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Best of 2025

growingupsc — Fri, 04 Jul 2025 18:39:32 +0000

We asked you to share your favorite places to take your kids and places you enjoy as a family. We wanted to know what businesses you consider the Best in Santa Cruz, and man, did you ever respond! Thanks to everyone who answered our survey. DAY CAMP International Academy of Dance320 Encinal St, Santa Cruz831.466.0458iadance.comInternational Academy of Dance, home of Santa Cruz City Ballet, provides world class instruction in Classical Ballet, Tap, Contemporary, Lyrical, Jazz and Musical Theater. The studio is an encouraging and supportive community from ages two to eighty-two. It is our mission to inspire students of all ages to develop a lifelong love of dance. Through choreography, balance, agility, strength and flexibility, we work with each dancer to hone artistry, technique, focus and musicality. We aspire to bring joy and generate growth in every class. We can’t wait to see you in the studio! RESIDENTIAL CAMP Kennolyn Camps8400 Glen Haven Rd, Soquel831.479.6714kennolyncamps.com Redwood Music Teen Camp (Community Music School of Santa Cruz)P. O. Box 531 Santa Cruz, CA 95061831.471.5184CommunityMusicSchool.org BAKERY Companion Bakeshop2341 Mission St, Santa Cruz831.471.8378companionbakeshop.com Gayle’s Bakery & Rosticceria504 Bay Ave, Capitola831.462.1200gaylesbakery.com COFFEE SHOP Cat & Cloud Coffee118 Cooper St, Santa Cruz831.226.4702catandcloud.com 11th Hour Coffee1001 Center St #1, Santa Cruz831.322.4599eleventhhourcoffee.com BREAKFAST Zachary’s Restaurant819 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz831.427.0646zacharyssantacruz.com Walnut Avenue Café106 Walnut Ave, Santa Cruz831.457.2307walnutavenuecafe.com DELI Zoccoli’s Delicatessen1534 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz831.423.1711zoccolis.com Garden Liquors & Deli1815 Soquel Dr, Santa Cruz831.475.9191scgardendeli.com DINNER The Crow’s Nest Restaurant2218 E Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz831.476.4560crowsnest-santacruz.com Bantam1010 Fair Ave Ste J, Santa Cruz831.420.0101bantam1010.com FINE DINING Shadowbrook Restaurant1750 Wharf Rd, Capitola831.475.1222shadowbrook-capitola.com Venus Spirits Cocktails & Kitchen200 High Rd, Santa Cruz831.600.7376venusspirits.com GROCERY STORE Shoppers Corner622 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz831.423.1398shopperscorner.com New Leaf Community Markets6240 Highway 9, Felton831.426.1306newleaf.com ICE CREAM Marianne’s Ice Cream1020 Ocean St, Santa Cruz831.458.1447mariannesicecream.com The Penny Ice Creamery1520 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz831.204.2523thepennyicecreamery.com LUNCH Zoccoli’s Delicatessen1534 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz831.423.1711zoccolis.com Pretty Good Advice3258 Mission Dr, Santa Cruz831.372.7131prettygoodadvice.com PIZZA Pizza My Heart1800 Mission St, Santa Cruz831.429.1222pizzamyheart.com Woodstock’s Pizza1575 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz831.427.4444woodstockspizza.com SUSHI Akira Sushi415 Seabright Ave, Santa Cruz831.462.1877 Mobo Sushi1315 41st Ave, Capitola831.475.6626mobosushisantacruz.com TAQUERIA Taqueria Los Pericos139 Water St, Santa Cruz831.469.7685taquerialospericos.com Taqueria Vallarta893 41st Ave, Santa Cruz831.464.702241st.enjoytaqueriavallarta.com TO GO Charlie Hong Kong1141 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz831.426.5664charliehongkong.com Pretty Good Advice3258 Mission Dr, Santa Cruz831.372.7131prettygoodadvice.com FAMILY FRIENDLY RESTAURANT Carpo’s Restaurant2400 Porter St, Soquel831.476.6260carposrestaurant.com Kianti’s Pizza & Pasta Bar1100 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz831.469.4400kiantis.com