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05/14/2026

She started cooking before “farm to table” was a hashtag. Now her restaurant is a Santa Cruz institution — and her story will change how you think about every meal you eat.

New episode of Owning the Coast Podcast drops today. We sat down with Carolyn Rudolph of Charlie Hong Kong — and it got deep fast.

Soil health. Dopamine. Dancing in the kitchen. Her husband’s Parkinson’s. The invisible people who grow your food and never get thanked.

This one isn’t just about noodles. It’s about what we owe each other.

🎙️ Link in bio. Subscribe so you don’t miss what’s next.

05/07/2026

We can all agree, nobody wants to feel like they’re on the outside looking in. Some people talk about what to do about it. Others go create the space and just open the door.

Matthew Swinnerton is the second kind.

Parking lots turned into events. Storefronts turned into stages. A consistent rhythm that trains Santa Cruz to show up — week after week.

Midtown Fridays. Entrepreneur Speaker Series. Legends Live and Local. No hype. Just the quiet, hard work of making it happen.

He breaks down what actually makes an event work: helping small businesses get noticed, giving local artists a real platform, and pairing Santa Cruz talent with iconic musicians who can elevate the whole scene.

His advice for anyone building something here:

Collaborate. Build community into your model. Don’t be afraid to ask.

This is Season 1, Episode 1 of Talking Local — the Think Local First podcast hosted by Ryan Buckholdt. Each episode is a sit down with the people quietly building Santa Cruz from the inside: local business owners, makers, artists, organizers, and operators who chose this community and keep showing up for it.
Coming up: restaurant owners, fitness studios, retail founders, nonprofit leaders, musicians, developers, farmers, brewers — the full fabric of what makes Santa Cruz worth staying for.

Full conversation — link in bio to listen 🎙️

Who else in Santa Cruz is doing the quiet work and you think would be a great guest? Tag them below.

Sunny California is throwing their Grand Opening Party at the new Santa Cruz location ( 912 41st Ave) all day Saturday a...
04/29/2026

Sunny California is throwing their Grand Opening Party at the new Santa Cruz location ( 912 41st Ave) all day Saturday and we’re showing up loud for the evening— Santa Cruz Vibes is giving away 50 FREE General Admission tickets to the Ribsy’s Nickel show Saturday night!!

Since the event space is limited capacity, we have to cap the numbers for the Ribsy’s gig 🎶

This is what community looks like. Three local brands, one big night, and YOUR name on the guest list.

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50 winners. Announced Friday …See you there.

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Spring 2026 Santa Cruz Vibes Magazine Pick Up PartyAs the seasons shift, a new issue of Santa Cruz Vibes seems to arrive...
04/24/2026

Spring 2026 Santa Cruz Vibes Magazine Pick Up Party

As the seasons shift, a new issue of Santa Cruz Vibes seems to arrive right alongside it—and this has become one of our favorite rhythms. A moment to gather, catch up, and reconnect with the people and stories that shape this place we call home.

Join us Saturday, May 2nd from 4:30–6:00 PM at the brand new Sunny California (Pleasure Point) as we celebrate the release of our Spring 2026 issue.

It’s a laid-back event—meet the writers, photographers, and contributors behind the pages, grab a fresh copy of the magazine, and spend some time with the community that keeps this coastline alive on and off the page.

We’re proud to be co-hosting this free, open-to-all gathering with Black Surf Santa Cruz—a group doing meaningful work to expand access, connection, and culture in and around the ocean here.

This issue features a painted cover by Joe Vickers and a gallery showing from Shawn “Barney” Barron in the new Sunny California Art Gallery.

Our Vibes House DJ , Selecta 7 will be there as always setting the mood 🎶

Free and open to all. No ticket needed—just show up.

The Vibe. The People. The music. The Mag.

Link in bio to RSVP !

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And if you’re feeling it… the night continues.

Sunny California’s Grand Opening VIP After Party is a separate ticketed event—and this is where things turn up a notch.

As the sun dips, the space transforms. Barney’s work settles into the room, the lights come down, and Ribsys Nickel takes over with a live set that carries the night forward.

VIP After Party Includes:
– Live music from Ribsys Nickel
– Drinks + two drink tickets
– Fresh musubi from Pono Hawaiian Grill
– Snacks throughout the night

Your VIP Sunny California Gift Card Pass acts as your all-access ticket—and can be used in the shop during the event or anytime after, so the experience essentially pays for itself.

It’s a different energy… a little deeper into the night, a little more dialed in.

If you’re in, get the full details here:
www.sunnycalifornia.com

LINK IN BIO FOR MORE VIP PARTY INFO AND TO PURCHASE TICKETS

Vibes Spring Issue is rolling out and these are gonna go fast — don’t say we didn’t warn you by 😉. Unreal cover this iss...
04/16/2026

Vibes Spring Issue is rolling out and these are gonna go fast — don’t say we didn’t warn you by 😉.

Unreal cover this issue! “Pleasure Point Sighting” by — and honestly when we saw this piece we just knew. The golds, the teals, the California poppies, that wave tucking through ( the UFO 🛸!!) … the color palette on this one just hits different than anything we’ve done and people are already feeling it.

Joe paints in mixed media on wood panels and the texture and warmth he brings to his work is just next level.

So honored Joe let us use this one. Now, go show Joe some love — joevickersart.com - give him a follow , his work is the very much real deal and will just make you happy.

Mags are dropping at all the usual spots around town….Grab one before they walk. 🤙

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