Food & Drink
Seacliff Inn: Sip and Stroll
Seacliff Inn 7500 Old Dominion Court, AptosEvery third Thursday, join Seacliff Inn for a Sip & Stroll event where local artists come together to show and sell their works. What goes better with art than wine? The featured winery of the month will be offering tastings of three varietals for you to enjoy in the company of your most creative Aptos neighbors.
Mount Hermon: Christmas Boutiques and Concerts
Mount Hermon Conference Center 37 Conference Dr, Felton, United StatesThis holiday, immerse yourself in the joy of the season with the annual Mount Hermon Christmas concerts, Buffet dinner (or Sunday lunch), and Christmas Craft Boutique. For the concert, Tim Zimmerman and The King’s Brass present hymn classics with a contemporary flair December 13-15. On December 20-21, The Blue Gospel Scripts will have a fabulous cast of narrators portray Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, telling the gospel story between musical numbers performed by A-list musicians and singers. Friday, December 13th: 1:30 – 7:30 PM Craft Boutique; 5:00 – 6:00 PM Buffet Dinner Seating; 7:30 PM Concert Saturday, December 14th and 21st: 1:30 – 7:30 PM Craft Boutique; 5:00 – 6:00 PM Buffet Dinner Seating; 7:30 PM Concert Sunday, December 15th: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM Craft Boutique; 12:00 – 1:00 PM Buffet Lunch Seating; 2:30 PM Concert Friday, December 20th: 1:30 – 7:30 PM Craft Boutique; 5:00 – 6:00 PM Buffet Dinner Seating; 7:30 PM Concert Saturday, December 21st: 1:30 – 7:30 PM Craft Boutique; 5:00 – 6:00 PM Buffet Dinner Seating; 7:30 PM Concert
Mount Hermon: Christmas Boutiques and Concerts
Mount Hermon Conference Center 37 Conference Dr, Felton, United StatesThis holiday, immerse yourself in the joy of the season with the annual Mount Hermon Christmas concerts, Buffet dinner (or Sunday lunch), and Christmas Craft Boutique. For the concert, Tim Zimmerman and The King’s Brass present hymn classics with a contemporary flair December 13-15. On December 20-21, The Blue Gospel Scripts will have a fabulous cast of narrators portray Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, telling the gospel story between musical numbers performed by A-list musicians and singers. Friday, December 13th: 1:30 – 7:30 PM Craft Boutique; 5:00 – 6:00 PM Buffet Dinner Seating; 7:30 PM Concert Saturday, December 14th and 21st: 1:30 – 7:30 PM Craft Boutique; 5:00 – 6:00 PM Buffet Dinner Seating; 7:30 PM Concert Sunday, December 15th: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM Craft Boutique; 12:00 – 1:00 PM Buffet Lunch Seating; 2:30 PM Concert Friday, December 20th: 1:30 – 7:30 PM Craft Boutique; 5:00 – 6:00 PM Buffet Dinner Seating; 7:30 PM Concert Saturday, December 21st: 1:30 – 7:30 PM Craft Boutique; 5:00 – 6:00 PM Buffet Dinner Seating; 7:30 PM Concert
Soquel: Homesteaders Market
Soquel Creek Parking Lot 2505 S Main St, Soquel, United StatesEnjoy locally grown produce, cottage industry foods, local meats, cheeses, ferments, natural products, homesteaders’ wares, arts and crafts, honey, candles, cloths, sweet treats, coffee and tea, health and wellness products, services and practitioners, healers, spiritual endeavors, plants, flowers, seeds and herbs, Jewelry, green living and up-cycled garage sale items! If that is not enough to tempt you, there will also be live music, food trucks, a gleaner’s table with free local produce, a seed share/seed bank and a homesteading class from noon to 1pm. Head to the parking lot of the Soquel Creek Animal Hospital parking lot directly across from Beer Thirty and Sunny Side Produce in Soquel.
Gilda’s: New Year’s Eve
Gilda’s on the Wharf Municipal Wharf, Santa Cruz, United StatesTake your friends and family to Gilda’s on New Year’s Eve for a celebratory feast on the wharf with views! They will be open all night through 8am if you need that first breakfast of the year.
Sevy’s Bar + Kitchen: New Years Eve Bash
Head to Sevy’s for a night of fun and good times! They will have food & drink specials all night with special menus, including a reverse Happy Hour from 8pm until 10pm, and live music from the Joint Chiefs from 8pm-12:30am! Book a reservation at Open Table or take a chance with the first-come, first-serve bar seating. Late night Happy Hour from 8pm – 10pm Dinner specials available Live music: Joint Chiefs Band from 8pm – 12:30am Make a reservation on OpenTable
Chaminade Resort and Spa: New Year’s Eve Party
Chaminade Resort and Spa 1 Chaminade Lane, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesGet ready to ring in 2025 at Chaminade Resort & Spa while enjoying live music from Vintage Point, a champagne toast, assorted light bite desserts and a cash bar. Get tickets or stay the night with the New Year’s Overnight Package (2 Tickets Included)! 21+ only event.
Shadowbrook: New Years Day Feast
Shadowbrook Restaurant 1750 Wharf Road, Capitola, CA, United StatesMake reservations for a New Year’s Day Feast at Shadowbrook. Enjoy delicious food, beautiful views and transportation that makes travel part of the experience! Dress up nicely and enjoy a free shuttle service in a vintage taxi if you are staying within a 3-mile radius of Shadowbrook. Or you can park and take the trolley through the gardens to the entrance. Of course, there is nothing stopping you from meandering through the gardens on foot! Either way, mark your calendars for the end of the year to secure your New Years adventure as soon as possible!