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Anonymous
10:53 pm – Friday February 19, 2010
Castro Valley
Because there aren't any waves in Castro Valley.
Tammara
7:16 am – Wednesday February 17, 2010
Santa Cruz, Oakland
there is nothing that makes me happier than being in santa cruz-the people, the vibe, the love.
anonymous
6:15 am – Thursday January 28, 2010
felton
jumping in the ocean butt naked, getting high, shows at the bike church, catalyst, crepe place, biking highway 9, dancing drum circles, love
Elise
2:35 am – Saturday January 9, 2010
Vermont
shelby armillotto my future bride for giving me the opportunity to live around such amazing scenary
Anonymous
10:59 pm – Tuesday December 29, 2009
VA
Dannettee, Bob, Jone, Suzi, Mary, Phil, Mike, Pat, Mark, and many other friends. The Redwoods. The ocean. Watching kelp drift. It's home!!!
Kirk
8:05 am – Thursday December 24, 2009
Santa Cruz, California.
santa cruz always made me happy because it is a town that lets me be whoever i want to be, and that is santa cruz.
George K
1:53 am – Tuesday December 22, 2009
San Francisco
My wife and I went there for our honeymoon. Loved the restaurants, farmer's market, quaint stores, and abundance of natural sights.
Justin Elkin
11:19 am – Monday December 21, 2009
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Disc Golfing at Delaveaga!
Anonymous
10:16 pm – Wednesday December 9, 2009
Marin County CA
Santa Cruz Mountain Brew, biking Westcliff, amazing artists and musicians, Seabright, Cali Croissant at Harbor Cafe, drinks at Oswalds
Jessica Ryan
10:25 pm – Tuesday December 8, 2009
Sacramento
Will you marry me spelled out in seaweed, sunset, perfect proposal, love you Mckenzie!
Austin
3:17 am – Wednesday December 2, 2009
Santa Cruz, California.
pleasure point pizza....nuff said
steve day
5:36 am – Thursday November 5, 2009
Domincan Hospital 1947
1950s: Castle beach, Seabright Ave on Sunday morn, fireworks, rafting on Twin Lakes lagoon, diner at Garbini's,and real french bread
Anonymous
3:47 am – Sunday November 1, 2009
Queens, NY
Smoking weed then biking to the beach with my board, catching some waves at The Point!
LocalRub
3:21 am – Sunday November 1, 2009
Santa Cruz Baby
S' Santa C' Cruz Ma Make's Me Happay!
LocalRub
3:20 am – Sunday November 1, 2009
Santa Cruz Baby
Halloween in Santa Cruz makes me happy. There are some real freaks here. I love it!
Sean
4:20 pm – Saturday October 31, 2009
Santa Cruz
Watching the colors above the Coastline and the lighthouses as the sun goes down on a clear night
Anonymous
3:14 pm – Saturday October 31, 2009
Scotts Valley
Lazy saturday mornings and taking the kids for trick-or-treating at the shops downtown.
Anonymous
9:59 pm – Friday October 30, 2009
Santa Cruz
Good friends, family. Anticipating the rains.
Happy Cruzer
4:30 am – Sunday October 18, 2009
Westside
How quickly the city cleaned up all the fallen tree branches. Thank you!
austin
1:29 am – Tuesday October 13, 2009
santa cruz
Simply everything.
David Montion
4:25 am – Monday October 5, 2009
Los Gatos
santa cruz makes me happy cause there is a lot of mujeres bonitas!!!!!!!!!!!!
Anonymous
4:03 pm – Friday October 2, 2009
Santa Cruz
Just had a phenomenal Blackened Ahi Benedict at the Walnut Avenue Cafe...
Brian
10:54 pm – Monday September 21, 2009
Capitola
Soccer with the kid @ Blue Ball Park. And Gayle's. And Pleasure Point. And staying on the right side of the hill for more than 2 days...
Danny O
10:55 pm – Saturday September 12, 2009
Cruz
Hot babes and hambergers.
Melissa
10:08 pm – Thursday September 10, 2009
Santa Cruz
SC Coffee Roasting Company. Gayle's Bakery. Bookshop Santa Cruz. The Del Mar. A million kinds of trees. Iceplant. Cabrillo Farmer's Market
Nate curry
3:17 pm – Friday September 4, 2009
Santa Cruz
I've lived all over the united states and had the unique priviledge of being born here..I always am drawn back
Jennifer
1:34 am – Thursday September 3, 2009
San Jose
It's this amazing vibe I get when I visit!!
Robyn McIntyre
11:22 pm – Tuesday September 1, 2009
Los Angeles, CA
I feel more at home here than anywhere else in the world.
Steve Terry
9:38 pm – Tuesday September 1, 2009
Texas
I feel more alive, engaged and at peace here in Santa Cruz than anywhere else I have ever been.
Anonymous
2:18 am – Tuesday September 1, 2009
Aptos
The fog rolling off the ocean into my backyard. My son running on the beach.
Anonymous
2:10 am – Tuesday September 1, 2009
Santa cruz
I love all the hidden free offices around town
James
5:42 pm – Monday August 31, 2009
New York
I'm loving the vibe at the West Side Coffeetopia!
Phlygirl
6:05 pm – Saturday August 29, 2009
The Beach
A new bright turquoise wetsuit. The 80's are back!
Kathy
9:03 am – Friday August 28, 2009
California
Sand,waves,redwoods,mountains,art,funk,fresh local everything,intelligent conscious, ecclectic mix of people and foggy morning puppy walks!
Lydia
3:38 am – Friday August 28, 2009
My Happy Place
Malabar! (514 Front St)
Cameron
2:17 am – Friday August 28, 2009
bonny doon
giving my little guy a space with trees, ocean, fresh air (but for the smoke), and critters of all shapes and sizes
Anonymous
12:00 am – Friday August 28, 2009
Berkeley
Oral communications and SoWat TV. Too close to call.
Erik
11:39 pm – Thursday August 27, 2009
Santa Cruz
Watching my beautiful little boy running on the wet beach.
