Guidebook for Santa Cruz
Food Scene
They're now open for brunch on weekends! I had Chicken and Waffles. Changing seasonal menu but always something delicious!
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Oswald Restaurant
121 Soquel AveThey're now open for brunch on weekends! I had Chicken and Waffles. Changing seasonal menu but always something delicious!
Hula's Island Grill
221 Cathcart StGreat Happy Hour. Try the ceviche!
Kabobs, great sauces, they make their own yogurt. Heated outdoor seating!
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Laili
101 Cooper StKabobs, great sauces, they make their own yogurt. Heated outdoor seating!
Gabriella Café
910 Cedar StFarm to Table. Great chef!
Malabar Restaurant
514 Front StSri Lankan vegetarian. So delicious!
Mozaic
110 Church StMediterranean food, good drinks, nice atmosphere!
The Walnut Avenue Cafe
106 Walnut AveBreakfast on the outdoor patio!
Best Eggs Benedict!
Zachary's Restaurant
819 Pacific AveGreat for Breakfast!
Great coffee and non-caffeinated drinks! They roast their own beans.
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Verve Coffee Roasters
816 41st AveGreat coffee and non-caffeinated drinks! They roast their own beans.
Café Campesino
1130 Pacific AvenueDelicious ingredients make it a memorable lunch!
The Picnic Basket
125 Beach StTry the Reuben or the Kale Salad w/ Chicken!
Cafe Gratitude
103 Lincoln StVegan and delicious!
Best bread and baked goods, nice cafe and delicious coffee :)
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Companion Bakeshop Westside Santa Cruz
2341 Mission StBest bread and baked goods, nice cafe and delicious coffee :)
Drinks & Nightlife
Lupulo Craft Beer House
233 Cathcart StGreat craft beers and interesting food!
515 Cedar St
515 Cedar StreetGreat drinks and appetizers!
Arts & Culture
Tea House Spa
112 Elm StRelaxing hot tub and sauna in a nice garden setting.
Well Within Spa
417 Cedar StRelaxing hot tub and sauna in garden setting.
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park
400 Beach StGreat Fun!
Everything Else
The Penny Ice Creamery
913 Cedar StInteresting flavors. Sometimes a long line!
Sightseeing
Santa Cruz Wharf
21 Municipal WharfSeafood Restaurants, walruses, views, sunsets. Ahhh..
Pogonip Creek Nature Loop
Pogonip Creek Nature LoopVery nice way to escape and enjoy nature!
A beautiful walk along the Cliffs or drop down to one of the beaches!
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West Cliff Drive
West Cliff DriveA beautiful walk along the Cliffs or drop down to one of the beaches!
Pacific Ave Cycles
153 Pacific AveNice way to see West Cliff and Natural Bridges!
Parks & Nature
Great history and fun aboard this train. Take a ride thru the beautiful redwoods and go back in time...
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Roaring Camp
5401 Graham Hill RdGreat history and fun aboard this train. Take a ride thru the beautiful redwoods and go back in time...
Experience the redwoods in this beautiful state park.
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Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park Campground
2591 Graham Hill RdExperience the redwoods in this beautiful state park.
Beautiful Zen Monastery. Hike to temples, prayer wheels, walk the 8 verses trail and visit the gift shop.
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Land of Medicine Buddha
5800 Prescott RdBeautiful Zen Monastery. Hike to temples, prayer wheels, walk the 8 verses trail and visit the gift shop.
Entertainment & Activities
Chardonnay Sailing Charters
790 Mariner Park WayLovely sunset sail on the Monterey Bay.