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BANKS AND CREDIT UNIONS
Santa Cruz County Bank
7775 Soquel Drive, Aptos
831.662.6000 | sccountybank.com
819 Bay Ave., Capitola | 831.464.5300
720 Front St., Santa Cruz | 831.457.5000
4604 Scotts Valley Drive, Scotts Valley
831.461.5000
595 Auto Center Drive, Watsonville | 831.761.7600
A leading community business lender and full-service bank of choice for locals.
BREWERIES AND TAPROOMS
East Cliff Brewing
21517 East Cliff Dr., Santa Cruz
831.713.5540
Neighborhood brewery specializing in British style, Cask conditioned ales.
East End Gastropub
1501 41st Ave., Santa Cruz
831.475.8010 | eastendgastropub.com
Local gastropub serving handcrafted food, beer and wine.
New Bohemia Brewing Co.
1030 41st Ave., Santa Cruz
831.350.0253 | nubobrew.com
A Bohemian and Bavarian-influenced microbrewery in Santa Cruz’s Pleasure Point neighborhood.
Peter B’s Brewpub
2 Portola Plaza, Monterey
831.649.4511 | portolahotel.com
Monterey’s first craft brewery features delicious, locally brewed beer and an innovative menu including vegetarian and gluten-free options.
Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing
402 Ingalls St., Ste. 27, Santa Cruz
831.425.4900 | santacruzmountainbrewing.com
An award-winning, certified-organic craft brewery featuring wildly imaginative seasonal beers, hard ciders, draught root beer and kombucha.
West End Tap & Kitchen
334D Ingalls St., Santa Cruz
831.471.8115 | westendtap.com
Local gastropub serving handcrafted food, beer and wine.
DESIGNERS
Dina Clark Design
831.466.9843 | dinaclarkdesign.com
A Central Coast graphic design studio for logos, labels, illustrations and websites.
CATERING
Aqua Terra
529 Central Ave., Pacific Grove
831.657.9790 | aquaterraculinary.com
Fresh and seasonal food ideas, rooted in sustainability.
Carried Away
7564 Soquel Drive, Aptos
831.685.3926 | carriedawayfoods.com
Seasonally driven and organic prepared foods and catering operating for 25 years in the Aptos Center.
LionFish SupperClub
Santa Cruz | lionfishsc.com
Lionfish is ready to serve your guests the same locavore delights that have generated a passionate following for its own events.
EDUCATION AND NONPROFITS
Habitat for Humanity / ReStore
4230 Gigling Rd., Seaside
831.899.1362 | habitatsc.org
719 Swift St., Santa Cruz
831.824.4704 | habitatsc.org
A nonprofit home improvement store and donation center offering new and gently used furniture, home accessories, building materials and appliances to the public. Proceeds build affordable homes, community and hope locally.
90.3 KAZU
100 Campus Center, Building 201,
Room 317, Seaside | 831.582.5298 | kazu.org
Public radio for the Monterey Bay area.
Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch Program
886 Cannery Row, Monterey
831.648.4800 | seafoodwatch.org
Seafood Watch’s recommendations help businesses and consumers choose seafood that is fished or farmed in ways that minimize impact on the environment.
Quail Hollow Kitchens
235 Crown Drive, Ben Lomond
831.609.6226 | quailhollowkitchens.com
Specializing in courses for the home cook including artisanal recipes, as well as French and American classics using homegrown and locally farmed organic herbs, vegetables and eggs.
EVENTS
Camp Vintage
Saturday Sept. 24, 8am–4pm
Earthbound Farm’s Farm Stand
7250 Carmel Valley Road, Carmel
831.375.6546 | campvintage.org
The place to scout for treasures, from rustic antiques to 20th-century cool.
Corralitos Open Farm Tour
Sunday Oct. 9, 10am–4pm
2601 East Lake Ave., Watsonville and 10 Corralitos farms
openfarmtours.com
Meet your farmers and learn new skills through this free self-guided tour of 10 Corralitos family-owned farms. Related demos, music and kids’ activities to be held at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds.
Monterey Symphony – Symphony of Flavors
October 2016 – May 2017
831.646.8511 | montereysymphony.org
A pre-show party pairing local musicians with featured local wine, beer, and tasty bites.
FARMS, RANCHES, CSAs AND CFSs
Earthbound Farm
Retail: 7250 Carmel Valley Road, Carmel
831.625.6219 | ebfarm.com
The country’s largest organic grower, Earthbound Farm has been delivering delicious, clean produce to the local community for more than 30 years.
