Lauren’s Santa Cruz guidebook
Sightseeing
Natural Bridges State Beach
2531 W Cliff DrBeautiful sunsets
Pleasure Point
Surfer's paradise
Perfect for biking or taking a walk. Benches are available throughout the path.
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West Cliff Drive
West Cliff DrivePerfect for biking or taking a walk. Benches are available throughout the path.
Gorgeous hiking trails along the bluffs. Secluded beaches are here too.
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Wilder Ranch State Park
1401 Coast RdGorgeous hiking trails along the bluffs. Secluded beaches are here too.
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park
400 Beach StTourists love this place
Food scene
Cat & Cloud Coffee
3600 Portola DrCute coffee shop.
Abbot square market
725 Front StFood market in downtown Santa Cruz.
Cafe Gratitude
103 Lincoln StDelicious vegan food.
West End Tap and Kitchen
334 Ingalls StCute restaurant down the street.
Great juices and Brazilian food. Make reservations if you check it out on the weekend.
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Cafe Brasil
1410 Mission StGreat juices and Brazilian food. Make reservations if you check it out on the weekend.
Shadowbrook Restaurant
1750 Wharf RdA cable car will take you down to the restaurant.
El Palomar Restaurant
1336 Pacific AveAmazing Mexican food
Grab a quick bite, cross the street and head down the stairs to watch the surfers.
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Steamer Lane Supply
644-670 W Cliff DrGrab a quick bite, cross the street and head down the stairs to watch the surfers.
Shogun Japanese Restaurant
1123 Pacific AveMusic
Moe's Alley
1535 Commercial WayLive music venue
The Catalyst
1011 Pacific AveThe Blue Lagoon
923 Pacific AveCoffee
Great coffee, baked goods and a cute upstairs to work. This is a warehouse style building.
Verve Coffee Roasters
Great coffee, baked goods and a cute upstairs to work. This is a warehouse style building.
Grocery Stores
Safeway
2203 Mission StNew Leaf Community Markets
1101 Fair AveFarmer's Market
Farmer’s Market West Side
Check online for the days and times
Huge farmer's market Wednesday downtown. Check online for the hours.
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Santa Cruz Community Farmers' Market
700-798 Cedar StHuge farmer's market Wednesday downtown. Check online for the hours.
Yoga
Village Yoga Santa Cruz
718 Soquel AveThey offer unlimited classes for $50 for new students for the first month.