“Excellent customer service by Tony. I saw the mini surfboard print that were avaiable. I submitted an inquiry through his webpage and he quickly emailed in regards to my inquiry. I was hoping he has the Twilight Tranquilty print on a surfboard and he did. I replied to the email inquiring on how to purchase and Tony called me and we were able to complete the transaction over the phone. Tony advised it would be 7-14 days to receive and imagine my surprise when it was here in 3 days! The surfboard is well made, has a gorgeous print full of color and detail and came ready to hang. It is a gift for my husband, his favorite view in Capitola and we were giddy to see the balcony of room 9 at the Capitola Beach Suites that we often stay in.
This surfboard is an excellent gift for the person that has everything and we cannot wait to hang it as the centerpiece of our bookshelf. I cannot wait to visit Tony's gallery when we return to Capitola.”
“m.k. contemporary art has succeeded in doing what has eluded so many others in the past—it has brought a world class contemporary art gallery to Santa Cruz. The space is capacious and bright, and the exhibited works are all of an extraordinary level of artistry. The rotating special exhibitions insure that frequent visits to the gallery will be rewarded with a new experience every time. What a gift to artists and to art lovers alike!”
“Adam was a great help picking the right couch for me and my wife. He didn't preasure us or sway us just clear info and help. The delivery option was early and very professional. I can't recommend this place enough!
Thank you Adam for all of your help! We love our new couch!!”
“We've been shopping here since I was a kid (18 years +) and have always loved the selection of stickers, shirts, and jackets. They have done some great collaborations and have some of the best clothing in the Santa Cruz area!”
“I recently visited Lumen Gallery and had such a great experience! The selection of jewelry, art, and home goods is beautiful and really unique—there’s something for every taste and style. I ended up finding the perfect gift, but honestly, I wanted to take half the store home with me. The staff was super friendly and helpful without being pushy, and they really know their stuff. It’s a great spot to shop for yourself or find special gifts. I’ll definitely be coming back!”
“Went today. Loved the vibe in the store the lights, stones, woodwork and jewelry were really beautiful, intricate and interesting. The sand art frames were so cool I want one. And a star light. I bought a beautiful amethyst necklace for my mother in law and a really cool mobile art decor for my balcony. I highly recommend and will be back next time im in Santa Cruz. :)”
“Pump Boys and Dinettes was fabulous last night. The extremely talented musicians/actresses/actors made the show a pure delight. The music and energy made we want to dance all night long. Go see it!”
“Danny is an amazing artist!! My family is blessed to have many of his beautiful Christmas ornaments that we cherish every year. Not only is his work superb and spectacular, he is truly a SC local gem.”
12:30 - 3:30PM
703 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz
Art Galleries
“I’ve been to many show at SubRosa and I've never had a bad experience. They have many solid local artists play and the entry price is perfect at $10. They are also a true anarchist collective which I think is quite radical if ya know what I mean..”
“super cute art store in the heart of capitola... my friends and i stopped by en route to the beach and loved what we saw here, lots of custom greeting cards, paintings by local artists, mugs, jewelry and clothing branded with capitola. some of the actual artwork was very unique, symbols and things that i hadn't seen in other art stores. the ladies working there were super sweet, very friendly. hours are a little limited though, they only open wednesday - sunday, 11.00-17.00 (closed on monday & tuesday). as far as parking, there is limited street parking, but your best bet is to park in the city parking lot about a block away.”
“Bill and Jasmine have mounted and/or framed over 15 paintings of mine over several years and have done an outstanding job! They also provide high quality personal service and I highly recommend using Santa Cruz Picture Framing!”
“Such a lovely space. Always a diversity of mediums and styles! And if you want something beautiful, local, and original to hang on your walks, you can find affordable pieces, framed and unframed. Smiling, friendly staff. Even the bathroom has great art...”
“The Gallery is like an indoor street fair! From jellies to jewelry, paintings to weaving, ceramics to woodwork - a feast for the eyes. This is an excellent place to find local, handmade, unique gifts for friends and family. You may even find something for yourself - I usually do!”
10:30AM - 6:30PM
1368 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz
Art Galleries
“The products in this Artisan Store are an agency of handmade expressions of great value--multiple assortments of artisan items. I have purchased numerous gifts, hand-formed jewelry, cards, delectables, fine art, and printed graphic art. Items for children to adults grace this well-lit, handcrafted, unique, bespoke, or custom-made location. The value is in the hands of the beholder!!”
“Been taking classes here for over a year and I love it! Geoff is a great teacher and makes everyone feel welcome. They’ve built a great sense of community here.”
“My daughter is already talking about signing up for next summer's Pirate Camp or any camp at SPA with Ross. (I'm trying to figure out how I can sneak in as a student too.) To say we got more than our money's worth or that it was all we had hoped/dreamed of would be a gross understatement. For those who love imagination, all art forms, adventure, the outdoors, science, construction, confidence/life skills building, fun and living in the moment, this is the place for you. As an educator, theater artists and parent I highly recommend Ross' pedagogy and artistry - the skills my daughter learned and more importantly the empowerment she felt will last well beyond this summer.”