New Leaf Community Market (1134 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA)
Community markets, such as the New Leaf, are another big feature in California. This store had a great range of produce, with local food being the priority next to organic items from further afield (including the first organic pot noodles I’ve ever seen – not that they tasted any better). We particularly liked being able to grind our own coffee beans and fill bags full of multi coloured lentils and grains from the vast array of dispensers.