Architectural Tour of Santa Cruz County

One of the most popular annual events in Santa Cruz each spring is the self-guided Open Architecture Tour, a fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity Santa Cruz County.

The Architects Association of Santa Cruz County is proud to present the Eighteenth Annual Open Architecture Tour on Saturday, May 18th from 10 am to 4 pm.

This showcase of unique architectural works is an opportunity for the public to meet talented local architects and experience their designs.

Each ticket booklet enables one guest and a companion to take a self-guided tour of sites located throughout Santa Cruz County. These architectural works encompass a wide range of styles and budgets.

There are new custom homes, charming remodels and additions. Each offers exiting new ideas to current or perspective home owners interested in the latest in home design. Architects, participating craftspeople, and docents will be at each site to greet you and discuss the site’s design features.

According to David Foster, Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity, “Every year the opportunity to visit these inspirational homes helps us reconnect with the power of architecture and of the continuing importance of the concept of home. Habitat is grateful for the generosity of the Architects Association of Santa Cruz County for providing needed funds to support our mission to see the end of substandard housing.”

The event is co-sponsored by Mesiti-Miller Engineering, Stephanie Barnes Castro, Ow Family Properties, and La Posta Restaurant.
Ticket books are on sale now for $36 and serve as the tour guide with map and admission ticket for two. Ticket books are available at:
·         Alladin Nursery in Watsonville
·         Bookshop Santa Cruz
·         PRO-Build on River Street in Santa Cruz
·         Palace Arts on 41st Ave in Capitola
·         Habitat’s ReStore on Swift Street in Santa Cruz
·         Online at www.habitatsc.org.
 
Ticket books will be available for purchase at Santa Cruz County locations until 2:00 p.m. Saturday, May 18th or online until 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 15th.
 
Tour Details: Saturday, May 18; 10:00 a.m.  - 4:00 p.m.
Ticket Books - $36.00 (admits two people to each tour site)