AFTER SCHOOL CARE Campus Kids Connection, Inc.820 Bay Ave Suite 113, Capitola831.462.9822campuskidsconnection.com Be Natural Music740 Water St, Santa Cruz831.515.8369benaturalmusic.live Boys & Girls Club of Santa Cruz County1515 Capitola Rd, Capitola831.464.6396bgcscc.org ART Drawn2Art19C Rancho Del Mar, Aptos831.661.5652drawn2artclasses.comWe offer a high quality, fine art drawing and painting program that goes far beyond cut and paste, and arts -&- crafts. Inspirational teachers help students build skills and confidence. Curriculum is varied to include still-life, landscape, animals, portraiture, Anime and more. Students, ages 4-12, teens and adults, begin using drawing mediums, moving onto painting. Join Us for a Trial Art Class. Classes scheduled ahead of time, based on availability. New Students ONLY Pay Registration Fee ($30.00 Savings). Each Summer Camp is themed and Come Join Us for a Fun-Filled Day! Studio Sprout831.325.2785studiosprout.com DANCE International Academy of Dance320 Encinal St, Santa Cruz831.466.0458iadance.comInternational Academy of Dance, home of Santa Cruz City Ballet, provides world class instruction in Classical Ballet, Tap, Contemporary, Lyrical, Jazz and Musical Theater. The studio is an encouraging and supportive community from ages two to eighty-two. It is our mission to inspire students of all ages to develop a lifelong love of dance. Through choreography, balance, agility, strength and flexibility, we work with each dancer to hone artistry, technique, focus and musicality. We aspire to bring joy and generate growth in every class. We can’t wait to see you in the studio! Dancenter115 Upper Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz831.426.0867dancentersantacruz.com MUSIC MusicalMe, Inc. offering Music Together™Locations throughout Santa Cruz and Santa Clara CountyCall/Text: 831-332-9002registrar@musicalme.commusicalme.comWe are overjoyed to be voted #1 AGAIN! Now in our 29th year, made possible with the loving support of our incredible community. Thank you! Come join the fun at our Music Together classes –playful, rich, and engaging for everyone. Summer-only special: Unlimited Bonus Classes! Be Natural Music740 Water St, Santa Cruz831.515.8369benaturalmusic.live SPORT International Academy of Dance320 Encinal St, Santa Cruz831.466.0458iadance.comInternational Academy of Dance, home of Santa Cruz City Ballet, provides world class instruction in Classical Ballet, Tap, Contemporary, Lyrical, Jazz and Musical Theater. The studio is an encouraging and supportive community from ages two to eighty-two. It is our mission to inspire students of all ages to develop a lifelong love of dance. Through choreography, balance, agility, strength and flexibility, we work with each dancer to hone artistry, technique, focus and musicality. We aspire to bring joy and generate growth in every class. We can’t wait to see you in the studio! Santa Cruz Little League316 Orange Ave, Santa Cruz831.423.3666santacruzlittleleague.org SWIMMING Simpkins Swim Center 979 17th Ave, Santa Cruz831.454.7960scparks.com/simpkins_home.html Adventure Sports Unlimited686 41st Ave, Capitola831.688.0440asportsu.com THEATER All About Theatre1010 River Street, Santa Cruz831.345.6340lindsey@allabouttheatre.orgwww.allabouttheatre.orgThank you for voting All About Theatre the best theater program as we celebrate 23 years of theater, and over 175 productions in Santa Cruz County. This year has brought many new and exciting changes. First and foremost our move into the Colligan Theater at the Tannery Arts Center. We are elated to offer year round training in the performing arts (technical training & performance) for children aged (3-6), Youth (6-10), Pre-teen (10-13) & Teens (13-17) and Adults. Join us this summer for 42nd Street, Dare to Dream, Spring Awakening and more… Our Fall Season will be announced shortly. Visit us at www.allabouttheatre.org CYT Santa Cruz115 S Morrissey Ave, Santa Cruz831.428.8995cytsantacruz.org GYMNASTICS June Bug’s Gym3910 Portola Dr Ste 2 & 3, Santa Cruz831.464.2847junebugsgym.comJune Bug’s Gym is a place where your child can experience a fun-filled adventure in movement. We have a caring, respectful, and supportive staff that encourages every child in their growth of large motor skills and gymnastics along with social, emotional, and cognitive development. Santa Cruz Gymnastics Center4745 Soquel Dr, Aptos831.462.5650scgymcenter.comWe offer Gymnastics Camps for ages 5–12! Come FLIP WITH US at our weekly themed camps. Camps include gymnastics lessons on all Olympic events, supervised open gym time, group games, crafts and time in our foam pit! Full and half day options are available for each weekly camp. Check scgym.com for more information and to register BANK Bay Federal Credit Union110 Church St, Santa Cruz831.438.1999bayfederal.com West Coast Community Bank1124 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz831.429.1500westccu.com PLACE OF WORSHIP Temple Beth El3055 Porter Gulch Rd, Aptos831.688.4730bethel.org Twin Lakes Church2701 Cabrillo College Dr, Aptos831.688.7990twinlakeschurch.com INSURANCE State Farm Insurance – Mark Hole2428 Chanticleer Ave, Capitola831.476.2700markhole.com PHOTOGRAPHER Alicia Telfer Creative Studio408.772.3400aliciatelfer.com Shmuel Thaler Photographyshmuelthaler.com REALTOR Justin McNabb, REALTOR®1360 41st Ave Ste A, Capitola831.334.4727justinmcnabb.com Eli Karon, Karon Properties1103 Mission St, Santa Cruz831.426.6696karonproperties.com DENTIST/ORTHODONTIST Alison K. Jackson, DDSChildren’s Dentistry7545 Soquel Dr, Aptos831.662.2900www.santacruzkidsdentist.comThank you for choosing Dr. Jackson as your favorite pediatric dentist again! We are proud to be your choice for the fourth year in a row. We love taking care of your children. New patients are always welcome. Call us and schedule an appointment soon. Nannette Benedict, DDS & Associates5015 Scotts Valley Dr Ste A, Scotts Valley831.440.9214scottsvalleydentist.com FITNESS Toadal Fitness6 Locations831.464.3764toadalfitness.com Enterprise Sports Club100 Enterprise Way Ste G100, Scotts Valley831.920.0912enterprisesportsclub.com HOSPITAL Dominican Hospital1555 Soquel Dr, Santa Cruzdignityhealth.org Sutter Health – Santa Cruz Center2025 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruzsutterhealth.org PEDIATRICIAN Nicole Marsico, MD – PAMF1200 Delaware Ave, Santa Cruz831.427.2080sutterhealth.org Bruce Block, MD – PAMF1101 Fair Ave Ste 101, Santa Cruz831.462.4787sutterhealth.org/find-doctor/bruce-block REPRODUCTIVE CARE Planned Parenthood Mar Monte – Santa Cruz Health Center703 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz831.427.9313plannedparenthood.org Dr. Paul Oderman, MD – Reproductive Endocrinologist868 Cedar St Ste 404, Santa Cruz831.600.8079 MIDWIFE / DOULA Britta Paterson, CPMbritpatersonmidwifery.com Nora Yerena, LMnoreyerenamlmc.com THERAPIST CCAMHCenter for Child & Adolescent Mental Health4630 Soquel Drive #10, Soquel831.222.0052info@ccamh.orgccamh.orgCaring for a child or teen struggling with their mental health can be a terrifying and isolating experience. As parents, we face unprecedented challenges navigating social media, political unrest, COVID-19, and influences beyond our control. Finding therapy can be frustrating with long waitlists and difficulty accessing affordable care tailored to your child’s unique needs. You are not alone. Affordable, evidence-based youth mental healthcare is now available at the Center for Child and Adolescent Mental Health in the Soquel Village. We offer family-centered, individual, family, and group support as well as free Parent Drop-In sessions with a youth mental health expert.