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BANKS AND CREDIT UNIONS
Santa Cruz County Bank
7775 Soquel Drive, Aptos
831.662.6000
sccountybank.com
819 Bay Ave., Capitola
831.464.5300
720 Front St., Santa Cruz
831.457.5000
4604 Scotts Valley Drive, Scotts Valley
831.461.5000
595 Auto Center Drive, Watsonville
831.761.7600
A leading community business lender and full-service bank of choice for locals.
BREWERIES AND TAPROOMS
East Cliff Brewing
21517 E. Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz
831.713.5540
eastcliffbrewing.com
Neighborhood brewery specializing in British-style, cask-conditioned ales.
East End Gastropub
1501 41st Ave., Santa Cruz
831.475.8010
eastendgastropub.com
Local gastropub serving handcrafted food, beer and wine.
Grillin & Chillin Alehouse and Brewery
401 McCray St., Ste. B24, Hollister
831.637.2337
facebook.com/grillinchillinalehouse
“Drink Well and Eat Well” is the motto of this alehouse where the proprietors brew handcrafted beer and offer more than 40 beers on tap and gourmet pub food as well.
Peter B’s Brewpub
2 Portola Plaza, Monterey
831.649.2699
peterbsbrewpub.com
Experience Monterey’s original craft brewery, Peter B’s Brewpub, located behind the Portola Hotel & Spa. Enjoy great food and award-winning handcrafted beers. Watch your favorite game on one of 18 HDTVs or enjoy the pet-friendly heated patio with fire pits. Peter B’s is open daily with nightly Happy Hour from 4– 6:30pm. Open Su 11am–11pm, M-Th4pm–11pm, F 4pm-12am, Sa 11–12am.
Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing
402 Ingalls St., Ste. 27, Santa Cruz
831.425.4900
santacruzmountainbrewing.com
An award-winning, certified-organic craft brewery featuring wildly imaginative seasonal beers, hard ciders, draught root beer and kombucha.
Trailside Café and Beer Garden
3 Del Fino Place, Carmel Valley
831.298.7453
trailsidecafecv.com
Café and beer garden with handcrafted food and a rotating draft selection of 15 beers and one cider plus over 40 bottled selections including Belgian, German and ciders.
West End Tap & Kitchen
334D Ingalls St., Santa Cruz
831.471.8115
westendtap.com
Local gastropub serving handcrafted food, beer and wine.
DESIGNERS
Dina Clark Design
831.466.9843
dinaclarkdesign.com
A Central Coast graphic design studio for logos, labels, illustrations and websites.
CATERING
Aqua Terra
529 Central Ave., Pacific Grove
831.657.9790
aquaterraculinary.com
Fresh and seasonal food ideas, rooted in sustainability.
Carried Away
7564 Soquel Drive, Aptos
831.685.3926
carriedawayfoods.com
Seasonally driven and organic prepared foods and catering operating for 25 years in the Aptos Center.
LionFish SupperClub
Santa Cruz
lionfishsc.com
LionFish is ready to serve your guests the same locavore delights that have generated a passionate following for its own events.
EDUCATION AND NONPROFITS
ACF – American Culinary Federation
Monterey Bay Chapter
P.O. Box 7034, Carmel
montereybaychefs.org
A nonprofit association of professional chefs, cooks, bakers, home enthusiasts and business associates in the food service and hospitality industry, this local AFC chapter focuses on continued education and participates in many local community events.
Habitat for Humanity/ReStore
4230 Gigling Road, Seaside
831.899.1362
719 Swift St., Santa Cruz
831.824.4704
habitatsc.org
A nonprofit home improvement store and donation center offering new and gently used furniture, home accessories, building materials and appliances to the public. Proceeds build affordable homes, community and hope locally.
KZSC
Santa Cruz, 88.1FM
831.459.2811
kzsc.org
College radio broadcasting from UC Santa Cruz. Tune in for music, news, public affairs, sports, and more!
Quail Hollow Kitchens
235 Crown Drive, Ben Lomond
831.609.6226
quailhollowkitchens.com
Specializing in courses for the home cook including artisanal recipes, as well as French and American classics using home-grown and locally farmed organic herbs, vegetables and eggs.
EVENTS
The Foodie Edition with Ruth Reichl, Nancy Silverton and Evan Kleiman
Wednesday, May 17
6pm VIP reception; 7pm general admission
Sunset Center, San Carlos Street at 9th Avenue, Carmel
831.620.2048
sunsetcenter.org
Benefit for the Carmel Public Library Foundation.
FARMS, RANCHES, CSAS AND CFSS
Earthbound Farm
Retail: 7250 Carmel Valley Road, Carmel
831.625.6219
ebfarm.com
The country’s largest organic grower, Earthbound Farm has been delivering delicious, clean produce to the local community for more than 30 years.
