Essentials
The Food Bin and The Herb Room
1130 Mission StGreat natural grocery. Open late.
Safeway
2203 Mission StClose grocery.
Trader Joe's
700 Front StGood food...good price.
Food Scene
Emily's Good Things To Eat
1129 Mission StCoffee and good things to eat!
Cafe Brasil
1410 Mission StDelicious breakfast.
burger. Aptos
7941 Soquel DrTry the beer shake!
Avanti Restaurant
1917 Mission StDeclicousness.
Sabieng
1218 Mission StGood thai. Quick service.
Taqueria Santa Cruz
2215 Mission StPretty decent mexican food.
Sightseeing
Neary Lagoon Park
110 California StGreat place for a run or a casual stroll.
Santa Cruz Wharf
21 Municipal WharfGreat views and good food!
Natural Bridges Drive
Natural Bridges DriveGreat beach for walks/runs.
West Cliff Drive
West Cliff DriveGreat for biking and running. Go at sunset!
Lighthouse Field State Beach
Check out the iconic lighthouse.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Parish Publick House
841 Almar AveGreat Irish food.
Discretion Brewing
2703 41st AveGreat beer.
Everything Else
Swift Street
Swift StreetLots of wineries with affordable tastings!