The 7 Best French Restaurants in California!

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Café Sparrow, Aptos, CA

Recommend time and time again by previous diners and on social media sites, Café Sparrow in historic Aptos, California, serves French cuisine with flavor, flare, and finesse. The duck and wild…

Recommend time and time again by previous diners and on social media sites, Café Sparrow in…

8 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 more than 30 years, so the owners know…

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

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…

The 9 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 Memorial Day Parades and Events in California!

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Memorial Day Parade and Festival, Felton,CA

Celebrate Memorial Day with the people of Felton at the 33rd annual Covered Bridge Festival! Enjoy Music, Food, Drink, Crafts, Games, and more in Downtown Felton and Covered Bridge Park on May 27th.…

Celebrate Memorial Day with the people of Felton at the 33rd annual Covered Bridge Festival! Enjoy…

10 Best Cookie Places in California!

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Pacific Cookie Company, Santa Cruz, CA

This small cookie spot is a family-run business with recipes passed down through generations. With a modern twist, the shop offers premium cookies, French macarons, ice-cream cookie sandwiches, and…

This small cookie spot is a family-run business with recipes passed down through generations. With…

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…

10 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…

Westside Beauty Supply, Santa Cruz, CA

Featured in 8 Best Beauty Supply Stores in California

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 more than 30 years, so the owners know… 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

Winchester Mystery House, San Jose, CA

Featured in 10 Best Rainy Day Activities in California!

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

Khaosan Thai Restaurant, San Jose, CA

Featured in 10 Best Thai Restaurants in California

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

El Cantaro, Monterey, CA

Featured in 10 Best Vegan Restaurants in California

Mexican food isn’t known for being vegan-friendly, but it is at El Cantaro. This Monterey restaurant serves up vegan Mexican food that is sure to delight your taste buds.

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Vino Artist, Santa Clara, CA

Featured in The 7 Best Spots for Paint & Wine in California!

Vino Artist has classes for every level of artistry, whether you’ve ever held a paint brush or don’t even know how to hold one. Bring your own wine to kick back and learn a new skill and… Read More

Iguanas Burritozilla, San Jose, CA

Featured in The 10 Best Student Discount Offers in California!

Iguanas Burritozilla has several locations throughout the Bay Area, including San Jose. Beyond the extraordinarily huge burrito sizes, Iguanas offers 10 percent student discounts off their menu. Just… Read More

The Food Bin / Herb Room, Santa Cruz, CA

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Domenico’s on the Wharf, Monterey, CA

Featured in The 9 Best Places for Crab in California!

For over 35 years, Domenico’s has been serving seafood right on the water. The picturesque boat sources Alaskan Red King Crab caught by the Hillstrand brothers on the famous Time Bandit fishing… Read More

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