Guidebook for Santa Cruz
Food Scene
Great American food restaurant with outdoor firepit seating and good ambiance
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Süda
3910 Portola DrGreat American food restaurant with outdoor firepit seating and good ambiance
Cat & Cloud Coffee
3600 Portola DrDelicious coffee! Very popular place but worth the line.
KAITO
Sushi and very good ramen.
Great Mediterranean food cafe - the falafel salad is great and so are the wraps.
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Zameen At The Point
851 41st AveGreat Mediterranean food cafe - the falafel salad is great and so are the wraps.
Quick local spot with a large assortment of items. Outdoor patio area often has live music on the weekends.
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Chill Out Cafe
860 41st AveQuick local spot with a large assortment of items. Outdoor patio area often has live music on the weekends.
Yummy breakfast burritos - grab and take to the beach or eat at the tables outside.
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The Point Market
23040 E Cliff DrYummy breakfast burritos - grab and take to the beach or eat at the tables outside.
Sotola Bar & Grill
231 EsplanadeGreat outdoor dining spot right on Soquel Creek.
Parks & Nature
This is the closest large beach for those long walks with a good view of the sunset. Take the trail off of 30th through Moran Lake Park for a scenic walk to the coast.
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Moran Lake County Park
22775 E Cliff DrThis is the closest large beach for those long walks with a good view of the sunset. Take the trail off of 30th through Moran Lake Park for a scenic walk to the coast.
Take the staircase at the end of 38th and go left to this close sheltered beach only about a 10 minute walk from the house.
Cliff Beach
23929 E Cliff DrTake the staircase at the end of 38th and go left to this close sheltered beach only about a 10 minute walk from the house.
I-State Park ye-Nisene Marks
Aptos Creek RoadGreat hiking trails to various waterfalls.
Beautiful beach and great place to see the Monarch Butterflies in their wintering habitat October - January each year.
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Natural Bridges State Beach
2531 W Cliff DrBeautiful beach and great place to see the Monarch Butterflies in their wintering habitat October - January each year.
Entertainment & Activities
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park
400 Beach StGreat for kids and families!
Shopping
Pacific Wave
1502 Pacific AveShopping, drinks and food galore!
Everything Else
Amazing local grocery store. Perfect if you want to cook anything during your stay.
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New Leaf Community Markets
1101 Fair AveAmazing local grocery store. Perfect if you want to cook anything during your stay.