Gizdich Ranch
55 Peckham Road, Watsonville
831.722.1056
gizdich-ranch.com
A third-generation farm and bakery-café specializing in heirloom apples, berries, juice and pie.
Live Earth Farm
831.763.2448
liveearthfarm.net
Watsonville based, with a new farm stand 10am–3pm Saturdays at 1275 Green Valley Road and CSA pickup throughout the Monterey Bay and South Bay regions. Committed to sustainable food through a CSA, farmers’ markets and on-farm farm stand and education.
Morris Grassfed Beef
CSM, at markets and online
831.623.2933
morrisgrassfed.com
A provider of locally grown grassfed beef, fostering healthy relationships between people, land, animals and food.
Real Good Fish
CSF, Monterey and Santa Cruz counties
831.345.5153
localcatchmontereybay.com
A community-supported fishery connecting local fishers and sustainable seafood consumers.
GREEN PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
Blade Tech
831.917.1330
bladetechusa.com
Professional knife sharpening services for business and home kitchen; also offering high-quality knives and accessories for purchase.
MRWMD
14201 Del Monte Blvd., Marina
831.384.5313
mrwmd.org
Visit the website for a complete schedule of disposal and recycling services, workshops and home composting supplies available at Last Chance Mercantile.
Solar Technologies
705 N. Branciforte Ave., Santa Cruz
831.421.0440
solartechnologies.com
Local solar energy system provider featuring efficient technology, design and installation for your home or business.
HEALING AND WELLNESS
Acubloom
833 Cass St., Monterey
831.383.9652
acubloom.com
Healing simply, simply healing with Kristan Roth, a healer with more than 20 years of experience in acupuncture and a number of other modalities.
HOTELS AND RESORTS
L’Auberge Carmel
Monte Verde Street and 7th Avenue,
Carmel-by- the-Sea
831.624.8578
laubergecarmel.com
A romantic, full-service boutique, Relais & Chateau hotel is within walking distance of all that Carmel-by-the-Sea has to offer, including the iconic Carmel Beach.
Bernardus Lodge & Spa
415 W. Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley
831.658.3400
bernarduslodge.com
Located in the heart of sunny Carmel Valley, Bernardus Lodge & Spa is an elegant and intimate luxury resort offering renowned dining and spa experiences and a 10- acre on-site estate vineyard.
Hyatt Carmel Highlands
120 Highlands Drive, Carmel
831.620.1234
highlandsinn.hyatt.com
Seaside hotel and oceanfront retreat that seamlessly blends the amenities of a luxurious resort with the refined charm of rustic Big Sur.
Hyatt Regency Monterey
1 Old Golf Course Road, Monterey
831.372.1234
monterey.hyatt.com
Located on Del Monte Golf Course amid 22 beautiful acres of Monterey pines, this hotel also offers a spa and close proximity to Monterey Airport and the city center.
InterContinental The Clement Monterey
750 Cannery Row, Monterey
831.375.4500
ictheclementmonterey.com
The premier luxury hotel in the heart of Cannery Row, situated right next to the Monterey Bay Aquarium and overlooking the pristine Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary.
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
400 Cannery Row, Monterey
831.920.6710
montereyplazahotel.com
At Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa you’ll be able to enjoy the best of Northern California such as the Monterey Bay Aquarium, historic downtown Monterey and Fisherman’s Wharf, world-class golfing at Pebble Beach, shopping in Carmel, wine tasting in Carmel Valley and the memorable Big Sur coastline.
Portola Hotel & Spa
2 Portola Plaza, Monterey
831.649.4511
portolahotel.com
A relaxing retreat in historic Monterey surrounded by unique shopping, fine dining, spectacular coastal trails and beaches.
Post Ranch Inn/Sierra Mar Restaurant
47900 Hwy. 1, Big Sur
831.667.2800
postranchinn.com
A “sanctuary for the soul” offering the ultimate in luxurious coastal Big Sur lodging, including breathtaking views and exquisite dining.
Quail Lodge & Golf Club
8000 Valley Greens Drive, Carmel
831.620.8808
quaillodge.com
Quail Lodge features comfortable lodging, an 18-hole championship golf course, fitness center and sustainably sourced, seasonal cuisine on the Monterey Peninsula.
Sanderlings/Seascape Beach Resort
1 Seascape Resort Drive, Aptos
831.662.7120
sanderlingsrestaurant.com
Overlooking the Monterey Bay, this beachside all-suite hotel is only 12 miles from the Santa Cruz Wharf, but with a private beach, 3 outdoor pools and hot tubs, and a great restaurant, you may see no reason to leave the hotel.
