/r/santacruz

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Welcome to /r/SantaCruz, for discussion about Santa Cruz! Most things about Santa Cruz are here.

Check out /r/scsurf for all of your surfing needs.

If you are a student, you should check out /r/UCSC or /r/CSUMB.

The musically-minded ought to head over to /r/SantaCruzMusic.


Looking for some fun outside of Santa Cruz?

Try out

r/BayArea!

or

r/MontereyBay

r/SanFrancisco

r/Watsonville


Be kind to each other

If you are directing insults or foul language to another member of the community you'll probably be banned without warning.

Advocating or suggesting or joking about inflicting physical harm on others will probably also result in banning.


No Commercial, Business or "Classified' Posts

Commercial posts or "classified ads" (buying, selling, trading, giving unwanted things away for free), help wanted, job wanted, housing wanted, housing for sale or rent, for-profit events) not permitted. No surveys.

It's great to ask for recommendations ("Who's a good plumber? What's a good garage for Toyotas?") and it's great to ask for job seeking advice.

It is okay to advertise a local benefit/charitable event where proceeds go to a cause in the Santa Cruz County community.


No Nudity/Exhibitionism or Nudity for Shock Value/Personals or Dating Ads

There are more appropriate places to display your body or your primary sexual attributes (or those of your SO or some random stranger you got a pic of), so do it in those places. Posting NSFW is not enough; this is largely a community discussion group. Posting nudes for shock value is also not what this sub is about.

No nudes ever? At the discretion of the mods. If you get a shot of a parade of naked protestors marching down Pacific Avenue, that's not shock value: that's Santa Cruz.

Personals or Dating posts are better suited in personals or dating subreddits, there are more than enough to meet your appetites in that regard elsewhere on Reddit.

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What’s your “how does this business stay open” store/restaurant/etc in SC?

Stolen from another sub.

Mine would be Jeffery's. They use to be good 15 years ago, but now that place looks abandoned.

20 Comments
2024/06/20
05:56 UTC

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Bars that play 2000/2010s music?

Going out for a friend’s 21st Saturday and was wondering what the best bar(s) are for more modern/2000s and 2010s music? Thanks!

2 Comments
2024/06/20
04:49 UTC

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What are these things growing on my house?

I’ve got about 50 of these little shell/snail like things growing on my house, what are they? Should I get rid of them or are they harmless?

7 Comments
2024/06/20
02:40 UTC

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What’s the best farmer’s market in the area?

Are they all the same?

5 Comments
2024/06/20
01:12 UTC

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Best drive through car wash in the county?

Let me know if you have an opinion on the best drive through car wash in the county. Which does the best job? Which is best value for money? Which ones should I avoid? I drive a rav4, so size shouldn’t me an issue.

25 Comments
2024/06/20
00:34 UTC

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Poetry/writing groups in Santa Cruz

Hi there. I was wondering if anyone knows of any poetry and/or writing groups here in Santa Cruz. Also, are there ever any open mic poetry events? Thank you!

1 Comment
2024/06/19
23:10 UTC

0

Pawn shop?

Hey yall- I'm looking for a pawn shop to sell some jewelry. Anyone know of literally ANY pawn shops in the area? Google has given me nothing helpful.

13 Comments
2024/06/19
21:19 UTC

1

Places to buy cooling vests?

I missed the cutoff on the MS society free ones, does anyone know of a place that sells them in town?

0 Comments
2024/06/19
20:50 UTC

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What’s your favorite story about the Morrissey Safeway?

61 Comments
2024/06/19
20:32 UTC

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Commuting from SC to SF 2/3 days a week?

Is anyone doing this commute? Do you have any insight? Currently planing on moving back home trying to save some money as well. Looking at a role in SF that would be in office Mon/Thu and one more day for a ramp. Am I insane? At some point in the next six months would shoot for a move to Sunnyvale or somewhere nearby.

11 Comments
2024/06/19
17:24 UTC

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What’s the best low-budget way for a 21 year old girl to learn how to surf in Santa Cruz this summer?

