Guidebook for Santa Cruz
Food Scene
Great restaurant right on the harbor front. Delicious seafood!
276 locals recommend
Crow's Nest Restaurant
2218 E Cliff DrGreat restaurant right on the harbor front. Delicious seafood!
When the tide is low, you can walk right down the beach to this coffee shop.
26 locals recommend
Java Junction
519 Seabright AveWhen the tide is low, you can walk right down the beach to this coffee shop.
If you're looking for island flavor, find it here. Dine in or get takeout and enjoy on the front porch or in the backyard.
21 locals recommend
Aloha Island Grille
1700 Portola DrIf you're looking for island flavor, find it here. Dine in or get takeout and enjoy on the front porch or in the backyard.
Pleasure Pizza East Side Eatery
800 41st AveOur go-to pizza delivery - this place has all the options and combinations!
17 locals recommend
Woodstock's Pizza Santa Cruz
710 Front StOur go-to pizza delivery - this place has all the options and combinations!
Lago di Como
21490 E Cliff DrWalking distance from the house for yummy Italian.
West End Tap and Kitchen
334 Ingalls StCraft beers on tap, plus delicious food!
Just at the end of our block. This place is open for breakfast and lunch!
20 locals recommend
Windmill
21231 E Cliff DrJust at the end of our block. This place is open for breakfast and lunch!
Parks & Nature
This is on the beach, but also has beautiful hiking. If you come in October/November, you may see the monarchs on a migration stop!
261 locals recommend
Natural Bridges State Beach
2531 W Cliff DrThis is on the beach, but also has beautiful hiking. If you come in October/November, you may see the monarchs on a migration stop!
Roaring Camp, Big Trees and Pacific Railroad Station
North Big Trees Park RoadLand of Medicine Buddha
5800 Prescott RdEssentials
Trader Joe's
700 Front StWhole Foods Market
911 Soquel AveSafeway
2203 Mission StSightseeing
Lighthouse Field State Beach
Beauregard Vineyard
10 Pine Flat RdThey have a great tasting room and it is in a lovely area!
Drinks & Nightlife
This taproom has so many great beers and ciders on tap, plus you use a cool wristband to get your beer!
20 locals recommend
Pour Taproom
110 Cooper StThis taproom has so many great beers and ciders on tap, plus you use a cool wristband to get your beer!
The Parish Publick House
841 Almar AveEntertainment & Activities
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park
400 Beach StShopping
Capitola Mall station