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Santa Cruz County, California
PREMIER PADDLE & FOIL SPORTS RETAILER
$ 499,000
COMPLETE NDA & BUYER PROFILE VIA THIS LINK: https://form.jotform.com/251776186661164 COVEWATER PADDLE SURF, INC. Established Coastal Retailer + E-Commerce Operation Includes Inventory, Furniture, Fixtures, & Equipment, Tradename, Website, and Social media Financial Overview -- Offered at: $499,000 -- Inventory: $380,000 – $400,000 -- Projected 2025 Gross Revenue: $670,000 -- Five-Year Average Gross Revenue (2020–2024): $606,000 -- 2025 YTD Growth (Jan–Aug vs. 2024): +32.6% Overview: Nationally recognized and locally beloved, this paddle and foil sports retailer has been a trusted resource for coastal enthusiasts since 2010. Originally launched as the first standup paddleboard (SUP) shop in North America, the business has grown into a go-to destination for high-performance water sports gear including SUP, hydrofoiling, wing foiling, electric foil assist, and Onewheel products. Key Highlights: • Sales trended up 32.6% 1st 3Q Y2025 over 1st 3Q Y2024 • First dedicated SUP shop in North America • Expanded inventory to include foiling, electric assist, and Onewheel • Exclusive dealer relationships with top global brands • Early adopter of FoilDrive; first North American retailer in 2021 • Host and sponsor of major events: Santa Cruz Paddle Fest, Jay Race, Pier-to-Pier • 2024 launch of a professionally built e-commerce site with nationwide shipping • Consistently voted #1 SUP shop in Monterey Bay since opening • Excellent customer feedback with 5-star Google and Yelp reviews • Thousands of engaged social media followers Business Details: • Customer Base: Local, destination, and nationwide online buyers • Revenue Streams: Retail sales, e-commerce, rentals, lessons, community events • E-Commerce: Fully integrated and rapidly growing platform launched in 2024 • Media & Marketing: Active YouTube content, email outreach, and brand-aligned events • Vendor Network: Strong brand relationships, including early access and exclusives Opportunity: With over a decade of name recognition, a growing national footprint, and a diverse, high-margin product mix, this business is well-positioned for continued growth. The current owner is stepping away due to health reasons, offering a turnkey opportunity with established systems, stable operations, and built-in demand. Ideal for an operator with experience in lifestyle retail, outdoor recreation, or direct-to-consumer e-commerce.
Santa Cruz County, California
Tile Outlet Retailer Wholesaler - Est 40 Years
$ 1,170,000
CF : $ 137,627
Leading Tile and Stone Retailer & Wholesaler Company located in the South Bay Area. Established 40 years ago and enjoys a great reputation. They import Stones and Tiles from Overseas Manufacturers as well as Major Distributers, this allows for higher Profit Margin. No Contractor License Required. Delivery Trucks and Forklifts included. Experienced Sales and Warehouse Management Teams in Place. $900K of inventory included. SBA Loan Assumption is possible. Motivated Seller. 11595
Santa Cruz, California
Beloved Art School - Scalable Business Model
$ 440,000
CF : $ 240,469
The ultimate creative lifestyle business! Own a cherished piece of the Santa Cruz community. For over a decade, this well-established art school has been inspiring creativity in both kids and adults. With a dedicated following and a reputation for exceptional enrichment classes, it’s a place where students of all ages find their artistic voice. Location: Convenient to main highways with plenty of parking. Diverse Revenue Streams: In addition to popular children’s enrichment classes, the school offers team-building workshops, private parties, and special events, providing multiple avenues for revenue. Scalable Business Model: The owner has developed a structure that allows for easy expansion and growth, offering a blueprint for new locations or increased class offerings. Community Favorite: A treasured institution with deep roots in the local community, known for its welcoming environment and passionate instructors. The owner intends to embark on other new creative ventures and wants the business to be in hands of a buyer who can propel the business to the next level. The owner will stay on for an extended period to assist in the transition. This is a rare opportunity to step into a turn-key business with a loyal clientele, a strong reputation, and the potential to grow even further. Whether you’re an artist, educator, or entrepreneur, this school offers the perfect blend of profitability, purpose, and future growth. Inquire today and take advantage of this unique opportunity to expand on a successful, community-loved business! Contact Carmel Business Sales today for more information.
