Made in Santa Cruz

New Products in the Shop

2011-01-31T19:18:00.000-08:00

We have the new 2011 SANTA CRUZ gear!!!!!!!
The Hand Wave is just one of the awe inspiring items in our clothing department to start off the new year. Come down to the Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf, get some fresh air and check out the sale we're having. All Clothing, Hats, Beanies, and Marie Gabrielle framed and large lithograph Water Paintings 10% off.

http://shop.madeinsantacruz.com/product853.html

October on the Wharf

2010-10-06T15:52:00.000-07:00

This October some great things are happening down here at Made in Santa Cruz.

On October 9th & 10th the Santa Cruz Boardwalk will be hosting the 13th Annual Hot Rods on the Beach Car Show. This event is to benefit the Santa Cruz Police Officers' Association. There is no better way to check out cool cars and benefit others.
On October 23rd the Santa Cruz Boardwalk is hosting it's first ever Annual Chili Cook-Off. Featuring the best amateur and professional chili's in the area, this even starts at 10AM and goes until the winners are announced at 4PM.

On October 31st the Santa Cruz Wharf hosts the Annual Halloween on the Wharf. This is a great event for kids who want candy, and parents who want a safe friendly trick-or-treat experience (not to mention the great shopping). So whether you are 5 or 50, grab your candy bag and come on down to the Santa Cruz Wharf.

So come on down, enjoy some great events and don't forget to drop in and say hi!

Thanks,
Made in Santa Cruz

Boardwalk Free Summer Entertainment

2010-07-20T12:00:00.000-07:00

Come on down to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk this Friday, July 23, to check out "Ides of March" performing live for FREE! With it's signature horn riff, The Ides of March's "Vehicle" burst onto the Billboard charts and in 1970 became the fastest breaking single in Warner Bros. history! The show will consist of hits from The Ides of March as well as Jim Peterik's Top 40 songs such as "Eye of the Tiger", "The Search is Over", "Hold on Loosely" & "Fantasy Girl".

Circo Brazil is an action-packed 30-minute show featuring trampoline, tightrope, and hand balancing acrobatics, Capoeira, and freestyle soccer tricks. And don't miss the unbelievable fire limbo under a fiery bar less than a foot off the ground! It's a must see! While out and about, come down to Made In Santa Cruz and take advantage of our store-wide sale!
Circo Brazil will be performing during the following dates and times:
July 11th - August 19th, 2010
Sunday - Thursday
Mondays - Thursdays: 12noon and 3pm
Sundays: 12noon and 6pm

Free Concerts at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

2010-07-13T12:33:00.000-07:00

Come down to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk this Friday, July 16th to see LOVERBOY
perform live for FREE! From 1980 through 1987 Loverboy garnered four multi-platinum albums and
numerous international Gold albums. Their hit singles came one after another including "Working for the
Weekend", "Lovin' Every Minute of It", and "Turn me Loose"- many of which
went on to become the anthems and party songs of an entire generation
of rock concert going fans. Come and see why this band is a must-see live show! While out and about, come down to Made In Santa Cruz and take advantage of our store-wide sale!

16th Annual Woodies on the Wharf

2010-06-14T13:57:00.000-07:00

Who doesn't love woodies? Old fashioned car bodies, polished wood, chrome, and a fresh coat of paint. Woodies first gained popularity in Santa Cruz when surfers and college students alike realized that woodies were cheap, spacious, and could be easily adapted to carry surfboards. Since then woodies have been a surf icon. Fast forward 50 years later and you have a gathering every year of refurbished woodies coming from Santa Cruz, Arizona, Colorado, and even Canada. Woodies on the Wharf started in 1995 and has been occurring ever since. On the third Saturday of every June the end of the wharf is blocked off to traffic and over 200 woodies are put on display to be admired and photographed. The event ends with a parade of all 200 woodies driving around Santa Cruz to say goodbye to everyone. Every year Made in Santa Cruz has the widest selection of woodie memorabilia on the wharf that we love to share with all of the woodie-enthusiasts. Come over to Santa Cruz on June 26th from 10AM-4PM for a real treat-- free valet bike parking included.

Check out a small selection of our woodie memorabilia here or give us a call at (831) 426-2257.

Father's Day is Fast Approaching

2010-06-14T13:09:00.000-07:00

Father's Day is an annual holiday observed by more than 55 countries across the globe. It occurs on the third Sunday of June which means this year it's on the 20th. This Father's Day, give your dad something he'll love forever. Perhaps a Santa Cruz themed coffee mug with which he can enjoy his morning cup of coffee.

Dad not a coffee person? Give him a genuine Nor*Cal t-shirt so that he can represent his state with pride.