AEP
11:09 pm – Thursday August 27, 2009
Santa Cruz
acai bowls before the office, cold water classic, five branches university, verve street level blend, people watching that doesnt let down..
Hina
6:40 pm – Thursday August 27, 2009
Aptos
the fog, the people, the politics, the ambiance, the artists, the music, Community TV, the loving feeling, the ocean, the mountains, the sun
ramona
5:51 pm – Friday August 21, 2009
oakland
Freelance Camp!
julie
12:59 am – Wednesday August 19, 2009
Aptos, CA
because of the ocean and the trees and the summer breeze
Chris Burbridge
6:25 pm – Sunday August 16, 2009
Santa Cruz, CA
A light fog, beautiful morning air. Palm trees in the distance. Happy people drinking coffee at The Ugly Mug.
ted hahs
9:58 pm – Thursday August 13, 2009
san jose
because sean tario, and other cool people, live there
Gardner
2:18 am – Tuesday August 11, 2009
I hatched from an egg that fell from the sky.
bagels and coffee. foggy mornings. the smell of redwood trees and rain. the crazies and the normies. it's a giant playground.
david hoffman
4:35 pm – Sunday August 9, 2009
new york city
I feel free here because no one can be called normal.I always hated "normal" as a label. The word is almost unknown here is SC
Anne
6:56 am – Saturday August 8, 2009
Santa Cruz
Wow. Shakespeare Santa Cruz is off the hook this year (a midsummer night's dream)!!! The cast is phenom. go see.
Anne
6:22 pm – Friday August 7, 2009
Santa Cruz
Comedy night @ the Blue Lagoon on Thursdays! Fun stuff :)
Brian Glynn
1:37 am – Thursday August 6, 2009
San Diego
Recently, every time I travel and I run into someone doing something amazing. It always turns out that Santa Cruz was a part of their life.
Annie Sell
7:18 pm – Tuesday August 4, 2009
CA ,IL, OH & MS
Santa Cruz is not only beautiful, peaceful & fun but a mecca for the arts. Theaters, galleries, & open studios make SC culturally inspiring.
Matthew
5:49 pm – Friday July 31, 2009
Santa Cruz
Tomatoes, zucchini and beans are plentifully in my garden. So are love & sunshine.
Anonymous
6:26 pm – Friday July 24, 2009
Santa Cruz
I love the cutting edge technology that Santa Cruz can and does produce! Time to put Santa Cruz on the map in a better light!
Brian Schnack
1:04 am – Thursday July 23, 2009
Capitola via Iowa
Sparkles Cupcakes (@sparklecupcakes on Twitter) @ 1420 41st Ave in Capitola. A handful of yumms and ahhs.
Scruz
4:29 pm – Wednesday July 22, 2009
Santa Cruz
Everything. From Bonny Doon to Watsonville, everything here is amazing.
Monkey
3:56 am – Saturday July 18, 2009
Here
The Santa Cruz style of changing clothes on the side walk without flashing passersby.
Laura
3:54 am – Saturday July 18, 2009
Santa Cruz
Meeting a friend for coffee without having to say where.
Ronna Schulkin
3:27 pm – Tuesday July 14, 2009
Los Angeles
The beautiful bay full of life, the artistic spirit everywhere I go and most important my friends and community here make me happy!!
Anonymous
6:50 am – Monday July 13, 2009
Scotts Valley, CA
I'm very happy that I can go to the Sonoma Serengeti on Tuesday!
Diana
11:46 pm – Wednesday July 8, 2009
Santa Cruz
It's Home !!
Anonymous
11:46 pm – Tuesday July 7, 2009
Scotts Valley, CA
The awesome folks down at Caffe Bene. I'm having an amazing afternoon here!
Anonymous
6:43 pm – Tuesday June 30, 2009
Reddin'
The smell of Eucalyptus (not the koala kind!) mixing w/ the sea air.
Tom Hopkins
6:39 pm – Tuesday June 30, 2009
Sachse, Texas
Redwoods, palm trees, pink godzilla sushi, beach boardwalk and bicycle paths.
Mama Val Promise
3:31 am – Wednesday June 24, 2009
Here!
...surfers wet with foam God bless Santa Cruz, my home sweet home!
Mama Val Promise
3:30 am – Wednesday June 24, 2009
Here!
God bless SC town that I love Stand beside her and guide her through the day w a jay from above For the hippies & the artists & the surfer
Daniel
4:29 am – Saturday June 20, 2009
Chile
Beutifull place with a village look and nice waves like some chilean beaches but with economic development, Universities,nice place to live
Anonymous
4:03 am – Saturday June 20, 2009
Scotts Valley
My gorgeous, talented fiancee.
Anonymous
11:29 pm – Wednesday June 17, 2009
santa clara
dreadlocks
Anonymous
5:28 am – Monday June 15, 2009
Santa Cruz
was just at a conference in Aspen and everyone (from around the globe) knew and loved Santa Cruz
Marty Howes
7:59 pm – Saturday June 13, 2009
Newport, RI moved to Aptos
Wow...where to begin...the beaches, the weather, Symphony, theater, music, Fall Creek, Pogonip, Nisene Marks, Wilder, Farmers Markets,etc...
Adam
5:03 am – Saturday June 13, 2009
DA 831
"Life isnt measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away." SC takes my breath away every day.
Karen
9:25 pm – Friday June 12, 2009
SC
A day like today...sunny, not too warm, just right.
gerdy
5:06 pm – Friday June 12, 2009
SC
I went surfing for 90 minutes before work at the Point
Alix Cooley
6:35 pm – Thursday June 11, 2009
bodega bay
African dance, amazing classes and workshops, the bike trails and beaches, the forest and the people, farmers market, and coincidences!
Dave Simpson
1:43 pm – Thursday June 11, 2009
Santa Cruz
The community. I see someone I know when I'm out and about every day!
Susan Hillhouse
6:40 am – Saturday June 6, 2009
Santa Cruz
MAH; West Cliff Drive; Pogonip; BSSC; KUSP; UCSC; great coffee; wonderful politics; creative people
Anonymous
8:37 pm – Friday June 5, 2009
Scotts Valley
Tracy, the events coordinator for the University Center at UCSC. Just met with her, and she kicks butt!
