DEJARNETTE… HAS MORE ON HOW… DESPITE THE RAIN… CUSTOMERS ARE STILL SHOWING UP…. ## RAIN POURED DOWN IN FELTON – BUT IT DIDN’T STOP PEOPLE FROM GRABBING A BITE TO EAT – OR STOPPING BY THE BAKERY. EMERALD MALLARD AND HUMBLE SEA TAVERN SAY BUSINESS RAN AS USUAL – DESPITE THE WEATHER. <LUCKILY WE LIVE IN A PLACE WHERE PEOPLE AREN’T AFRAID OF THE RAIN” RESTAURANT-GOERS SAY RECENT STORMS HAVEN’T GONE UNNOTICED. <“DEFINITELY HAD A LOT OF RAIN AT MY HOUSE LAST NIGHT. SO CHECK THE WEATHER APPS TO SEE WHAT IT WAS LOOKING LIKE. I WAS HOPING TO GO OUT FOR A BIKE RIDE THIS MORNING, BUT WITH ALL THE RAIN THERE IS NO WAY.” > BUT THE WEATHER WASN’T ENOUGH TO KEEP THEM FROM THEIR FAVORITE SPOTS. <“I’M GOING TO COME OUT NO MATTER WHAT. AND I LIKE TO SUPPORT THE LOCAL RESTAURANTS FOR SURE. AND GREAT FOOD HERE AND GOOD LITTLE SPOT.” > WORKERS AT EMERALD MALLARD SAY THEY SHOW UP RAIN OR SHINE – JUST LIKE THE COMMUNITY DOES FOR THEM. <“”WE’RE STOKED TO BE HERE. WE’RE STOKED TO SERVE THE COMMUNITY.” .” > AND HUMBLE SEA TAVERN ALSO RECOGNIZES THAT SUPPORT. <“IT SEEMS LIKE THE LOCALS COME OUT, YOU KNOW, NO MATTER WHAT TIME OF THE THE WARM, WELCOMING ATMOSPHERE MAKES THEM A POPULAR SPOT – ESPECIALLY ON A RAINY DAY. <“IT’S A REALLY COZY VIBE
Rain doesn’t deter customers from visiting Felton businesses
Updated: 10:16 AM PST Jan 5, 2026
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Despite days of rain in the Santa Cruz Mountains, businesses in Felton, including Emerald Mallard and Humble Sea Tavern, continue to welcome customers who are undeterred by the weather.”The foot traffic is pretty much the same. Like, we stay pretty consistent. The weather doesn’t really change anything for us,” said Benjamin Cornblatt, an employee at Emerald Mallard. Residents have noticed the recent storms, James Bravo saying, “Definitely had a lot of rain at my house last night. So check the weather apps to see what it was looking like. I was hoping to go out for a bike ride this morning, but with all the rain, there is no way.”However, the rain hasn’t stopped them from supporting their favorite spots. “I’m going to come out no matter what. And I like to support the local restaurants for sure. And great food here and good little spot,” said Bravo. Workers at Emerald Mallard express their dedication to the community, Cornblatt saying, “We’re stoked to be here. We’re stoked to serve the community.”Humble Sea Tavern also appreciates the local support, Rachel Sanfilippo noting, “It seems like the locals come out, you know, no matter what time of the season it is.”Both businesses attribute their popularity to the warm, welcoming atmosphere they provide, especially on rainy days. “It’s a really cozy vibe in here. So I think it does create like a nice atmosphere for people to come on a rainy day,” said Chloe Lew, another Humble Sea Tavern employee.
Despite days of rain in the Santa Cruz Mountains, businesses in Felton, including Emerald Mallard and Humble Sea Tavern, continue to welcome customers who are undeterred by the weather.
“The foot traffic is pretty much the same. Like, we stay pretty consistent. The weather doesn’t really change anything for us,” said Benjamin Cornblatt, an employee at Emerald Mallard.
Residents have noticed the recent storms, James Bravo saying, “Definitely had a lot of rain at my house last night. So check the weather apps to see what it was looking like. I was hoping to go out for a bike ride this morning, but with all the rain, there is no way.”
However, the rain hasn’t stopped them from supporting their favorite spots.
“I’m going to come out no matter what. And I like to support the local restaurants for sure. And great food here and good little spot,” said Bravo.
Workers at Emerald Mallard express their dedication to the community, Cornblatt saying, “We’re stoked to be here. We’re stoked to serve the community.”
Humble Sea Tavern also appreciates the local support, Rachel Sanfilippo noting, “It seems like the locals come out, you know, no matter what time of the season it is.”
Both businesses attribute their popularity to the warm, welcoming atmosphere they provide, especially on rainy days.
“It’s a really cozy vibe in here. So I think it does create like a nice atmosphere for people to come on a rainy day,” said Chloe Lew, another Humble Sea Tavern employee.