Sorensen’s Resort
14255 Hwy. 88, Hope Valley
530.694.2203
sorensensresort.com
A historic all-season resort with rustic cabins and outdoor activities located in majestic Hope Valley at Lake Tahoe.
NATIONAL SUPPORTERS
Yogi Tea
Sold at local grocers and at yogiproducts.com .
Yogi uses more than 100 exotic herbs and botanicals from around the world to create its sweet and spicy herbal teas.
NURSERIES, LANDSCAPING AND GARDEN SUPPLIES
DIG Gardens
420 Water St., Santa Cruz
831.466.3444
diggardensnursery.com
A garden shop unlike any other: organic, bohemian, modern style from Santa Cruz.
Gardner & Bloome
OMRI-listed organic fertilizers and soils from Kellogg Garden Products distributed locally by:
Aptos Landscape Supply
5035 Freedom Blvd., Aptos
831.688.6211
aptoslandscapesupply.com
Del Rey Oaks Gardens
899 Rosita Road, Del Rey Oaks
831.920.1231
drogardens.com
Drought Resistant Nursery
850 Park Ave., Monterey
831.375.2120
droughtresistant.com
The Garden Co.
2218 Mission St., Santa Cruz
831.429.8424
thegardenco.com
Griggs Nursery
9220 Carmel Valley Road, Carmel
831.626.0680
griggsnursery.com
Hidden Gardens Nursery
7765 Soquel Dr., Aptos
831.688.7011
Lakeside Nursery
190 Espinosa Road, Salinas
831.632.2100
lakesidenursery.net
M. J. Murphy Lumber
10 E. Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley
831.659.2291
facebook.com/M.J.MurphyLumberHardware
Martins’ Irrigation
420 Olympia Ave., Seaside
831.394.4106
martinsirrigation.com
Mountain Feed & Farm
9550 Hwy. 9, Ben Lomond
831.336.8876
mountainfeed.com
The Plant Works
7945 Hwy. 9, Ben Lomond
831.336.2212
San Lorenzo Garden Center
235 River St., Santa Cruz
831.423.0223
sanlorenzolumber.com/gardencenter
Scarborough Gardens
33 El Pueblo Road, Scotts Valley
831.438.4106
scarboroughgardens.com
Seaside Garden Center
1177 San Pablo Ave., Seaside
831.292.0400
seasidegardencenter.com
Tope’s Sustainable Garden Center
650 E. Franklin, Monterey
831.920.1203
topesgardencenter.com
Valley Hills Nursery
7440 Carmel Valley Road, Carmel
831.624.3482
valleyhillsnursery.net
Mountain Feed & Farm Supply
9550 Hwy. 9, Ben Lomond
831.336.8876
mountainfeed.com
Mountain Feed & Farm Supply is a unique and complete organic farm, garden, homestead, pet, gift and housewares store located in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
MRWMD
14201 Del Monte Blvd., Marina
831.384.5313
mrwmd.org
The MRWMD offers premium quality, OMRI-listed organic compost as well as topsoil and wood chips by the truckload at the district scales or bag-your-own at its Last Chance Mercantile shop.
Plant Landscape Design
2801 S. Main St., Soquel
831.476.1895
plantlandscapedesign.com
Full-service landscaping company: design, build, maintain, serving greater Monterey Bay.
Terra Nova Ecological Landscaping
Santa Cruz
831.425.3514
terranovalandscaping.com
A full-service ecological landscaping company providing design, installation and maintenance of beautiful living systems for public and private lands.
REAL ESTATE
Courtney G. Jones/Carmel Realty Co.
Dolores Street between 7th and 8th Avenues
831.233.4839
courtneygjones.com
Courtney@carmelrealtycompany.com
Family-owned firm offering local luxury real estate experts with a reputation for integrity, longevity and excellence.
Lisa Guthrie/Santa Lucia Preserve
1 Rancho San Carlos Road, Carmel
831.620.6762
santaluciapreserve.com
Lisa@thepreservelife.com
Santa Lucia Preserve is home for 300 families on 20,000 acres of pristine land in Carmel.
RECREATION
Chardonnay Sailing Charters
704 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz
831.423.1213
chardonnay.com
Excursions aboard the Chardonnay II are perfect for any age group and fun for everyone from seasoned sailors to first-time adventurers.
RESTAURANTS AND CAFÉS
See our Dine Local Guide here.
SPECIALTY FOOD AND DRINK PURVEYORS
Earthbound Farm’s Farm Stand and Organic Kitchen
7250 Carmel Valley Road, Carmel
831.625.6219
ebfarm.com
Serving delicious organic, handcrafted food, gourmet groceries and unique gifts, as well as fresh produce and flowers.
