Most of us do not associate the word asylum with anything particularly positive. But this asylum is…read moreindeed sweet and lovely. You will find items here for gifts or for home decor and use. The store is elegantly appointed and well-organized. Parking is on the street or in a near-by lot.

I absolutely love this store! I'm a local and whenever I visit I always find something I love…read more We've been shopping there since my daughter was in a stroller and now she's 15. She's always called it the mermaid store. The store has an amazing vibe. The owner is always warm and welcoming. Everything is made very well and good quality. The price point is normal, like what you would find at Nordstroms. And she has great things for gifts. I highly recommend stopping in and feeling the good vibes and look at beautiful things!

Such an oxymoron store name. Ice Box would be more appropriate for the stuck up staff and high…read moreprices. Lots of random house stuff to purchase, very expensive and they walk around like they're better than you and expecting you to steal. They do gift wrapping though and that's cute. 3 stars.

Love love this place! A must go to when in the area. Unique gifts, amazing jewelry and a great…read moreselection of comfortable cozy sweaters of all styles. My girlfriends and I always go here when we are in the area. I have purchased great well made textiles here as well.

This place was a relief after my experience with some other furniture stores. Pushy sales "sharks"…read moreand one place, I ordered from, then a local place cancelled my order last minute because they were out of stock, but still have it up on their website. I walked into this place, and after looking at two or three chests of drawers, found exactly what I was looking for. Pricing I could afford, real wood, no scams, friendly service, and quick delivery. Keep doing what you're doing! Will be back!

A great store! The furniture is nice and study. Most of it's even real wood! The service is always…read morefriendly and the prices aren't bad at all!

This store is located directly across from the mission. It is full of authentic, high quality…read moreMexican folk art, everything from glasses and shirts to furniture, tiles, statues, and paintings. The prices are fair and the people who work here are friendly and helpful. My husband bought a gift for me here and I will definitely come by again when I am in the area.

By far my most favorite place to stop and shop when I visit SJB. I just bought a little piggy grill…read moreand I love it!! Perfect for my backyard decor!

We love this Grocery Outlet! Located in Prunedale, this store has most everything we need on a…read moreweekly basis and have found it much cheaper to do our basic grocery shopping here. The store is well maintained, workers are friendly, helpful and they have a great selection of discounted products. I've found a lot of variation in how different Grocery Outlets are run and we feel fortunate the owner does a great job here.

I have not been to Grocery Outlet. This review is for Walmart. They have a great selection at a…read moregood price. The store is well laid out making it easy for me to get what I want. The staff is helpful and friendly. Only Costco is equal and they lack the small size of items that are better for me.

I truly cannot believe my luck that we have a store like this in Aptos. It is the perfect place to…read moreshop for a special gift for someone that will land on them as thoughtful and custom. I haven't seen brands they carry anywhere else. Highly recommend stopping in for a quick pick me up (some fun cooking items I may need to go back and bring to my own kitchen) or gift for a friend family member teacher, etc. There is something for everyone and owner is a complete gem and was so sweet and helpful. Excited to go back soon!

Another Banger is the cutest little specialty shop in Aptos Village. It's one of the latest…read moreeditions to the new crop of fine dining/boutiques in the area, and I am here for it! This shop had so many fun gift items that my eyes were salivating, if that is even possible - haha. I loved the ceramic dishware, tile coasters, and flavored gourmet tea drop-ins. I will be returning to get my housewarming and thank you gifts here. I did have some confusion in the early months of what this store was. Based on the name, I genuinely thought it was a burger place at first (I probably just read too fast), so I hope it is obvious to others so that Another Banger gets the foot traffic it deserves because it is an adorable local store!

What a cute place! Brand new store selling attractive home furnishings. I got some pretty new…read morepillows that look great on my couch. Friendly and helpful staff too. I'll definitely be going back.

I love Agency! A well-needed breath of fresh, modern air on Pacific. Tons of cute glassware,…read more gifts, and kitchen accessories as well as larger items like rugs and furniture. I am sure I am missing things as well. The store is small but manages to pack a lot of options in. Definitely a place to find some different,unique but classic gifts. Go!

One of the main reasons I come to Santa Cruz is bc of Berdels. I LOVE IT SOOO MUCH!!! The clothing…read moreis just the best beach / ocean vibe, can't find anything like it anywhere else!!!! The quality of all the clothing items is so good. I've washed my Katin shirts so many times, and they're still like new. My mom and I love going here bc they have the coolest water design shirts, perfect for my brother who owns a dive shop. He always gets complimented on the clothes we get from here! I also love how it is a family owned locally owned business!!! What could be better?! The service is always so nice when we check out, the people will always give us recs to go too. There is a large variety of brands from well known to ones I've only seen here at Berdels. The price of the clothing is comparable to other stores. This is a must when in downtown Santa Cruz!! You have to get a Berdels sweatshirt to really say you were at Santa Cruz!!

Great selection of high quality mens clothing. I was shopping for my 21 yo son who needed some…read morecooler casual dress shirts for working in San Jose. Sean made some great recommendations, including sizes. Sean was super nice and answered all my questions about fabric care and their return policy. My son was delighted with the shirts I got him. Thanks Berdels and Sean for helping me to be a cool mom.