Gizdich Ranch
55 Peckham Road, Watsonville
831.722.1056 | gizdich-ranch.com
A third-generation farm and bakery-café specializing in heirloom apples, berries, juice and pie.
Live Earth Farm
831.763.2448 | liveearthfarm.net
Watsonville based, with a new farm stand 10am–3pm Saturdays at 1275 Green Valley Road and CSA pickup throughout the Monterey Bay and South Bay regions. Committed to sustainable food through a CSA, farmers’ markets and on-farm farm stand and education.
Morris Grassfed Beef
CSM, at markets and online
831.623.2933 | morrisgrassfed.com
A provider of locally grown grassfed beef, fostering healthy relationships between people, land, animals and food.
Real Good Fish
CSF, Monterey and Santa Cruz counties
831.345.5153 | localcatchmontereybay.com
A community-supported fishery connecting local fishers and sustainable seafood consumers.
Serendipity Farms
U-Picks and CSA: Several Monterey County locations
831.726.9432 | serendipityorganics.com
Award-winning organic vegetables, herbs and flowers on 20 acres in Carmel Valley and Aromas.
GREEN PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
Blade Tech
831.917.1330 | bladetechusa.com
Professional knife sharpening services for business and home kitchen; also offering high-quality knives and accessories for purchase.
Eco Carmel
San Carlos between 7th and 8th, Carmel-by- the-Sea
831.624.1222 | ecocarmel.com
Eco Carmel is a general store for planet- and people-safe products for your home remodeling and family needs.
MRWMD
14201 Del Monte Blvd., Marina
831.384.5313 | mrwmd.org
Visit the website for a complete schedule of disposal and recycling services, workshops and home composting supplies available at Last Chance Mercantile.
Solar Technologies
705 N. Branciforte Ave., Santa Cruz
831.421.0440 | solartechnologies.com
Local solar energy system provider featuring efficient technology, design and installation for your home or business.
HEALING AND WELLNESS
Acubloom
833 Cass St., Monterey
831.383.9652 | acubloom.com
Healing simply, simply healing with Kristan Roth, a healer with more than 20 years of experience in acupuncture and a number of other modalities.
HOTELS AND RESORTS
Bernardus Lodge & Spa
415 W. Carmel Valley Road, Carmel-by- the-Sea
831.658.3400 | bernarduslodge.com
Located in the heart of sunny Carmel Valley, Bernardus Lodge & Spa is an elegant and intimate luxury resort offering renowned dining and spa experiences and a 10-acre on-site estate vineyard.
Hyatt Carmel Highlands
120 Highlands Drive, Carmel
831.620.1234 | highlandsinn.hyatt.com
Seaside hotel and oceanfront retreat that seamlessly blends the amenities of a luxurious resort with the refined charm of rustic Big Sur.
Hyatt Regency Monterey
1 Old Golf Course Road, Monterey
831.372.1234 | monterey.hyatt.com
Located on Del Monte Golf Course amid 22 beautiful acres of Monterey pines, this hotel also offers a spa and close proximity to Monterey Airport and the city center.
L’Auberge Carmel
Monte Verde Street and 7th Avenue,
Carmel-by- the-Sea
831.624.8578 | laubergecarmel.com
A romantic, full-service boutique Relais & Chateau hotel within walking distance of all that Carmel-by- the-Sea has to offer, including the iconic Carmel Beach.
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
400 Cannery Row, Monterey
831.920.6710 | montereyplazahotel.com
At Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa you’ll be able to enjoy the best of Northern California such as the Monterey Bay Aquarium, historic downtown Monterey and Fisherman’s Wharf, world-class golfing at Pebble Beach, shopping in Carmel, wine tasting in Carmel Valley and the memorable Big Sur coastline.
Portola Hotel & Spa
2 Portola Plaza, Monterey
831.649.4511 | portolahotel.com
A relaxing retreat in historic Monterey surrounded by unique shopping, fine dining, spectacular coastal trails and beaches.
Post Ranch Inn/Sierra Mar Restaurant
47900 Hwy. 1, Big Sur
831.667.2800 | postranchinn.com
A “sanctuary for the soul” offering the ultimate in luxurious coastal Big Sur lodging, including breathtaking views and exquisite dining.
Quail Lodge & Golf Club
8000 Valley Greens Drive, Carmel
831.620.8808 | quaillodge.com
Quail Lodge features comfortable lodging, an 18-hole championship golf course, fitness center and sustainably sourced, seasonal cuisine on the Monterey Peninsula.
