Guidebook for Santa Cruz
Food Scene
Charlie Hong Kong
1141 Soquel Aveorganic Asian food, affordable, take-out or eat there, yummy!
The Buttery
702 Soquel AveThe place to have breakfast or brunch...
La Posta
538 Seabright AveReal Italian food, pricey though.
Tacos Moreno
1053 Water StLillian's Italian Kitchen
1148 Soquel AveReal Thai Kitchen
1632 Seabright AveEngfer Pizza Works
537 Seabright Avedelicious pizza, Santa Cruz style
Betty Burgers
505 Seabright Avefor those fast-food cravings, but better quality
Bantam
1010 Fair AveNice bites and food in general!
Shopping
The perfect place to browse for unique tables, closets, cool bookshelves and other furniture.
Arteak Interiors
1130 Soquel AveThe perfect place to browse for unique tables, closets, cool bookshelves and other furniture.
Closet Capers
1211 Soquel AveWhat's more fun than looking around a costume store
Essentials
Shopper's Corner
622 Soquel AveExcellent meat and wines
Whole Foods Market
911 Soquel AveHuge selection, unique, local organic food store, just a few blocks away...
69 locals recommend
Staff of Life
1266 Soquel AveHuge selection, unique, local organic food store, just a few blocks away...
Entertainment & Activities
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park
400 Beach StA walk out here will bring you in close contact with pelicans, seals, as well as touristy shops and restaurants.
143 locals recommend
Santa Cruz Wharf
21 Municipal WharfA walk out here will bring you in close contact with pelicans, seals, as well as touristy shops and restaurants.
Parks & Nature
Lifeguards and fire pits (have to get there early to reserve, if you'd like a beach bonfire in the evening)
59 locals recommend
Seabright State Beach
Lifeguards and fire pits (have to get there early to reserve, if you'd like a beach bonfire in the evening)
Gorgeous jogging trail by the UC campus. Beautiful views, and woods. Park at the end of Spring Street.
see www.santacruz.hilltromper.com/article/pogonip
18 locals recommend
Pogonip Creek Nature Loop
Pogonip Creek Nature LoopGorgeous jogging trail by the UC campus. Beautiful views, and woods. Park at the end of Spring Street.
see www.santacruz.hilltromper.com/article/pogonip
My favorite redwood hike, peaceful and beautiful, and easy to get to.
www.redwoodhikes.com/Cowell/Cowell.html
Redwood Loop Trail
My favorite redwood hike, peaceful and beautiful, and easy to get to.
www.redwoodhikes.com/Cowell/Cowell.html
Favorite cliff beach walk, easy access, stunning views, perfect for a jog or a bike ride.
219 locals recommend
Wilder Ranch State Park
1401 Coast RdFavorite cliff beach walk, easy access, stunning views, perfect for a jog or a bike ride.
Arts & Culture
walk-through exhibits showing mining culture and other tidbits of Santa Cruz history
133 locals recommend
Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History
705 Front Stwalk-through exhibits showing mining culture and other tidbits of Santa Cruz history
Pacific Avenue
Pacific Avenue downtown Santa Cruz, shops, restaurants, street musicians
Rio Theatre
1205 Soquel Avegreat place for concerts
Drinks & Nightlife
Seabright Social
519 Seabright AveRestaurant and bar, open all day, great place to hang out for cocktails, especially on Wednesdays (sailing) and Thursdays (summer concerts and outdoor BBQ). In summer, take the fun, free Harbor boat taxi across the channel.
www.crowsnest-santacruz.com/live-entertainment/seasonal-events.php
276 locals recommend
Crow's Nest Restaurant
2218 E Cliff DrRestaurant and bar, open all day, great place to hang out for cocktails, especially on Wednesdays (sailing) and Thursdays (summer concerts and outdoor BBQ). In summer, take the fun, free Harbor boat taxi across the channel.
www.crowsnest-santacruz.com/live-entertainment/seasonal-events.php
Soif
105 Walnut AveAlmost European - wine bar and delicious restaurant
If you want to meet your girlfriends for cocktails and also be able to talk...
11 locals recommend
515 Cedar St
515 Cedar StreetIf you want to meet your girlfriends for cocktails and also be able to talk...