My eldest child attended Calvary for preschool, and we had such a wonderful experience that we…read moreenrolled our youngest as well. After exploring several schools on the westside, we chose Calvary based on recommendations from other parents, the experienced staff with long tenures, its convenient location, and its cost-effectiveness. The flexible scheduling and minimal time off during the school year were also important for our family, as was the diverse student body. We believed Calvary would provide a smooth transition to public school, and it certainly did. Our daughter and another child from Calvary were the only ones in their TK class who could write their names at the start of the year. Calvary's play-based approach emphasizes early literacy, which is crucial for us. The school offers abundant resources, engaging activities, projects, and ample free play. With spacious indoor and outdoor play areas, the children also benefit from being divided into three smaller classrooms and having a dedicated nap area, unlike many schools that use open spaces. Additionally, Calvary assists with potty training and provides meals and snacks, so we don't have to send anything with our child each day. It's reassuring to know she is well cared for at Calvary.

This is the first preschool I tried in Santa Cruz after we moved. My son was 2 and a half and he…read morecried every day for two weeks. They called us to come and pick him up half of the days. It was heart wrenching. Then the director told us that he was not ready for their school. Luckily we tried another school and my son adapted really quickly even though it was a bigger preschool with more kids. I regret having my child experience his time at this school and wish we never had this experience. The teachers didn't give him time to adjust and expected him to be perfect little boy without giving him the opportunity to bond and get comfortable. My son is now moving on to transitional kindergarten! I still have regrets putting him through Calvary preschool. It was definitely a "Calvary" for us parents but greateful to have found an amazing, caring, beautiful people at Lifespring preschool that loved and cared for my son! We were willing to pay more as long as our son was in a good setting but not only we found a nurturing and caring teachers at lifespring but it was a lot less expensive. More expensive preschool doesn't mean a better setting for your child. We learned the hard way.

Back again but this time for a show.. great space for music. The sound was great and there was…read moreenough room for everyone even at a busy show. The bartenders were amazing. They were friendly and efficient. They refilled my Diet Coke without getting annoyed that's a truly good bartender! Thanks for a great time!

It's a great, intimate venue with easy eats, drinks, and good sound. I came to see one of my…read morefavorite groups called the Arcadian Wild. Parking was easy to find on the street but there's little actual venue parking. It's mostly standing room so come early and grab a seat or get ready to be on your feet for a long stretch (wear good shoes). Small space so it warms up, even though Felton can get chilly. Acoustics are good. I stood far enough in front I was slightly in front of the speaker line? So it was better a little further back, but I wanted to see the band closer live while I had the chance! I'll definitely be back!

The Felton Guild is such a charming and peaceful forest venue tucked away in the Redwoods, and I…read morerecently had the honor of photographing a wedding here; I absolutely fell in love with the setting! It feels secluded and intimate, with a cozy, woodsy atmosphere that's perfect for couples looking for something a little different. From a photographer's perspective, the lighting in the grove is soft and dreamy, especially during the ceremony. The surrounding trees create a natural canopy that adds to the sense of privacy and connection, while the reception space is large enough to host a decently sized guest count. The staff were incredibly helpful as well! If you're dreaming of a redwood wedding that's relaxed, heartfelt, and full of character, this is a venue worth checking out!

We had our wedding at the Felton Guild this past Saturday 8/5 and it was absolutely fantastic. We…read moregot so many comments about how beautiful the venue is. The ceremony space is intimate and surrounded by magical redwood trees. The reception is on the lawn and contains plenty of space for dinner, dancing (we rented a dance floor), and mingling. We had about 67 guests. Kathy was wonderful to work with and all her vendor recommendations were also wonderful (and more affordable than most wedding vendors!). We went with Cowboy Bar and Grill for the catering and it was perfect. The music has to be shut off by 8 pm but we had an after party at a bar in Santa Cruz and it worked out so well. I highly recommend Felton Guild if you are planning a wedding in Felton!

Ted and his lovely wife run a great shop. It's not BevMo, folks. It's a community shop with…read morehometown folks. Please check them out. I make certain to come here every visit home.

Great staff, great selection and great prices! The staff is knowledgeable and friendly and they…read morealways have deals!

Good prices and service! Earlier this week, we popped in for the magnesium bath crystals made by a…read morelocal guy and returned just for this. Definitely try Remarkable Redwood Remedies if have just 10 minutes to soak in a tub and you'll be in complete trance. You're welcome y'all. I swear by this bath salt because it's sooo soothing. Anyway, there's other goodies in the shop that you can peruse for alternative stuff. The employees are helpful and will give you a little sample sometimes too!

Come visit, the recommendations from Richard can be life changing. He is very knowledgeable and a…read morenutritional expert, he provides you with scientific data confirming the supplements he recommends. His staff is on point. Great looking store with everything needed to get you started and feeling better. We highly recommend Felton Nutrition.

My purpose of coming here was to help set up a wedding reception, have reception, then help clean…read moreup the facility. We all had a great time too!!! It's large enough to accommodate about 180 +/- people, perfect for our event. It includes a stage, large full kitchen, long tables and chairs. Parking is the BIGGEST issue, very limited.

While the hall is pretty enough, each time a group, with which I was involved, has rented Felton…read moreCommunity Hall, the hall pulled a fast one with the security deposit. They charge for bogus things which I know were not used and the hall probably needed to address anyway. They are overpriced and difficult to get a hold of. Insist on a walk through before and after your event and photograph anything which doesn't look 100% right. Although It's customary to sweep and take out all the trash when renting a facility, Felton Community Hall also charges to clean the sinks and toilets after basic usage, even if you pay extra for the cleaning package.

pretty awful service. the guys are always upset for one reason or another, never seen any of them…read moresmile. I asked about them having a specific type of drink, and he said "what you see is what we have" and that kinda sums that place up. Also it's super expensive, especially since Safeway and CVS are next door.

Bought 20 dollars in scratchers and won 100 , next day they said they didn't have enough money to…read morehonor it... Won't return again, I don't even know if they can do that

We specifically drove to Bonny Doon to have a tasting at Beauregard. And we are really glad we did…read more Beauregard has a special memory for us as it was the last place we went before lockdown. That day was also beautiful and we decided to take a long drive on that afternoon to have a wine tasting at Beauregard. Yesterday, we entered the tasting room and it was packed! The winemaker, Ryan, was there and was talking to the guests and pouring wines. It's always nice to see and owner/ winemaker in the tasting room interacting with the guests. It also felt very special because California tortoise shell butterflies were all over the area. No one quite knows why they are here, but they are gracing the area with their presence. And it's beautiful. The wines at Beauregard are better than I remembered them. They were excellent and I highly recommend a stop at this tasting room. I do not think you will be disappointed.

Very nice cozy wine tasting room in Bonny Doon. I had the $25 flight. The wines tend to be acidic /…read morecitrusy / astringent. Here are my rankings: 4.3/5: 2024 syrah grenache in neutral oak. good balance. 4.0: Chardonay oeuf: Very yeasty, citrusy, dry. 3.0: 2021 Zinfandel: From beauregard ranch. Aged in neutral oak. Overall it has a weak body. 2.5: 2023 pinot noir: smoky dry. Flavor is flat. From Coast Grade vineyard. Like a tart cranberry. 2.0: White sparkling pinot. No time on the skin. Super dry. Lightly carbonated. Very tart and lemony.