Guidebook for Soquel
Sightseeing
New Brighton State Beach
1500 Park Avea short 20 minute walk to the beach!
Santa Cruz
Lots to do and see and the Boardwalk too!
Seacliff State Beach
State Park DriveBeautiful beach
Land of Medicine Buddha
5800 Prescott RdWhat a great experience! And an amazing hike!
I-Big Basin Redwoods State Park
21600 Big Basin WayExperience the California Redwoods!
Another fun thing to experience in Santa Cruz.
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Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History
705 Front StAnother fun thing to experience in Santa Cruz.
Steamer Lane
700 W Cliff DrWatch the local surfers!!
Hike, Mt Bike, picnic, this park has it all and spectacular views of the ocean.
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Wilder Ranch State Park
1401 Coast RdHike, Mt Bike, picnic, this park has it all and spectacular views of the ocean.
Monterey
Only a 45 minute drive!
Take a stroll along Eastcliff and watch the local surfers at the famous Pleasure Point!
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Pleasure Point
Take a stroll along Eastcliff and watch the local surfers at the famous Pleasure Point!
West Cliff Drive
West Cliff DriveEast Cliff Drive
East Cliff DriveSanta Cruz Mission State Historic Park
144 School StFood Scene
A short drive or nice walk to the beach community of Capitola. There are lots of restaurants, shopping and of course the beach!
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Capitola
A short drive or nice walk to the beach community of Capitola. There are lots of restaurants, shopping and of course the beach!
AJ's Chevron Mart & Car Wash
5955 Soquel DrYummy deli and great natural food store.
Aptos
Restaurants and shopping
The Hideout
9051 Soquel DrDelicious food!
Zameen Mediterranean Cuisine
7528 Soquel DrSo good!!!!
Great music, delicious food and you can't beat the view of the Santa Cruz Harbor and Monterey Bay!
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Crow's Nest Restaurant
2218 E Cliff DrGreat music, delicious food and you can't beat the view of the Santa Cruz Harbor and Monterey Bay!
Caruso's Tuscan Cuisine
115 San Jose AveThe best Italian food!
Red Apple Café
783 Rio Del Mar BlvdDelicious breakfasts
Verve Coffee Roasters
816 41st AveLocal delicious coffee
Delicious Hawaiian food and always fun Hawaiian bands to listen to!
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Pono Hawaiian Grill
120 Union StreetDelicious Hawaiian food and always fun Hawaiian bands to listen to!
Go on a Friday or Saturday evening to enjoy the waiters dancing and show while you enjoy a great meal!
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Kiantis Pizza & Pasta Bar
1100 Pacific AveGo on a Friday or Saturday evening to enjoy the waiters dancing and show while you enjoy a great meal!
A Santa Cruz favorite for the best ice cream! There's one in Seacliff too, only a couple miles away!
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Marianne's Ice Cream
1020 Ocean StA Santa Cruz favorite for the best ice cream! There's one in Seacliff too, only a couple miles away!
Stagnaro Bros.
59 Municipal WharfBest views and best clam chowder!
West End Tap and Kitchen
334 Ingalls StGreat atmosphere and lots of brews to choose from!
Gayle's Bakery & Rosticceria
504 Bay AvePastries, pastries, pastries!!!!!
Kelly's French Bakery
402 Ingalls StYummy Everything!!!!
Emily's Good Things To Eat
1129 Mission StYummy!!!!!
Cafe Brasil
1410 Mission StEverything is delicious!
Amazon Juices
1066 41st AvenueBest acai bowls and lots of other yummy food and juices!!
Shadowbrook Restaurant
1750 Wharf RdDelicious food and amazing dining experience!
The best atmosphere with comfy couches and balcony to view the ocean and the river flowing into the ocean. Delicious coffee and pastries!
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Mr Toots Coffeehouse
231 EsplanadeThe best atmosphere with comfy couches and balcony to view the ocean and the river flowing into the ocean. Delicious coffee and pastries!
Java Junction
519 Seabright AveThe Penny Ice Creamery Pleasure Point
820 41st AveThe Buttery
702 Soquel AveBittersweet Bistro
787 Rio Del Mar BlvdThe Cremer House
6256 CA-9Everything Else
I-State Park ye-Nisene Marks
Aptos Creek RoadLovely hiking or mountain bike riding
Amazing campus with unbelievable views of the Monterey Bay!
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University of California at Santa Cruz
Arboretum RoadAmazing campus with unbelievable views of the Monterey Bay!
Student Activities Center
6500 Soquel DrOnly 2 miles away.
Drinks & Nightlife
Margaritaville
231 EsplanadeFun and delicious!
New Bohemia Brewing Co.
1030 41st AveBrewery!
Great food and Happy Hour everyday 3-6!!! The best drinks!!!
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Hula's Island Grill
221 Cathcart StGreat food and Happy Hour everyday 3-6!!! The best drinks!!!
Lupulo Craft Beer House
233 Cathcart StCraft beers!
Beer 30
2504 S Main StEntertainment & Activities
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park
400 Beach StA Must Do while in Santa Cruz!
Chardonnay Sailing Charters
790 Mariner Park WayA wonderful sailing experience!
A great way to learn more about Monterey Bay's wildlife!
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O'Neill Yacht Charters
275 Lake AveA great way to learn more about Monterey Bay's wildlife!
You've got to try the zip lining through the majestic California Redwoods!
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Mount Hermon Adventures
17 Conference DrYou've got to try the zip lining through the majestic California Redwoods!
Capitola Boat and Bait
1400 Wharf RdGreat place to rent SUP, fishing boats, or kayaks!
Arts & Culture
Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
1305 E Cliff DrEducate yourself in Santa Cruz history.
CineLux Capitola Cafe and Lounge
1475 41st AveCatch a movie
Del Mar Theater
1124 Pacific AveGreat vintage theater!
Shopping
Lots of excellent restaurants and shopping!! Just people watching is fun to do on Pac Ave. Listen to the local street musicians!
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Pacific Avenue
Pacific AvenueLots of excellent restaurants and shopping!! Just people watching is fun to do on Pac Ave. Listen to the local street musicians!
Bunny's Home and Garden
1350 Pacific AveYou can always find something fun at Bunnys!
For your shopping needs, Target, Macys, Foot Locker, Kohls, Express, Victoria Secret, Bath & Body Works, Sears, Claires, Ulta, Pac Sun, Aeropostale, Childrens Place, Gymboree, and lots more!
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Capitola Mall
1855 41st AveFor your shopping needs, Target, Macys, Foot Locker, Kohls, Express, Victoria Secret, Bath & Body Works, Sears, Claires, Ulta, Pac Sun, Aeropostale, Childrens Place, Gymboree, and lots more!
Family Cycling Center
914 41st AveGreat bike shop!