Guidebook for Santa Cruz
Food Scene
Companion Bakeshop Westside Santa Cruz
2341 Mission StGreat Pastries and Coffee
Pizzeria Avanti
1711 Mission StYum!
Santa Cruz Mountain Vineyard
334 Ingalls StBeer
The Buttery
702 Soquel AveGreat food if you find yourself on that side of town.
Fantastic Brunch! Go early and be prepared to wait. Well worth it though.
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Cafe Brasil
1410 Mission StFantastic Brunch! Go early and be prepared to wait. Well worth it though.
West End Tap and Kitchen
334 Ingalls StA new restaurant with great food and beer.
Bantam
1010 Fair AveAnother great restaurant that is walking distance.
Laili
101 Cooper StGreat Middle Eastern fare
So fantastic! Chocolate sorbet with toasted marshmallow topping. Happy Hour: Tuesday & thursday 4-6pm.
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The Penny Ice Creamery
913 Cedar StSo fantastic! Chocolate sorbet with toasted marshmallow topping. Happy Hour: Tuesday & thursday 4-6pm.
Great lunch time spot near the Boardwalk . . . way better than a Corn Dog.
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The Picnic Basket
125 Beach StGreat lunch time spot near the Boardwalk . . . way better than a Corn Dog.
Ristorante Avanti
Good food and very close.
Barceloneta
1541 Pacific AveDelicious
Lupulo Craft Beer House
233 Cathcart StGreat food and beer with outdoor seating.
Mission Hill Coffee & Creamery
1101 B Pacific AveEssentials
New Leaf Community Markets
1101 Fair AveAll you could need
Safeway
2203 Mission StThe Basics and more
El Salchichero
402 Ingalls StGreat local butcher
Trader Joe's
700 Front StAll of the TJ essentials
Entertainment & Activities
University Terrace Park
Meder StreetPlayground
Westlake Park
149-111 Bradley DrFeed the ducks
Garfield Park
634 Almar AveWalking distance
Everything Else
Santa Cruz Yoga
402 Ingalls StYoga
University Wash & Dry
1232 Mission StA place to to laundry
Seaside Wash & Dry
1911 Mission StGet stuff clean!
Shopping
Bookshop Santa Cruz
1520 Pacific AveFantastic independent bookstore.
Sightseeing
Natural Bridges State Beach
2531 W Cliff DrGreat beach.
Kayak Connection
413 Lake AveExperience the ocean with a Stand up Paddle board or Kayak!
Arts & Culture
I-Center ye-Seymour Marine Discovery
100 McAllister WayLearn about the Bay
Great small movie theater with current independent cinema.
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Landmark's Nickelodeon Theatre
210 Lincoln StGreat small movie theater with current independent cinema.
Santa Cruz Shakespeare
501 Upper Park Rd