Sorensen’s Resort
14255 Hwy. 88, Hope Valley
530.694.2203 | sorensensresort.com
A historic all-season resort with rustic cabins and outdoor activities located in majestic Hope Valley at Lake Tahoe.
NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL SUPPORTERS
S.Pellegrino and Acqua Panna
finedininglovers.com
Mineral waters from Italy available at fine markets and restaurants throughout the area.
NURSERIES, LANDSCAPING AND GARDEN SUPPLIES
DIG Gardens
420 Water St., Santa Cruz
831.466.3444 | diggardensnursery.com
A garden shop unlike any other: organic, bohemian, modern style from Santa Cruz.
Mountain Feed & Farm Supply
9550 Hwy. 9, Ben Lomond
831.336.8876 | mountainfeed.com
Mountain Feed & Farm Supply is a unique and complete organic farm, garden, homestead, pet, gift and housewares store located in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
MRWMD
14201 Del Monte Blvd., Marina
831.384.5313 | mrwmd.org
The MRWMD offers premium quality, OMRI-listed organic compost as well as topsoil and wood chips by the truckload at the district scales or bag-your- own at its Last Chance Mercantile shop.
Native Revival Nursery
2600 Mar Vista Drive, Aptos
831.684.1811 | nativerevival.com
Growing, selling and installing California native plants on the Central Coast for more than 24 years.
Plant Landscape Design
2801 S. Main St., Soquel
831.476.1895 | plantlandscapedesign.com
Full-service landscaping company: design, build, maintain, serving greater Monterey Bay.
Terra Nova Ecological Landscaping Santa Cruz
831.425.3514 | terranovalandscaping.com
A full-service ecological landscaping company providing design, installation and maintenance of beautiful living systems for public and private lands.
RECREATION
Chardonnay Sailing Charters
704 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz
831.423.1213 | chardonnay.com
Excursions aboard the Chardonnay II are perfect for any age group and fun for everyone from seasoned sailors to first-time adventurers.
RESTAURANTS AND CAFÉS
SPECIALTY FOOD AND DRINK PURVEYORS
Earthbound Farm’s Farm Stand and Organic Kitchen
7250 Carmel Valley Road, Carmel
831.625.6219 | ebfarm.com
Serving delicious organic, handcrafted food, gourmet groceries and unique gifts, as well as fresh produce and flowers.
The Quail & Olive
3 Pilot Road, Carmel Valley
831.659.4288 | quailandolive.com
A boutique featuring quality, California olive oils and vinegars, as well as natural skin care products and cookbooks for better health.
Shopper’s Corner
622 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz
831.423.1398 | shopperscorner.com
Santa Cruz’s oldest and friendliest family-run market.
Star Market
1275 S. Main St., Salinas
831.422.3961 | starmkt.com
An independent grocer featuring the freshest, best tasting and finest selection of food in the Monterey Bay area; locally produced foods and wines are a specialty.
Stewart & Jasper Orchards
Monterey Plaza Hotel
400 Cannery Row, Ste. C, Monterey
831.375.6887 | stewartandjasper.com
A family-owned almond grower committed to quality, eco-friendly practices, water conservation and customer service.
Stone Creek Kitchen
465 Canyon del Rey Blvd., Monterey
831.393.1042 | stonecreekkitchen.com
Our mission is to create a unique educational and culinary destination for epicureans on the Monterey Peninsula.
Troia Foods
801 Foam St., Monterey
831.375.3354 | troiafoods.com
A local dairy and fine food distributor for businesses.
Vertigo Coffee Roasters
81 Fourth St., San Juan Bautista
831.623.9533 | vertigocoffee.com
Specialty coffee roasters that also feature wood-fired cooking and craft beers.
The Wharf Marketplace
290 Figueroa St., Monterey
831.649.1116 | thewharfmarketplace.com
Monterey County’s fresh food destination, featuring the “bounty of the county”—locally produced provisions at their seasonal best.
SPECIALTY SHOPS AND GALLERIES
Annieglass
310 Harvest Drive, Watsonville
831.761.2041 x21 | annieglassstore.com
Locally designed and handmade slumped-glass plates, bowls and serving dishes that add famed art and style to the dining room.
Botanic and Luxe
701A Front St., Santa Cruz
botanicandluxe.com
Botanic and Luxe is a lifestyle store in downtown Santa Cruz featuring home décor, gifts and botanicals.
