6 Best Paint & Wine Spots in California 2025!

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The Painted Cork, Santa Cruz, CA

The Painted Cork offers step-by-step instructions so that you can learn to paint anything, from your pet to a flower pot. Bring your own wine and food or host your own private party—it’s…

The Painted Cork offers step-by-step instructions so that you can learn to paint anything, from…

7 Best Beauty Supply Stores in California!

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Westside Beauty Supply, Santa Cruz, CA

Finding all of your beauty needs in one place helps make shopping for them a whole lot more convenient. This store has been a part of the local community for over 30 years, so the owners know beauty.…

Finding all of your beauty needs in one place helps make shopping for them a whole lot more…

15 Best Free Things to do in California

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Surfing Museum, Santa Cruz, CA

Surf's up! This city is known for its surf culture. Through photographs and memorabilia, the museum chronicles the more than 100 years of history that's taken place on this surfing mecca. Hawaiian…

Surf's up! This city is known for its surf culture. Through photographs and memorabilia, the museum…

8 Best Holistic and Health Food Stores in California

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The Food Bin / Herb Room, Santa Cruz, CA

This town is known for its laid-back, healthy-lifestyle vibe. A natural foods store that also sells herbs, vitamins and aromatherapy products fits right in. Organic produce shares space with natural…

This town is known for its laid-back, healthy-lifestyle vibe. A natural foods store that also sells…

The 10 Best Mountain Biking Trails in California!

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Forest of Nisene Marks and Soquel Demonstration Forest, Santa Cruz, CA

Another of California’s most popular mountain bike trails to explore is the Forest of Nisene Marks State Park. You can explore select trails and even volunteer to create them yourself as part…

Another of California’s most popular mountain bike trails to explore is the Forest of Nisene…

8 Coolest Coffee Shops in California!

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Verve Coffee Roasters, Santa Cruz, CA

Verve Coffee Roasters has expanded from its roots as a quirky coffee shop in a quirky town to a provider of all things coffee, wherever you are. But there’s still nothing like experiencing the…

Verve Coffee Roasters has expanded from its roots as a quirky coffee shop in a quirky town to a…

8 Best Marijuana Dispensaries in California!

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CannaCruz, Santa Cruz, CA

CannaCruz uses labs to tests products to ensure the highest quality, free of pesticides. The dispensary is frequently touted as the best in NorCal and has become a local favorite. Many products are…

CannaCruz uses labs to tests products to ensure the highest quality, free of pesticides. The…

10 Best Piercing Places in California

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Amory Body Arts, Santa Cruz, CA

This award-winning shop, Best Body Piercing Studio in the Best of Santa Cruz awards, is the only studio specializing in both body piercing and fine jewelry in the county. The expert piercers use only…

This award-winning shop, Best Body Piercing Studio in the Best of Santa Cruz awards, is the only…

9 Best Shops for Apple Pie in California!

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Gizdich Ranch, Watsonville, CA

This town is in the heart of apple country and has been since the early 1900s. This ranch is still family-owned, now run by fourth generation family members. You can pick-your-own apples in the…

This town is in the heart of apple country and has been since the early 1900s. This ranch is still…

The 10 Best Skate Parks in California!

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Ken Wormhoudt Skate Park, Santa Cruz, CA

During his lifetime, Ken Wormhoudt was a noted architect of skate parks and his namesake skate park pays tribute to his craft, which including involving local skaters in his design process. The…

During his lifetime, Ken Wormhoudt was a noted architect of skate parks and his namesake skate park…

New Generation Tattoo, San Jose, CA

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New Generation Tattoo goes out of its way to ensure every customer is happy and satisfied, using updated hygiene practices and equipment. You’ll find a variety of options, whether you’re… Read More

Westside Beauty Supply, Santa Cruz, CA

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Surfing Museum, Santa Cruz, CA

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Surf's up! This city is known for its surf culture. Through photographs and memorabilia, the museum chronicles the more than 100 years of history that's taken place on this surfing mecca. Hawaiian… Read More

Khaosan Thai Restaurant, San Jose, CA

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Khaosan Thai Restaurant is San Jose’s go-to destination for memorably delicious Thai cuisine. With a wide variety of classic Thai dishes and signature creations, this local spot is prepared to… Read More

Orenchi Ramen, Santa Clara, CA

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Try the signature Orenchi Ramen at Orenchi Ramen, a rich pork both bowl of ramen. You can add toppings to the bowl and choose from a variety of side dishes that perfectly accompany your bowl. Wash… Read More

O’Flaherty’s Irish Pub, San Jose, CA

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Yes, Irish eyes will be smiling at O’Flaherty’s Irish Pub in San Jose, California. It’s probably because it was voted “Best Irish Pub in Silicon Valley,” or it could be… Read More

Winchester Mystery House, San Jose, CA

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The Winchester Mystery House is the stuff of legends in the San Jose area. Built by the heiress to the Winchester gun fortune, this house is filled with dead-end hallways and stairways to nowhere,… Read More

Figure out the Winchester House

Featured in Editors' Picks: 20 of the Best Things to Do in California!

The Winchester Mystery House in San Jose was built by the widow of the man who invented the famous gun. She was so freaked out over the prospect of those murdered by the weapon haunting her, that she… Read More

California Sports Center, San Jose, CA

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California Sports Center offers several locations in the San Jose area with dance classes, gymnastics and swimming sessions available. Focusing on getting kids involved with activities that they… Read More

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