I’m a complete newbie and also still working on my general athleticism after getting into a deep slump during the school year. I’m working on my book while subletting here and would love to learn more about and experience surfing!

21 Comments
2024/06/19
17:45 UTC

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Budget friendly Wedding DJ

I’m having a destination wedding in Santa Cruz summer 2025 and not familiar with the vendors in the area, would love to know any recommendations.

(Note: venue does not have a sound system, so we would need the DJ to be able to set one up and provide mics for the ceremony).

9 Comments
2024/06/19
16:42 UTC

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Anywhere in town where it's okay to hang out on your laptop for hours?

I'm fairly new to the city (and state overall) and my boyfriend & I will typically opt for using our laptops at the library, which all are closed for Juneteenth today.. are there any other places where it's lax to just work / play on one's laptop for a while without threat of being kicked out / getting weird looks? Thanks!

82 Comments
2024/06/19
16:12 UTC

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Massage Therapist work

Hi all! I am looking to get my massage therapy license next year and am curious if theres any MT's on here that can tell me how competitive the job market is in SC? I want to know if I'm going into an over saturated market😵‍💫

5 Comments
2024/06/19
14:46 UTC

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Santa Cruz County homelessness snapshot finds fewer unhoused youth, more seniors

The numbers come as the state is looking at a reduction in funding for housing and homeless programs in next year’s budget that could impact future progress.

https://localnewsmatters.org/2024/06/18/santa-cruz-county-homelessness-snapshot-finds-fewer-unhoused-youth-more-seniors/

5 Comments
2024/06/19
10:55 UTC

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Middle schools in Santa Cruz

I know there are way more options for elementary and high school here but can folks talk about their experience with different middle schools in Santa Cruz? Looking at Branciforte right now but would be willing to think about a charter or private school if it was the right fit. Especially interested in any schools with good tech classes/focus because that’s what my kid is into.

7 Comments
2024/06/18
18:56 UTC

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Anyone use ClassPass?

Anyone use class pass? What do you think about it? I hate exercising, but I need to get stronger. I figured it could be fun to try a bunch of different stuff out. I'm a bit frustrated that you can't see how many credits each class costs, prior to giving them your credit card info.

Anyone who uses it, do you like it?

How many credits do you buy per month and how many classes do you take?

3 Comments
2024/06/18
18:45 UTC

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Sharks at Seacliff State Beach yesterday

3 sharks close to shore yesterday at Seacliff State Beach, near the entrance of the park. Uncertain which type of sharks. 6/17/2024 around 1:30pm

31 Comments
2024/06/18
17:46 UTC

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Laugh a little on hump day ‼️ Tomorrow, Wednesday

0 Comments
2024/06/18
16:17 UTC

8

Who is the best divorce mediator in Santa Cruz? Any recommendations?

32 Comments
2024/06/18
14:34 UTC

2

Good place to buy a used skate?

Got a daughter picking it up and want to get a cheap one. Been looking on Craigslist but do any local shops sell used boards?

9 Comments
2024/06/18
14:23 UTC

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Lost a tan, camo hat in seabright

Earlier today I lost a tan, digi-camo boonie hat in seabright.

I lost the it in the water.

I know it's a longshot, the hat is probably long gone, but this hat was meaningful to me.

If anyone finds it, or if theres a lost and found, I'd really appreciated it if you let me know.

6 Comments
2024/06/18
06:32 UTC

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Clam Chowder like Dolphin Cafe

Been missing the Dolphin Cafe’s chowder bread bowls. Where else can I get one like this?

Was nice just grabbing a bowl and fries to dip while tailgating.

15 Comments
2024/06/18
04:48 UTC

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Seeking Colorful Flower Field

I am hoping to find a location to take some photos in or near Santa Cruz.

Looking for a colorful flower field, although this time of year is probably no ideal for this.

Here is a few image references for an idea of what I'm seeking: https://imgur.com/a/1vMCZ8j

11 Comments
2024/06/17
23:33 UTC

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