Last Chance Mercantile/MRWMD
14201 Del Monte Blvd., Marina
831.264.6900 | mrwmd.org
The only reuse store at the entrance to a landfill in the U.S. where one person’s trash truly becomes another’s treasure, Last Chance Mercantile provides convenient dropoff for reusable goods and an ever changing inventory of affordable, pre-owned and salvaged items.
Madrigal
Carmel Plaza, Mission between Ocean and 7th,
Carmel-by- the-Sea | 831.624.3477
Offering attire for men and women who prefer a classic look.
Pacific Trading Co.
1224 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz | 831.423.3349
504C Bay Ave., Capitola | 831.476.6109
facebook.com/pages/pacific-trading-co/65027935549
Independent, local, family-owned women’s apparel boutique.
Seven Bridges Cooperative
325A River St., Santa Cruz
831.454.9665 | breworganic.com
The local source for certified-organic homebrew ingredients and equipment.
WINERIES AND TASTING ROOMS
Beauregard Vineyards
10 Pine Flat Road, Santa Cruz
831.425.7777 | beauregardvineyards.com
Sustainably produced wines expressing the terroir of the Santa Cruz Mountains through minimal impact winemaking.
Carmel Valley Wine Experience
cvwineexperience.com
A group of tasting rooms offering a unique way to experience wines in the Carmel Valley sunshine.
Members include:
Bernardus Winery
5 W. Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley
831.298.8021 | bernardus.com
Big Sur Vineyards Tasting Room
3 Del Fino Pl, Carmel Valley
831.652.3020 | bigsurvineyards.com
Bunter Spring Winery
9 DelFino Place, Ste. 102, Carmel Valley
202.744.1343 | bunterspringwinery.com
Chesebro Wines
19 E. Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley
831.659.2125 | chesebrowines.com
Cima Collina
19 E. Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley
831.620.0645 | cimacollina.com
Holman Ranch
19 E. Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley
831.659.2640 | holmanranch.com
Idle Hour Winery
9 DelFino Place, Carmel Valley
831.298.7526 | idlehourwinery.com
Jarman Tasting Room
18 W. Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley
831.298.7300 | jarmanwine.com
Joullian Vineyards
2 Village Drive, Carmel Valley
831.659.8100 | joullian.com
Joyce Vineyards
19 E. Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley
831.659.2885 | joycevineyards.com
Mercy Wines
40 W. Carmel Valley Road, Ste. A, Carmel Valley
831.659.4321 | mercywines.com
Parsonage Family Winery
19 E. Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley
831.659.7322 | parsonagewine.com
Cima Collina Tasting Room
19 E. Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley
831.620.0645 | cimacollina.com
Award-winning, artisanal wines from small Monterey vineyards. Tasting room is located in a picturesque historic building.
Hallcrest Vineyards
379 Felton Empire Road, Felton
831.335.4441 | hallcrestvineyards.com
A family-owned business that takes pride in producing original, organic wines and hard ciders with a taste of the Santa Cruz Mountains.
Holman Ranch Vineyards Tasting Room
19 E. Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley
831.659.2640 | holmanranch.com
Featuring diverse wines with complex flavors reflective of the Carmel Valley terroir and frequent special events.
Jarman Tasting Room
18 W. Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley
831.298.7300 | jarmanwine.com
Holman Ranch’s Jarman Wine is a new premium Chardonnay and Pinot Noir label. $1 from each bottle sold benefits the Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation.
McIntyre Tasting Studio
169 Crossroads Blvd., Carmel
831.626.6268 | mcintyrevineyards.com
Small lot wines that embody the mountainous, maritime terroir.
Percheron-McFarland
46 4th St., Gonzales
831.675.2311 | percheron-mcfarland.com
Dedicated to a world-famous legacy of excellence in California Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
Storrs Winery
303 Potrero St., Ste. 35, Santa Cruz
831.458.5030 | storrswine.com
Handcrafted wines made in the Santa Cruz Mountains; downtown Santa Cruz tasting room open daily.
About the author
At Edible Monterey Bay, our mission is to celebrate the local food culture of Santa Cruz, San Benito and Monterey Counties, season by season. We believe in sustainability, and we believe everyone has a right to healthful, clean and affordable food. We think knowing where our food comes from is powerful, and we hope our magazine, website and newsletters inspire readers to get to know and support our local growers, fishers, chefs, vintners and food artisans.
