The holidays are coming, and we're once again putting together our annual Santa Cruz Works Holiday Gift Guide, a curated collection of locally made and designed products from across Santa Cruz County and our neighbors along the Central Coast.
Every year, our community turns to this guide to find thoughtful, one-of-a-kind gifts while supporting local businesses. Past guides have featured everything from illustrated calendars and handcrafted glassware to performance socks, surf helmets, gourmet cookies, and local wine. Now we want to hear from you!
Who should submit?
If you're a maker, artist, creator, startup, or small business with a product that's made or designed locally, we'd love to include you. Physical goods, digital downloads, experiences, classes, and gift cards are all welcome.
What we'll need from you
• Your product name, price, and a link where people can buy it
• A short product description
• A few sentences about your company
• A high-quality product photo
• An optional exclusive discount code for the Santa Cruz Works community (highly encouraged!)
Submission Deadline
Submissions are due by midnight on Monday, November 23, 2026. The guide will be published just in time for holiday shopping season.
Need some inspiration? Check out last year's guide.
We can't wait to see what our community has been creating this year. Help us make this the best guide yet, and help shoppers give a piece of Santa Cruz this holiday season!
