Surf n Sand

I don’t play the lottery very much and I actually try to time getting tickets on days when I feel lucky. And when I do get a ticket, I’m convinced it is the winning ticket. I have it all planned out how I’m going to ‘work’ my winnings: investments, college for the boys, remodeling, etc. I don’t anticipate any drastic life-style changes; however, life will be more interesting with a nice nest egg in the bank.

The few times I’ve purchased lottery tickets I got them from Safeway at the mouth of the valley. And…well…um…I haven’t won anything so I’m thinking it’s a sign that I need to change my strategy and try someplace different, thus today’s stop: Surf n Sand.

There is something about this place that I absolutely love. It starts out with the business name and the sign. I’m a beach girl at heart so the words ‘surf’ and ‘sand’ instantly trigger happy memories. Combine that with the words ‘general store’ and it creates feelings of small town nostalgia. As far as a general store, Surf n Sand carries a hodgepodge of snack items, sundries, gift wrap, and other odds and ends. In addition, Surf n Sand is a liquor store that has really evolved in to premier wine, liquor and beer shop with one side of the store dedicated to wine tastings - complete with a bar and a small seating area. I love that this store has been around since 1950 and they are still serving locals and tourists today.

I think the lottery gives a kick-back to the business that sells the winning lottery ticket, I wonder how they will plan to use the money!

Surf n Sand is located at 6^th & Junipero.