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  • RockIt Premier Rides

    RockIt Events is an award-winning experiential events agency. Since our founding in 2016, we have been recognized for our innovative approach to corporate events, our integrity-driven work ethic, and our strong partnerships with the industry’s top suppliers.

    With the addition of our premier transportation division, RockIt Premier Rides, we now offer clients an even more seamless, end-to-end event experience. Our female-led team collaborates closely with clients from strategy through final execution—now including exceptional, reliable transportation services—delivering experiences that exceed expectations.

    Melissa Begin

    May 14, 2026
  • RockIt Premier Rides

    RockIt Events is an award-winning experiential events agency. Since our founding in 2016, we have been recognized for our innovative approach to corporate events, our integrity-driven work ethic, and our strong partnerships with the industry’s top suppliers.

    With the addition of our premier transportation division, RockIt Premier Rides, we now offer clients an even more seamless, end-to-end event experience. Our female-led team collaborates closely with clients from strategy through final execution—now including exceptional, reliable transportation services—delivering experiences that exceed expectations.

    Melissa Begin

    May 14, 2026
  • Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

    Located a short walk from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk features beautiful ocean views and a hot tub. Free WiFi and a continental breakfast is offered daily for guests. All rooms at the Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk include a flat-screen TV with cable. Comfortably furnished, the bright rooms feature a fridge and microwave. For added convenience, laundry facilities are available. Vending machines offering snacks and beverages are located on site. The University of California Santa Cruz is 12 minutes’ drive from Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. The Santa Cruz Wharf is a short walk away.

    Melissa Begin

    May 13, 2026
  • Gran Gelato Caffe

    The gelateria is one of the only places in the county to purchase the Italian frozen treat, and the Costanzas are aiming to dazzle customers by making 12 flavors in-house, from cookies and cream to pistachio and strawberry sorbet and salted caramel, rather than importing it from abroad. The shop will also offer Italian pastries, such as crisp, layered sfogliatelle, espresso and coffee, and several salads and sandwiches for lunch.

    Melissa Begin

    May 10, 2026
  • Brookdale Lodge

    Step back in time at The Brookdale Diner, a retro 1950s-style family restaurant located at the Historic Brookdale Lodge. Nestled among the towering redwoods, this nostalgic eatery brings classic Americana to life with vintage décor, chrome accents, checkered floors, and a jukebox spinning timeless rock ‘n’ roll hits spanning the decades.

    Enjoy all-day breakfast, lunch & dinner featuring juicy burgers, hand-spun milkshakes, savory fried chicken, flat-bread pizza, steaks, salads, and other diner favorites—all served with a side of old-school charm. Whether you’re a local or just passing through, the Brookdale Diner offers a fun, family-friendly experience that pays homage to the golden age of diners, right in the heart of one of California’s most storied landmarks, the Historic Brookdale Lodge.

    Melissa Begin

    May 10, 2026
  • Brookdale Lodge

    Welcome to Brookdale, home to some of the most beautiful natural scenery in the state. If you’re looking for a place to get away from it all, The Historic Brookdale Lodge is a perfect spot. The rooms in our hotel in Brookdale offer stunning views of the surrounding mountains and forests, and our location right in the heart of nature, provides the perfect opportunity to get away from it all. Whether you’re looking to go for a hike, bike, or simply relax in a hammock, Brookdale Lodge is the perfect place to do it.

    Melissa Begin

    May 10, 2026
  • Camouflage

    Camouflage caters to the public with a courteous staff, and a selection that includes exquisite corsets, undergarments and costumes.

    Melissa Begin

    April 23, 2026
  • Birichino – Tasting Room

    Birichino have made fine wines from 19th and early 20th century vines (+ a few from the Late Disco Era) on the Central Coast since 2008. their aim is to make delicious wines that give pleasure, revitalize and revive.

    Melissa Begin

    April 23, 2026
  • Back Nine Grill & Bar

    Offers a beautiful garden setting where wedding dreams come true. All-inclusive packages feature our signature menu.

    Melissa Begin

    April 23, 2026
  • Back Nine Grill & Bar

    Back Nine offers tech ready, flexible meeting space and is easily accessible off the highway. Hotel accommodations available on site.

    Melissa Begin

    April 23, 2026
  • Switch Bakery

    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!

    Melissa Begin

    March 25, 2026
  • Chaminade Resort & Spa

    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.

    Daryl Zape

    March 19, 2026
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