Guidebook for Santa Cruz
Food Scene
restrraunt/bar right on beach and yacht harbor
276 personas locales recomiendan
Crow's Nest Restaurant
2218 E Cliff Drrestrraunt/bar right on beach and yacht harbor
Cafe El Palomar
2222 E Cliff Drgreat view of ocean/beach while having breakfast
sit outside on deck overlooking harbor for breakfast
56 personas locales recomiendan
Aldo's Harbor Restaurant
790 Mariner Park Waysit outside on deck overlooking harbor for breakfast
Linda's Seabreeze Café
542 Seabright Aveaward winning bakery w/coffee bar and deli
award winning beer brewery and great pub food. Also - FREE WIFI.
74 personas locales recomiendan
Seabright Social
519 Seabright Aveaward winning beer brewery and great pub food. Also - FREE WIFI.
Java Junction
519 Seabright Avecozy coffeehouse near beach
Vida
my fave local bar and restaurant
Amazing mexican food served in a beautiful vintage hotel. The mojito is a must try!
6 personas locales recomiendan
Palomar Ballroom Santa Cruz
1344 Pacific AveAmazing mexican food served in a beautiful vintage hotel. The mojito is a must try!
Delicious food and bar very close by. Live music in evenings periodically.
109 personas locales recomiendan
The Crêpe Place
1134 Soquel AveDelicious food and bar very close by. Live music in evenings periodically.
Real Thai Kitchen
1632 Seabright AveThai food VERY close to the studio!
Fresh Bagels, spreads, coffee, chai, juice - right down the street! * FREE WIFI *
23 personas locales recomiendan
Bagelry
1636 Seabright AveFresh Bagels, spreads, coffee, chai, juice - right down the street! * FREE WIFI *
Viva's Mexican Food
1201 Soquel AveMexican food VERY close to studio.
Kickback Cafe
1222 Soquel AveCoffee house right down the street.
Lulu Carpenter's
1545 Pacific AveA longstanding local hangout spot! FREE WIFI.
Recommended for good pizza, comfy venue and free Wifi.
17 personas locales recomiendan
Woodstock's Pizza Santa Cruz
710 Front StRecommended for good pizza, comfy venue and free Wifi.
Closest Pizza to studio - good spot to order takeout, but less seating than Woodstock's.
Tony & Alba's Pizza & Pasta
817 Soquel AveClosest Pizza to studio - good spot to order takeout, but less seating than Woodstock's.
Conscious Creations Cafe
Vegetarian/Vegan food very close to Studio.
Hindquarter Bar & Grille
303 Soquel AveSteakhouse/Bar nearby.
Mobo Sushi
105 River St SBest Sushi and Japanese food near Downtown
May's Sushi Bar & Grill
435 Front StreetSushi - very close to rental.
Taqueria fast mexican food very close to rental.
6 personas locales recomiendan
Taqueria Agave - Santa Cruz
1836 Soquel AveTaqueria fast mexican food very close to rental.
Sightseeing
Playa Estatal de Seabright
closest beach to my place
Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
1305 E Cliff Drlearn about the region
Municipal Wharf
Municipal Wharfseafood restaurants, sightseeing, souvenirs, sea lions
breathtakingly beautiful location with local history of surfing
75 personas locales recomiendan
Santa Cruz Surfing Museum
701 W Cliff Drbreathtakingly beautiful location with local history of surfing
lovely ocean views right in town. visit the surfer statue dedicated to surfers everywhere.
West Cliff Inn, A Four Sisters Inn
174 W Cliff Drlovely ocean views right in town. visit the surfer statue dedicated to surfers everywhere.
You can't miss this place if you've never been.
668 personas locales recomiendan
Monterey Bay Aquarium
886 Cannery RowYou can't miss this place if you've never been.
This is such a weird, cool place! An enigma, defies explanation, laws of gravity are broken before your eyes in the mystical redwood forest. It doesn't get much more "Santa Cruz" than that!
208 personas locales recomiendan
El Punto Misterioso
465 Mystery Spot RdThis is such a weird, cool place! An enigma, defies explanation, laws of gravity are broken before your eyes in the mystical redwood forest. It doesn't get much more "Santa Cruz" than that!
Another gorgeous tourist destination here in town. Excellent shopping, dining, and sights can be found here as well.
22 personas locales recomiendan
Wharf House Restaurant
1400 Wharf RdAnother gorgeous tourist destination here in town. Excellent shopping, dining, and sights can be found here as well.
Seymour Marine Discovery Center
100 McAllister WayBrand New Marine center right in town
Shopping
local business with amazing selection on best shopping street in town
57 personas locales recomiendan
Bookshop Santa Cruz
1520 Pacific Avelocal business with amazing selection on best shopping street in town
Unique, stunning gifts and keepsakes by local craftsmen.
9 personas locales recomiendan
Artisans & agency
1368 Pacific AveUnique, stunning gifts and keepsakes by local craftsmen.
Annieglass Retail Store
110 Cooper StBeautiful functional and decorative hand made glass pieces.
Made In Santa Cruz
57 Municipal WharfSanta Cruz Mementos and Souvenirs
Drinks & Nightlife
Hula's Island Grill
221 Cathcart StHawaiian cuisine and cocktails.
Arts & Culture
see a movie after shopping in best spot in town
261 personas locales recomiendan
Playa Estatal de los Puentes Naturales
2531 W Cliff Drsee a movie after shopping in best spot in town
Landmark's Nickelodeon Theatre
210 Lincoln StLocal Independent movie house
Del Mar Theater
1124 Pacific AveBeautiful vintage movie theater
Everything Else
independent local business featuring ice cream made from scratch of all locally obtained fresh ingredients
64 personas locales recomiendan
The Penny Ice Creamery
913 Cedar Stindependent local business featuring ice cream made from scratch of all locally obtained fresh ingredients
Health club within walking distance from studio.
7 personas locales recomiendan
24 Hour Fitness Super Sport, Santa Cruz
1261 Soquel AveHealth club within walking distance from studio.
True Art Tattoo
1430 Soquel AveRight at the end of my street!
Charlie Hong Kong
1141 Soquel AveOldest and best tattoo parlor in town.
Entertainment & Activities
probably the #1 tourist spot for families here. ride the rollercoaster overlooking the sea!
745 personas locales recomiendan
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park
400 Beach Stprobably the #1 tourist spot for families here. ride the rollercoaster overlooking the sea!