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Cash Mob at Caroline’s Thrift Shop on Tuesday

December 15, 2015 by Seb Frey

Cash Mob Aptos

The good folks of the <a href="https://www.facebook click this.com/groups/aptosia/” target=”_blank”>Aptosia Facebook group are organizing a Cash Mob at Caroline’s Thrift Shop on Tuesday, December 15th 2015. It’s a great way to do a little holiday shopping for unique one-of-a-kind and high-quality items such as you won’t find anywhere, and support a great local non-profit business…and hang out with a lot of cool people in our community at the same time!

The Mob starts at 4 PM and ends at 6 – but come early! After mobbing Caroline’s, the group will walk over to Aptos BBQ (it’s right next door!) to enjoy some drink specials for Cash Mob participants…and the folks from Aptos Street BBQ will also donate some of the proceeds to Caroline’s as well!

Cash Mob 2015 Flyer

Best of Good Times 2015 in Aptos

March 31, 2015 by Seb Frey

Good Times Magazine is back with its Best of Santa Cruz Issue for 2015. Unsurprisingly, the Best of Good Times 2015 in Aptos is a long list. Congratulations to all the Aptos winners – the recognition is well-deserved!

The Best in all of Santa Cruz

Best Farmers Market: Farmer’s Market at Cabrillo

Best Place of Worship: Twin Lakes Church

Best Indian Cuisine: Ambrosia India Bistro

Best BBQ: Aptos St. BBQ

Best Mediterranean Cuisine: Zameen Mediterranean Cuisine

Best Carpet Cleaning: Connoisseur Carpet Cleaning

Best Children’s Day Care: Simcha Preschool

Best Insurance: Rovai Insurance

Best Laser Hair Removal: Laser Hair and Skin Solutions

Best Running Store: Fleet Feet Sports

Best Swim School: Seahorse Swim School

The Best in Aptos/Soquel

Best Mexican Restaurant: Manuel’s Mexican Restaurant

Best Patio Dining: Bittersweet Bistro

Best Seafood: Café Rio

Best Sushi: Kauboi Japanese Grill & Sushi

Best Burrito: Los Gordos Mexican Restaurant

Best Breakfast: Red Apple Café

Best Burger: BURGER.

Best Date Night Restaurant: Bittersweet Bistro

Runners Up

Best Restaurant Aptos/Soquel: Café Sparrow, Bittersweet Bistro

Best Men’s Shoes: Aptos Shoes and Apparel

Best Pet Store: Aptos Feed

Best Women’s Clothing: Aptos Shoes and Apparel

Editor’s Picks

Best Convenience Store/Gas Station: AJ’s Market

Best South County Breakfast Burrito: Palm Deli

Redwood Village in Aptos

February 3, 2015 by Seb Frey

Redwood Village in Aptos came to being in 1929. It was built on the former site of Claus Spreckels‘ horse stables, located along the road from Watsonville to Santa Cruz. Back in the day, this may have been the first experience for visitors coming from the south to see a redwood forest up close and personal.

Over time, the redwood trees were thinned out and the timber milled to construct the guest cottages. Decades later, in 1974, the property was converted into use by shops and businesses.

It is located on Soquel Drive, conveniently closed to the freeway exit / on-ramp at Rio del Mar Boulevard, which gets a lot of Rio del Mar neighborhood and Rio del Mar Beach traffic.

BFF Boutique

October 6, 2014 by Seb Frey

The BFF Boutique is a clothing shop located in the historic Bayview Hotel in Aptos Village. BFF stands for “Bayview Fun Fashions” and although it’s an intimate shop, there’s no shortage of fun fashions to be had. Most of their inventory is for women, but they do have a small selection of items for men as well. They host special events when they will for example introduce new fashions for the season, and they often partner with GG Restaurant and Bar next door for discounts on food and drinks.

It’s a great place to check out quality, vintage clothing in a relaxed atmosphere. When you’re in Aptos Village, be sure to stop by!

See also:

BFF Boutique on Facebook

BFF Fashion Show – November 30, 2014

Aptos Center Shopping Center

August 26, 2014 by Seb Frey

The Aptos Center Shopping Center is centrally located near the intersection of State Park Drive and Soquel Drive. It features a number of favorite Aptos shops and restaurants.

Aptos Village Square Shopping Center

May 19, 2014 by Seb Frey

The Aptos Village Square Shopping Center hosts a number of local Aptos businesses. It’s located adjacent to (downhill from) the Rancho del Mar Shopping Center, just outside of Aptos Village.

It is host to a number of Aptos favorites, including the outstanding Au Midi Restaurant and Bistro, Uncle Kwok’s, and Art Supplies Ink. It also contains our local Bikram yoga studio, as well as a Cross Fit.

Deer Park Marketplace / Shopping Center

March 19, 2014 by Seb Frey

Built on the site of Claus Spreckels‘ old deer hunting grounds, the Deer Park Marketplace is the primary shopping center for the Rio del Mar neighborhood. The shopping center was built in the 1970s and is the second “large scale” shopping center in Aptos, after the Rancho del Mar shopping center.

In addition to Deluxe Foods, there are a number of other notable businesses, including CVS Pharmacy, Panda Inn (Chinese food restaurant), the Red Apple Cafe, Deer Park Wine & Spirits, and the Del Mar Cleaners.

The shopping center also provides Aptos with some much needed office space, and a number of professional offices can be found here.

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