Dawn
2:25 pm – Friday June 5, 2009
Santa Cruz
Mountain biking in the redwoods after work.
Anonymous
4:45 am – Friday June 5, 2009
Santa Cruz
Water, redwoods, cool breeze.
Mari
8:40 am – Thursday June 4, 2009
Monterey, formerly Santa Cruz
PacAve,live music,organic foods,ecoacts,surf,sunny side of bay! 1977 billbrd:“Welcome to SCruz,just luv everybodyâ€Â--happily,the
Ted
4:29 am – Thursday June 4, 2009
Santa Cruz
Happy Santa Cruz Sunshine, redwood, ocean bliss I love living here
Brian Schnack
12:25 am – Thursday June 4, 2009
Capitola
Quail Hollow. 100s of spots up and down the coast, from beach to forest. The variety of critters and characters.
Carlie Statsky
4:19 pm – Tuesday June 2, 2009
Happy Valley
I keep discovering new trails, kind hearts and open minds. I can wear flip flops or platform heels. I can eat tacos or shop at New Leaf.
Anonymous
4:56 am – Tuesday June 2, 2009
Santa Cruz for 20 years
Beautiful beaches 4 walking, great cafes & bookshops, the Del Mar, cool health food stores, The Good Times, good street musicians, downtown.
Sean
12:09 am – Tuesday June 2, 2009
Santa Cruz
Nearly every day I see someone or something in Santa Cruz that I know I wouldn't see in 99.9% of the rest of the world.
Bookshop Santa Cruz
7:04 pm – Monday June 1, 2009
Santa Cruz
There is no better place to be and no better group of people to be around.
Isaac Saavedra
2:59 am – Monday June 1, 2009
santa cruz
Giant bicycles is doing a photoshoot at my studio. I was able to suggest a model for them. Its a win win. Thanks bike lovers of Santa Cruz.
Yoshi
5:39 am – Sunday May 31, 2009
Northern California
Pinky!!! Where is he???
Martin Smith
4:47 am – Sunday May 31, 2009
A Galaxy Far, Far Away...
It's where Robert Norse's face turned redder than an explosion in a tomato cannery as the judge issued an injunction against Miguel & Anna
Anonymous
7:39 pm – Saturday May 30, 2009
Santa Cruz
My friend Amy's bonfire birthday party on Seabright Beach... Anne and I had an amazing time there! Happy Birthday!
Elijah
1:54 pm – Saturday May 30, 2009
Santa Cruz
That people are able to express their views, positive or not.
Anonymous
4:04 am – Saturday May 30, 2009
Felton
It's not Iowa.
Anonymous
11:52 pm – Friday May 29, 2009
Aptos
Shakespeare Santa Cruz! UCSC! Jack's burgers! The Nick & Del Mar! New Leaf! New Brighton Beach! Nisene Marks Park! YAY for Santa Cruz!!
Andrew Brownstone
11:26 pm – Friday May 29, 2009
Westside Santa Cruz
Unicycles, surfboards, pink umbrellas, greenbelt, progressive thinkers, topography, redwoods, and yes . . . that "feeling" ahhhhhhhhhhhhh
ChrisK
7:53 pm – Friday May 29, 2009
All around. Here these days.
The creek behind my house. Running along WestCliff. The stellar environment. That - feeling? - I get as I cruise through town.
Jeremy
6:46 pm – Friday May 29, 2009
The USA
The people, but of course.
Christina
6:13 pm – Friday May 29, 2009
SANTA CRUZ, CA
Santa Cruz makes me happy because of its unique culture. The beaches, the surf, and the people all make it awesome. It is my home.
Anonymous
5:09 pm – Friday May 29, 2009
the world
Because the people are weird
Anonymous
11:23 pm – Thursday May 28, 2009
Santa Cruz
All the nice people who hang out in the beach flats!
Sister
2:22 pm – Thursday May 28, 2009
Aptos
It's own unique weirdness. We are all different yet we belong. We get to live where others come to vacation.
Anonymous
7:17 am – Thursday May 28, 2009
Santa Cruz, CA
I love the fact that we can all work together as a community to solve the problems we face
Anonymous
6:17 am – Thursday May 28, 2009
SC
free love, no judgments. Everyone is beautiful!
AJ
6:07 am – Thursday May 28, 2009
Santa Cruz
Jack's Burgers, cheep pot, great surf, perfect weather, the lifestyle.
leTa
2:56 am – Thursday May 28, 2009
saigon -> cape cod -> sc
the consciousness, the brilliant longitude/lattitude location, the weather, the local grown food, the entrepreneurial energy, the ocean.
Anonymous
9:28 pm – Wednesday May 27, 2009
aptos
Because the freak show makes me feel better about myself
Jeffrey
9:28 pm – Wednesday May 27, 2009
SacraTomato
Fog in the morning and a tasty cup of Peruvian drip coffee from SC Roasting on my way to work.
nikki
9:27 pm – Wednesday May 27, 2009
soquel since age 8
gorgeous varied geography - beaches, redwoods, hills relaxed pace, friendly people no big buildings, billboards great weather! no knats
Agatha
7:28 pm – Wednesday May 27, 2009
formelly New York, lately Sant
Highest saturation of gurus, acharia's, healers, therapists, musicians and veg restaurants per square inch in the continental US!
Fenriq
5:36 pm – Wednesday May 27, 2009
Santa Cruz
The beach, the trails, Morenos, girls in bikinis, West Cliff, Seabright, redwoods and no snow.
Meaghen Keyser
5:31 pm – Wednesday May 27, 2009
Humboldt (now Santa Cruz)
Lulu's soy lattes on a warm summer morning
Len
4:42 pm – Wednesday May 27, 2009
Santa Cruz
The redwood tree I see from my window, the poets, the artists, the people, the people that work at building community.
Coastside Concierge
6:44 am – Wednesday May 27, 2009
Santa Cruz
cause boomboomcards.com is from Santa Cruz
Anonymous
6:40 am – Wednesday May 27, 2009
Felton
Because I've lived all over the world and this is the best place I've seen.
