Leeza D.
9/22/2025
Towards the end of the Santa Cruz pier is Marini's. They offer a candy shop, ice cream, smoothies and a host of other treats. My friend indulged in a milk shake and I tried the chocolate cinnamon...
Marini's Candies
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[1 - 799] Municipal Wharf, Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Marini's Candies, a family-owned business operating since 1915, has been a Santa Cruz staple renowned for its high-quality confections. The company specializes in traditional salt water taffy, crafted using an original recipe from founder Victor A. Marini and machine-pulled for a consistent texture.
Offering a diverse selection of candies including chocolates, gummies, and seasonal treats, Marini's continues to delight customers with both classic flavors and unique creations. With locations on the Westside and Santa Cruz Wharf, the candy maker proudly upholds its legacy through four generations of craftsmanship.
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Claudia D.
9/27/2025
We were craving a sweet treat and saw this on our way to the pier. They have bunch of different stuff from candies, to fudge, to ice cream and everything in between. They have little souvenirs and...
Robert W.
10/1/2025
Oh, how disappointing. We were in Santa Cruz this past week and stopped in to the store on the wharf. Everything looked so good. Bought a pound of the saltwater taffy and brought home to Texas. My...
Ryan A.
3/18/2025
Review #870 Posted on 3.17.25 We came here for some salt water taffy and other treats on Thursday the 13th. This place is world famous for their taffy, and they've got tons of other stuff there...
Curtis H.
10/5/2025
The best thing about this delightful candy shop/Ice cream polar/ non-alcoholic bar, is that there is a smaller, but just as great if not greater location on the West side. Yummmmy and always has...
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