The outdoor “quintessential Santa Cruz” beer garden offers views of the Boardwalk and Steamer Lane

Shoppers Corner is up for California Green Business Network’s Innovator Tier of green business certification

Lakeside Organic Gardens is the country’s largest family-owned-and-operated organic grower-shipper and one reason why the county stands out

Local artwork, waffle-battered fried chicken sandwiches and a handmade cocktail program add charm to the shuffleboard, ping-pong tables and pool

The spacious restaurant is a popular Santa Cruz gathering spot for all

Experience the best of São Paolo cuisine at Sampa, set to open in May

The cosmic connection between Free Will Astrology’s Rob Brezsny and India Joze’s Jozseph Schultz

Support local restaurants, discover bargains and shrink food waste using the new phone app

Chef Jesikah Stolaroff offers unforgettable dining experiences at the Westside fixture

The Artichoke Trail Map offers pride-fresh flavor—and directions to Moss Landing’s latest restaurant, Woodward Marine Market

The cafe-bakery will spotlight her gift for organic and plant-based pastries and bread

‘Building the community up on a small scale’ is part of what inspires owner-operator Katie Belanger