You know The Pink Umbrella Man by name and you’ve waved/ had a conversation with him.

Robert's in your top 8 on Myspace.

Sandals/ bare feet are acceptable in any season.

You have been to a movie at the Rio/Del Mar theatre.

Your parents still refer to "Downtown" as the "Pacific Garden Mall".

You have been to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk a billion times and its still fun to ride The Giant Dipper.

You know that 'The Big Dipper', as everyone calls it, is actually called 'The Giant Dipper'.

You have worked at the Boardwalk (and if you haven't, you probably will at some point).

You know where the "cookie outlet" is and you wouldn't dare tell a soul... especially not an out-of-towner.

You have been to, have seen bumper stickers for, or live next to 'The Mystery Spot'.

You know the date of the National Pot Smoking day.

You have played in the tide pools.

You know you're from Santa Cruz when you go away for college and get cabin fever from not being able to hear the ocean at night.

You know that The Catalyst has nothing to do with Chemistry and you have been there or at least have walked by it.

You buy your books at Bookshop Santa Cruz or Logos.

You have attended the Greek Festival that appears every year by the Santa Cruz Public Library.

The term "fish hook" has nothing to do with fishing.

You've been hanging out at and climbing on the grey whale since you were 5 years old and continue to sometimes. You have even taken a picture with it… for some with their 1st grade class. : )

You know that parking/ driving downtown is a bitch.

You know where all the free parking lots are by heart and drive through them multiple times so you don't have to pay for parking.

You avoid driving around the boardwalk during the summer months in fear of getting caught in hours of traffic.

You love that rock on Seabright by the cave. Yeah, you know the one. The ROCK.

You know what I’m talking about when I say "The big red ball thing that’s kinda by the only museum that is downtown that is fun to play on."

You are extremely entertained just by walking around downtown Santa Cruz and observing. It is clearly a productive way to spend your time.

You have attended at leased one show or performance by Cabrillo theatre/ UCSC/ Shakespeare Santa Cruz.

You have waited in line for the midnight movie at the Del Mar.

Banana slugs make you smile and not just because of UCSC, but because they are all over hiking trails!

You use your beach cruiser as a main form of transportation.

You go to the beach to relax during your breaks.

When tourists ask you where the beach is...you tell them kindly to take highway 1 north then merge onto 17 north… You can’t miss it. (Not nice, but at some points necessary.)

You know there is WAY better coffee out there than Starbucks could ever provide you with.

You notice there are separate garbages for paper, plastic, aluminum, glass and normal garbage inside restaurants.

When away, you get withdrawal symptoms from the food of the Bagelry, Vallarta, Chill out, Pleasure Pizza, and other Santa Cruz favs.

At every restaurant there is a vegetarian, vegan, and/or organic part of the menu.

You walk into a shop not wearing shoes or a bra. Or at least have seen someone else do this.

You have bought an entire outfit or at least an article of clothing that is made of hemp.

You have bought an entire outfit or at least an article of clothing from one of the fine thrift stores Downtown.

You buy your cds and other music needs at Streetlight Records.

You have been Disc Golfing.

You have been to Tacos Moreno... PERIOD!

You know the Accordion Man and have seen his plethora of spandex outfits.

You know you can almost set your watch by the fog breaking before 1 pm.

You know you are from Santa Cruz (and you're kinda old) if you used to hang out at the Cooper House and listen to music.

You have had your fortune told by one of the fortune tellers that sometimes offer their services on the Pacific Garden Mall.

You see people walking around in complete tie-dye and don't even think twice about it.

You know who Oscar is.

You have been inside the Bookshop Santa Cruz and have bought something there.

You consider a 10 minute drive to get to a party is considered a barge.

You have gone to the Chocolat (Bookshop Santa Cruz Café) and have shared a large chocolate orgy with your friends. : )

You know that Marianne's is the best ice cream place in town... no, THE WORLD!

You have stared at Marianne's wall paper and have noticed there are little black bubbles encircling the cows that have lips, sneakers, hats, and sunglasses (often times a microphone).

You have signed a petition just to get the petitioner to stop hassling you.

You know that the pedestrians have the ride away and take that to your advantage.

You know you're from Santa Cruz when "right of way" is so meaningless to you that you call it "ride away". (Thank you, Leah Dancingqueen Noble)

Cross walks? Naw, you know you can cross anywhere you want.

You've gone to Saturn cafe for dessert sometime between 12 and 2 in the morning.

You know what and where Paula's is, and have had the basic breakfast.

You have sat on, given a flower to, and/or have gotten your picture taken with the statue of Tom Scribbner in front of Book Shop Santa Cruz.

You have seen 'The Mystery Machine' driving around.

You used to know the guy who spoke to the clock tower.

You have gone to see the sea lions at the wharf.

You have attended, seen, or walked in the Gay Pride Parade.

You know that surf bowl was a million times better than stupid boardwalk bowl.

You have come to realize that nude people are just a part of life... nothing peculiar.

You've seen Lost Boys at least once, know where some of the setting is and LOVED IT.

You know you're from Santa Cruz when someone 10 feet away mentions a hippie and you answer, "yes?"

You have an O'Neill Wetsuit.

You're shocked that other people litter and don't give a shit.

You are a witch or know at least five people who claim to be witches.

You have had something delicious at the Crepe Place.

You J-walk right between two crosswalks because the store you want is right across the street and You're too lazy to walk the extra 5 feet both ways.

You watch the surfers wipe out on the waves and are sadly entertained or are the one wiping out and are just as entertained.

You have been blessed by a bum.

You want to "Keep Santa Cruz Weird".

You miss the drive in... SO much.

You know all the closest local cafes and avoid Starbucks at all costs.