Welcome to the Good GF Life!

We are an artisan gluten-free bakery making Bread & Focaccia, Desserts, and Keto & Sugar-free Treats free from wheat, corn, soy, and seed oils. We love your guts!

Located 39 miles/63 km from Santa Clara Levi’s Stadium and 4 miles/6.4 km from the Beach Boardwalk.

Situated on 300 wooded acres with breathtaking views of Monterey Bay and the scenic Santa Cruz Mountains. An ideal place to discover Santa Cruz at its most peaceful, providing guests ample opportunity to lounge and relax in wide open spaces amidst lush green landscaping. Breathe in the fresh ocean air as you walk along our Redwood-lined hiking trails. Immaculate golf courses, sandy beaches, and bustling downtown Santa Cruz are all within reach, making it the perfect location while enjoying world-class soccer.

Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our extensive menu featuring a delectable array of tacos, burritos, quesadillas, and more! From sizzling carne asada to succulent shrimp tacos, each dish is crafted with love and traditional Mexican Flair!

Capitola’s Historical Landmark Since 1895.

Monarch Cove Inn’s colorful past began in 1895, when two English families, the Rawlins & the Robertson’s, developed the property into a private family retreat. The estate was replete with two main houses: Monarch Cove Inn’s main venue. It also had four cottages, tennis courts, extensive English gardens, a barn, boathouse, a large hothouse, and a croquet lawn. Its boundaries extended from Livermore Avenue to where the Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary is today, along the cliff tops leading to New Brighton State Park.

In the 1920s, the estate was sold to a wealthy California oil family, the Hanchets. They were the first to build additional cottages (two of which are still in use) for guests and renamed the property “El Salto Resort” (which means ‘the dive’). Celebrities like actress Mary Pickford, tennis star Helen Willis, and even the infamous Al Capone were among them. There have been other celebrities in recent years, and Monarch Cove still hosts many artists and performers traveling through the area.

It remained in the Blodgett family to this day and was renamed the “Monarch Cove Inn” in 1991 to honor our annual visitation by thousands of Monarch Butterflies.

Located in the heart of Downtown Santa Cruz, the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History (MAH) is your go-to venue for artful celebrations, refined receptions, unforgettable weddings, and impressive corporate events.

Craft a one-of-a-kind wedding or reception you and your guests will never forget. With flexible spaces, boundless catering options, and an artful atmosphere the MAH is your dream wedding venue.

Castle House & Gardens sits in the heart of the Santa Cruz Mountains, yet only 2 miles from the Pacific Coast Hwy, and 6 miles from Santa Cruz. This bespoke, historical California ranch style home and estate with Mediterranean and Spanish influence sits amid 12 acres of glorious gardens, a year-round creek with reflection pools and waterfalls, numerous outdoor and indoor massive fireplaces, a spacious brick courtyard and custom tiled swimming pool.

Find your sanctuary at Flora Vista Inn where we’ll provide you a with a peaceful respite from everyday life! Our surroundings offer our guests a unique and unparalleled experience of timeless coziness, a sense of escape in our outdoor sanctuary of endless field views, blue skies and famous California trees. We are less than 15 miles from the Famous Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, less than 5 miles to the wonderful Hiking Trails of Nisene Marks and only minutes from Sand Dollar Beach, Manresa Beach and Sunset Beach.

The Hilltop is a nine acre family ranch that features beautiful 360 degree views of the Monterrey Bay, Santa Cruz mountains and peaceful valleys.

It offers majestic sunsets and multiple outdoor ceremony sites. For your convenience our facility includes a bridal suite, wine barrel decor including bar, custom table, ice chest and cocktail table. Plenty of onsite parking and we only host one event per weekend for a stress free environment.

The flexibility, variety, and character you’ll experience at the Hilltop will ensure that your special day will represent you and provide incredible memories and photo opportunities.

Weddings at the Sesnon House are unique affairs. Events are hosted out of the historic mansion and gardens and can hold indoor seated events up to 130 guests and outdoor events up to 250 guests. On certain Saturdays in the academic year you will be catered by the talented student chefs in Cabrillo’s Culinary Arts program.

Walk Santa Cruz offers small-group walking tours exploring the history, architecture, and coastal culture that shaped Santa Cruz. Our tours focus on the city’s founding and historic neighborhoods, with an additional surf-focused walk highlighting Santa Cruz’s role as the birthplace of mainland U.S. surfing and a center of surf innovation. Each tour is personal, informative, and designed for both visitors and locals.

Walk Santa Cruz creates curated walking experiences for business offsites, corporate groups, and private events. Our tours combine Santa Cruz history, architecture, and coastal culture, with options that focus on the city’s founding or its role as the birthplace of mainland U.S. surfing and surf innovation. Designed to be engaging and accessible, each walk offers a relaxed, shared experience that encourages conversation, perspective, and connection.

We can host everything from live concerts to private dinners to full-day retreats:

– Brand launches & pop-ups
– Live music, art, and performance
– Corporate off-sites, summits & team building
– Private parties, receptions, and creative experiences

With wide-open space, flexible layouts, and in-house tech and labor, your event setup is smooth, supported, and exactly how you imagined it.