Guidebook for Bonny Doon
Food Scene
Yummy food. Nice atmosphere. Easy drive from BD. No outdoor seating.
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Avanti Restaurant
1917 Mission St Yummy food. Nice atmosphere. Easy drive from BD. No outdoor seating.
Laili
101 Cooper St One of my favorites! Great outdoor patio.
Great place to catch the sunset. Tues. and Thurs. taco nights are the best.
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Olitas Cantina & Grille
49 Municipal WharfGreat place to catch the sunset. Tues. and Thurs. taco nights are the best.
Upstairs happy hour is fun as are summer beach parties on Thursdays.
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Crow's Nest Restaurant
2218 E Cliff DrUpstairs happy hour is fun as are summer beach parties on Thursdays.
Manuel's Mexican Restaurant
261 Center AveWorth the drive!
Not the easiest drive from Bonny Doon but if you are in Felton it might be worth a stop.
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The Cremer House
6256 CA-9Not the easiest drive from Bonny Doon but if you are in Felton it might be worth a stop.
Lillian's Italian Kitchen
1148 Soquel AveA VERY popular spot.
Essentials
New Leaf Community Markets
1101 Fair AveGreat butcher and all the essentials and then some. Local family run.
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Shopper's Corner
622 Soquel AveGreat butcher and all the essentials and then some. Local family run.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great wine. Nice place to sit outside and make new friends. Not open late.
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MJA Vineyards
328 Ingalls StGreat wine. Nice place to sit outside and make new friends. Not open late.
Santa Cruz Mountain Vineyard
334 Ingalls StLocal after surf./ bike/ etc... hangout.
Moe's Alley
1535 Commercial WayNot for nightlife but a nice winery just around the corner. Bring a picnic and sit by the creek.
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Beauregard Vineyard
10 Pine Flat RdNot for nightlife but a nice winery just around the corner. Bring a picnic and sit by the creek.
Red Room
Younger crowd. Downstairs or upstairs...you choose.
The name has changed to Flynns Cabaret. Small venue and some great bands.
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Felton Music Hall
6275 Hwy 9The name has changed to Flynns Cabaret. Small venue and some great bands.
Not open late but a nice stop if you like bubbles. The owner is a really nice guy and his sparkling wine is great.
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Equinox Sparkling Wine
334 Ingalls StNot open late but a nice stop if you like bubbles. The owner is a really nice guy and his sparkling wine is great.
I've only been once but if you like spirits it is worth a stop.
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Venus Spirits
200 High RdI've only been once but if you like spirits it is worth a stop.
Parks & Nature
Nice place to hike, bike or stroll the old farmstead.
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Wilder Ranch State Park
1401 Coast RdNice place to hike, bike or stroll the old farmstead.
Waddell Beach
Surf, kite board or stroll inland along a lovely easy trail.
I-State Park ye-Nisene Marks
Aptos Creek RoadGreat spot for hiking and mountain biking.
The beach I grew up on so I'm partial. Great spot for long walks and beach break surfing.
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Manresa State Beach
1445 San Andreas RdThe beach I grew up on so I'm partial. Great spot for long walks and beach break surfing.
Entertainment & Activities
Santa Cruz Yoga
402 Ingalls StGreat yoga studio with many classes daily.
Richard Schmidt Surf School
30 Front Street Great teachers. The best for surf lessons.
A ride on the Big Dipper or Merry-Go-Round is fun for kids of all ages. Summertime has some weeknight after 5pm discounted rides. Check out their website for details. Local Costco had discounted ride passes as well.
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Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park
400 Beach StA ride on the Big Dipper or Merry-Go-Round is fun for kids of all ages. Summertime has some weeknight after 5pm discounted rides. Check out their website for details. Local Costco had discounted ride passes as well.
Shopping
Lots of nice shops and restaurants on the outdoor Pacific Garden Mall.
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Pacific Avenue
Pacific AvenueLots of nice shops and restaurants on the outdoor Pacific Garden Mall.
Sightseeing
Lighthouse Field State Beach