“CCAMH’s free Parent Drop-In sessions have given me the tools I need to get my 12-year-old off her @%# phone! It’s been a lifesaver for my family.” BEACH Seabright State Beach Rio Del Mar State Beach PARK Leo’s Haven (Leo LaCasce Legacy Playground)2165 17th Ave, Santa Cruz831.454.7900 Ocean View ParkOcean View Park, Santa Cruz831.420.5270 HIKING Nisene Marks State ParkAptos Creek Rd, Aptos831.763.7063 Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park2591 Graham Hill Rd, Felton831.438.2396 AMUSEMENT PARK Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk400 Beach St, Santa Cruz831.423.5590beachboardwalk.com HAIR SALON The Nook Salon & Spa920 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz831.295.6233thenook.us SPA Well Within Spa417 Cedar St, Santa Cruz831.458.9355wellwithinspa.com NAIL SALON Tracy’s Nail Salon1675 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz831.462.6245 Diva Nails132 Encinal St, Santa Cruz831.423.6400divanailssantacruz.com CHILDREN’S SERVICES The Circle Family Center1217 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz831.423.1145circlefamilycenter.org Santa Cruz Children’s Museum of Discovery1855 41st Ave Ste C-10, Capitola Mall, Capitola831.600.4423santacruzkids.org KENNEL Bed & Biscuits Pet Lodge92 Auto Center Dr, Watsonville831.728.1275bedandbiscuitspetlodges.com The Velvet Coat Grooming Salon & Spa501 River St #12, Santa Cruz831.423.0505velvetcoatgrooming.com PET SUPPLIES Pet Pals820 Bay Ave, Capitola831.464.2444 Westside Farm & Feed817 Almar Ave, Santa Cruz831.423.7227 VETERINARIAN Gustin & Van Every Mobile Vet MedMobile service, Santa Cruz County831.423.0078gustinvaneverymobilevet.com Ty McConnell, DVM920 41st Ave, Santa Cruz831.462.4554 LANDSCAPE / GARDENING Dig Gardens420 Water St, Santa Cruz831.466.3444digsantacruz RADIO STATION KPIG Radio 107.5 FM21 Brennan St, Watsonville831.722.9000kpig.com KAZU 90.3 FMCalifornia State University Monterey Bay, Seaside831.582.5298kazu.org HOUSE CLEANING Clean Home Clean MindSanta Cruz (mobile service)831.462.3072cleanhomecleanmind.com Dynamic Cleaning ServiceSanta Cruz (mobile service)831.818.1826 HOME REPAIR All Around Home SolutionsSanta Cruz (mobile service)415.645.6658 ART SUPPLIES Palace Art & Office Supply1501-K 41st Ave, Capitola831.464.2700 Lenz Arts142 River St, Santa Cruz831.423.1935lenzarts.com BABY (GOODS) Little Trendz1551 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz831.423.1234 MiniMint Co.Mobile/Online store(Online only) BIKE SHOP Another Bike Shop2361 Mission St, Santa Cruz831.427.2232 Sooke’s Man Shop & Cycle221 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz831.425.2895sookesmanicycle.com CHILDREN’S CLOTHING Shop Lively Kids1368 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz831.466.2219shoplivelykids.com GIFT SHOP Zinnia’s Gift Boutique219 Capitola Ave, Capitola831.476.0313zinniasgiftboutique.com HOME DECOR Botanic & Luxe122 Cooper St, Santa Cruz831.421.9252botanicandluxe.com Dig Gardens420 Water St, Santa Cruz831.466.3444digsantacruz.com NURSERY / GARDEN Dig Gardens420 Water St, Santa Cruz831.466.3444digsantacruz.com San Lorenzo Garden Center235 River St, Santa Cruz831.423.0223 SKATE / SURF Bill’s Wheels Skateboard Shop1240 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz831.462.3088billswheels.com Pacific Wave Surf Shop1501 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz831.423.0722pacificwavesurf.com TOYS Wonderland Toys & Classroom Resources19-B Rancho Del Mar, Aptos (next to Safeway)831-316-7261wonder831info@gmail.comwww.wonderlandsantacruz.comWonderland is