Botanic and Luxe combines all my favorite shoppable things into one place: gorgeous healthy…read moreplants, local delicate jewelry, pillows, baskets, handcrafted goodies, candles and other scented gifts, wall art, travel and cook books, fine kitchenware. I mean seriously, did someone read my journal of Favorite Things and create this store just for me?!! L-O-V-E! There is no walking around downtown Santa Cruz without stopping by Botanic and Luxe. I have purchased gifts here as well as framed art (with a locally-made wooden frame) that hangs in my home, and recently attended their anniversary event where they had local vendors serve matcha and desserts, and they provided 20% off the entire store, so naturally I went home with another plant baby. Even though the store was PACKED with customers, they asked me if I needed help twice and also spent time giving me plant care instructions! Botanic is a higher-end plant shop, so expect to see some matching "luxury" prices as well. But people don't usually come here to get the best deal; they come to feel a certain way while they peruse a beautiful shop that sources many items locally, to get a certain level of service, and to be ensured a certain quality of product.

I absolutely love this cute little spot in Santa Cruz. I have a little tradition that every time I…read morecome here I buy a new plant. The day I bought the cutest little mini monstera. They also have a wonderful variety of different artisan crafts and very delightful scented oils. If you want to uplift your mood, come into botanic and lux. In a good mood immediately with all their soothing music and they're gorgeous atmosphere. The service is always very friendly and I plan to patron this place very often.

Great people, nice products and very customer oriented. My wife and I could not be happier with our…read moreexperience!

Beautiful, unique, custom and personalized gifts. Laser and…read moreCNC Capabilities.. amazing some of the intricate and complex design work. Something for everyone! Kind People

This place is adorable and has the best selection of jewelry and goodies. It is a must for gifts…read moreand jewelry. I personally have gotten several rings from them and am thrilled with the quality, design and price. I personally love the vintage look for jewelry and this place does not disappoint. All the ladies I have worked with have been amazing and I even ordered online and they were very communicative. They even packaged my order with dried flowers. It definitely felt so special.

Mountainside Made is such a wonderful addition to downtown Felton. Amber makes the most beautiful…read morejewelry and it's so nice to be able to go look at it and purchase it in person. Besides her beautiful jewelry, the shop is filled with tons of unique things. There are special chocolates, cute cards, lovely soaps, candles, artisan olive oils, etc. the perfect place to find a thoughtful gift for a friend or for yourself. I could spend hours in this cozy little shop!

Definitely a cool shop at the Swift Street Courtyard. I love small boutique stores like this…read more Beautifully and carefully curated collection of goods ranging from office to kitchen to skin care to outdoors. Pricey but fun! Malin & Goetz, Aarke, Baggu, hand crafted pottery / ceramics & jewelry, candles, Aesop... the list goes on. I love their greeting card selection - creative & witty & one of a kind. A little on the upper scale for home goods but very unique finds. Fun place to browse and kill time because you'll find very interesting items. You bet we didn't leave empty handed. Putting this under the "there is something for everyone" store category.

We came upon this boutique while wandering the shops and eateries of a plaza that consisted mostly…read moreof breweries and a few wineries in the area. Upon entering I was impressed at the variety of merchandise on display. It was interesting to find so many items that enticed one to feel drawn into buying it because it was something you felt you needed. I was already on the lookout in trying to find a pair of brown sweat pants that would match my sweater. When I spotted it in the clothing section, I was excited to see that they had my size! However, once I saw the price of $139.00 I decided that my money could be better spent elsewhere. That's when I took a closer look to find that just about everything in the store was outrageously priced! Sure, it is a cute and quaint little shop, but not good enough to earn a purchase from me! I'm surprised that the majority of Yelp reviews don't mention the high prices. I guess this is just a normal way of life living in Sant Cruz!