If all else fails, bring him down to Made in Santa Cruz on the Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf and let him pick out his own Father's Day gift. We hope you enjoy this Father's Day as much as we will. We hope to see you soon!

Santa Cruz legend Jim Phillips we've got it all!

2010-05-25T23:40:00.000-07:00

Come visit the heart of Santa Cruz and
grab some local artwork!

screaming hand pendants and charms

Celebrating the art of local Santa Cruz Legends
Jim and Jimbo Phillips!
Rock on guys!

Limited Santa Cruz Amgen gear! while supplies last.

2010-05-11T22:27:00.000-07:00

...3rd leg of the race from San Fransisco to Santa Cruz, The Tour of California is an annual professional cycling stage race on the UCI America Tour and USA Cycling Professional Tour featuring Lance Armstrong. The Tour of California has become one of the largest cycling races since the final Coors Classic race in 1988. This exclusive Amgen merchandise commemorates the Tour's first year in Santa Cruz. Get yours before they are gone.

click here http://shop.madeinsantacruz.com/page83.html
or call today (831) 426-2257
all major credit cards accepted.

Christmas CD Collection

2008-12-06T19:58:00.001-08:00

With the coming holiday season, Made in Santa Cruz offers an unique and diverse musical selection. All of the artists below are all from the local region. Every CD in our collection is a blend of rare tunes that can really brighten the holidays up.

Woody Phillips and Friends. The melodious sounds of hand saws and power drills play your favorite Christmas carols.

This wonderful CD composed by Mary Mc Laughlin is a collection of Christmas carols and hymns all sung in the Irish Gaelic language. This composition is internationally acclaimed for her lush harmonies and atmospheric arrangements

Composed by Barry Phillips & friends. This recording brings together instrumental melodies from colonial America and the homelands of many colonists. Some of this music was newly composed in America at that time, and some is older folk tunes brought to America from Europe. This recording is a reflection from today, a look back at a variety of music that might well have been played at a Christmas party in colonial America.

Singing Christmas Dogs

2008-11-29T12:01:00.000-08:00

This particularly unique holiday CD we just added to the store is a must your Christmas list. This would be perfect for dog loves or if you want to add a creative spice to someone's surprise. Veronica Elsea has created these unbelievable renditions of your beloved Christmas songs by recording seven guide dogs at play, then rearranging their words and phrases. No other instruments, humans or animals appear on this CD! Every sound you hear is a direct quote from a dog! Yes, the base, the chords, the melody, the beautiful four-part harmony.

Santa Cruz Holiday Dot Design

2008-11-29T11:33:00.000-08:00

Tis the season to celebrate and represent Santa Cruz's Christmas spirit with our holiday dot design. This special seasonal shirt was designed by legendary skateboarding art legend Jim Phillips. Phillips, who has been the mainstream of popular skateboarding design since the golden age to the present, resides in the Eastside of Santa Cruz.

The black design comes with the classical red dot reinvented for the holidays.

Colors include the olive/red and Grey/red

Norcal Season

2008-11-15T20:12:00.000-08:00

We've got some warm sweaters and beanies ready for the fall and winter season. Just as a reminder, all beanies are twenty percent off and all sweaters are ten percent off.

The Norcal Benchmark design features the cities and towns of our beloved region. This design is currently our number one seller. This sweater zip up also comes in black and silver. T-shirts are also available with this print.

Keep your head warm and show your Nor Cal pride with this beanie. This item also comes in white and red colors.

Michael Miller Photography

2008-11-13T16:09:00.000-08:00

Seventy five miles south of California's smallest bustling county of San Francisco is the state's second smallest county of Santa Cruz. Although modest in size, it is packed with natural treasures and inspiring beauty. Towering redwoods, exquisite waterfalls, secluded beaches, and over a dozen state parks, including the state's oldest, are all here.

Santa Cruz on the Monterey Bay is our newest book in the shop. Photos are a collection from the archives of Michael Miller and written by Bonnie Minford. This is a local reflection of the majestic scenary from Santa Cruz County.

Along with his other caldenders, this is his newest release.

Sista Monica

2008-10-18T11:38:00.000-07:00

Presenting Sista Monica Parker

Monica Parker affectionately known on the international festival and concert scene is affectionately known as Sista Monica. Her newest 2008 CD release “Sweet Inspirations” is a compilation of heartfelt originals, and some of her favorite popular soul, gospel and inspirational songs of hope, faith and spirit for our times. Sista Monica is an award winning singer that started singing as a young girl in the church choir in the Midwest between Chicago, Illinois, Gary, Indiana (her home town) and Detroit, Michigan. In 1992, she re-discovered her voice and became a professional singer, songwriter and recording artist.