your small, locally owned, one-stop shop for all the children and teens in your life. At Wonderland you’ll find toys, games, puzzles, books, arts & crafts, science kits, outdoor/active play items, stuffed animals, and so much more. Thank you for shopping local at our women-owned, small family business. Childish1129 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz831.421.9223 WOMEN’S CLOTHING Pacific Trading Co.Capitola and Santa Cruz locations831.400.8168pacific-trading-co.com Closet Shopper1203 41st Ave, Capitola831.476.1565 CHARTER SCHOOL Pacific Collegiate School3004 Mission St , Santa Cruz831.479.7785pacificcollegiate.com Ocean Grove Charter SchoolPajaro Valley area831.753.7071oceangrovecharterschool.org ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Mount Madonna School491 Summit Rd, Watsonville408.847.2717mountmadonnaschool.org Gateway School126 Eucalyptus Ave, Santa Cruz831.423.0341admissions@gatewaysc.orggateways.orgThank you for voting for Gateway School! From our small class sizes to our extraordinary programs, educators and academics, Gateway is inspiring students to be prepared, be known and belong. Visit us today. gateways.org MIDDLE SCHOOL Mount Madonna School491 Summit Rd, Watsonville408.847.2717mountmadonnaschool.org Mission Hill Middle School425 King St, Santa Cruz831.429.3860missionhill.sccs.net HIGH SCHOOL Mount Madonna School491 Summit Rd, Watsonville408.847.2717mountmadonnaschool.org Kirby School425 Encinal St, Santa Cruz831.423.0658kirby.org PRESCHOOL Bridges to Kinder2505 Main St, Soquel831.479.2630bridgestokinder.org Mount Madonna School491 Summit Rd, Watsonville408.847.2717mountmadonnaschool.org PRIVATE SCHOOL Mount Madonna School491 Summit Rd, Watsonville408.847.2717mountmadonnaschool.org Chrysostom Classical Academy315 Encinal St, Santa Cruz831.713.2148chrysostom.org PLACE TO CELEBRATE KID’S BIRTHDAY Santa Cruz Roller Palladium1606 Seabright Ave, Santa Cruz831.423.0842rollerpalladium.com Petroglyph Ceramic Lounge125 Walnut Ave, Santa Cruz831.425.4244petroglyph.com PLACE TO CELEBRATE ADULT MILESTONE Shadowbrook Restaurant1750 Wharf Rd, Capitola831.475.1511shadowbrook-capitola.com Chaminade Resort & Spa1 Chaminade Ln, Santa Cruz831.475.5600chaminade.com

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Best of 2024

growingupsc — Sun, 07 Jul 2024 05:06:26 +0000

We asked you to share your favorite places to take your kids and places you enjoy as a family. We wanted to know what businesses you consider the Best in Santa Cruz, and man, did you ever respond! Thanks to everyone who answered our survey. Camps Day Camp Kennolyn Day Camps kennolyncamps.com Runner up Redwood Music Kid Camp (Community Music School) Redwood Music Kid Camp CommunityMusicSchool.org Young musicians explore Celtic music at this two-week day camp for ages 7-13. For players of violin, flute, penny whistle, recorder, harp, guitar, ukulele, keyboards, and cello. Students practice in instrument-specific groups, and with the entire ensemble. Camp begins July 22 in Scotts Valley. Information and registration at CommunityMusicSchool.org. Residential Camp Camp Kennolyn kennolyncamps.com Runner up Redwood Music Teen Camp(Community Music School) Redwood Music Teen Camp CommunityMusicSchool.org Teen musicians explore Celtic music at this week-long residential camp in Aptos. Students practice and perform in instrument-specific groups, small bands, and with the entire camp; there’s also dancing, movies, crafts, and more! For players of strings, plucked instruments, woodwinds, and keyboards. Information and registration is online at CommunityMusicSchool.org. Dining Bakery Gayle’s Bakery & Rosticceria 504 Bay Avenue, Capitola 831.462.1200 gaylesbakery.com Runner up Companion Bakery Coffee Shop Cat & Cloud