Guidebook for Santa Cruz
Food Scene
Companion Bakeshop Westside Santa Cruz
2341 Mission StOur favorite for coffee
Coffeetopia
another great coffee shop
Verve Coffee Roasters
816 41st AveAgain, great coffee
West End Tap and Kitchen
334 Ingalls StOne of our favorites with kids
Get there by 8am to avoid the lines for breakfast. Also open for lunch. Try the feijoada completa.
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Cafe Brasil
1410 Mission StGet there by 8am to avoid the lines for breakfast. Also open for lunch. Try the feijoada completa.
The Picnic Basket
125 Beach StHealthy food near the boardwalk
If you're looking for the quintessential California health food
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Cafe Gratitude
103 Lincoln StIf you're looking for the quintessential California health food
Drinks & Nightlife
Santa Cruz Mountain Vineyard
334 Ingalls StLocal brewery, mostly outdoor seating
burger. Aptos
7941 Soquel DrBar and easy restaurant for kids.
Essentials
New Leaf Community Markets
1101 Fair AveHealth Food Store with salad and hot food bars
New Leaf Community Markets
1101 Fair Avehot food and salad bars
Trader Joe's
700 Front StGroceries
small health food store, conveniently located 2 blocks away
The Herb Room is next to it and worth a visit
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The Food Bin and The Herb Room
1130 Mission Stsmall health food store, conveniently located 2 blocks away
The Herb Room is next to it and worth a visit
Sightseeing
Fun for the kids, especially in the winter when the Monarch Butterflies are here
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Natural Bridges State Beach
2531 W Cliff DrFun for the kids, especially in the winter when the Monarch Butterflies are here
Shopping
Patagonia Outlet: Open for Curbside Pickup
415 River StSometimes some great deals
Entertainment & Activities
Garfield Park
634 Almar AvePlayground
Playground, tennis courts, and nice daytime walk along the Lagoon can lead you into Downtown Santa Cruz (some days the wastewater treatment facility makes itself known)
Neary Lagoon Public Tennis Courts
Playground, tennis courts, and nice daytime walk along the Lagoon can lead you into Downtown Santa Cruz (some days the wastewater treatment facility makes itself known)
Trescony Park
Trescony Streetsmall playground next to a community garden