The Good Times writing team picks their own favorite things for the Best of Santa Cruz County 2024.

Santa Cruzans voted for their favorite boutiques, specialty shops, banks, service providers and more in the 2024 Best of Santa Cruz readers survey.

A teacher once told me to be careful with the word best. Once you declare something is at the top of the heap, you’ve...

Good Times readers vote for their favorite people, places and things involved in health and recreation in Santa Cruz County.

Good Times readers voted on their favorite restaurants, bars, bakeries, snack shops and more in the Best of Santa Cruz Food and Drink category.

The best art event, gallery, author and more

Best Local Athlete CARINA REID Silver Medal ISAIAH WORK Bronze Medal NAT YOUNG Best Local Hero CARINA REID Silver Medal GAYLIA OSTERLUND Bronze Medal KEITH MCHENRY Best Nonprofit Group FOOD NOT BOMBS Silver Medal COUNTY PARK FRIENDS Bronze Medal HOMELESS GARDEN...

Santa Cruz showing appreciation for all the people, places and things they hold near and dear

The best hotel, produce, toy store and more

Honoring the county's greatest people, places and things

The best beach, derby girl, farmers market and more

The best bike shop, cannabis delivery, gym and more