Guidebook for Santa Cruz
Food Scene
This is a classy neighborhood restaurant with exceptional food and great atmosphere. On that special date or special occasion, this is where we dress up to go. They serve fabulous wines and cocktails
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Avanti Restaurant
1917 Mission StThis is a classy neighborhood restaurant with exceptional food and great atmosphere. On that special date or special occasion, this is where we dress up to go. They serve fabulous wines and cocktails
A sweet and vibrant courtyard, fabulous french pastries and a great spot for breakfast, lunch or dinner. They serve great coffee and other hot beverages. We come here all the time.
98 moradores locais recomendam
Kelly's French Bakery
402 Ingalls StA sweet and vibrant courtyard, fabulous french pastries and a great spot for breakfast, lunch or dinner. They serve great coffee and other hot beverages. We come here all the time.
No need to eat amusement park food... the Picnic Basket is the best. Try their beet sandwich, hotdogs, soups and salads and home-made ice cream. You can't go wrong...
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50 moradores locais recomendam
The Picnic Basket
125 Beach StNo need to eat amusement park food... the Picnic Basket is the best. Try their beet sandwich, hotdogs, soups and salads and home-made ice cream. You can't go wrong...
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The same young couple that runs the Picnic Basket also owns the Penny Ice Creamery. Great ice cream!
64 moradores locais recomendam
The Penny Ice Creamery
913 Cedar StThe same young couple that runs the Picnic Basket also owns the Penny Ice Creamery. Great ice cream!
One of many great places on the Wharf. This just happens to be the one we go to most frequently. Sports bar, gelato ice cream and incredible views of Steamers Lane are highlights.
18 moradores locais recomendam
Riva Fish House
31 Municipal WharfOne of many great places on the Wharf. This just happens to be the one we go to most frequently. Sports bar, gelato ice cream and incredible views of Steamers Lane are highlights.
Bantam
1010 Fair AveExcellent artisan pizza as well as other fine cuisine. $$$
Great burgers in the neighborhood. On a busy intersection, but once inside it is a fun place to be.
57 moradores locais recomendam
burger. Aptos
7941 Soquel DrGreat burgers in the neighborhood. On a busy intersection, but once inside it is a fun place to be.
Incredible baked goods and coffee
64 moradores locais recomendam
Companion Bakeshop Westside Santa Cruz
2341 Mission StIncredible baked goods and coffee
Essentials
This is where we do all of our grocery shopping. Locally owned, great produce, meats, cheeses, wines, juice bar and deli.
248 moradores locais recomendam
New Leaf Community Markets
1101 Fair AveThis is where we do all of our grocery shopping. Locally owned, great produce, meats, cheeses, wines, juice bar and deli.
If you are a foodie and eat meat, check out this small butcher shop.
8 moradores locais recomendam
El Salchichero
402 Ingalls StIf you are a foodie and eat meat, check out this small butcher shop.
Shopping
For one stop shopping needs just down the street, this is where you will find Safeway, Ace Hardware, Mailbox Etc, Great Clips, Almar Cleaners as well as Westside Coffee Company and more.
Almar Shopping Center
Mission StreetFor one stop shopping needs just down the street, this is where you will find Safeway, Ace Hardware, Mailbox Etc, Great Clips, Almar Cleaners as well as Westside Coffee Company and more.
Downtown Santa Cruz is a fun place to spend an afternoon. Favorite places include Bookshop Santa Cruz, Artisans Gallery, Marini's Candy and Soda Shop, all the movie theaters, just to name a few...
Downtown Santa Cruz
Downtown Santa Cruz is a fun place to spend an afternoon. Favorite places include Bookshop Santa Cruz, Artisans Gallery, Marini's Candy and Soda Shop, all the movie theaters, just to name a few...
We don't love this place, but it is convenient and where we go for toiletries, household supplies, sunscreen, etc.
20 moradores locais recomendam
CVS
1700 Mission StWe don't love this place, but it is convenient and where we go for toiletries, household supplies, sunscreen, etc.
Just a hole-in-the-wall...some of the best chocolate in the world is found right here in Santa Cruz. This is where we buy chocolate for our most special occasions. Worth every penny!
7 moradores locais recomendam
Richard Donnelly's Chocolate
1509 Mission StJust a hole-in-the-wall...some of the best chocolate in the world is found right here in Santa Cruz. This is where we buy chocolate for our most special occasions. Worth every penny!
