Guidebook for Santa Cruz, CA
Food Scene
Don't miss Taco Tuesday & Thursday on the wharf for a taco and a stiff drink for $8! Be sure to try to lobster tacos (ask for the lobster sauce too) and the blackened fish tacos.
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Olitas Cantina & Grille
49 Municipal WharfDon't miss Taco Tuesday & Thursday on the wharf for a taco and a stiff drink for $8! Be sure to try to lobster tacos (ask for the lobster sauce too) and the blackened fish tacos.
Counter-serve cafe just 2 blocks from the house that offers locally sourced American eats & a patio with epic views! Try the avocado toast. Opens at 7am.
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The Picnic Basket
125 Beach StCounter-serve cafe just 2 blocks from the house that offers locally sourced American eats & a patio with epic views! Try the avocado toast. Opens at 7am.
Full bar. On the water. Clam Chowder. Outdoor patio. Breakfast. Check the specials menu for some great deals !
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Ideal Bar & Grill
106 Beach StFull bar. On the water. Clam Chowder. Outdoor patio. Breakfast. Check the specials menu for some great deals !
*Currently closed due to Covid.*
Killer coffee. Great service. Two blocks from the house. Opens at 7am.
Jake's Coffee Bar
46 Front Street*Currently closed due to Covid.*
Killer coffee. Great service. Two blocks from the house. Opens at 7am.
Visit the first taqueria in Santa Cruz just a couple blocks from the house
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Las Palmas Taco Bar
55 Front StVisit the first taqueria in Santa Cruz just a couple blocks from the house
Surfrider Cafe
429 Front StEpic burgers, shakes, craft beer. Happy Hour 3-6pm daily.
Best Thai food in town. Just one block from the house with amazing views.
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Sawasdee By The Sea
101 Main StBest Thai food in town. Just one block from the house with amazing views.
Saturn Cafe
145 Laurel StVegatarian grub open until midnight.
Entertainment & Activities
Bowling and karaoke in the bar for the 21+ just a couple blocks from the house
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Boardwalk Bowl
115 Cliff StBowling and karaoke in the bar for the 21+ just a couple blocks from the house
A gravitational anomaly located in the redwood forests just located 4 miles from the house
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Mystery Spot Road
Mystery Spot RoadA gravitational anomaly located in the redwood forests just located 4 miles from the house
Learn how to surf, because why not?! You're in Santa Cruz!
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Richard Schmidt Surf School
30 Front StreetLearn how to surf, because why not?! You're in Santa Cruz!
Catch a game! The Santa Cruz Warriors are an American professional basketball team in the NBA G League, based in Santa Cruz, California. The team's one-to-one NBA affiliate is the Golden State Warriors, and they play their home games at the Kaiser Permanente Arena.
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Santa Cruz Wharf
21 Municipal WharfCatch a game! The Santa Cruz Warriors are an American professional basketball team in the NBA G League, based in Santa Cruz, California. The team's one-to-one NBA affiliate is the Golden State Warriors, and they play their home games at the Kaiser Permanente Arena.
O'Neill Yacht Charters
275 Lake AveWhale watching.
Sightseeing
Santa Cruz Wharf
21 Municipal WharfSea lions. Views. Fresh fish. Great restaurants.
Lighthouse Field State Beach
Sunshine. Trails. Beach. Snacks. Dogs. Surfers.
Parks & Nature
Wilder Ranch State Park
1401 Coast RdBeach. Hiking. Views. No dogs allowed.
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
101 N Big Trees Park RdBeautiful hiking and picnic spots.
Shopping
Outdoor shopping downtown with clothing, decor, clothes, shoes, books, etc.
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Downtown Santa Cruz Info Kiosk
1130 Pacific AveOutdoor shopping downtown with clothing, decor, clothes, shoes, books, etc.
Essentials
Locally owned grocery store with lots of organic options.
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New Leaf Community Markets
1101 Fair AveLocally owned grocery store with lots of organic options.
Trader Joe's
700 Front StBudget friendly groceries.
Drinks & Nightlife
Coasters
115 Cliff StKaraokee.
Jack O'Neill Restaurant & Lounge
175 W Cliff DrGood drinks. Good food. Good view.