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Butcher Shops & Specialty Markets in Santa Cruz, CA

13 shops in and around Santa Cruz, California — call ahead for special cuts and holiday orders — good shops sell out of briskets and standing rib roasts days before the weekend.

Santa Cruz has about 62,581 residents, which works out to 21 butcher shops & specialty markets per 100,000 people. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate.

Top 10 butcher shops & specialty markets in Santa Cruz

Ranked by how complete and owner-verified the listing info is — hours, phone, website, services. No pay-to-play.

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  1. 1El Salchichero

    402 Ingalls St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060-5800

    Mon-Fri 11am-7pm

    House jerky

    Custom cutsHouse-made sausageLocal farms

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  2. 2Point Butcher Shop

    3615 Portola Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95062-5135

    Mon-Sun 10am-6pm

    Seafood · Gourmet selection · Artisan cheeses

    Custom cutsHouse-made sausageLocal farms

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  3. 3Shopper's Corner

    622 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062-2311

    Mon-Sun 6am-9pm

    Gourmet selection · Fresh produce

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  4. 4Trader Joe's

    700 Front St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

    Mon-Sun 8am-9pm

    Prepared foods · Seafood · Bakery

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  5. 5Day's Market Liquors & Deli

    526 Seabright Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

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  6. 6Deke's Market

    334 7th Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062-4609

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  7. 7Hernandez Market II

    525 Laurel St #135, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

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  8. 8Ocean2table

    1305 Fair Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060-5839

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  9. 9Toque Blanche

    1527 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

    Gourmet selection

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  10. 10Pointside Meat Shop

    915 41st Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062-4456

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Before you go

13shops
21per 100,000 residents
12with a phone
8with a website
4publish hours

Of the 13 butcher shops & specialty markets listed in Santa Cruz, 12 give a phone number, 4 publish opening hours and 8 have a website. Most often named on their own websites: gourmet selection (3) and seafood (2). The nearest bigger selection is San Jose with 74.

Santa Cruz 13 shops

All 3 other butcher shops & specialty markets in Santa Cruz

Same order: the most complete listings first.

  1. Mercado Santa Cruz

    341 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

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  2. Nut Kreations

    104 Lincoln St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

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  3. Zeek Bar @ Whole Foods!

    911 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062-2122

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Good to know about butcher shops & specialty markets in Santa Cruz

How many butcher shops & specialty markets are there in Santa Cruz?

We list 13 butcher shops & specialty markets in Santa Cruz with addresses, and 12 of them with a phone number.

What's the surest way to check hours in Santa Cruz?

Call ahead — 12 of the 13 butcher shops & specialty markets here list a number. Hours at independent butcher shops & specialty markets shift with seasons and staffing, so a phone call beats any listing, including ours.

Which butcher shops & specialty markets in Santa Cruz show their opening hours?

4 of the 13 butcher shops & specialty markets we list in Santa Cruz publish their hours — the rest are best reached by phone before you go.

Where can I buy beef short ribs near me?

You can find fresh beef short ribs at local meat markets and specialty butcher shops in Santa Cruz, California. Browse our directory of 13 local butchers, including 12 with direct phone numbers, to order custom cuts.