Ben
6:21 am – Wednesday May 27, 2009
Boulder Creek
Capoeira, mariachi, chanters, accordions, folk music, balloon animal makers and psychics on any given night downtown
Anonymous
6:00 am – Wednesday May 27, 2009
Aptos
The feeling of community. A person can't go anywhere in this County without bumping into somebody they know, and that's a good thing!
david thomas
5:29 am – Wednesday May 27, 2009
santa cruz
$3.01 tacos at the taco bar behind santa cruz roasters. Well...except for -now- having to bring an extra penny ;)
SCSI
5:23 am – Wednesday May 27, 2009
gilroy
Downtown Santa Cruz you NEVER know what you are gonna see! That's why I keep coming back!
Sal
5:20 am – Wednesday May 27, 2009
Menlo Park, CA
the catalyst is awesome, always great no name bands at the atrium. i love music and santa cruz is great for it
Anonymous
5:19 am – Wednesday May 27, 2009
The edge of town
The Pacific Ocean never stops waving, and wherever you are in SC you are only 10 minutes from a beach!
Laura
5:16 am – Wednesday May 27, 2009
San Diego, CA
I had a super yummy burger and fries there! :D
Karen
5:07 am – Wednesday May 27, 2009
Santa Cruz
What's not to love??????
Anonymous
4:43 am – Wednesday May 27, 2009
Santa Cruz
surf, progressive politics, marine life, meadows, good buds, sunnier than monterey, redwoods, music, produce...but the rednecks suck
shane
4:42 am – Wednesday May 27, 2009
santa cruz
seeing it through my newborn daughters eyes. everything is so shiny and beautiful
Dennis
3:58 am – Wednesday May 27, 2009
Santa Cruz
More poets per square inch than anywhere else on the planet. The Nick, KUSP, the food, bookstores, and people. And the folks I vote for win.
Anonymous
3:56 am – Wednesday May 27, 2009
Santa Cruz
Santa Cruzans protest every injustice by flocking to the Clock Tower or parading past the Vet's Hall. We don't just sit down and take it.
anonymous local
3:51 am – Wednesday May 27, 2009
Live Oak
At Dharma's the other night, there were so many fantastic + cool people, grey hairs included, just happy to be there and eat the best food.
Margaret Leonard
3:47 am – Wednesday May 27, 2009
Santa Cruz
People, weather, ocean, redwoods, downtown, wineries, restaurants, hiking, biking, eating, drinking... Did I say weather?
Jennifer Shaw
3:16 am – Wednesday May 27, 2009
Aptos
I love that I can go out in SC wearing anything I want - sweats and flip-flops or stiletto heels and cashmere. It's all ok.
Matt Nixon
2:52 am – Wednesday May 27, 2009
San Diego
Because it has more memories and wonderful places than anywhere I have yet to live. I really miss Saturn, Chocolate, etc. You folks r lucky.
Loren Stirling
2:49 am – Wednesday May 27, 2009
here
The loose weave, color and pattern of the Santa Cruz social tartan.
Anonymous
2:45 am – Wednesday May 27, 2009
Here
Blue sky's and white sands.
Sheila Coonerty
2:30 am – Wednesday May 27, 2009
Santa Cruz
Wild animals wander our night streets, people vote to tax themselves for our schools, 45 years here & the beauty still takes my breath away
Heather
2:29 am – Wednesday May 27, 2009
Santa Cruz, CA
I love the total ubiquity and social acceptability of the "free" box. We are serial sharers.
Percy Miller
2:12 am – Wednesday May 27, 2009
Compton, CA
cheap 5ths of crown royal and a chill local environment. Basically everything but the party ordinance
Guy St. Clair
2:11 am – Wednesday May 27, 2009
New York, NY
Visting New Yorkers loved visiting with Santa Cruz friends, walking in Nisene Marks and visiting the cement ship at Seacliff Beach. Wow!
The Ghosthunter
2:11 am – Wednesday May 27, 2009
Boulder Creek, CA
The mountains, it's quiet, traffic ain't too bad, farmer's markets, natural food stores & restaurants, beautiful weather, affordable cond
Jona Wissler
1:00 am – Wednesday May 27, 2009
Soquel
Gosh, where do I start? Walking West Cliff, huge movement to 'buy fresh, buy local', TREES!,no oil platforms when I gaze out to sea, ...
K-Dog
12:21 am – Wednesday May 27, 2009
Santa Rosa
Somebody always looks uglier than me.
Anonymous
12:19 am – Wednesday May 27, 2009
Santa Cruz
Hmm. Lets see...I like um I like toys!
Martin Smith
12:03 am – Wednesday May 27, 2009
Far Far Away
It is home to Becky Johnson, Robert Norse, Bernard Klitzner & Donna Deiss. Never have so many people made me feel so vastly superior :)
http://harborcottage.blogspot.com
11:26 pm – Tuesday May 26, 2009
Twin Lakes
It's my first home away from home and I'm enjoying every second of my time here.
Anonymous
10:55 pm – Tuesday May 26, 2009
Live Oak
The weather and the waves
Anonymous
10:48 pm – Tuesday May 26, 2009
Santa Cruz
It's peaceful here. People will leave you alone when asked,ignored or for spare change. The fog always returns to cool your jets. Flowers
Anonymous
10:14 pm – Tuesday May 26, 2009
Santa Cruz
Michoacan in the east side, all my best friends, fresh air,beaches, the down to earth people, the redwoods, and the fact that I grew up here
Anonymous
10:13 pm – Tuesday May 26, 2009
Live Oak
The weather, the waves, the mountains, the masses, the ocean, the opportunities
Bear
9:53 pm – Tuesday May 26, 2009
West Side
All the great looking people here. WOW life is good here in Santa Cruz. If you do good in life you get to come here for your last years.
cat
9:48 pm – Tuesday May 26, 2009
scotts valley
the amazing sunsets...
Anonymous
9:37 pm – Tuesday May 26, 2009
Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz Makes Me Happy makes me happy.
