Guidebook for Santa Cruz
Food Scene
Bantam
1010 Fair AveAll organic farm to table fresh ingredients.
Penny Ice Creamery
913 Cedar StreetThe BEST ice-cream in Santa Cruz
Brazilian breakfast and lunch menu. Really good acai bowls and fresh juices.
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Cafe Brasil
1410 Mission StBrazilian breakfast and lunch menu. Really good acai bowls and fresh juices.
Companion Bakery
2331 Schuetz RdCoffee and pastries are phenominal.
Really good seafood choices. Plus lots of drink choices.
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Hula's Island Grill
221 Cathcart StReally good seafood choices. Plus lots of drink choices.
Lillian's Italian Kitchen
1148 Soquel AveThe BEST Italian food. Get a reservation.
A little more upscale with great food and specialty drinks.
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Oswald Restaurant
121 Soquel AveA little more upscale with great food and specialty drinks.
Laili
101 Cooper StThe BEST Mediterrian food in Santa Cruz.
Verve Coffee Roasters
816 41st AveOne of the top places for coffee in Santa Cruz.
This is the place to go for a killer acai bowl. My favorite is the Pele.
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Samba Rock Acai Cafe
291 Water StThis is the place to go for a killer acai bowl. My favorite is the Pele.
Entertainment & Activities
Pleasure Point
Famous surf spot.
Rides, fun, live concerts, candy, ice-cream, food, beach.
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Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park
400 Beach StRides, fun, live concerts, candy, ice-cream, food, beach.
Sightseeing
A long walking path along the beautiful coast. You can run, walk, roller blade, walk your dog, ride a bike, sing, dance.
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West Cliff Drive
West Cliff DriveA long walking path along the beautiful coast. You can run, walk, roller blade, walk your dog, ride a bike, sing, dance.
Parks & Nature
Great for easy hiking. You can run, walk, walk your dog or visit the famous house from The Lost Boys.
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Pogonip
501 and 410 Golf Club DrGreat for easy hiking. You can run, walk, walk your dog or visit the famous house from The Lost Boys.
Drinks & Nightlife
Discretion Brewing
2703 41st AveGood beer and awesome small plates.
New Bohemia Brewing Co.
1030 41st AveBeautiful building on 41st. No food, just beer.
Huge selection of beers, outdoor corn hole, lots of outdoor seating. Bring your jacket. You can order food from next door.
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Beer 30
2504 S Main StHuge selection of beers, outdoor corn hole, lots of outdoor seating. Bring your jacket. You can order food from next door.
One of the places you can go at night for a cocktail with some decent vibes.
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The Redroom
1003 Cedar StOne of the places you can go at night for a cocktail with some decent vibes.
Shopping
All organic vegetables, juice bar, hot deli counter, regular deli counter, fresh fish and meats.
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New Leaf Community Markets
1101 Fair AveAll organic vegetables, juice bar, hot deli counter, regular deli counter, fresh fish and meats.