Food Lounge
1001 Center St., Santa Cruz
scfoodlounge.com
A dynamic, community-minded venue featuring local artisanal products, special events, a bar and the products and services of resident collaborators Fogline Farm, Kickin’ Chicken, La Marea of the Sea, Lifestyle Culinary Arts, Ocean 2 Table and Tanglewood.
Golden Roots Kitchen
831.471.7787
goldenrootskitchen.com
Organic prepared meals made in Santa Cruz, available weekly for local delivery or pick up.
Hidden Fortress Coffee Roasting
125 Hangar Way, Ste. 270, Watsonville
831.228.1400
hiddenfortresscoffee.com
Small-batch, locally roasted organic coffee sold by the pound.
The Quail & Olive
3 Pilot Road, Carmel Valley
831.659.4288
quailandolive.com
A boutique featuring quality, California olive oils and vinegars, as well as natural skin care products and cookbooks for better health.
Shopper’s Corner
622 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz
831.423.1398
shopperscorner.com
Santa Cruz’s oldest and friendliest family-run market.
Star Market
1275 S. Main St., Salinas
831.422.3961
starmkt.com
An independent grocer featuring the freshest, best tasting and finest selection of food in the Monterey Bay area; locally produced foods and wines are a specialty.
Stewart & Jasper Orchards
Monterey Plaza Hotel
400 Cannery Row, Ste. C, Monterey
831.375.6887
stewartandjasper.com
A family-owned almond grower committed to quality, eco-friendly practices, water conservation and customer service.
Stone Creek Kitchen
465 Canyon del Rey Blvd., Monterey
831.393.1042
stonecreekkitchen.com
Our mission is to create a unique educational and culinary destination for epicureans on the Monterey Peninsula.
Troia Foods
801 Foam St., Monterey
831.375.3354
troiafoods.com
A local dairy and fine food distributor for businesses.
Vertigo Coffee Roasters
81 Fourth St., San Juan Bautista
831.623.9533
vertigocoffee.com
Specialty coffee roasters that also feature wood-fired cooking and craft beers.
The Wharf Marketplace
290 Figueroa St., Monterey
831.649.1116
thewharfmarketplace.com
Monterey County’s fresh food destination, featuring the “bounty of the county”—locally produced provisions at their seasonal best.
SPECIALTY SHOPS AND GALLERIES
Annieglass
310 Harvest Drive, Watsonville
831.761.2041 x21
annieglassstore.com
Locally designed and handmade slumped-glass plates, bowls and serving dishes that add famed art and style to the dining room.
Last Chance Mercantile/MRWMD
14201 Del Monte Blvd., Marina
831.264.6900
mrwmd.org
The only reuse store at the entrance to a landfill in the U.S. where one person’s trash truly becomes another’s treasure, Last Chance Mercantile provides convenient drop-off for reusable goods and an ever changing inventory of affordable, pre-owned and salvaged items.
Mmē.
910B Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz
831.216.6366
mme.ltd
Mmē. is a gorgeous high-end women’s clothing boutique located in a historic 1894 Italianate building in midtown Santa Cruz.
Pacific Trading Co.
1224 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz
831.423.3349
504C Bay Ave., Capitola
831.476.6109
facebook.com/pages/pacific-trading-co/65027935549
Independent, local, family-owned women’s apparel boutique.
Seven Bridges Cooperative
325A River St., Santa Cruz
831.454.9665 .
breworganic.com
The local source for certified-organic homebrew ingredients and equipment.
WINERIES AND TASTING ROOMS
Beauregard Vineyards
10 Pine Flat Road, Santa Cruz
831.425.7777
beauregardvineyards.com
Sustainably produced wines expressing the terroir of the Santa Cruz Mountains through minimal impact winemaking.
Cima Collina Tasting Room
19 E. Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley
831.620.0645
cimacollina.com
Award-winning, artisanal wines from small Monterey vineyards. Tasting room is located in a picturesque historic building.
McIntyre Tasting Studio
169 Crossroads Blvd., Carmel
831.626.6268
mcintyrevineyards.com
Small lot wines that embody the mountainous, maritime terroir.
Percheron-McFarland
46 4th St., Gonzales
831.675.2311
percheron-mcfarland.com
Dedicated to a world-famous legacy of excellence in California Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
Taste Morgan
The Crossroads Carmel
204 Crossroads Blvd., Carmel-by-the-Sea
831.626.3700
morganwinery.com
For three decades, Dan and Donna Lee and their Morgan label have been synonymous with artisan, vineyard-centric wines from the Santa Lucia Highlands and Monterey. The Taste Morgan visitors’ center brings the family’s history and craft to life through a relaxed tasting experience.
At Edible Monterey Bay, our mission is to celebrate the local food cultures of Santa Cruz, San Benito and Monterey Counties, season by season.