Sarah
9:14 pm – Tuesday May 26, 2009
Santa Cruz
Free Friday night concerts on the main beach in the summer!!!!!
Anonymous
9:13 pm – Tuesday May 26, 2009
Santa Cruz
The cotton candy/taffy smell at the Boardwalk on a summer day... and 75-cent night! Redwoods, ocean, Marianne's ice cream... & the weather!
Donaven
9:10 pm – Tuesday May 26, 2009
Santa Cruz
Because I live here, work here, met my wife here, raise my children here. Oh yeah... It's all about the beaches!
Carolynne
9:03 pm – Tuesday May 26, 2009
Chicago but live in SLV
sunshine, smiles, clean air, hiking, wildlife, beach, redwoods, running and more http://carolynnescaliforniadreams.blogspot.com/
Anonymous
8:45 pm – Tuesday May 26, 2009
Santa Cruz
Mountains, trees, beaches & farmers markets. Just far enough away from the rest of the world - but just close enough, too.
Laurie
7:19 pm – Tuesday May 26, 2009
Santa Cruz
Crossfit Santa Cruz
Chrissy
6:22 pm – Tuesday May 26, 2009
Feltonm
The redwood mountains. The peace and quiet up here. The river. Birds. Family. Winters are short and Sunny weather lasts forever in SC. Yeah!
Anonymous
5:36 pm – Tuesday May 26, 2009
Aptos
The People, the Ocean, the Forest, and the Vibe. Its impossible not to feel Irie when you breath in the SC air. Come and find the Magic.
Anonymous
4:57 pm – Tuesday May 26, 2009
Santa cruz
The skate parks. And the bud duuuuude
Mark
4:44 pm – Tuesday May 26, 2009
Aptos/Seascape
All of Life's contrast in one place. Mountains and redwoods to the ocean and beaches, the different kinds of people, the weird and un-weird
Nick
4:36 pm – Tuesday May 26, 2009
Santa Cruz, CA
Amazing people, great weather, beautiful environment. What's not to like? Santa Cruz makes me very happy!
Trisha
4:30 pm – Tuesday May 26, 2009
Seacliff
It's more than just a home for our people and local businesses; it's an overall feeling, a way of life!
Trisha
4:29 pm – Tuesday May 26, 2009
Seacliff
Direct quote from my homepage: Santa Cruz... It's more than just a home for our people and local businesses; it's an overall feeling, a
Lupe
4:29 pm – Tuesday May 26, 2009
Santa Cruz
Hiking in Land of Medicine Buddha and Wilder Ranch.
Steacie
4:28 pm – Tuesday May 26, 2009
SC 45 years!
Since '64, as a six year old, I've been hooked! Dad managed Dream Inn! Beaches are in my blood! Friends are my breath of fresh salty air!
Sean
4:27 pm – Tuesday May 26, 2009
The valley
Visiting family, taking walks on the beach with my fiancé, and playing with the dogs!
janet
4:27 pm – Tuesday May 26, 2009
santa cruz
The colors, sounds, sights, smells. The people here, the climate, the air, the ocean. It is like living on vacation. Love it!
morgan
4:09 pm – Tuesday May 26, 2009
santa cruz
Amiable weather 360 days of the year.
27 years and counting
3:39 pm – Tuesday May 26, 2009
Westside SC
People here value quality of life over quantity of money. It is better to have time to take a walk than lots of money but both is OK too.
SCConcierge
3:08 pm – Tuesday May 26, 2009
Santa Cruz
I love how SC feels like a small town but there is so much diversity w/wonderful, smart & talented people!
Anonymous
3:05 pm – Tuesday May 26, 2009
Live Oak
The Weather, the water, the women.
Michael B.
2:13 pm – Tuesday May 26, 2009
Piedmont, ca
It's not the bay area! Very small and bike-able
Anonymous
2:02 pm – Tuesday May 26, 2009
The Westside
Santa Cruz is a Happy Combination of beauty, nice folks, great food & wine, and a happy weirdness!
Mark
1:55 pm – Tuesday May 26, 2009
Aptos/Seascape
It makes me HAPPY to ride my bike along West Cliff Drive
Mark
1:47 pm – Tuesday May 26, 2009
Aptos/Seascape
It makes me HAPPY to have my dogs run free on the beach when the beaches are empty.
Paul
1:38 pm – Tuesday May 26, 2009
20 yrs SC
Contra dancing at the Vet's hall on 3rd Sundays and Felton hall on 1st Fridays. It's like a carnival ride where you dance with everyone!
martian on vacation.
9:41 pm – Saturday May 23, 2009
mars
santa cruz makes me happy because of all the beaches,plus the cement shp is very cool.Santa cruz is a great place and it makes me so happy!
steve
7:53 pm – Friday May 22, 2009
santa cruz
Im happy because now i can buy a sweet T-Shirt from happysantacruz
shane
4:21 pm – Friday May 22, 2009
Southern Oregon
my lovely girlfriend shanel.
Anonymous
4:41 pm – Thursday May 21, 2009
Scotts Valley, CA
Enjoying the fog clearing at the Ugly Mugg Cafe in Soquel. It's nice to be productive in such a chill, positive spot!
Hat Man
8:53 am – Thursday May 21, 2009
Santa Cruz
The crazy local style of www.paintedhats.com
Brittney
4:24 am – Thursday May 21, 2009
Sac
Born here - will always be home - no matter how far away I roam...
Carli Stevens
6:18 pm – Wednesday May 20, 2009
Live Oak
Redwoods, students, Monterey Bay, Kuumbwa, wild elderly friends, BSC,Nuevo, Morgani,Researchers Anonymous,MAH, and the Uke Club= happy!
Anonymous
3:21 pm – Wednesday May 20, 2009
Capitola, California
....The beach is great for working out or just simply playing and relaxing. The friendly communities, great restaurants, a beautiful cities
Marty Collins
6:55 am – Tuesday May 19, 2009
Palo Alto, California
The People, the Air, the Surf, the opportunities, makes me happy to be alive and living in Santa Cruz and have friends like Sean Tario.