Four locations catandcloud.com Runner up 11th Hour Breakfast Zachary’s 819 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz 831.427.0646 Runner up Walnut Avenue Cafe Deli Zoccoli’s Delicatessen 1534 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz 831.423.1711 zoccolis.com Runner up Garden Liquor & Deli Dinner Lillian’s Italian Kitchen 1148 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz 831.425.2288 lilliansitaliankitchen.com Runner up Laili Restaurant Fine Dining Cafe Cruz Restaurant 2621 41st Ave. Soquel 831.476.3801 cafecruz.com Runner up Shadowbrook Grocery Store Shopper’s Corner 622 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz 831.429.1494 shopperscorner.com Runner up New Leaf Community Markets Ice Cream Marianne’s Ice Cream Three locations mariannesicecream.com Runner up Penny Ice Cream Pizza Pizza My Heart 1116 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz 831.426.2511 pizzamyheart.com Runner up Pleasure Point Pizza Sushi Otoro Sushi 235 Mt Hermon Rd, Ste G, Scotts Valley 831.440.9040 Runner up Mobo Sushi Taqueria Taqueria Vallarta Locations in Santa Cruz and Felton Enjoytaqueriavallarta.com Runner up Los Pericos To Go Charlie Hong Kong 1141 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz 831.426.5664 charliehongkong.com Runner up Pizza My Heart Family Friendly Restaurant Otoro Sushi 235 Mt Hermon Rd, Ste G, Scotts Valley 831.440.9040 Runner up Carpo’s Extra Curricular After School Care Sprouts Aftercare sproutsaftercare.com Runner up Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Cruz County Art Studio Studio Sprout studiosproutsantacruz.com 831.325.2785 Runner up Seven Directions Art and Learning Center Dance International Academy of Dance 320 Encinal Street Santa Cruz 831.466.0458 iadance.com Dance for JOY! IAD provides professional instruction for all ages in an encouraging atmosphere. Our studio trains students to develop their artistry, technique, balance, strength and flexibility, while honing style, focus, agility and energy… bringing joy to every class and performance! We can’t wait to see you in the studio! Runner up Tannery World Dance Music Music Together/ Musical Me MusicalMe, Inc. offering Music Together™ Locations throughout Santa Cruz and Santa Clara County 831.332.9002 musicalme.com We are overjoyed to be voted #1 AGAIN! Now in our 28th year, made possible with the loving support of our incredible community. Thank you! Come join the fun at our Music Together classes –playful, rich, and engaging for everyone. Summer-only special: Unlimited Bonus Classes! Runners up Be Natural Music Kuumbwa Jazz Sports DeLaveaga Golf Course 401 Upper Park Road, Santa Cruz, 831.423.7214 delaveagagolf.com Runner up Scotts Valley Little League Swimming Adventure Sports Unlimited 303 Potrero St., Suite 15, Santa Cruz 831.458.3648 asudoit.com Runners up Jim Booth Swim School Watsonville 831.722.3500 Jimboothswimschool.com Be a water wonder! Lessons for all ages! From our Little Otters swim class for parents and their babies to our adult beginner class. The whole family can splash together at Jim Booth Swim School. Little Otters is a gentle introduction to our 94-degree indoor pool that will make you confident that you are guiding your infant to a happy water experience. will be offered at our outdoor pool located in Watsonville at Toadal fitness. The whole family can swim at Jim Booth Swim School! Theater All About Theatre 325 Washington St, Santa Cruz 831.345.6340 allabouttheatre.org Thank you for voting AAT the best theater program as we celebrate 22 years of theater, and over 165 productions in Santa Cruz County. Offering year round training in the performing arts for children aged (3-6), Youth (6-10), Pre-teen (10-13) & Teens (13-17) and Adults. This