Directory of Black Owned Businesses in Santa Cruz, CA

Art by Zen

Art

Educating the world through expressive, interdisciplinary art and acrylic paintings! I seek to empower individuals and help spread awareness on influential and important activists that have impacted our society today.

Blac Flowerz

Every brand I curate is either made by and or owned by a black American woman. 10% of profits go back into investing in other black owned businesses and 10% of profits go to non profits that help the black community.

Blac Flowerz is an enterprise from Charlie Conable. It is  dedicated to highlighting Black American Women entrepreneurs, Artists and Craftspeople.

Exit Santa Cruz

Escape room games and team-building

Escape room games are designed for groups of adults and teens, between 2-12 people in each game. You’ll enter a themed room and you have to use props and decorations to find clues, solve puzzles, and complete an adventure.

Aisha Brown

Hairstylist at The Nook Salon

I specialize in curly and coily hair services and creative color.

Blac Flowerz

Every brand I curate is either made by and or owned by a black American woman. 10% of profits go back into investing in other black owned businesses and 10% of profits go to non profits that help the black community.

Blac Flowerz is an enterprise from Charlie Conable. It is  dedicated to highlighting Black American Women entrepreneurs, Artists and Craftspeople.

Hair by Anita Marie

Hairstylist

All textures welcomed… haircuts , hair health and color.

Handsome Beauty Bar

Lash extensions, Plasma Pen, Laser Lipo, ultrasonic cavitation, needle free Dermal fillers

We focus on an innovative beauty techniques, with modern day face lifts and LIPO with that have down time! Lash extensions, Plasma Pen, Laser Lipo, ultrasonic cavitation, needle free Dermal fillers

Wild Seeds Utility Cream

Skin care

We are a family owned business that enjoys putting our love of self-care into our small batch body oils, creams, salves, deodorants, and lip care. Our company uses Full Spectrum CBD and THC infused oils to help heal our most precious organ, our skin.

Everyone’s Music School

Music Education

We provide music education for all walks of life! Our mission is to "create positive and lasting in change in people's lives using music education" We do online and in person music lessons.

GLF Enterprises

Stone Fabrication and Tile

Stone Fabrication and Installation for Kitchen and Baths, Fireplaces, Floor and Tile.

Tannery World Dance & Cultural Center

Dance Studio

Tannery World Dance & Cultural Center (TWDCC) facilitates a working home for professional world & contemporary dance artists, while providing dance education that is committed to access, equity, and excellence.

Art by Zen

Art

Educating the world through expressive, interdisciplinary art and acrylic paintings! I seek to empower individuals and help spread awareness on influential and important activists that have impacted our society today.

Blac Flowerz

Every brand I curate is either made by and or owned by a black American woman. 10% of profits go back into investing in other black owned businesses and 10% of profits go to non profits that help the black community.

Blac Flowerz is an enterprise from Charlie Conable. It is  dedicated to highlighting Black American Women entrepreneurs, Artists and Craftspeople.

Everyone’s Music School

Music Education

We provide music education for all walks of life! Our mission is to "create positive and lasting in change in people's lives using music education" We do online and in person music lessons.

Santa Cruz Learning Center

Tutoring, test prep, classes, summer camp

Our mission is to create a safe, constructive and effective learning environment with qualified educators who focus on individualized education.

Tai Cheri Music Lessons

Music Instructor

Music is fun and exciting to learn! Bring joy in your life and melt away anxieties. Online lessons offered with learning so easy and clear you won't believe the distance.

Family Network Preschool

Education & Childcare

We provide care for children ages 2-5 in a mixed age play-based learning environment. Our program focuses on social-emotional development with a strong emphasis on anti-bias, anti-racist and social justice curriculum.

Westside Video

Film & video game rentals; filmmaking instruction

Mobile film library with the biggest collection in California.

SureThing Productions

We provide consultation, site survey, staffing, budgeting, vendor contracts, artists advance, transportation, operation needs for any size event. US, Asia, Canada, Europe, Central America.

Stage & production management, event staffing, all aspects of live or video production

Brie Buxton, Birth Doula

Birth Doula, Prenatal & Birth Support, Full Spectrum Doula, Abortion/Miscarriage Support

Providing support & advocacy to the full spectrum of Santa Cruz families, and all pregnancy outcomes, on your journey to Baby.

