Guidebook for All Over Santa Cruz Area
Food Scene
Bantam
1010 Fair AveThey have amazing pizzas!! And it's a cool open environment inside.
Great single cup coffee founded in Santa Cruz. You won't be disappointed!
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Verve Coffee Roasters
816 41st AveGreat single cup coffee founded in Santa Cruz. You won't be disappointed!
Awesome dinner spot with a romantic outdoor patio that we definitely recommend!
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Laili
101 Cooper StAwesome dinner spot with a romantic outdoor patio that we definitely recommend!
Great for a sit-down breakfast! The French Toast there is my favorite.
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The Walnut Avenue Cafe
106 Walnut AveGreat for a sit-down breakfast! The French Toast there is my favorite.
Awesome food and a beautiful view! We recommend sitting upstairs. The menus are different upstairs and downstairs so do check both out.
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Crow's Nest Restaurant
2218 E Cliff DrAwesome food and a beautiful view! We recommend sitting upstairs. The menus are different upstairs and downstairs so do check both out.
East End Gastropub
1501 41st AveEverything is delish!
Great food and located in a fun little area that has wine tasting rooms that are also worth checking out!
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West End Tap and Kitchen
334 Ingalls StGreat food and located in a fun little area that has wine tasting rooms that are also worth checking out!
Alderwood Santa Cruz
155 Walnut AveBest date night restaurant!! Amazing food!
4 different locations around town - all amazing! Food and coffee both are amazing!
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Cat & Cloud Coffee
3600 Portola Dr4 different locations around town - all amazing! Food and coffee both are amazing!
Pixie Deli
111 Venetian RdBest sandwiches and breakfast burritos right by Rio Del Mar beach
11th Hour Coffee
1001 Center StGreat coffee shop off the beaten path
BAD ANIMAL
1011 Cedar StGreat food and cool bookstore all in one!
The Penny Ice Creamery
913 Cedar StDelicious Ice Cream!
Marianne's Ice Cream
1020 Ocean StYummmm
Pleasure Pizza East Side Eatery
800 41st AvePleasure Pizza
4000 Portola DrFeatured in the Chasing Mavericks movie
Entertainment & Activities
Rides, Arcade, Food and the beach!
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Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park
400 Beach StRides, Arcade, Food and the beach!
Regal Santa Cruz 9
1405 Pacific AveSuper cute wine tasting room with live music and other fun events!
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Stockwell Cellars
1100 Fair AveSuper cute wine tasting room with live music and other fun events!
Some great local stores along with Target, Macy's, Ulta, & Kohls.
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Capitola Mall
1855 41st AveSome great local stores along with Target, Macy's, Ulta, & Kohls.
Glow Candle Lounge
1101 Pacific AveFun experience to make candles
Unique Experiences
Mystery Spot Road
Mystery Spot RoadSuper cool, interesting, and kind of weird! Definitely worth checking out!
Parks, Beach & Nature
Great beach with local shopping, restaurants, wine tasting rooms, ice cream, and more!
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Capitola
Great beach with local shopping, restaurants, wine tasting rooms, ice cream, and more!
Great hiking trails with California redwood trees
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Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
101 N Big Trees Park RdGreat hiking trails with California redwood trees
Iphakethe Delaveaga
855 Branciforte DrivePerfect little hiking spot that's not too challenging.
This is a great family beach, and it's one in the area that has fire pits!
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Seabright Beach
This is a great family beach, and it's one in the area that has fire pits!
Moran Lake County Park
22775 E Cliff DrGreat small beach located close to the Point & 41st.
Main Beach
Beach at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
I-State Park ye-Nisene Marks
Aptos Creek RoadGreat hiking trails!
Arts & Culture
Santa Cruz Surfing Museum
701 W Cliff DrShopping
Downtown Association
740 Front StBerdels
1233 Pacific AveCool surf shop!
Patine
1001 41st AveNeat shop!
Urban Outfitters
1401 Pacific Avelocated downtown!
Pacific Wave
1502 Pacific AveSurf shop downtown
Bookshop Santa Cruz
1520 Pacific AveGreat bookstore
Botanic and Luxe
110 Front StCute shop, great for home decor & gifts
Fybr Bamboo
2685 Pacific AveCute home goods store!
O'Neill Surf Shop
110 Cooper StSanta Cruz Legand - Jack O'Neill
Stripe Design Group LLC
107 Walnut AveGreat little shop!
Super cute home goods store and great for gifts!
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Warmth Company at Aptos Village
140 Post Office DrSuper cute home goods store and great for gifts!
Essentials
Trader Joe's
700 Front StGreat grocery store right by Downtown Santa Cruz
Whole Foods Market
911 Soquel AveA few locations - all great!
CVS
1700 Mission StGreat place to grocery shop in Aptos! They also have a little food court with yummy takeout options.
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New Leaf Community Markets
1101 Fair AveGreat place to grocery shop in Aptos! They also have a little food court with yummy takeout options.
Deluxe Foods of Aptos
783 Rio Del Mar BlvdGreat grocery shopping in Aptos.
Whole Foods Market
911 Soquel AveGreat place to grocery shop!
Trader Joe's
700 Front StGreat grocery shopping spot in Capitola