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Mezcals Available in the U. Taking advantage of proximity and the Tijuana airport, I took a quick trip to Oaxaca right after our recent Mexico in a Bottle event in San Diego. That or my constant hype has paid off. Paired dinners and why mezcal works with anything. I am still dreaming of that divine curry like sauce that topped the striped se.

Welcome to Surf City Vintners! The Surf City Vintners collective of micro-boutique wineries, numbering a dozen, has made Santa Cruz a vibrant mecca for wine tasting. An urban renewal project has turned former warehouse space into a hip, trendy destination. The individual wineries are in close proximity on the Westside of Santa Cruz on Ingalls Street, Swift Street, and the Old Sash Mill. Take a slight right on Mission Street.

San Lorenzo Park - Downtown Santa Cruz,CA. Saturday, August 22, 2015 and Sunday, August 23, 2015. The Producers of The Legendary California Beer Festival are proud to brig back the 2nd Annual Tequila and Taco Music Festival in Downtown Santa Cruz at beautiful San Lorenzo Park for an even bigger and better experience! Join us for TWO days of fun in the sun on Saturday, August 22nd and Sunday, August 23rd! Saturday will showcase top-shelf Tequilas sampling, while you indulge on gourmet tacos! .

Watch our latest In Depth video featuring Jeff Larkey of Route 1 Farms. Why We Choose Santa Cruz. Near Silicon Valley and the SF Bay. An Accepting, Diverse Community. The Economic Development Office is your go-to resource for all things business in Santa Cruz. To the resources you need to get started or grow. We can help you access the resources your business needs. Culture and environment have strongly influenced the development of industry in Santa Cruz.