2009 Santa Cruz Calenders

2008-10-09T20:06:00.000-07:00

These hot 2009 calenders are taken by local photographer Michael Santa Cruz. He travels around the area, takes all the photos personally, and produces these calenders all by himself. These calenders are true examples of of the local perspective.

Screaming Hand

2008-09-22T15:00:00.000-07:00

Jim Phillips is the most influential surf and skate artist in history. Everyone has seen his artwork in one form or another. Jim has been there from the beginning in the golden age through the urethane age of skating, his Speed Wheels Screaming Hand design is his single most popular design. We carry this design in black and white t-shirts. We also have black, grey, and white sweatshirts in this logo.

Santa Cruz Skateshop Items

2008-09-20T17:30:00.000-07:00

Santa Cruz skate shop is now carrying items in our shop. Shown here is the rasta web t-shirt and various decal logos that represent the Santa Cruz skate and surf image.

Za Zean Heating and Cooling Comfort Pillow

2008-09-15T11:07:00.000-07:00

The Za*Zen Heating and Cooling Comfort Pillow contains California-grown rice and the finest lavender from Bonny Doon Farm. Place the heating pillow around your neck and shoulders to feel the deep heat penetrate your body. It soothes, relaxes, and is great for headache relief. Instructions - Warm your heating pillow in a microwave oven for 2 to 4 minutes. Reheat for 1 to 2 minutes. Place in plastic bag in freezer for a coldpack. The coldpack is great for aches and pains. Store in ziploc bag when not in use to keep fresh. Perfect gift from the "Mom" in all of us. 3.0 lbs, size 14 by 20 inches.

Boardwalk 100 year DVD

2008-09-07T17:27:00.000-07:00

This special 100 year anniversary DVD presents California's last great seaside amusement parks in a timeless and heartfelt way. Inside the this presentation contains rare films, photos, and interviews that captures why the boardwalk has such an enduring appeal to people of all ages. This wonderfully made 90 minute documentary is a must have!

The ever popular red dot design

2008-09-04T13:45:00.000-07:00

This white color red dot design is another favorite among our Santa Cruz natives. This look and design is considered a timeless classic that people of all ages can wear proudly. We are stocked in T shirts and long sleeves of this design. We also carry different colors like brown, black, navy, blue, and grey.

Shown here is a medium sized Red Dot design in a white long sleeve

Classic Dot Sweatshirts

2008-09-01T16:51:00.000-07:00

Summer's finally coming to an end as we celebrate an extended sunny labor day weekend. With fall approaching, sweater season is here! We have the classic Santa Cruz dot design in pull-overs and zip-ups. The trademark classic red dot shown here is definately the most popular of all designs among our local residents.

Shown here is the zip up classic dot in black

Hats and Caps Special

2008-08-31T18:43:00.000-07:00

For a limited time, all hats and beanies are 20% off their marked price! We have a diverse selection of choices including sun hats, baseball caps, and beanies.

Oballs for Everyone

2008-08-28T16:22:00.000-07:00

The Oball is another fascinating innovation from our Santa Cruz region. The original Oball is made of 32 colorful, rubbery rings fused into a hollow sphere. The non-toxic soft, tactile plastic makes it safe and easy for all age groups. Younger children have a much easier time catching the Oball due to its soft forgiving design, thus helping build confidence and coordination. Older generations can enjoy its other various designs such as the football or Frisbee options.

We carry multiple varieties from spheres, footballs, and frisbees.

Obama!

2008-08-24T17:22:00.000-07:00

With election season coming, Made in Santa Cruz is currently stocked with:

Obama baseball caps (20 % off)
Count down till President Obama clock
Obama nail files

Planet Cruz posters

2008-08-21T18:44:00.000-07:00

Our mission at Made in Santa Cruz is to promote local area products and innovations. The Santa Cruz region for many people represents a host of ideas such as alternative lifestyles, environmental imperatives, and a general pursuit of happiness through personal freedom. Planet Cruz Comedy is one of these local vendors that inquire and examine these very issues through their dialogue. We recently received an illustrated poster supporting Planet Cruz and their unique view on Santa Cruz.

Visit http://planetcruz.org/ for information on their events.

Karma is as karma does!

2008-08-19T16:40:00.000-07:00

Based off the original teachings of the Buddha, karma is the harmony of balance in this world. The balance in your life is something everyone needs! We have a wide selection of different clothing and coffee mugs to embrace our belief for karma through our slogan “Karma is as karma does.”

Selections range from Long sleeve, T-shirts, Women's fits, Vee necks, and scoop necks.

Cups come either old school black and white to a happy psychedelic tie dye.