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Around Town
Local guides, history, and practical notes about living in and visiting Boulder Creek.
Mountain Sangha: Hot Yoga, Pilates, and Breathwork on Highway 9
Mountain Sangha is the hot yoga and Pilates studio at 12788 Highway 9, Boulder Creek. Class styles, breathwork and sound baths, pricing from $15 Wednesdays, and how to book.
Viscosity Art Glass: Blown Glass, and an Hour to Make Your Own
Viscosity Art Glass at 13158 Central Avenue in Boulder Creek is the working glassblowing studio and gallery in historic downtown. What to see and when.
Joe's Bar: Live Music, Karaoke, and Pool on Highway 9
Joe's Bar at 13118 Highway 9 in downtown Boulder Creek: open daily 10 a.m. to 2 a.m., 21 and over, with live music, Tuesday karaoke, and the Thursday pool tournament.
Herrick Games and Hobbies: The Painting Masterclasses on Pine Street
Herrick Games and Hobbies at 13111 Pine Street, Boulder Creek: Warhammer and Games Workshop range, hobby supplies, painting masterclasses, and the Adopt-a-Gamer program.
Springygirl: The Secondhand Boutique on Central Avenue
Springygirl is the secondhand boutique on Central Avenue in downtown Boulder Creek, curating used and vintage clothing, jewelry, and accessories.
Boulder Creek Veterinary Clinic: Forty Years of Caring for the Town's Animals
Boulder Creek Veterinary Clinic at 12870 Highway 9 handles exams, dental work, surgery, and urgent care for dogs, cats, and exotics. Hours and how to book.
Elevated Wellness Massage: Therapeutic Bodywork on Forest Street
Elevated Wellness Massage at 127 Forest Street, Boulder Creek. Swedish, deep tissue, cranial-sacral, and polarity work with Sylvia Lynn. Sessions from $60. Book online.
Bowzer Baths: Dog Grooming on Highway 9 Since 1998
Bowzer Baths is the dog groomer at 13156 Hwy 9, Boulder Creek, open Tuesday to Friday 9 to 5. Small dog baths and haircuts, medium dog baths, and drop-in nail trims.
Lone Wolf Kenpo Academy: Karate, Kickboxing, and Tai Chi on Highway 9
Lone Wolf Kenpo Academy, 13089 Highway 9, Boulder Creek: Kenpo karate for ages five and up, cardio kickboxing, Pilates, and Tai Chi. Open Monday to Friday.
The Mat: Boulder Creek's Laundromat, Renovated and App-Run
The Mat is the self-service laundromat at 12890 Highway 9 in Boulder Creek, open 7am to 9pm daily, with app-run machines and wash-and-fold drop-off.
Treetop Pilates: The Classical Studio in Boulder Creek
Treetop Pilates is the classical Pilates studio at 13350 West Park Avenue, Boulder Creek. Mat, tower, and machine classes on reformer, Cadillac, and chair. Preregistration required.
Stumptown Supply: Boulder Creek History on a Shirt
Stumptown Supply is a Boulder Creek apparel brand built on San Lorenzo Valley history. It has no storefront; select items sell at SWAG downtown.
Creekside Wellness: Boulder Creek's Licensed Dispensary
Creekside Wellness is the licensed adult-use cannabis dispensary at 12603 Highway 9 in Boulder Creek, open to customers 21 and older.
Ginia's Gems: Handmade Jewelry on Highway 9
Ginia's Gems is the handmade jewelry shop at 13133 Highway 9 in Boulder Creek. Hours vary, so call ahead. Her designs also sell at Air & Fire.
Boulder Creek Antiques at Mac's Place: The Booths on Highway 9
Boulder Creek Antiques at Mac's Place is the multi-vendor antique shop at 13164 Highway 9, open daily 11 to 5, with booths, vintage, and a plant nook.
Wild Lilith: The Boutique at 13120 Highway 9
Wild Lilith is the fashion and vintage boutique at 13120 Highway 9 in downtown Boulder Creek. It keeps no website, so Instagram is the channel.
Good Vibes: The Boutique on Central Avenue
Good Vibes is the lifestyle boutique at 13124 Central Avenue in Boulder Creek, with local-design apparel, home goods, and Reindeer Run merchandise.
Scarborough Home & Garden: The Hardware Store Open Seven Days
Scarborough Home & Garden at 13110 Highway 9 is Boulder Creek's Ace-affiliated hardware and garden store, open seven days a week.
Scarborough Building Supply: The Lumber Yard in Town
Scarborough Building Supply runs the lumber yard at 12990 Highway 9 in Boulder Creek, open seven days, with propane filling and STIHL service.
SWAG: The Eclectic Collective on Highway 9
SWAG: the eclectic collective sits at 13026 Highway 9 in Boulder Creek, with vintage apparel, vinyl, local art, and a live music series in its tenth year.