Stephanie @mosaicmoon
3:15 pm – Monday May 18, 2009
Santa Cruz
Someday very soon I will live near downtown Santa Cruz (in a super cool house) and walk to work at @NextSpace. Anyone have a place? :D
Stephanie @mosaicmoon
3:09 pm – Monday May 18, 2009
Santa Cruz
The fog driving into Santa Cruz this morning was incredibly awesome. The air perfect. After a hot weekend, a cool morning - very refreshing!
Anonymous
4:14 pm – Sunday May 17, 2009
Santa Cruz
lternative culture of resistance to the powers that be
Anonymous
1:20 pm – Saturday May 16, 2009
santa cruz
dumpster diving in the beckmanns bins. always a delicious and plentiful bounty. mmmm
Brian Colbert
5:53 am – Saturday May 16, 2009
SF
I did Santa Cruz because it's the people that I need to have in my life!! I'm talking about you Sean!!
Sean Tario
11:48 pm – Friday May 15, 2009
Santa Cruz
Free SC Mountain Brewery Beer @NextSpace makes me happy in Santa Cruz!
Jennie Rose
10:27 pm – Friday May 15, 2009
Monterey
hot sun, happy people, no worries!!!
Terry Coates
8:39 pm – Friday May 15, 2009
Monterey
The Happy Protest this Saturday (May 16th) www.HappyProtest.org
Anonymous
5:11 pm – Friday May 15, 2009
Santa Cruz, CA
It's a beautiful day in Felton, and I'm enjoying a nice cup of coffee at the White Raven
Iris Kavanagh
4:52 am – Friday May 15, 2009
Santa Cruz
The sports. As a parent I love that my child can choose from different forms of surfing, biking, and skating, as well as soccer + much more.
Andrea Mangini
10:56 pm – Thursday May 14, 2009
Santa Cruz!
When you live in Santa Cruz, you are never sad when your vacation is over.
Coastside Concierge
10:43 pm – Thursday May 14, 2009
Santa Cruz
Because I love all my creative Santa Cruz Friends!!!!
@SavageColors
10:12 pm – Thursday May 14, 2009
MidTown
music, friends, food, family by the beach and the redwoods!
Anonymous
10:03 pm – Thursday May 14, 2009
Scotts Valley
I'm happy that Happy Santa Cruz has a new look!!
Tyler B
9:54 pm – Thursday May 14, 2009
Santa Cruz
The people here are extraordinary in every way!
tedhahs
6:46 pm – Thursday May 7, 2009
san jose
sean tario lives there and he is the rockin cool ceo of happysantacruz
chris
7:26 pm – Tuesday May 5, 2009
Santa Cruz
Because Santa Cruzans look at life sideways
Anonymous
3:30 am – Tuesday May 5, 2009
Aptos
Costco, the weather, the fuckin waves, fosters freeze on laurel, the babes at the palomar downtown, cadillac cafe im coralitos, tits on the
Anonymous
12:04 pm – Monday May 4, 2009
Saint Louis, MO
The butterflies and the beach
buzzsawgirl
6:13 am – Saturday May 2, 2009
Santa Cruz Mnts
The ocean! The beach! I live in the mountains....but I'm 15 mins from the ocean. That RAWKS
Anonymous
11:27 pm – Friday May 1, 2009
Far Nor Cal
the views, the ocean, the beach, bicycling around and enjoying it all and the people, the crazy people.
anon
11:26 pm – Friday May 1, 2009
Far Nor Cal
the views. the ocean. the beach. bicycling around and enjoying it all. the people.
@LynJ
9:21 pm – Friday May 1, 2009
Santa Cruz
it smells so good: jasmine, eucalyptus, saltwater, lavender, sweet bay tree, something sage-y
@tradewindshd
7:32 pm – Friday May 1, 2009
Santa Cruz
This is a town where life comes alive, innovative minds create and bikes get ridden!
irene
6:38 pm – Friday May 1, 2009
santa cruz
community gardens!
somone
5:51 pm – Friday May 1, 2009
los angeles
i doesnt, santa cruz is boring! its so depressing
Anonymous
4:12 pm – Friday May 1, 2009
Los Angeles
Because this is where i belong
Alison
4:53 am – Friday May 1, 2009
Jamul
Santa Cruz has lively, healthy squirrels. and that makes me happy :)
Mel
2:25 am – Friday May 1, 2009
Santa Cruz
This town as been my sanctuary and haven.I love the climate and how we can have the best of both worlds ... the ocean and the forest.
foreverjunge
1:13 am – Friday May 1, 2009
Sunnyvale
because i saw the name of this site on a sticker on a stop sign on campus and that makes me happy.
parachute_crtv
11:17 pm – Thursday April 30, 2009
England
Because it is legal for women to walk around topless.... Need i say more?
santa
3:44 am – Thursday April 30, 2009
sc
Marijuana
Anonymous
10:27 pm – Wednesday April 29, 2009
Scotts Valley, CA
My fiance is the best fiance ever. She's why Santa Cruz makes me happy!
@fleurdevie
4:47 pm – Wednesday April 29, 2009
Santa Cruz
The harbor, west & east cliff, monarchs, surfers, the parks. You name it Santa Cruz has it all!
Anonymous
5:35 am – Wednesday April 29, 2009
Santa Cruz
the atmosphere. the people. the food. the beaches. love. live. laugh.
durykim
5:32 am – Wednesday April 29, 2009
rockview!
clarice
4:32 am – Wednesday April 29, 2009
santa cruz
good waves cuz there is always something breaking. perfect conditions skating:) 32ave rock beach organic food places. ie farmers market
@brettface
12:38 am – Wednesday April 29, 2009
Lodi, CA
I love the total atmosphere of Santa Cruz...the Boardwalk, the shopping, and the beaches
Krime
10:56 pm – Tuesday April 28, 2009
santa cruz
I love the tannery and the vibrant art scene
Anne
7:18 pm – Tuesday April 28, 2009
SC is where I met my wonderful fiance! What's not to love about a place that gives you love!!!
