The most important holiday of the year is finally upon us – Mother’s Day. In Santa Cruz, celebrating moms can take many forms. For the nature-minded, it can be spending time with mom while taking a hike through the redwoods or for the civic-minded, an opportunity to support a good cause. For everyone else, there is Brunch! So this Mother’s Day, let mom know you care by picking her up (and the tab) at one of our top picks for Mother’s Day in Santa Cruz.
Take her to the Santa Cruz Symphony. The season finale features Carl Orff’s awe-inspiring choral masterpiece, Carmina Burana. With the Cabrillo Symphonic Chorus.
Smell the Roses. A treat for moms who love to garden. The Roses of Yesterday & Today Rose Garden in Corralitos is in full bloom. Have a sniff and purchase antique and selected modern roses while enjoying free refreshments. Satuday & Sunday 9 a.m – 4 p.m. at 803 Browns Valley Road, Corralitos.
Get a free massage. Okay, so maybe this year Mother’s Day just snuck up on you. We won’t tell. Take mom to Whole Foods Market for their Last Minute Gift Pop-Up, where mom can get a free makeover and massage while you sneak away to buy a gift.
Take a picture. That sepia-tinted family portrait is showing its age. Get an update at Home/Work where Amy Spencer Photo is taking Mother’s Day Portraits to benefit Foster Ed.
Take a hike. Celebrate the pioneering women who lived in and fought for Big Basin. Learn about girl-power at the turn of the (last) century during an inspiring guided walk in the redwoods.
Sing! Okay, so maybe leave the actual singing to the professionals. An afternoon of songs that celebrate Spring by the Cabrillo Women’s Chorus.
Eat Alfresco. Santa Cruz Community Farmers Markets hosts first ever Mother’s Day Brunch Benefit at Bee Fruitful Farm in Scotts Valley. Companion Bakeshop serves up a delicious five-course brunch featuring ingredients sourced from the Scotts Valley Farmers’ Market. Proceeds benefit the Market Match program.
Rave. Mom’s cool, right? Show her what this EDM thing is all about while taking in some awesome views! Get her a pair of custom headphones beforehand for brownie points.
Brunch Buffet at Your Place. Easy there, don’t panic. Not YOUR place, Your Place in Santa Cruz, where mom can feast on Farm to Table cuisine and wash it all down with one (or two) of their signature Bloody Marys.
Brunch some more. Paradise Beach Grille in Capitola Village hosts a special Mother’s Day Brunch with all the trimmings. Enjoy Eggs Benedict while taking in amazing beach side views on the Capitola esplanade.
