. They also sell skateboard decks/accessories, and clothing for guys, women and children. Service was enthusiastic by both employees. Great music while shopping.

This was the 5th shoes store that I went today (Covid -19 edition) and I'm proud to say I walked…read moreout with a dope pair of Vans classic checkered slip-on for $50!!! I knew what I was looking for, this was not my first time coming here, the store always has what I want. It's tough to find size 11 in Vans. This place comes through everytime. They have pretty original stuff, even though the brands are common the styles are legit. I love Vans they are my go to for customizing and looking fresh. Although I must admit I am not a skater by any means, nor do I claim to be. I am a fan of their classic slip-on checkered shoes. They are comfortable, stylish and go with anything. The store is great and has so much to offer. They are always fully stocked. Only once I had to order something online because the product I wanted wasn't available in the store. The staff is always on top of their game. Today Jose helped me out, even though he was helping someone else he knew how to multi-task. He saw me looking at the shoes and asked me if I needed help. I held up a pair of classics and told him what size I needed, BOOM! WARP SPEED! He went to the back and in a matter of seconds, he came back with my shoes. He quickly rang me up at the register and although he was busy, I didn't have to wait long. Thank you, this is the BEST Vans store and I'm glad I live close by. Keep up the great work! Thank you!

Prefer to shop at this Macy's location than others in the area for the selection and customer…read moreservice. I've tried shopping at other locations, but they don't offer the same experience as the Capitola Macy's. Deals, well organized, and beautifully staffed. With the convenience of online shopping, this Macy's is one of the few stores I'm willing to still shop in person.

Macy's Capitola is looking good! The styles (happen to be?) good (if too many fabrics are…read moresynthetic, a.k.a. oil-based). Not enough sales clerks, but the ones there were were very good, especially in tghe cosmetics department. Things are looking neat and clean. It was a real pleasure to shop there to day.

Jaylyn spent just a short time talking with me about putting together a logo for my business. And…read morewithin 15 she had some great ideas, and within probably an hour we had a Logo. Reasonabe rates and she even has the vinyl lettering and put it on my truck last week. I'm already getting many compliments on it.

Amazing company, amazing clothes. I ordered a shirt online during a holiday sale, and I literally…read morereceived the shirt NEXT DAY (with some cool stickers thrown in!). The quality is great, and the service even better. It's also nice knowing you're supporting a local brand. If you're looking to support local entrepreneurs, then buy these clothes!