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1. Bookshop Santa Cruz

4.5 star rating
75 reviews

Category: Bookstores

Not the largest bookstore by any means, but Bookshop Santa Cruz truly has a unique character and selection. One Yelper accused this place of being "way too Borders," but I must disagree--which Borders stores, even those in SF, have prominent GLBT titles/author displays? Besides the specialized collection areas, I really appreciate some of the cute tchochkes such as refrigerator magnets, rubber…

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1. Paper Vision

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Great place or out of the ordinary cards and stationary. Tons are small toys and gifts (think stocking stuffers) and a fun collection of european papers and gifts. Best place for unique gifts...

4.5 star rating 75 reviews

2. Bookshop Santa Cruz

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want, but in suggesting other books that you may find interesting.    And they have comfy chairs, a huge magazine selection, lots of gifts and great cards, and hold terrific book reading events!  I...

4.5 star rating 41 reviews

3. Camouflage

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wear.  My favorite Camouflage purchase is a little black thong that says, "I have the pussy, so I make the rules." Makes a great gift, especially for wedding showers at the office....

4 star rating 15 reviews

4. Palace Art & Office…

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There art supply selection is really good. It's a great place to find gifts for your artistic friends.  Last time I checked they are completly cool about using their bathroom also....

4 star rating 8 reviews

5. Best of Everything

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I love coming in here to look around. They have a great eclectic selection of merchandise - bedding, baby items, jewelry, housewares, candy, bags....I'm sure I'm forgetting something.   Yes, they can...

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4.5 star rating 75 reviews

1. Bookshop Santa Cruz

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Not the largest bookstore by any means, but Bookshop Santa Cruz truly has a unique character and selection. One Yelper accused this place of being "way too Borders," but I must disagree--which...

4.5 star rating 9 reviews

2. Hart's Fabric

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Amazing selection! Walking by it looks like a teeny hole-in-the wall but walking inside, it's a whole different story. Huge upholstry selection, and fantastic choice of silks! I   bought very little...

4.5 star rating 35 reviews

3. Streetlight Records

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every time come back to santa cruz i need to come here to check out the selection to browse and to buy; even though the prices can be steep if your not careful.. it is also so very funny a couple...

4 star rating 35 reviews

4. Logos Books &…

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selection than Streetlight. A Santa Cruz gem. Go Check it out....

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5. Lumbermens Garden…

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#1 place i go when i wish a new plant in my life, the first and last garden spot! a bit pricy, but they all are. biggest and best selection in the town....

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