Owning The Coast
Owning The Coast is your weekly deep dive into the people, places, and possibilities that make Santa Cruz one of the most inspiring places to live. Hosted by real estate pro Brandi Jones, mortgage and market expert Ryan Buckholdt, and insurance specialist Jerry Seagraves, the show blends their unique expertise with candid conversations and dynamic guests. Each week, you’ll hear stories that go beyond property lines — from navigating the local housing market to discovering hidden trails, tasting the best bites in town, and meeting the entrepreneurs, artists, and community leaders shaping the coast. Whether you’re a long-time local, a newcomer, or dreaming about making Santa Cruz home, Owning The Coast offers the insights, inspiration, and insider knowledge you need to thrive in life and living by the sea.
Owning The Coast
Latest Episodes
Santa Cruz’s Blue Wall
Sea turtles off Santa Cruz, a renewed push for offshore drilling, and a grassroots “blue wall” that can actually stop it—this conversation with Save Our Shores executive director Katie Thompson is a masterclass in how local action shapes ocean ...
How A Caterer Turned Grit, Community, And Local Ingredients Into A Beloved Santa Cruz Kitchen
A coastal market wakes up, wildfire insurance cracks open long-stuck doors, and a Santa Cruz chef proves that comfort food can be both soulful and smart. We kick things off with a frank look at February’s housing heat: listings that sat for mon...
Inside Suda: Culture, Consistency, Community
A falling mortgage rate brings energy back to the coast, but the real story lives at a neighborhood table. We sit down with Suda’s co-owner, realtor, and wake-surf competitor Cole Kerby and general manager Mel Lashbrook to explore how a Santa C...
Finding Balance Between Rock Stardom And Real Life
A Santa Cruz kid sketches a drum in kindergarten, stands before Steven Tyler at 22, fronts Quiet Riot, and then decides what matters most isn’t fame, but the life built around the songs. That’s the heartbeat of our conversation with James Durbi...
Community, Strategy, And Contact Sport: The Rebuild Of Santa Cruz Roller Derby
The Santa Cruz market just did a U-turn. After a sleepy January with only 56 closings, the first days of February brought 18 new pendings—many with multiple offers—reminding us how quickly momentum returns when buyers are ready and listings are...
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