Plumbers, electricians, contractors, septic, tree crews and more that serve Boulder Creek, organized by problem, with license numbers where verified.

Rivers, redwoods, downtown shops, golf, live music and the Thursday farmers market. What to do in and around Boulder Creek, sorted by mood.

Family day trips near Boulder Creek: Roaring Camp trains, Henry Cowell redwoods, Big Basin, a Felton zipline, and the Santa Cruz beach down Highway 9.

Fifteen general building contractors based in Boulder Creek, Ben Lomond and Felton, with CSLB numbers to check before you hire. A separate roofer is listed too.

Compare local yoga, Pilates, martial arts and recreation options, plus nearby gyms in Felton and Scotts Valley. Travel times depend on your starting point and traffic.

Need a Boulder Creek gardener or landscaper? Use a maintenance gardener for upkeep and a licensed C-27 contractor for builds. Verified local list inside.

A full day with young kids in Boulder Creek, mostly free: library storytime, a downtown treat, the river or a park, plus a rainy-day indoor backup.

Three house cleaners are based in Boulder Creek, with more in Felton, Scotts Valley, and Santa Cruz. Who covers mountain addresses, and how to book.

Free help in Boulder Creek: the library, food pantry, tool shed, parks and rec programs, and more, each with a source and the date we last checked it.

Plan a kids birthday party in Boulder Creek: reserve a park or hall, book Roaring Camp or a play venue, plus cake, entertainers, balloons, and rentals.

San Lorenzo Valley childcare splits four ways: SLVUSD schools, licensed preschools, family daycares, a center, and rec programs. How to find an opening.

You can build most of a self-care day in Boulder Creek: hair, facials, massage, a med spa, coffee and lunch. Only nails mean a drive out.

Four tree services are based in Boulder Creek. Compare them, plus the C-49 license, workers' comp, and permit checks to run before anyone climbs.

Nine verified redwood wedding venues near Boulder Creek, from Brookdale Lodge to Roaring Camp, plus local florists, cakes, catering, DJs, and planners.

Three salons cut hair in downtown Boulder Creek, two more in Ben Lomond, and the nearest barbershop is in Felton. Hours, phones, and who's who.

How to find eligible no-cost chipping and seasonal disposal options for brush you have already cleared. Confirm current program dates, eligibility and preparation rules.

Thirty-plus summer camps and kids' classes near Boulder Creek: rec-district day camps, gym, horse, art, nature, and overnight camps, plus when to register.

How to spot the early warning signs of a landslide or debris flow around a Santa Cruz Mountains home, what they mean, and what to do, before, during, and after a big storm.

The hazards don't end when the rain stops. A Boulder Creek checklist for staying safe after a big storm: downed lines, unstable ground, damage documentation, and delayed slide risk.

Highway 9 is Boulder Creek's lifeline, and winter storms can close it with floods, slides, and downed trees. How to read the risk, find detours, and know when not to drive.