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Along the strip: Pacific Ave.
MDH
  • Updated By MDH on April 3, 2003
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  • The Clocktower at the forked entrance of Pacific. - Santa Cruz
    The Clocktower at the forked
    entrance of Pacific.
    by MDH
    Pacific Ave. is Santa Cruz's cultural and economic hypocenter and is worth a look if you want to go out to shop, see a movie, or eat. Numerous cafes, two movie theaters, bookstores, restaurants, independent and chain stores line the street, with a eclectic street clientele of is-it-still-1967-? hippies, Silicon Valley yuppies, goths, senior groups, foeign tourists, activists and students walking out and about. There are few places like downtown Santa Cruz, and is worth an hour or two to explore, shop, or just people watch.

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  • Theme: Other
  • Address: Pacific Ave.
  • Phone: (831) 429-8433
  • Directions: Begins at the clock tower (Upper End) and runs down towards the beginning parking lots of the Boardwalk (Lower "Colorful" End).
  • Website: http://www.downtownsantacruz.com
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    Bookshop Santa Cruz: Want a book or cup of joe?
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  • A kiosk in front of Bookshop Santa Cruz - Santa Cruz
    A kiosk in front of Bookshop
    Santa Cruz
    by MDH
    Bookshop Santa Cruz is a local landmark and one of Northern California's most widely celebrated independent bookstores, up there along with City Lights in San Francisco. You'll find almost anything here, from politics to fiction, from the latest foreign music zines to maps of Slovakia. The Bookshop is also frequented by guest speakers, literary groups, people of all ages, and a devoted customer base.

    You can books, maps, cards, magazines, and almost anything else that's related to written word. A small coffee shop is also attatched to the bookstore, meaning you can buy the New York Times in the lobby and move over to a table to drink your latte.

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  • Theme: Books
  • Address: 1520 Pacific Avenue
  • Phone: 831-423-0900
  • Directions: Located in the Upper End of Pacific Ave in a white building. Signs indicate where it is.
  • Website: http:www.bookshopsantacruz.com
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    New Leaf Market: Groceries, sandwiches, local produce
    trvlrtom
  • By trvlrtom on December 28, 2007
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  • New Leaf market - Santa Cruz
    New Leaf market
    by trvlrtom
    New Leaf is THE place to shop if you want to mix with the locals or pick up some goods for a picnic. This local chain has provided the community with quality groceries and local goods for years. By catering to the local community, that means a wide variety of organic foods and locally produced goods. This is the perfect place to stop if you want to make your own lunch or bring something for a hike or trip to the beach.

    The downtown location is in the old Bank of America building - unique for a grocery store.

  • Theme: Food and Drink
  • Address: 1134 Pacific Ave
  • Phone: (831) 425-1793
  • Directions: Several locations in and around Santa Cruz, but the main store is located right downtown on Pacific Ave.
  • Website: www.newleaf.com
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    Numerous shops, eclectic selection.: Pacific Avenue
    Viajara
  • By Viajara on August 30, 2003
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  • View of Pacific Avenue - Santa Cruz
    View of Pacific Avenue
    by Viajara
    Jewelry, clothing, books, flowers, surfing gear, and more.

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  • Theme: Other
  • Address: Pacific Avenue.
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    Patagonia Outlet Store: Good prices here.
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  • By trvlrtom on April 29, 2008
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  • photo from Patagonia web page - Santa Cruz
    photo from Patagonia web page
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    This is a great outlet shop to check out for good quality clothes and other items from the Patagonia line. Like other outlets, the variety and quantity of items changes frequently, but there are weekly specials posted out front. We stop here every once in a while just to see what is available.

    If you know Patagonia's products, then you know that they are somewhat expensive. This is a good place to find whatever you are looking for at a more affordable price. Clothes for men, women and children are the key items, all with Patagonia's outdoorsy feel and look.

  • Theme: Women's Clothes
  • Address: 415 River St., Santa Cruz, CA 95060
  • Phone: (831) 423-1776
  • Directions: It's in the Farmers Exchange Building at 415 "C" River St. near downtown Santa Cruz - between downtown and highway 1.
  • Website: www.patagonia.com/usa/patagonia.go?assetid=1922
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    Bookshop Santa Cruz: Great Independent Shop
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  • By trvlrtom on September 14, 2008
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    Bookshop Santa Cruz is a favorite in this area. For many years it was located in an historic building downtown, but that building, and many others, collapsed in the 1989 earthquake. The shop relocated to a new building and maintained its original atmosphere as much as possible, staying away from just the big publisher lists and promoting local and international authors. They also have a used book section and the best variety of periodicals and newspapers in the area. The book store has been able to sustain itself against a newer, huge US chain bookstore that opened down the street. They often have readings from local authors and poets.

  • Theme: Books
  • Address: 1520 Pacific Ave
  • Phone: (831) 423-0900
  • Directions: Downtown, on Pacific Ave mall
  • Website: www.bookshopsantacruz.com
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