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Suggestions for Retail near Central Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

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    • 9.3
      Bookstore$$$$
      1520 Pacific Ave. (at Locust St.), Santa Cruz
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      • Nicholas J.

        Nicholas J. • August 8, 2014Too much great to say about this place. Good lightning, lots of unique selection and good recommendations. The used books boxes are fantastic, and always updated. (And full)

    • 8.9
      Record Store
      939 Pacific Ave (at Elm St.), Santa Cruz
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      • Maya W.

        Maya W. • July 19, 2012Always always always listen to their recommended cds. Some of my favorite ever albums have come from this.

    • 8.7
      Grocery Store
      700 Front St (at Soquel Ave), Santa Cruz
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      • Sarah

        Sarah • January 25, 2017THE place to get snacks of all kinds. Check out their daily free sample. It's usually freaking delicious and grab the corresponding recipie card for it!

    • 8.5
      Farmers Market
      Cedar St (btwn Lincoln & Cathcart), Santa Cruz
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      • Caitlin S.

        Caitlin S. • July 7, 2016Best farmers market in Santa Cruz. The $1 samosas are amazing.

    • 8.4
      Shoes
      1515 Pacific Ave (at Locust St), Santa Cruz
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      • John O.

        John O. • November 10, 2013My wife loved it.

    • 8.2
      Grocery StoreView Products
      1134 Pacific Ave (at Soquel Ave.), Santa Cruz
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      • Stephen G.

        Stephen G. • January 19, 2010Get the raw basil tomato salad dressing. Mmmmm

    • 8.1
      Apparel
      415 River St #C, Santa Cruz
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      • christina c.

        christina c. • March 7, 2011Pretty good sales going on, but I'd check online options first.

    • 8.1
      Apparel
      110 Cooper St. (at Pacific Ave.), Santa Cruz
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      • Kimberly A.

        Kimberly A. • September 14, 2013Downtown Santa Cruz has a lot of great surf shops. This is where I like to find my bikinis every year......

    • 8.1
      Bookstore
      1020 Cedar St, Santa Cruz
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      • Caitlin S.

        Caitlin S. • December 29, 2015Best comic shop around. Also is the shop featured in the movie the lost boys.

    • 8.1
      Furniture and Home Store
      450 River Street, Santa Cruz
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      • Maria R.

        Maria R. • August 6, 2012Incredible customer service. They went out of their way to help me. Thank you :)

    • 8.1
      Record Store
      320 cedar, Santa Cruz
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      • Alessandra A.

        Alessandra A. • September 5, 2016Great selection of old and new, across genres.

    • 8.0
      Candy Store
      1387 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz
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      • Lori K.

        Lori K. • April 6, 2014Clean that candy from between your teeth with their bacon flavored dental floss. (Located on the bacon shelf in the back of the store)

    • 7.9
      Garden Center
      235 River St, Santa Cruz
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      • Shannon M.

        Shannon M. • April 27, 2018fantastic helpful staff

    • 7.8

      14. Costco

      Warehouse or Wholesale Store
      220 Sylvania Ave (at Coral St), Santa Cruz
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      • Greg R.

        Greg R. • October 21, 2012If you see something you like or need, buy it right away, as it won't be there when you come back next time.

    • 7.8
      Furniture and Home Store
      1201 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz
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      • Kimberly A.

        Kimberly A. • September 14, 2013Fun place for the hippy in you

    • 7.8
      Shoes
      1017 Pacific Ave (Cathcart St.), Santa Cruz
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      • Mark H.

        Mark H. • May 17, 2013Love this place! I always buy something when I fly out during my vacations. Socks are rad!

    • 7.6
      Office Supplies
      1407 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz
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    • 7.6
      Cosmetics
      341 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz
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      • Christian M.

        Christian M. • July 12, 2014great pedicure! they gave me a great foot massage and a shoulder/neck massage afterwards too. Very nice people and as good a deal as I've found anywhere in this neighborhood.

    • 7.6
      Men's Store
      117 Walnut Ave (at Cedar St.), Santa Cruz
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      • Leila R.

        Leila R. • July 26, 2018BEAUTIFUL clothes and great different price point options. Great place to pick up a gift!

    • 7.6
      Comic Store
      829 Front St (River St.), Santa Cruz
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      • Aki W.

        Aki W. • April 25, 2012Jonny and Todd are awesome! Best customer service-ever! They will even call you when special issue stuff comes in- if you ask. I wouldn't go anywhere else. They are just great people

    • 7.6
      Office Supplies
      Santa Cruz
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      • Jeffrey P.

        Jeffrey P. • December 5, 2014Awesome stock of cards and a few other funky items.

    • 7.5
      Bookstore
      1011 Cedar St, Santa Cruz
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      • Shannon M.

        Shannon M. • February 21, 2020The charred cabbage is amazing

    • 7.4
      Chocolate Store
      Santa Cruz
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      • Bill N.

        Bill N. • June 1, 2018Super nice owner with amazing chocolate. A must stop for anybody in Santa Cruz.

    • 7.2
      Apparel
      1502 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz
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      • Joe A.

        Joe A. • June 27, 2010This is the most comprehensive surf/skate shop I've ever been to. Everyone was super friendly and helpful. I highly recommend it. I will come back here for sure.

    • 7.1
      Mobile Phones
      110 Cooper St, Ste 100A, Santa Cruz
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      • Christopher Terrance J.

        Christopher Terrance J. • September 12, 2012Sarah is the best ask for her and she will give you the best service very friendly....

    • 7.0
      Sporting Goods Retail
      1339 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz
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    • 6.6
      Apparel
      1401 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz
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      • MJ L.

        MJ L. • March 8, 2015Love the T-shirt section. Nice collection. NPR is my favorite.

    • 6.5
      Vintage and Thrift Store
      811 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz
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      • Sarah

        Sarah • June 5, 2017Found some hidden gems here! Prices can vary from very reasonable to you probably just wanna pass on it.

    • 6.5
      Apparel
      1200 Pacific Ave (Pacific Ave), Santa Cruz
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    • 6.4

      30. AT&T

      Mobile Phones
      550 River St, Suite D, Santa Cruz
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