Santa Cruz Floral is family-owned and -operated and sells a wide range of flowers, including arrangements and gift baskets. The company delivers six days a week, both locally and nationwide. Customers can order at the shop or browse the gallery and order online.
Batish's is a music store that specializes in Indian music. It offers lessons, CDs, videos and musical instruments such as sitars and tablas. From the friendly and talented teachers, you can learn to play the sitar, tabla, tanpura, dholak and harmonium as well as Indian vocal instruction. Check Batish's website for the schedule of owner Ashwin Batish's and other artists' local performances.
Dell Williams is one of the oldest businesses in downtown. This jewelry store has been a family-owned and operated business for four generations and provides customers with courteous, professional services. Besides an extensive selection of fine jewelry and watches (represented by some very notable designers), the store carries gifts, plates, glassware, bowls and home décor. Dell Williams is also distinguished as a member of the American Gem Society.
Mission Galeria is a replica of the original Santa Cruz mission, which was destroyed in an earthquake. The small museum (which is free but accepts donations) and gift shop have remnants and artifacts from the original mission, as well as books and religious articles. Mission Galeria is part of the Mission Santa Cruz and belongs to the Holy Cross Parish.
This small boutique has friendly patrons and a European/New York feel. Cameron Marks is a small shop with a carefully chosen selection of jewelry, clothes, bags, toys and accessories, and features local and emerging artists.
True to its name, Made in Santa Cruz Gallery sells all locally created wares, right on the Santa Cruz Wharf. Over 100 local artists and craftsmen produce the store's eclectic mix of apparel, art, collectibles and the unexpected. Made in Santa Cruz Gallery reflects much of what Santa Cruz does well, from health and body care products to skateboards to glass-work, tie-dye and original music.
Graffix Pleasure retails in a very eclectic selection of posters, shirts, stickers, jewelry, belts, sunglasses and incense.
Graffix specializes in body piercings and "smoke shop" accessories. The diversity of these accessories fills up the walls and the glass cabinets. In fact, Graffix stands by a reputation of providing the biggest selection of quality hookahs and glass pipes at the best prices in town.
The business also supports local artists in the community, so stop on by for more information about what Graffix offers in their support for the arts.