@sufficiency
5:29 pm – Tuesday April 28, 2009
Northampton, Massachusetts
mocha chai at Perg's - could be what i miss the most in the 15 years i've been gone!
pranayk
4:02 pm – Tuesday April 28, 2009
Mountain View, CA
Santa Cruz makes me happy as its a getaway from silicon valley!
THT
11:35 am – Tuesday April 28, 2009
Wilmette IL
Santa Cruz makes me HAPPY because that's where my Seany-Boy lives with his family!
e dub
9:50 am – Tuesday April 28, 2009
Santa Cruz
wonderful people, beautiful landscape, great vibes
@kagorges
4:24 am – Tuesday April 28, 2009
Santa Cruz County
Santa Cruz has the most beautiful beaches, weather, the greatest cafes and food, and a culture of living life fully!
JulianRamirez
4:01 am – Tuesday April 28, 2009
Santa Cruz
The Santa Cruz Geeks! Tho Cafe Brasil, Verve coffee, and a taqueria for every man woman and child take close 2nd
Travelogged
2:07 am – Tuesday April 28, 2009
NYC
I loved the seals hanging out on that big rock by the lighthouse -- made my day after hours of driving: http://bit.ly/eMP8w
Laura
1:26 am – Tuesday April 28, 2009
Santa Cruz
The sun on my skin- the sand between my toes- the regattas that pass by my house and the lovely people i get to share my time with,
@ryankuder
12:21 am – Tuesday April 28, 2009
San Jose
Santa Cruz makes me happy because of all the good people at NextSpace.
@chadarimura
9:46 pm – Monday April 27, 2009
Saratoga, CA
I admire the individuality, dynamic, and depth of the people I meet there.
@tdavidson
9:40 pm – Monday April 27, 2009
Virginia
Conscious People. Variety of life. Passion. Opportunity. Gorgeous physical surroundings. Did I say people?
MikhailXu
9:26 pm – Monday April 27, 2009
Fremont
Santa Cruz makes me so happy because of all the useful things that i can pick up from talking to anyone. Its so much fun meeting new people
@solson99
9:02 pm – Monday April 27, 2009
Capitola
Incredible beauty, diversity, creativity, weather, proximity.....oh yeah....WE LIVE AT THE BEACH!
alexlavidge
7:59 pm – Monday April 27, 2009
Knoxville, TN
Progressive. Entrepreneurial. Socially conscious. Integral. Ocean. UC Santa Cruz. Friendly. Near SF Bay. I want to move there!!
@kirstiscott
7:49 pm – Monday April 27, 2009
Aptos
Best combination of nature, weather, arts, and a culture that embraces alternative thinking in the world!
831media
5:41 pm – Monday April 27, 2009
santa cruz
manuels mexican food. enough said.
@intersys
5:13 pm – Monday April 27, 2009
Santa Cruz
The mountains are mysterious and the ocean is opulent.
J to the Turpentine!
3:19 pm – Monday April 27, 2009
Crystal Heights Drive in Soque
It's where the mountains kiss the sea. A refreshing Pacific Ocean dip cools me off on a hot summer day, and a hike in the hills above Apto
Anonymous
12:25 am – Monday April 27, 2009
Saint Louis, MO
My son and grandson live near there. We have fun when I visit them in the downtown and at the Boardwalk.
@shaig
6:47 pm – Sunday April 26, 2009
Hayward
Great place to hang out, enjoy the sun, and meet friendly people!!
Anonymous
2:21 pm – Sunday April 26, 2009
Santa Cruz, CA
This is where my family is. And I like watching the fog.
slickiris
4:17 am – Saturday April 25, 2009
Santa Cruz
I love West Cliff drive, and the funky fresh people full of life who keep Santa Cruz weird. Fresh food, and a bike ride across town, what mo
Anonymous
4:02 am – Saturday April 25, 2009
Santa Cruz
In Santa Cruz, you are allowed to be whoever or whatever you want and your expression is honored.
Peter Lindener
3:53 am – Saturday April 25, 2009
Palo Alto, CA. Madison Wis. Be
the Pacific Ave Music scene, NextSpace and the SC Geeks community.... That I've come to know the guy who built the HappySantaCruz web page
Anonymous
3:31 am – Saturday April 25, 2009
Santa Cruz
I like the houses, the beach, the food and the temperature!
mosaicmoon
3:30 am – Saturday April 25, 2009
Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz is the awesome-est place EVER! Coolest people, best beaches, beautiful redwoods and incredible food!
jassand
3:22 am – Saturday April 25, 2009
Santa Cruz
cuz we can walk everywhere an they have the funnest peeps evah!
eurotario
3:17 am – Saturday April 25, 2009
Santa Cruz
the people, sun, beach, downtown, geeks... very little I don't like in fact!
chris23
3:14 am – Saturday April 25, 2009
santa cruz
beautiful lands, lovely folks, incredible brain juice, a zest for life, and gangsters that ruse rocks instead of glocks.
Klutzylutz
2:59 am – Saturday April 25, 2009
Felton
Amazing scenery, ocean, weather, relaxed attitude, open minds, so many things! There is NO place better!
parachute_rubes
2:34 am – Saturday April 25, 2009
Santa Cruz
The Bagelry. Tacos Morenos. Basically food. The beach, the sun, the trees, the flowers, the university, everything. Santa Cruz is the happie
rrwhite
2:31 am – Saturday April 25, 2009
The Westside!
Parking is free. Trader Joe's & Pizza My Heart within walking distance. The view from our bus ride to work isn't too bad either ;)
Anonymous
2:28 am – Saturday April 25, 2009
Downtown
Have you seen how cute they are?