Santa Cruz County, California
Tile And Stone Outlet - Retail And Wholesale
$ 1,200,000
CF : $ 137,627
Leading Tile and Stone Importer, Retailer & Wholesaler. Company located in the South Bay Area by the Coast. Established 40 years ago and enjoys a great reputation. They import Stones and Tiles from Overseas Manufacturers as well as Major Distributers, this allows for higher Profit Margin. No Contractor License Required. Delivery Trucks and Forklifts included. Experienced Sales and Warehouse Management Teams in Place. $900K of inventory included. SBA Loan Assumption is possible. Some Seller Financing may be available to qualified Buyer. Motivated Seller.
Santa Cruz County, California
Dry Cleaner - With Plant, High Volume
$ 845,000
High Volume Dry Cleanings with Plant, Owner Retiring after 35 years. Location: - Santa Cruz County, CA Inventory & Supplies : - Not included in asking price Leased: - $5,300 + NNN Building SF: - 1,500 Lease Expiration: - 10Yr + Employees: - 6 (part time) Business Hours: - Current owner open the business SIX days a week. business hour Mon to Fri 7.00am - 6.00pm. Sat 9am - 4pm. CLOSED ON SUNDAY. New owner can start opening 7 days a week. Facilities: All of the FF&E are included in the sale! 2-Computer Monitor 2-Computer 1-Sawing machine 1-Blind stitch machine 2-Counter 1-Clothes bin 2-Conveyor 700each 1-Ctility press machine 2-Pant press machine 1-60lb Bowe dry cleaning machine 1- Hi steam Sam blow machine 1-Mushroom press machine 1- Hi steam pant topper 1-60lb Uni Mac Machine 1-Collar and cuff shirt press machine 1-Itsumi 150 shirt body 1-Uni Mac 50lb washer 2-5hp FS-Curtis compressor 1-Vacuum machine 1-Fulton boiler 2-Ajax hot head press machine Growth & Expansion: - Lots of growth opportunities as this location is all word of mouth! With advertising you can increase gross profits significantly. Financing: - SBA Financing Support & Training: - Seller will provide training for 6 weeks at 40 hour per week. Reason for Selling: - Retiring after 35 years of running dry cleaning business. Qualified buyers can fill up Contact Form to request an NDA, provide “Proof of Funds” for additional information. Seller will provide and verify all financial information during the due diligence period. DO NOT DISTURB EMPLOYEES AND/OR THE OWNER. Disclaimer: - All information contained in this document was furnished by the Seller. California Business Broker, Inc. and its agents can not and will not verify the accuracy or completeness of any information. Buyers must verify any such information themselves and should engage legal and financial advisors to assist with the process.