Postures of Grace

Energy Medicine, Sound Healing, Trauma Healing

Subtle energy healing, sound healing, trauma healing, mindfulness

CrossFit Kel-Core

Fitness and Nutrition Coaching

CrossFit Kel-Core is the home of Kel-Core Training Systems. We offer world class training and nutrition coaching. We work to help people reach their goals and learn to live their life thriving, not just surviving.

Fitness Training with Adonis

Personal Training

Independent Personal Trainer with over 4 years and 2000 hours of experience. I offer 1 on 1, small group and team training.

Brie Buxton, Birth Doula

Birth Doula, Prenatal & Birth Support, Full Spectrum Doula, Abortion/Miscarriage Support

Providing support & advocacy to the full spectrum of Santa Cruz families, and all pregnancy outcomes, on your journey to Baby.

The Circle Family Center

Childbirth education, Parent education, Lactation/infant feeding, Parent support groups, prenatal/postpartum yoga, Postpartum mental wellness

We are a community organization committed serving familes of color during pregnancy, childbirth, and the early parenting years by to providing accessable and affordable birth/parent/newborn education, peer support, lactation support, and in home postpartum services to all families in Santa Cruz.

ABC/African-American Community Health Group

Health fairs, health seminars and health projects that target the Black community

Founded in the spring of 1998, ABC responded to the need for cultural appropriate health education and outreach to an underserved African-American community on the Central Coast.
Our goals are to make a healthier African-American community through: Education,Support, Advocacy, and Leadership.
Our mission is to empower African-Americans to be active and informed health consumers and survivors through self-help activities and health education. We work to create a dialogue with the community at large about racial disparities in health and the need for cultural and racial sensitivity.

ABC /African-American Community Health Group is the only grassroots nonprofit that targets the Black community of the central coast which include Santa Cruz, Monterey, and at San Benito Counties. Non-profit 501( c) 3 Tax ID 94-1186197

The Circle Family Center

Childbirth education, Parent education, Lactation/infant feeding, Parent support groups, prenatal/postpartum yoga, Postpartum mental wellness

We are a community organization committed serving familes of color during pregnancy, childbirth, and the early parenting years by to providing accessable and affordable birth/parent/newborn education, peer support, lactation support, and in home postpartum services to all families in Santa Cruz.

Derek Scott Painting

Residential House Painter

Family owned and operated house painting business since 2012. Interior and exterior. Licensed and bonded.

Blac Flowerz

Every brand I curate is either made by and or owned by a black American woman. 10% of profits go back into investing in other black owned businesses and 10% of profits go to non profits that help the black community.

Blac Flowerz is an enterprise from Charlie Conable. It is  dedicated to highlighting Black American Women entrepreneurs, Artists and Craftspeople.

Blac Flowerz

Every brand I curate is either made by and or owned by a black American woman. 10% of profits go back into investing in other black owned businesses and 10% of profits go to non profits that help the black community.

Blac Flowerz is an enterprise from Charlie Conable. It is  dedicated to highlighting Black American Women entrepreneurs, Artists and Craftspeople.

Earthwise Landscaping

Landscape Maintenance and Design

We are a locally owned and operated business operating in Santa Cruz county. We specialize in drought tolerant plants and practices, succulents and xeriscape, and estate maintenance as well as small scale residential gardens. We use 100% organic fertilizers and zero chemicals.

Capitola Design

Design & Marketing Solutions for Businesses of Any Size

Capitola Design is a family owned and operated design firm. We have been in business in Santa Cruz County for over 20 years.

The graphic design department handles every design need- from logo design to brand development and everything in-between. We provide distinctive identity, and print solutions for businesses and individuals.

The digital development department focuses on complex web applications, including e-commerce, custom scripting, database-driven, dynamic websites, including Magento, Drupal, WordPress, Shopify, and other CMS systems, as well as Social Media assets. Our goal is to provide clients with a defined and consistent message in all aspects of their online presence.

