Stories and guides
Around Town
Local guides, history, and practical notes about living in and visiting Boulder Creek.
Planning an Event in the San Lorenzo Valley: Halls, Caterers and Where to Start
Rent a hall in Boulder Creek, Felton or Ben Lomond, book a caterer and rentals, and find the right guide for a wedding or a kids' party in the valley.
Notary, Shipping, and the Post Office in Boulder Creek
Post office hours and PO boxes, mobile notaries who come to you, and the closest UPS and FedEx drop-offs. Boulder Creek's paperwork errands, sorted.
Pet Boarding and Sitting Near Boulder Creek: Where the Dog Stays
Where Boulder Creek pets stay when you travel: boarding at both valley vets, a licensed local sitter, and a 24-hour staffed kennel in Santa Cruz.
After-School Care in Boulder Creek: Covering the Edges of the School Day
Before- and after-school care at Boulder Creek Elementary, the rec district's walk-down enrichment classes, free library programs, and summer coverage.
Preschools in and Around Boulder Creek
Every preschool option in and near Boulder Creek: the town's licensed preschool, play-based home programs, state preschool in Ben Lomond, and rec programs.
Infant Care in and Around Boulder Creek: Who Takes Babies
Infant and toddler care in Boulder Creek: the town's licensed infant center, a longtime home daycare, nearby Ben Lomond options, and how to get on lists.
Childcare in Boulder Creek: Start Here
Start here for childcare in Boulder Creek: infant care, preschools, and after-school options, matched to your child's age, with the local guides for each.
Churches and Congregations in Boulder Creek, Plus the Buildings That Came First
Boulder Creek's three congregations, Catholic, Methodist, and Baptist, with service times, plus the history of the town's two oldest church buildings.
Fitness and Movement in Boulder Creek: Where to Work Out in Town
Boulder Creek has hot yoga, classical Pilates, karate, and redwood trails, but no full gym. Here's where to move in town and what still needs a drive.
Bakeries in Boulder Creek: Four Bakers, Four Ways to Buy
Boulder Creek has four bakeries, each run differently: a weekend farmstand, a farmers market stall, a custom-order baker, and an established cake shop.
Taxes, Banking, and Money Help in Boulder Creek
Boulder Creek has an accounting practice and a bank branch with a real lobby, plus the nearest valley tax help. The money errands you can do in town.
Back-to-School Dates and Resources for Boulder Creek Families
Back-to-school for Boulder Creek families: the SLVUSD calendar, local schools, registration, before- and after-school care, and family resources, all in one place.
Spa Services in Boulder Creek: Massage, Facials, and Nails
Massage, facials, skin care, and nails in Boulder Creek: Redwood Mountain Spa, Elevated Wellness, SuperNatural Beauty, and Oli Nails, plus booking tips.
Kids' Activities in and Around Boulder Creek, Season by Season
What kids can actually sign up for in Boulder Creek through the year: BCRPD classes and the pool, free library programs, 4-H and scouts, valley sports leagues, and rainy-day options.
Health Services in Boulder Creek: The Providers Who Practice in Town
You don't have to leave the mountain for routine care. Boulder Creek's dentist, chiropractor, pharmacy, and skin care, with addresses, phones, and hours.
Realtors in Boulder Creek: How to Choose a Mountain Agent
A guide to the two real estate offices covered here on Highway 9: Century 21 Masters and Schwarzbach Associates, with contacts and questions to ask.
San Lorenzo Valley Schools: How the District Works
How San Lorenzo Valley Unified is put together: the five campuses, the charter programs, SLV High, enrollment and transfers, buses from Boulder Creek, and the dates that move your week.
Keeping a Car Alive in Boulder Creek: Gas, Mechanics, and Parts
Where to fuel up, who fixes what, and where parts come from in Boulder Creek: the gas station, the repair shop, and the parts counter in town.
Late-Summer Wildfire Checklist for Boulder Creek
A practical, do-it-now wildfire checklist for Boulder Creek: defensible space, home hardening, go-bags, knowing your evacuation zone, and signing up for alerts before peak fire season.
Where to Stay in and Around Boulder Creek
Verified places to stay in and around Boulder Creek: small lodges, redwood cabin resorts, camping, and the closest chain hotel in Ben Lomond.