Everything a kid could want. We never leave empty handed. Will continue to frequent every trip.read more

What's not to love about a rainbow store? Well that's what I thought before I walked in…read more Hopefully the cashier/store personnel was just having an off day, but whoa! I haven't been talked to so rudely before in a store. Ever. I asked about the stickers that were in the glass cabinet the woman associate was sitting at, and she answered in a very annoyed tone: "They're stickers!" I could not believe she gave attitude towards a customer for no reason. My child was happily looking around, but it was hard shopping at a place where the worker makes you feel unwelcome. I tried explaining why I was asking the question (because maybe she wasn't aware there are different types of stickers??? Haha), but the store associate barely looked up to acknowledge me. Btw we were the only ones in the store. It is very unfortunate because as a proud parent of an LGBTQ child, I wanted to buy some rainbow gear for our house and car. I'll be taking my business elsewhere now.

Impeccable selection of wax from all over the planet earth (perhaps beyond). Don't expect bew…read morerealeses just dope hard to find jams. Listening station easy parking and great staff. Highly recommend!!

Make the trip to Santa Cruz to visit this one. Small used shop curated by a crew of impeccable…read morecrate diggers, an essential stop for music fans like me who think they've seen it all. Rare to see so many new-to-me international, jazz, prog and reggae records in one place. City pop, Afropop, Brazil, dub, ambient... killer 7 inch and cassette sections. Dozens of records for sale (that took me years to find scouring Bay Area and L.A. stores) and at some of the lowest prices. Easy to make a fine day trip of record shopping, with Redwood Records and Streetlight Records a few blocks away. Highly recommended.

Collective Santa Cruz hosts unique events celebrating the arts and bringing the community together…read more This past weekend, I attended the Spring Fling Mega Market at the former Logos building downtown. The place was filled with artist and vendor booths on two levels, with a DJ playing upbeat tunes throughout the event, beats that could be heard from the street, courtesy of Redwood Records. Activities and services on site included facepainting for both kids and adults, caricature artists, and even a massage station charging $3 per minute (love the massage offerings, but yikes those prices!). Pet Shop Santa Cruz had a reptile display set up, along with photo ops and the option for visitors to hold snakes and other creatures for a fee. Circus of the Moon provided a touch of live entertainment... not like a formal show, just performers in fairy-like costumes taking turns spinning on an aerial hoop (LyraPole) throughout the day and dancing with ribbon wands. Not a lot of food options on site, but I was able to grab some sweet treats from Cracked Cookies and an iced andes mint mocha from Foolhardy Coffee while there. These were delish! No seating available on either level, so it makes sense that they only provided handheld snacks. They also offered beer and mimosas from Humble Sea Brewing Co. All in all, I had an enjoyable time at this event and appreciated that admission was free and there were barely any lines for anything inside.

Living life isn't always the best thing ever, but these products remind you of the simple pleasures…read morein life. Highlights: - Love the positive feel of the stuff: bright, colorful, fun messages. Simple sayings with varying accompanying graphics. - Non outdoorsy options: even though most items center around sports and outdoor life (camping, boating, biking, etc.) for a girl like me they have other options like flip flops, glass half full, hearts, and a simple flower. They also have some on bright colors with one word: love, laugh, think smile. - All come with the "life is good" saying that all people from rangers to computer geeks alike can agree on. A smiley guy logo too is friendly to all. - Store space: lots of space, open feel. They don't have everything they have on their website in stock, but a good variety. - For all genders and ages: they have boys/unisex tees, smaller cut ladies tees, kids clothes, and even baby clothes. I saw a few dog toys as well for you canine lovers. ;-) - First store in area I've seen. Last few were in Maine and South Carolina... and the OC airport. I was so excited to find this on our LG stroll last weekend. Lowlights (my flip side to highlights): - We weren't greeted when we came in and we were only ones in the store. Didn't go with the vibe of the place and products. When we bought something, the girl said to have a nice day and all, though. - My least fave saying: "think outside of the box" with a pic of a tv cause I love tv! ;-) I'll be back for another dose of Life is Good sunshine!

I love the graphics and positive messages from the Life is Good brand. Graphics include simple…read moredrawings like hearts, flowers, ice cream cones, and characters doing activities such as yoga, laying on a hammock, gardening, tennis. I want the baseball cap w/ the flip flops. Tees are $25 and baseball caps are $20. They also have organic clothing. The store displayed posters for Life is Good festivals which raise money for their kids foundation. If you're strolling around downtown Los Gatos on a sunny Sunday afternoon and life ain't good, I'm not sure how to help ya...

Great, well curated selection of comics and likewise geeky toys. As a kid of the 80s and 90s I…read moreloved seeing some of the Star Wars toys I already own and hope to own very soon!

Awesome local comic and collectible shop in downtown San Juan Bautista. They have a Pokémon club on…read moreTuesday from 5-8 that my son and his friends love! Very welcoming and inclusive to all ages and levels of experience.

Such a great little shop with great items for souvenirs or crafts! My husband and I stopped here…read moreduring our vacation and got some great sea glass. Really fun stop. Just remember to pay for parking even if you're only gonna go for a second! They are no joke out there!

This is a really cute store. I love the variety and selections of seashells and mermaid items, and…read moresea life knickknacks. The people are really nice and a fun place to visit. Yesterday they said they were open online, we drove down, and the owner didn't arrive to open. The frustrating part of this store is the inconsistency of when they open. I drove down a couple times now and the store isn't open and the neighbors say he shows up whenever. Hopefully my next visit they will be open. I gave 5 stars because this is a great store.

As a local, I'll never shop here again. I bought a shirt and after about three minutes I decided it…read morewas too small, so I grabbed a larger size to exchange it and the clerk denied it. Don't shop here, terrible customer service.

Friendly staff. Great prices especially on the $20 sweaters. Great selection on Santa Cruz nick…read morenacks. Would definitely recommend Gilberts Gift Shop to anyone.

Definitely a cool spot!…read more I'm a big fan of collecting sports cards, and have been since I was a kid. I love opening packs, and I love looking at special cards that are already opened. This place has quite a solid selection of cards available, across multiple sports and genres. In addition to the standards like baseball, basketball, football, and hockey, they also sell UFC & WWE cards and memorabilia, autographed and specialized posters, and action figures. They sell packs, boxes, and individual cards. The really special ones are individually put in cases within a larger display case. They also have boxes with hundreds of nice, but slightly less valuable or desired cards on top of the display cases for people to freely look through. Prices are all marked on the card, so it's easy to see what you're looking at. They also sell card accessories, like sleeves and empty cases. If you like this kind of stuff, you should definitely stop by Santa Cruz Sports Cards! According to their Instagram (@santacruzsportscards), they are open Wednesday - Monday (closed Tuesday). Looking forward to my next trip when I have more time to browse!