Santa Cruz County, California
Speciality Crystal Shop - Well Established
$ 200,000
This is a well-established successful business with a strong sales history since 2014, including a high ratio of cash sales. Crystals, semi-precious stones, and specimens comprise roughly 50% of sales, with jewelry and metaphysical objects accounting for about 30% and beads and findings the remaining 20%. This store is the go-to spot for locals and tourists alike to find the broadest selection of fine gems, crystals, specimens, beads, findings and metaphysical objects in the region. It is conveniently located close to a museum, coffee houses, restaurants, and bookstores with other popular shops including an independent game store nearby. The premises occupy 1,115 sq ft. and the lease runs through March of 2025, with Landlord open to further extensions. Base rent is at $1,852.49 per month plus NNN of $356.80 per month (total $26,511 per year, including NNN), with annual CPI increases. Sources include regional wholesale sources as well as direct imports and bulk lot purchases yielding incredible Profit Margins ranging between 4x-6x for larger items, and as much as 15x-30x for smaller items. (Recent examples include an item purchased for $500 sold for $2490 and an object purchased for $700 sold for $7,000). Historically operating hours were 10AM-6PM 6 days per week, due to health reasons the store has only been open for minimal hours, operating 2-3 days per week in recent months, which will be reflected in the numbers for 2024.The business is being offered at little more than the cost of its inventory to attract new ownership to come in and carry on the tradition of a longtime respected establishment with a long list of dedicated and loyal customers. Listed for $200,000 (Includes estimated $150,000 inventory)
Santa Cruz County, California
Motivated Seller & Cash Flow Investment
$ 139,500
CF : $ 89,000
After a long and successful career, the owner is retiring and selling the business known locally as the "Cactus Market" and deli. The establishment offers beer, wine, lotto, drinks, snacks, sandwiches, and the best-deviled eggs in town. It also boasts the coldest beer in the county, offers takeout options and provides seating at picnic tables. The new owner will have the opportunity to put their own twist on this iconic business. Financial records reflect a frugal operation that has been profitable for the owner, who has worked smartly for many years to achieve a comfortable lifestyle in Santa Cruz. The location is conveniently situated 12 minutes from the beach and is close to the redwoods, golf courses, wine destinations, craft beer establishments, and music venues. This lifestyle opportunity, for the right match, can continue and contribute positively to our local community. For photos, please Google "Cactus Corner Watsonville." More information will be forthcoming on this site (just listed, but I wanted to share it on my BizBen account). Please feel free to call me with any questions. Income producing real estate also for sale. Ask me for the right person, family, investor who is ready for a special challenge. Please call me.
San Mateo County, California
FLORIST BUSINESS
$ 2,200,000
Iconic Floral Retailer with Close to a Century of Excellent Service When it comes to excellence in flowers and plants for personal, corporate, or event purposes, this retail florist stands far above the rest. Located on the San Francisco Peninsula, they deliver to the whole Bay Area, especially San Francisco, San Mateo County, & Silicon Valley, with a roster of highly affluent, loyal long-term customers with prominent roles in the tech industry, as well as in the arts and entertainment fields. The same family has owned and operated the business for over nine decades. This part of California provides a market of unparalleled wealth, with an appreciation for the finer things in life – like the finest of floral displays and decorative plants – for innumerable occasions year-round. The business operates from a leased 20,000+/- sq ft building with a current rate of approximately $35,000 per month. (The business owners own the rented premises and are exploring the possibility of the business relocating to a lower rental cost.) The staff are all W-2 employees: 6 full-time and 12 part-time (with four of the employees being family members). Annual sales vary from year to year, from about $1,600,000 to nearly $2,000,000. Seller’s Discretionary Earnings are substantial; the details will be discussed after an NDA is signed. The sellers contend that sales and profits will increase dramatically with new ownership and management. The Transaction: The seller is open to all reasonable offers and terms. The business is being offered for $2,200,000. This would include all assets used in the business, except accounts receivable, cash-on-hand, and any leasehold security deposit. This is for the entire business, including, as applicable, the business name, trade names, trademarks, proprietary methods and procedures, any other intellectual property, customer lists, vendor/supplier information, sales backlog, goodwill, tangible assets (tools, apparatus, furniture, fixtures, and equipment). A definitive list of assets will be included in any purchase agreement and will supersede this list. It does not include cash, accounts payable*, accounts receivable, or security deposits. (*Seller is responsible for A/P and payroll through the date of Closing.) Some seller financing may be available to a qualified buyer. Exclusive Broker: Tim Cunha, J.D., Cal. DRE #01919755 Note: All data on this business are provided by the Seller for information purposes only, and no representations are made by the Broker as to accuracy. The Broker has made no independent verification of the data contained herein. The Broker represents the Seller and does NOT represent the Buyer. The Buyer is advised to perform independent due diligence and seek the advice of professionals prior to purchasing the Business.
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