The City of Santa Cruz is pleased to announce the release of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the lease of a newly developed retail space located at 810 Pacific Avenue in Downtown Santa Cruz. This unique retail opportunity within the new Metro Pacific Station South project offers approximately 3,688 square feet of prime commercial space available for innovative restaurant or retail concepts designed to serve both the local and regional community. Proposals are due by 5:00 pm on Sunday, December 1, 2024.

This is a direct lease opportunity. Interested parties must submit their proposal through the OpenGov platform.

Lease snapshot:

Term length: long-term; based on experience and proposal

Rent: Market rate

Existing Condition:

• Electrical – Sub-panel w/ 600A, 3 Phase power
• Telecomm/TV – 2” conduit serving unit
• Fire Alarm – 1” conduit serving unit
• Sanitary Sewer – 4” Grease Line with 3,000 gallon trap
• 6” Domestic Sewer Line
• Water – stub out in unit
• 16 ft tall max ceiling height

The retail space is located within the first phase of the transformative Pacific Station project and adjacent to the future regional transit hub at Pacific Station North. The project is a seven-story mixed-use building that includes 70 affordable rental apartments, ground-floor retail and amenity space, and a second-floor medical clinic. As the project continues, it will revitalize over two acres of Downtown, offering new amenities, green spaces, and direct access to the Riverwalk, local beaches, and the Monterey Bay Sanctuary Scenic Trail. The new Metro station adjacent to the retail space will provide easy transit access and a steady flow of customers.

The retail space at 810 Pacific Avenue offers flexibility, as it may be leased in its entirety or divided into two smaller spaces to meet varying business needs. The location comes as a “cold shell” with essential infrastructure, such as electrical and plumbing hookups, including a grease trap, and will allow the right tenant(s) to build out the space to fit their vision. Responsive proposals should include a budget for tenant improvements (TIs), and any request for cost-sharing with the City should be detailed within the submission.

Interested parties are encouraged to submit proposals that meet Santa Cruz’s retail needs and foster community and economic development.

1016 Cedar is approximately approximately 1,210 SF of café/retail and 208 SF outdoor space at the Locust St. Garage. We are seeking experienced food and beverage operators to activate the existing space.

This is a direct lease opportunity. Interested parties must submit proposals through the Interest Form below. Applications are open on a rolling basis until tenant is selected.

Lease snapshot:

Term length: long-term; based on experience and proposal

Rent: The greater of $2300/month or 10% of sales.

Space amenities:

• Access to tenant restroom
• Grease trap
• Commercial Prep sink
• Commercial Hand sink
• Professional espresso machines
• Industrial refrigerator
• Tables and Seating

Please note, this is not a pop-up opportunity and no commissions will be awarded. This is a City-owned space best suited for experienced operators seeking a long-term license agreement. Interested businesses must submit their information below through the Interest Form; email applications or Letters of Interest will not be accepted.

Complete and qualified applicants will be invited to submit a Proposal Package.

Cafe 112 at The Tannery is approximately 780 SF with an outdoor patio. This space will serve as the primary food and beverage operator on the Tannery Arts Center campus. We are seeking experienced food and beverage operators to activate the existing space with potential to expand as additional space becomes available.

Interested parties should first complete the Interest Form below; eligible businesses will be contacted by Artspace to provide more information.

Lease snapshot:

Term length: To be determined; based on experience and proposal

Rent: $1625/mo. This space is leased through Artspace.

Space amenities:

• Three stage dish sink with chemical dispenser
• Commercial Prep sink
• Commercial Hand sink
• Bunn Commercial Double Coffee Brewer & Urns
• Double door low boy refrigerator with top access for salad/sandwich station
• Single door lowboy refrigerator (2 ea) (one is not currently functional)
• Large Stainless steel prep tables with underneath storage (4ea)
• Induction Burner
• Small oven
• Tables and Seating for 30
• Mop bucket and mop
• Cleaning supplies
• Trash Cans for kitchen and dining areas

Learn more about the Tannery Arts Center