1117 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
For over 40 years, Logos Books and Records has survived earthquakes, flooding, storms and population explosions to…More become a true community institution in Santa Cruz. Logos prides itself as the "largest independent used book and music store on the central coast of California." This downtown local favorite is spacious and very eclectic. Customers can peruse through a plethora of rare literary and musical treasures or trade in old books, CDs, DVDs, audio books, cassette tapes and records for either cash or store credit.
2300 Portola Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Since 1947, through good times and bad, this cold-war era radio station has been broadcasting news, information and…More call-in interviews to local listeners. Through storms and earthquakes, the county has depended on it for immediate disaster information. This RCA period radio station is technically up to date, and the interior, not open to the general public, is a museum of vintage radio equipment. The art deco designs and old-time gear bring out the true character of the station: community service. </p> <p>This is a modern station, reveling in the past. You'll find that hometown charm beginning at the front desk. Beyond the interior door are the studios, where news and talk radio hosts engage in candid conversation with guests and callers. That is, if you're nice enough to pet the station mascot, Tula, who will welcome you at the door.</p>