Go Out n About!

Moseying Around the Central Coast

Santa Cruz County Community Directory

Go Out n About! was built to make it easier to find, support, and celebrate the local and independent businesses and non-profits (confirmed 501(c)(3) or equivalent) that make the Central Coast unique. We define a local and independent as businesses that are founded, owned, and operated by individuals within the community it serves, not by a parent corporation, national chain, franchisor, or outside conglomerate
These are the businesses where your dollar stays local.
We launched with 100 businesses per county across the six Central Coast counties. It’s not everything, but it’s a starting point. We did our best to research accurately, but we know we missed businesses, got details wrong, and have gaps to fill. That’s where you come in.
This is a digital collaborative. Businesses can claim their listing, request updates, or submit to be added. Community members can nominate businesses they love. Owners can self-identify their business with one or more of our diversity flags.
We don’t assign diversity designations — we honor self-identification. If you own a business and want to be recognized, we want to hear from you.
Add or Update Your Business
Grow the Directory
Self-Identify Your Business

Nonprofit = ⚠️ Women-Owned = 🔵

Agriculture, Farms & Fishing

Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation

Business Management

Construction & Trades

Education & Training

Finance, Insurance, & Accounting

Food & Drink

Health & Social Services

Lodging

Manufacturing & Production

Mining & Extraction

  • None confirmed at this time.

Personal Care & Wellness

Personal & Repair Services

Professional & Technical Services

Real Estate & Leasing

Retail & Shops

Tech & Information Services

Transportation & Logistics

Utilities & Energy

Wholesale & Distribution

This is a dynamic, evolving resource that is regularly updated to reflect the growing network of local and independently owned businesses and nonprofits across the Central Coast.