TheArmadaGroup
2:23 am – Saturday April 25, 2009
Santa Cruz
Happy Santa Cruz!!
jonassink
2:20 am – Saturday April 25, 2009
Seattle, WA
cool fog on a hot summer day in Santa Cruz makes me happy!
msgilligan
2:18 am – Saturday April 25, 2009
Santa Cruz
Fog in the morning, sunshine in the afternoon
davidden
2:13 am – Saturday April 25, 2009
Scotts Valley
Beach. Wackos. Weather.
john
1:58 am – Saturday April 25, 2009
santa cruz makes me happy because the ladies are amazing
sloane@sloanedevoto
1:51 am – Saturday April 25, 2009
CA
Santa Cruz makes me happy watching my dogs run on the beach in the morning; eating popcorn at the Nick; biking anywhere in SC on a clear day
entreprelaw
1:46 am – Saturday April 25, 2009
England
biking along west cliff on a weekday afternoon before going back on the job . . . . . seeing a mountain lion bounding across my own street .
Belle
1:43 am – Saturday April 25, 2009
Soquel
central california location, route 1, and fresh breezes!
mindisue
1:40 am – Saturday April 25, 2009
Santa Cruz
Yo Dude! It's the air! IT'S ALL ABOUT THE AIR!
Jessica Johnson
1:38 am – Saturday April 25, 2009
California
SC makes me happy because it has beaches, trees, mountains, clean air and nice people.
designisinfo
1:36 am – Saturday April 25, 2009
santa cruz
sunset surf sessions, good people, sporadic weather, crazy people, fantastic coffee, happy people and happy people.
Ryan Coonerty
1:31 am – Saturday April 25, 2009
Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz is a real community -- great parks and beaches, downtown and a university, and creative, funky, crazy cool people
@counterfitt
1:28 am – Saturday April 25, 2009
Boulder Creek
Santa Cruz gives off a feeling of contentment, as if it were a living thing itself. It's very relaxing, and exiting.
Anonymous
1:25 am – Saturday April 25, 2009
Santa Cruz
I was born and raised in Santa Cruz, traveled as far as China and it's still one of the most beautiful places I've seen. Keep it weird!
Anonymous
1:23 am – Saturday April 25, 2009
England
Because i can surf, work & skate in the same place. Enjoy the weather and be around like minded creative people who want to see good things
isaac
1:17 am – Saturday April 25, 2009
illinois
I am made happy by Santa Cruz in many ways. I mostly enjoy the beautiful weather and sunlight combined with the beach and mountains. There i
Milli Koch
1:13 am – Saturday April 25, 2009
Santa Cruz
The people here are amazing! I am surrounded by both new and classic people. There is no such thing as the "in" crowd because Santa Cruz i
Anonymous
1:11 am – Saturday April 25, 2009
Santa Cruz
I like Santa Cruz because the beaches are great!
dusty nelson
1:08 am – Saturday April 25, 2009
pittsburgh, p.
The weather! The people! NextSpace! And the amazing possibilities! Thank you...
SCConcierge
1:06 am – Saturday April 25, 2009
Santa Cruz
The weather is excellent, the views are lovely. I am surrounded by wonderful, smart and talented people. I am blessed to be able to live and
Rootsantic
1:02 am – Saturday April 25, 2009
Fremont
I might get an apartment with a dishwasher soon!!!! WWOOO!!
marcusnelson
1:01 am – Saturday April 25, 2009
Santa Cruz
I love Santa Cruz because the people on the streets are colorful!
planetweaver
12:58 am – Saturday April 25, 2009
down the river
because it always flies in the face of convention and it never gets so bummed out it can't do another really cool thing
chris
12:55 am – Saturday April 25, 2009
Santa Cruz
I've lived here ten years and this town is the most amazing collection of people and places one could ever experience or imagine. Imagine i
Anonymous
12:50 am – Saturday April 25, 2009
San Jose
the beaches. the campus. the sun. and best of all the sweet views wherever you go!
csbaskin
12:49 am – Saturday April 25, 2009
Santa Cruz
The coolest people, the coolest place. It just never sucks to be here.
Rebecca
12:48 am – Saturday April 25, 2009
When I cruise around on my cruiser bike
mrosas
12:47 am – Saturday April 25, 2009
Santa Cruz
ocean air, creative spirit and a year of beautiful sunsets
Zsa Zsa
12:46 am – Saturday April 25, 2009
Santa Cruz
cause I live in Santa Cruz
santacruzshows
12:43 am – Saturday April 25, 2009
Santa Cruz
santa cruz makes me happy because of the endless amounts of talent that comes through the local venues!
rossmcclenahan
12:41 am – Saturday April 25, 2009
Santa Cruz
The people, beaches, and the weather. Can't beat it!
Possibility Advocate Virgil
12:40 am – Saturday April 25, 2009
Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz makes me happy because people actually give a care.
Anonymous
12:38 am – Saturday April 25, 2009
Capitola
Because it is one of the most beautiful places in the world to live. Comprised of amazing, intelligent forward thinking and innovative peopl
Ken Pomper
12:36 am – Saturday April 25, 2009
Aptos
Because, each day, the beach is different from the day before in a wonderful way.
Gary Harmon
12:34 am – Saturday April 25, 2009
Santa Cruz
Redwoods, mountains, the beach, all in the same place, with smart, friendly people. And coffee! And good beer!
Artem
12:32 am – Saturday April 25, 2009
Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz makes me happy because it is always sunny, there are happy people everywhere, great beaches, a lot of mexican food, and a great p
Anonymous
12:30 am – Saturday April 25, 2009
Windsor, California
Santa Cruz makes me happy because it is a beautiful place to get an education.
Peggy Dolgenos
12:28 am – Saturday April 25, 2009
Santa Cruz
... because we have the mountains *and* the bay and everything in between. Like butterflies.
max
12:26 am – Saturday April 25, 2009
Santa Cruz
People•Diversity•FUN•weather•Ocean
@erikschmidt
12:24 am – Saturday April 25, 2009
Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz makes me happy because of the location, the weather, and the people.
Todd Schafer
12:21 am – Saturday April 25, 2009
Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz makes me happy because of the endless opportunities that are available. Not to mention the amazing beaches we have.
Anonymous
12:18 am – Saturday April 25, 2009
California
Weather, beaches, good coffee, interesting people, decent food, vibe
James Lafferty
12:05 am – Saturday April 25, 2009
Santa Cruz, CA
I'm really pleased this is finally working! And that makes me happy!