711 Columbia Street, Santa Cruz- Character Architecture

Santa Cruz has a wide variety of architecture as well as people. Sometimes you come across a Santa Cruz house that makes you stop and wonder. Not wonder in a bad way, but wonder who might have been the creator and what interesting and beautiful things lie behind its walls.

From the outside this Santa Cruz home reminds me the old-time radios I recall seeing as a kid from days gone past. Heck I remember listing to rebroadcasts of old radio shows. That as great imagination and theater. The some one who created this had just such and imagination and appreciation of beauty.711 Columbia Santa Cruz homes spiral staircase The craftsmanship that went into this lovely spiral staircase is amazing. It was done virtually without nails by craftsman.

Owning this Santa Cruz home is like owning a piece of art. How cool is that ? A real living place to call home, create and get to enjoy your working art piece.

Call Gregg at 831-818-7524 to see this home or other Santa Cruz homes for sale or other Santa Cruz MLS listings.
711 Columbia Avenue Santa Cruz  homes front room

724 California Street-a classic Santa Cruz Victorian

Santa Cruz is blessed with a variety of architectural styles. One I love is the Victorian. Santa Cruz has a decent number of Victorian homes. Here is one that I think is particularly well restored and lovely.

Santa Cruz Victorian home

This Santa Cruz home is on a street lined with some great homes. Santa Cruz has pockets particularly downtown where you can see some of these great homes. A Santa Cruz Victorian home like this probably cannot be built for the cost of this asking price.

Santa Cruz Victorian Home at California Street When you appreciate true craftsmanship, this is the sort of home you look for. Located near downtown Santa Cruz, it is an easy walk to downtown or over to Neary’s Lagoon to look at birds. There is a a great artists studio with lots of light that would make some creative sort happy. To see this home, call Gregg at 831-818-7524

Santa Cruz Mountains Wine & Crab Taste-Off -Santa Cruz Wineries highlighted

Santa Cruz Mountains Wine & Crab Taste-Off

This event features some fine local restaurants in the Santa Cruz area. This event features the seasonal crab that is available now in January.Some tasty crab to eat

In the Seascape area, Sanderlings will represent the county in these event, Ma Maison in Rio Del Mar, and Paradise Grill Cafe in Capitola, and Cafe Cruz in Soquel. This event will happen on Sunday, January 16, 2011 from 2p.m. – 5p.m. A different selection of local vintners will pour their wines at each location.

This is a similar event to the successful Monterey Wine Great Escape Weekend in that you have local chefs pairing a local seasonal food with local wines. Yum!

While this event is smaller and more compact than the Monterey Wine Weekend, you will be sure to have fun at these restaurants and have some of the great Santa Cruz Mountain Wines.

The cost is $49.00 per person to taste food and wine at two restaurants of your choice. Assuming you will go the others add $16.00 for each additional restaurant. This event is almost sold out at some restaurants , so call (831) 685-VINE (8463) on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. to reserve you place. You can log in to their website at www.SCMWA.com and enter promo code GW11 for a $15 off discount when you attend both Passport Saturday on Jan. 15 and the Wine and Crab Taste-off event on Sunday, Jan. 16.

The Sound of Sleep-sleep without drugs

Sleep better with sound of sleep or an ocean view home at www.propertyinsantacruz.comPeople today are often stressed out, and for good reason. Our economy has given many reason for sleepless nights.

For some of the few buying a Carmel oceanview home, will be what you will need for a good nights sleep. For many the Sound of Sleep will be just the ticket to a great night’s sleep.

One of the benefits of this cute device is that you don’t need drugs to go to sleep. The sounds of the ocean, wind , stream and more are all part of the arsenal of soothing sounds to help you go to sleep soundly and naturally.

One of the cool features about this little device is it’s ability to adjust the volume to compensate for noisy environments. You can get it at the Sound of Sleep site.

Santa Cruz Christmas celebration with a carriage ride

Santa Cruz Carriage Rides

Santa Cruz harkens back to what was an earlier mode of transportation around here. Probably not as eco-friendly as a bike, but certainly much older and alot more comfortable to ride around in style. These carriage rides will be available though in December for a limited time.

Santa Cruz horse and carriage rides in Santa Cruz...www.propertyinsantacruz.comSanta Cruz Carriage rides are a fun thing to do as they are pretty uncommon that one finds them. For most kids it is a rare treat found only in large cities, after waiting in long lines. It is certainly one of those things that is always remembered by kids fondly looking back. It is of course a sort of romantic thing to do as well.

While the rides are only available for a relatively short duration, the memories last a lifetime. They can be found on Sundays starting on December 5,12, and 19th  from 1-5.

Friday Dec. 10th & 17th                                   5-8:30     PM
Saturday Dec. 11th & 18th                                3-7         PM
Sunday Dec. 5th, 12th, & 19th                           1-5         PM
Plus Dec. 21st, 22nd, & 23rd from                     4-7        PM

If you see them, hitch a ride:). For more info stop by the good folks at The Hat Company at 1346 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz. 831-429-8433. Tickets are only $5 dollars, so have fun on the cheap with memories that are priceless.

Check out some of the other fun things going on in Santa Cruz at http://www.downtownsantacruz.com/calendar-new.php.

Be sure to dress warm. Make a night out of it and have dinner downtown at one of the many restaurants. Stop by one of the nice coffee shops and talk about all the fun you had! If you decide that you want to live here if you are just visiting, you can check out the Santa Cruz real estate and hope Santa brings you a nice down payment:)

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