summer we offer many themed 1-week camps in storytelling, dramatic play, broadway dance, voice and more. Come be a part of the magic! Runner up Rio Theatre Gymnastics June Bugs Gym 3910 Portola Drive, Suite 2, Santa Cruz 831.464.BUGS (2847) JuneBugsGym.com June Bug’s Gym is a place where your child can experience a fun-filled adventure in movement. We have a caring, respectful, and supportive staff that encourages every child in their growth of large motor skills and gymnastics along with social, emotional, and cognitive development. Runner up Santa Cruz Gymnastics 831.462.0655 scgym.com Beginning June 3, we will be offering Gymnastics Camps for ages 5–12! Come FLIP WITH US at our weekly themed camps. Camps include gymnastics lessons on all Olympic events, supervised open gym time, group games, crafts and time in our foam pit! Full and half day options are available for each weekly camp. Check scgym.com for more information and to register. Family Services Bank Bay Federal Credit Union bayfed.com Runner up Santa Cruz County Bank Place/House of Worship Twin Lakes Church 2701 Cabrillo College Drive, Aptos 831.465.3300 tlc.org Runner up Temple Beth El Insurance State Farm statefarm.com Runner up Michael Boffy Farmers Insurance Photographer Alicia Telfer aliciatelfer.com Runner up Good Eye Photography Realtor Shemeika Fox Runner up Jessica Soto Fitness Toadal Fitness Downtown: 831.423.3764 Live Oak: 831.464.3764 Cabrillo: 831.475.5979 Scotts Valley: 831.430.9200 Westside: 831.466.3764 Watsonville/Freedom:831.337.8623 information@toadalfitness.com toadalfitness.com Runner up MADabolic Scotts Valley Outdoors Beach Natural Bridges State Park Runner up Seabright Park Henry Cowell State Park Runner up Garfield Park Hiking Henry Cowell State Park Runner up Forest of Nisene Marks State Park Amusement Park Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk beachboardwalk.com Personal Care Hair Salon The Nook Salon & Spa 920 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz 831.295.6233 thenook.us Runner up Hau’s of Hair Spa Empowering Hands Massage and Spa Valley Drive Suite F, Scotts Valley 831.888.7614 empoweringhands.massagetherapy.com Runner up Sage Float Spa Massage Therapist Empowering Hands Massage and Spa Valley Drive Suite F, Scotts Valley 831.888.7614 empoweringhands.massagetherapy.com Nail Salon Tracy’s Nails 1420 41st Ave, Capitola 831.462.2292 Health Dentist/Orthodontist Alison K. Jackson, DDS Children’s Dentistry 7545 Soquel Dr, Aptos 831.662.2900 santacruzkidsdentist.com Thank you for voting us your favorite pediatric dentist for the third year in a row! We love taking care of your children. New patients are always welcome. Call us and schedule an appointment soon. Runner up Heit Family Dentistry Hospital Dominican 1555 Soquel Drive, Santa Cruz 877.917.0343 bayarea.dignityhealth.org/dominican-hospital Runner up Sutter Pediatrician Dr. Wheeler (Dignity Health) Reproductive Planned Parenthood plannedparenthood.org Midwife/Doula Brie Buxton Runner up Dana Ramsey at Nurture Therapist TherapyWorks Locations in Capitola and Scotts Valley mytherapyworks.com Runner up Santa Cruz Therapy Collective Specialist Golden State Orthopedics & Spine 831.475.4024 goldenstateortho.com Pets Kennel Bed and Biscuits 2625 Chanticleer Ave, Santa Cruz 831.475.1580 bedandbiscuits.com Pet supplies Pet Pals 3660 Soquel Dr Ste. A, Soquel 831.464.8775 petpals.net Runner up Pet Smart Veterinarian Westside Animal Hospital Runner up Chanticleer Veterinary Hospital Resources Radio Station KZSC kzsc.org Retail Art Supplies Lenz Arts 142 River Street, Santa Cruz 831.423.1935 lenzarts.com Runner up Art Palace Arts Baby Mini Mint 808 41st Ave, Santa Cruz 831.902.1899 minimintstudio.com Runner up Hope’s Closet Bike Shop Scotts