This is a gift type store right near the esplande which, just like it says in the name has a…read morestrong focus on reclaimed/reused items. This is an indoor location (the capitola mercantile building) somewhat away from the hustle and bustle of the esplande. While the building this is in has it's own dedicated parking lot there is also the nearby beach parking-not always a sure bet in the summer -along with some city owned surface lots not too far away. This is a smaller locally owned and sourced gifts for the home kind of place. They do a fair amount of seasonal items so if artsy santa's or clever valentines day stuff is your thing then this is your spot. They also typically have slightly higher quality then the area average beach decor shop-this particularly is true where driftwood crafts are concerned. Pricing is very fair-this spot is reasonably priced. So far I haven't really seen anything that runs more then forty ish dollars and most items are less then twenty. Given that nothing here really looks cheap that is a real value. Overall this is a superior quality gift store right off the esplande.

It's was my 1st time in Capitola village and I felt in love with this little city and specially…read morewith local people. I think the lady who was behind the cashier was the owner. She was extremely friendly, helpful and kind. They have many different, interesting things that would be great for gifts and homes. Definitely will go back and check the store again.

Lovely store and owner full of beautiful and well priced items. She carries the Coyuchi line of…read moresoft, long wearing sheets, sweaters and lounge wear. Also pillows, throws, body care (scrubs) and candles as well as beautiful glassware. Well worth a trip in.

Charming shop full of unique, hand-curated East 'Coastal'-style housewares, home accessories and…read moregifts (stemware, candles, decor and furniture) including Coyuchi linens and loungewear, as well as Beekman artisan goat's milk bath and body products. Met the store owner and she is an absolute delight--revealed that she is planning amazing-sounding cooking events to round out the retail experience. A perfect gift shop for Los Gatos: a small business with a human touch, run by a lady who graciously treated me like a dear friend the moment I walked in the door. Am sincerely excited to see this new lifestyle store in Los Gatos.

This is one of those stores that you need to take your time browsing. Don't rush it, there may be…read moresomething that matches your personality. There are store cats who are super nice. A note on the front door requesting that you please shut the door coming, and going, so the cats don't run into the street. My husband and I went back this time, because last time we had to rush for a movie in Scotts Valley. This time we had a blast and walked away with some really nice items. I enjoyed all the things to look at, even the kitties.

A great little shop in downtown Felton! Came here to look for Christmas goodies for my friends and…read morefamily and was pleasantly surprised. The owner makes her own products and is very knowledgable! I got a tshirt and a candle from the Santa Cruz Candle Co. She opened up in January and I hope they survive this pandemic/shelter in place! Please support local!

Such a fun little paper + gift shop in Santa Cruz. This place is packed with the coolest cards,…read moregame boards, quirky toys, and playful finds you didn't know you needed. Everything is well-organized, so it's easy to browse without feeling overwhelmed. Located on a lively, busy street that's great to walk around, with street meter parking nearby. Perfect spot to pop into while exploring the area and looking for a unique card or gift.

On 06/19/21, The dude calls Station businesses "Princess Places" as I have an obsession with…read morestationary - it's my hobby (that's what I tell myself to feel better a out it xD). I love everything about it. I was hesitant on coming in as I had my mind set on getting cookies a block away and he convinced me to stop in so we can look for Princess things for me and my bestie!! I was ALL in at that point. Upon entering in, I knew I didn't want to go. They had cute cards you can mail out which I'm so old school I love it. I spent a good 30 minutes trying to find the perfect Santa Cruz card!! I grabbed so many and started narrowing it down and down. I ended up not picking any of them and found a really small unique card I fell in love with which was perfect for the theme I was going for!! This place has so many hidden TREASURES. I was rummaging through everything from vintage games, books, puzzles, trinkets, unique items and the dude found a mermaid shell the actually hatches a mermaid. I knew that was the perfect item to pair with my cute card!! A unique find in Santa Cruz which was awesome. While I was in awe of the store the dude found a Coney cup *insert love emoji eyes* I literally squealed my princess skirt off!! There was no way I was walking out the store without it. I think the dude and I spent about an hour in the store until I realized we had to go pick up my hat that was being done. The line wasn't too long for check out and the owners informed us that they barely put the Coney Line Friends cup out two or three days ago!! Just my luck. I let them know they need BROWN BEAR - CONEY'S true love! So they were pleased that someone bought it. The owners were incredibly friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. Their store made me fall in love with Santa Cruz and make the trip very special! It was clean organized and such unique items you won't find! I highly recommend you come and check it out. Something for everyone!