Guidebook for Soquel
Entertainment & Activities
This is a Santa Cruz gotta see it experience. You will laugh, and scream, and jump up and down! Millions have seen it but no one can explain it. One of my favorites.
208 locals recommend
The Mystery Spot
465 Mystery Spot RdThis is a Santa Cruz gotta see it experience. You will laugh, and scream, and jump up and down! Millions have seen it but no one can explain it. One of my favorites.
The Giant Dipper! Ride it!
The Espresso! Ride It!
The Round-up. Well, you decide...
Kind of pricey.. but it will give the kids a fun day memory. and it's way cheaper than Disneyland!
745 locals recommend
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park
400 Beach StThe Giant Dipper! Ride it!
The Espresso! Ride It!
The Round-up. Well, you decide...
Kind of pricey.. but it will give the kids a fun day memory. and it's way cheaper than Disneyland!
Oh come on! The Boardwalk is big FUN! The Giant Dipper is the fastest wooden roller Coaster ever!
745 locals recommend
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park
400 Beach StOh come on! The Boardwalk is big FUN! The Giant Dipper is the fastest wooden roller Coaster ever!
Drinks & Nightlife
Moe's Alley
1535 Commercial WayCheck their website for music lineups.
http://www.moesalley.com/
Beer 30
2504 S Main StOutdoor games and craft brews!
Sightseeing
Nice long walk out and back. Make fun of the fishermen (privately of course!) and see the mini-whales down at the far end. There are a few stores and restaurants on the wharf to shop and/or eat at.
143 locals recommend
Santa Cruz Wharf
21 Municipal WharfNice long walk out and back. Make fun of the fishermen (privately of course!) and see the mini-whales down at the far end. There are a few stores and restaurants on the wharf to shop and/or eat at.
The charm of Capitola was the vital force which caused me to settle here in 1979. It is unique on California's central coast. Much smaller than Monterey, but way more approachable. Come see the moon!
151 locals recommend
Capitola
The charm of Capitola was the vital force which caused me to settle here in 1979. It is unique on California's central coast. Much smaller than Monterey, but way more approachable. Come see the moon!
Food Scene
A place for romance, delicious food and generous drinks! Ride the incline car down and back up. Or walk through their lovely terraced gardens to the restaurant. You MUST go there even just for a beer.
205 locals recommend
Shadowbrook Restaurant
1750 Wharf RdA place for romance, delicious food and generous drinks! Ride the incline car down and back up. Or walk through their lovely terraced gardens to the restaurant. You MUST go there even just for a beer.
Best salad bar anywhere! Music most nights. Great views from second floor. Sit inside or out.
276 locals recommend
Crow's Nest Restaurant
2218 E Cliff DrBest salad bar anywhere! Music most nights. Great views from second floor. Sit inside or out.
The best food is all along Soquel Avenue to Santa Cruz, the mother-lode of international goodies! Vegan, vegetarian, and breatharian cuisine.
242 locals recommend
Santa Cruz
The best food is all along Soquel Avenue to Santa Cruz, the mother-lode of international goodies! Vegan, vegetarian, and breatharian cuisine.
Everything Else
Ano Nuevo State Park
Elephant seals and ocean views!
Parks & Nature
In-forest tree covered hiking trails. Bicycles allowed. Dogs on leash allowed. Bring snacks, water.
272 locals recommend
The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park
Aptos Creek RoadIn-forest tree covered hiking trails. Bicycles allowed. Dogs on leash allowed. Bring snacks, water.