Valley Cyclesport Three Locations cyclesport.com Runner up Bike Trip Children’s Clothing Mini Mint 808 41st Ave, Santa Cruz 831.902.1899 minimintstudio.com Runner up Hope’s Closet Gift Shop Zinnia’s 219 Mt Hermon Rd C, Scotts Valley 831.430.9466 zinniasgiftboutique.com Runner up The Farm Home Decor Zinnia’s 219 Mt Hermon Rd C, Scotts Valley 831.430.9466 zinniasgiftboutique.com Runner up Marshall’s Nursery/Garden Dig Gardens Two locations diggardens.com Runner up San Lorenzo Garden Center Skate/ Surf Calistyle 222 Mount Hermon Rd Ste G, Scotts Valley 831.440.1088 Runner up O’Neill’s Teen Clothing Calistyle 222 Mount Hermon Rd Ste G, Scotts Valley 831.440.1088 Runner up Forever 21 Toys Childish Toy Shop 127 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz 831.454.8208 childishsantacruz.com Runner up Wonderland Toys & Classroom Resources 19B Rancho Del Mar, Aptos 831.316.7261 www.wonderlandsantacruz.com Women’s Clothing Pacific Trading Company Santa Cruz and Capitola Santa Cruz : 831.423.3349 Capitola: 831.476.6109 pacific-trading-co.com Runner up Mint Muse Schools Charter Pacific Collegiate School 3004 Mission Street, Santa Cruz 831.479.7785 pacificcollegiate.com Runner up Ocean Grove Elementary Gateway School Gateway School K-8 255 Swift Street, Santa Cruz 831.423.0341 gatewaysc.org Gateway School is proud to be named the Best Elementary and Best Middle School in Santa Cruz as well as runner up for the Best Private School. From our small class sizes to our extraordinary programs, educators and academics, Gateway is inspiring students to be prepared, be known and belong. Visit us today. Runner up Spring Hill School 831.427.2641250 California Street, Santa Cruzspringhillschool.orgThank you Santa Cruz area for your votes! We love being a part of this community and look forward to continuing to serve you. Join our teachers on July 27th, 10-11am for a morning of Design Thinking & Science Exploration. Ages 4-10 years old. Fun can be learning! Middle School Gateway School Gateway School K-8 255 Swift Street, Santa Cruz 831.423.0341 gatewaysc.org Gateway School is proud to be named the Best Elementary and Best Middle School in Santa Cruz as well as runner up for the Best Private School. From our small class sizes to our extraordinary programs, educators and academics, Gateway is inspiring students to be prepared, be known and belong. Visit us today. Runner up Pacific Collegiate School High School Santa Cruz High schs.sccs.net Runner up Scotts Valley High School Preschool Simcha Preschool 831.479.3449 3055 Porter Gulch Rd, Aptos tbeaptos.org/simcha-preschool.html Runner up Natural Bridges Children’s Center Private School Spring Hill School 831.427.2641 250 California Street, Santa Cruz springhillschool.org Thank you Santa Cruz area for your votes! We love being a part of this community and look forward to continuing to serve you. Join our teachers on July 27th, 10-11am for a morning of Design Thinking & Science Exploration. Ages 4-10 years old. Fun can be learning! Runner up Gateway School Gateway School K-8 255 Swift Street, Santa Cruz 831.423.0341 gatewaysc.org Gateway School is proud to be named the Best Elementary and Best Middle School in Santa Cruz as well as runner up for the Best Private School. From our small class sizes to our extraordinary programs, educators and academics, Gateway is inspiring students to be prepared, be known and belong. Visit us today. Entertainment Place to celebrate kid’s birthday Roller Palladium 1606 Seabright Ave, Santa Cruz 831.423.0844 santacruzrollerpalladium.com Runner up Boardwalk Bowl Place For Adults to Celebrate Shadowbrook 1750 Wharf Road, Capitola 831.475.1511 shadowbrook-capitola.com Runner up Bruno’s

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