Brie Buxton, Birth Doula

Birth Doula, Prenatal & Birth Support, Full Spectrum Doula, Abortion/Miscarriage Support

Providing support & advocacy to the full spectrum of Santa Cruz families, and all pregnancy outcomes, on your journey to Baby.

Brie Buxton, Birth Doula

Birth Doula, Prenatal & Birth Support, Full Spectrum Doula, Abortion/Miscarriage Support

Providing support & advocacy to the full spectrum of Santa Cruz families, and all pregnancy outcomes, on your journey to Baby.

Devi Pride Photography

Studio and/or location photography

Voted Best in Santa Cruz 2013-2020
Studio and/or location photography offered. Business Headshots, Weddings, Events, Real Estate, Maternity, Newborn, Family and Boudoir Photography.

Rhapsody Communications LLC

Electrical Materials Supplier

We are DBE, MBE and SB Supplier of Electrical Wire, Fiber Optic Cable and Associated Materials.

Bradfield and Associates

Home Sales and Property Management

Bradfield and Associates is a boutique real estate company offering superior service. We believe in quality over quantity which enables us to provide every client with professional excellence.

Dennis Scott Realty

Realtor

If you have any questions about home buying, selling or investing, please send Dennis an email at dennis.scott@kw.com or give him a call at (831) 325-1122.

R.F. 1031 Exchanges LLC

1031 Exchange Intermediary Service

We provide intermediary services for the 1031 Tax Deferred Exchange in the Real Estate Industry.

Oswald

Dining

California comfort food and craft cocktails in the heart of downtown Santa Cruz since 1995.

Persephone Restaurant

Food and Beverage

We are a family run restaurant specializing in fine dining. We base our food according to what’s really in season, hence the name ‘Persephone’. Runner up for best new restaurant in 2017! We pride ourselves on being the best, and live to serve our community!

GlowPower Global

Self-Love

GlowPower Global is a lifestyle movement about living with genuine intention. It includes GlowPower (dancing in nature), The Self-Love Tour, The 21 Laws of Self-Love, and more.

The founder, Désirée, has worked as a mentor and ontological coach for over twenty-five years, supporting people in realigning their focus and appreciation for themselves, their natural gifts, and their future. She most recently released The 21 Laws of Self-Love, an interactive coaching guide that powerfully builds self-esteem and emotional confidence.

Akasha Apothecary

Herbalist & Women's Health

Eco Conscious Marketplace and healing center
Organic Apothecary • CBD • Fair Trade Clothing & Artisan Goods

Wild Seeds Utility Cream

Skin care

We are a family owned business that enjoys putting our love of self-care into our small batch body oils, creams, salves, deodorants, and lip care. Our company uses Full Spectrum CBD and THC infused oils to help heal our most precious organ, our skin.

Art by Zen

Art

Educating the world through expressive, interdisciplinary art and acrylic paintings! I seek to empower individuals and help spread awareness on influential and important activists that have impacted our society today.

Everyone’s Music School

Music Education

We provide music education for all walks of life! Our mission is to "create positive and lasting in change in people's lives using music education" We do online and in person music lessons.

Santa Cruz Art League

art and theater classes, gift shop, exhibitions

Since 1919 the Art League has been providing a space for local creatives to meet, learn, and thrive through classes, performances, and exhibitions.

Tai Cheri Music Lessons

Music Instructor

Music is fun and exciting to learn! Bring joy in your life and melt away anxieties. Online lessons offered with learning so easy and clear you won't believe the distance.

Tannery World Dance & Cultural Center

Dance Studio

Tannery World Dance & Cultural Center (TWDCC) facilitates a working home for professional world & contemporary dance artists, while providing dance education that is committed to access, equity, and excellence.

Akasha Apothecary

Herbalist & Women's Health

Eco Conscious Marketplace and healing center
Organic Apothecary • CBD • Fair Trade Clothing & Artisan Goods

Ital Healing

Ital Healing Sea Moss and Roots Tonic! Imported fresh Organic Sea Moss from Jamaica 🇯🇲 ! Heal your BODY! Feed your SOUL!

We provide the most natural wildcrafted sea moss products. Our sea moss is imported fresh from Jamaica. Healing and wellness is what we provide.