You can rent mountain bikes at this place. They are the local bike store we use. Lots of serious riders to be found here.
15 moradores locais recomendam
Another Bike Shop
2361 Mission StYou can rent mountain bikes at this place. They are the local bike store we use. Lots of serious riders to be found here.
A great place to buy bathing suits and surf apparel, at a good price, if you left yours at home.
Rip Curl - Santa Cruz (Outlet)
1604 Mission StA great place to buy bathing suits and surf apparel, at a good price, if you left yours at home.
Entertainment & Activities
This is a great family friendly beach and visitor center. A perfect place to spend an entire day. Includes nice bathrooms and cold showers to wash off.
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Praia Estadual Natural Bridges
2531 W Cliff DrThis is a great family friendly beach and visitor center. A perfect place to spend an entire day. Includes nice bathrooms and cold showers to wash off.
Touch tanks, interactive exhibits, blue whale skeleton, docent lead tours of dolphin training tank and beautiful views of the coast line and Monterey Bay,
80 moradores locais recomendam
Seymour Marine Discovery Center
100 McAllister WayTouch tanks, interactive exhibits, blue whale skeleton, docent lead tours of dolphin training tank and beautiful views of the coast line and Monterey Bay,
Our family loves going to the Boardwalk. We buy season passes and take our kids all the time. Vibrant, family friendly, great rides and when it all gets to be to much we head to the beach.
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Parque de diversões da Praia de Santa Cruz
400 Beach StOur family loves going to the Boardwalk. We buy season passes and take our kids all the time. Vibrant, family friendly, great rides and when it all gets to be to much we head to the beach.
If your kids like to skate board, check out this local, iconic spot tucked in our neighborhood... only the pros and locals know about it. Kids of all ages (and adults) skate here.
Sergeant Derby Park
508 Woodland WayIf your kids like to skate board, check out this local, iconic spot tucked in our neighborhood... only the pros and locals know about it. Kids of all ages (and adults) skate here.
This is our vibrant neighborhood park. We have spent countless hours here. Includes play structures, swings, basketball court, picnic tables, grassy area for running around and bathrooms.
9 moradores locais recomendam
Garfield Park
634 Almar AveThis is our vibrant neighborhood park. We have spent countless hours here. Includes play structures, swings, basketball court, picnic tables, grassy area for running around and bathrooms.
Sightseeing
This is a great spot to watch surfers and enjoy views of the Santa Cruz coast line.
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Lighthouse Point Park
700 W Cliff DrThis is a great spot to watch surfers and enjoy views of the Santa Cruz coast line.
UC Santa Cruz is a beautiful campus and a worthwhile destination to explore. Boasts great views of the city below.
67 moradores locais recomendam
Universidade da Califórnia em Santa Cruz
Arboretum RoadUC Santa Cruz is a beautiful campus and a worthwhile destination to explore. Boasts great views of the city below.
Great fish restaurants, shops, sight-seeing and people watching.
143 moradores locais recomendam
Píer de Santa Cruz
21 Municipal WharfGreat fish restaurants, shops, sight-seeing and people watching.
Everything Else
Head to the top of Spring Street and Spring Court to find an entrance into The Pogonip. This is a local hiking trail that winds into a beautiful forest and peaks out over distant views of Santa Cruz.
Spring Street
Spring StreetHead to the top of Spring Street and Spring Court to find an entrance into The Pogonip. This is a local hiking trail that winds into a beautiful forest and peaks out over distant views of Santa Cruz.
Wilder has something for everyone: A historic farm center with beautiful lawns, gardens and animals, extensive hiking and mountain biking areas, coastal trails and beautiful empty beaches.
219 moradores locais recomendam
Parque Estadual Wilder Ranch
1401 Coast RdWilder has something for everyone: A historic farm center with beautiful lawns, gardens and animals, extensive hiking and mountain biking areas, coastal trails and beautiful empty beaches.
Drinks & Nightlife
Santa Cruz Mountain Vineyard
334 Ingalls StVibrant Brew Pub. Lots of locals!
This is one of several wine tasting rooms on the block. Work your way towards Kelly's Bakery to sample more.
22 moradores locais recomendam
Bonny Doon Vineyard Tasting Room
450 CA-1This is one of several wine tasting rooms on the block. Work your way towards Kelly's Bakery to sample more.