Guidebook for Santa Cruz
Food Scene
Great lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch - with a fantastic view.
57 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Johnny's Harborside
493 Lake AveGreat lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch - with a fantastic view.
Fantastic drinks and food. Creative signature cocktails.
70 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Oswald Restaurant
121 Soquel AveFantastic drinks and food. Creative signature cocktails.
Great asian fusion noodle bowls and curry. The Spicy Dan is the local favorite!
80 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Charlie Hong Kong
1141 Soquel AveGreat asian fusion noodle bowls and curry. The Spicy Dan is the local favorite!
Akira Sushi
1222 Soquel AveGood, upscale sushi.
Taqueria Michoacan
21401 E Cliff DrOur favorite taqueria in town!
Good Mexican food in sit-down restaurant with full bar. On the wharf, so excellent views!
32 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Olitas Cantina & Grille
49 Municipal WharfGood Mexican food in sit-down restaurant with full bar. On the wharf, so excellent views!
Amazing local ice cream. There are lines on weeknights in the rainy winter, it is so good.
64 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
The Penny Ice Creamery
913 Cedar StAmazing local ice cream. There are lines on weeknights in the rainy winter, it is so good.
Decent taqueria, only a couple blocks from the house.
6 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Taqueria Agave - Santa Cruz
1836 Soquel AveDecent taqueria, only a couple blocks from the house.
Excellent Italian food, intimate atmosphere. Typically long wait; call at 11am on the day-of for reservations. Or get a drink next door at Crepe while you wait!
125 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Lillian's Italian Kitchen
1148 Soquel AveExcellent Italian food, intimate atmosphere. Typically long wait; call at 11am on the day-of for reservations. Or get a drink next door at Crepe while you wait!
Linda's Seabreeze Café
542 Seabright AveBest breakfast in town, hands down!
Verve Coffee Roasters
816 41st AveGreat coffee.
Great coffee, outdoor seating (although it is in a parking lot!)
8 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Lulus Midtown
925 Soquel AveGreat coffee, outdoor seating (although it is in a parking lot!)
Engfer Pizza Works
537 Seabright AveFun local pizza place.
Great views, good food. Bar upstairs, full restaurant downstairs.
276 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Crow's Nest Restaurant
2218 E Cliff DrGreat views, good food. Bar upstairs, full restaurant downstairs.
Decent coffee, but the real appeal is to sit outside by the ocean and watch the beach volleyball or ukelele players.
8 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Kind Grind
2222 East Cliff DriveDecent coffee, but the real appeal is to sit outside by the ocean and watch the beach volleyball or ukelele players.
Drinks & Nightlife
Fun local bar + live music. Back patio and dining area allow for sit-down meals as well.
109 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
The Crêpe Place
1134 Soquel AveFun local bar + live music. Back patio and dining area allow for sit-down meals as well.
Essentials
Staff of Life
1266 Soquel AveLocal grocery store.
Whole Foods Market
911 Soquel AveNearby grocery.
Trader Joe's
700 Front StGroceries.
Arts & Culture
Landmark's Nickelodeon Theatre
210 Lincoln StFun independent movie house.
Shopping
Bicycle Trip
1001 Soquel AveGood local bike shop.
LOGOS BOOKS & RECORDS
1117 Pacific AveWe love this new & used book and music store.
Sightseeing
Chardonnay Sailing Charters
790 Mariner Park WayGet out on the water with a sail cruise!
Kayak Connection
413 Lake AveRent a kayak and get out on the ocean!
Stand Up Paddleboarding rentals and lessons. Fun way to get into Monterey Bay.
19 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
SUP Shack Santa Cruz
2214 E Cliff DrStand Up Paddleboarding rentals and lessons. Fun way to get into Monterey Bay.
Nisene Marks State Park
Aptos Creek RoadBeautiful and accessible redwood forest.
Daytrip to this awesome state park in the Redwoods with lots of trails.
230 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Big Basin Redwoods State Park
21600 Big Basin WayDaytrip to this awesome state park in the Redwoods with lots of trails.
Kid-oriented train rides through the mountains and to the beach.
58 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Roaring Camp, Big Trees and Pacific Railroad Station
North Big Trees Park RoadKid-oriented train rides through the mountains and to the beach.
The Mystery Spot
465 Mystery Spot RdSilly, curious and fun.
Seabright State Beach
Great beach. Less crowded than Boardwalk beach.
Take a walk, run or bike ride down this beautiful coastal road!
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West Cliff Drive
West Cliff DriveTake a walk, run or bike ride down this beautiful coastal road!