Guidebook for Santa Cruz, CA

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Guidebook for Santa Cruz, CA

Food Scene

Don't miss Taco Tuesday & Thursday on the wharf for a taco and a stiff drink for $8! Be sure to try to lobster tacos (ask for the lobster sauce too) and the blackened fish tacos.
32 locals recommend
Olitas Cantina & Grille
49 Municipal Wharf
32 locals recommend
Don't miss Taco Tuesday & Thursday on the wharf for a taco and a stiff drink for $8! Be sure to try to lobster tacos (ask for the lobster sauce too) and the blackened fish tacos.
Counter-serve cafe just 2 blocks from the house that offers locally sourced American eats & a patio with epic views! Try the avocado toast. Opens at 7am.
50 locals recommend
The Picnic Basket
125 Beach St
50 locals recommend
Counter-serve cafe just 2 blocks from the house that offers locally sourced American eats & a patio with epic views! Try the avocado toast. Opens at 7am.
Full bar. On the water. Clam Chowder. Outdoor patio. Breakfast. Check the specials menu for some great deals !
20 locals recommend
Ideal Bar & Grill
106 Beach St
20 locals recommend
Full bar. On the water. Clam Chowder. Outdoor patio. Breakfast. Check the specials menu for some great deals !
*Currently closed due to Covid.* Killer coffee. Great service. Two blocks from the house. Opens at 7am.
Jake's Coffee Bar
46 Front Street
*Currently closed due to Covid.* Killer coffee. Great service. Two blocks from the house. Opens at 7am.
Visit the first taqueria in Santa Cruz just a couple blocks from the house
9 locals recommend
Las Palmas Taco Bar
55 Front St
9 locals recommend
Visit the first taqueria in Santa Cruz just a couple blocks from the house
Epic burgers, shakes, craft beer. Happy Hour 3-6pm daily.
9 locals recommend
Surfrider Cafe
429 Front St
9 locals recommend
Epic burgers, shakes, craft beer. Happy Hour 3-6pm daily.
Best Thai food in town. Just one block from the house with amazing views.
13 locals recommend
Sawasdee By The Sea
101 Main St
13 locals recommend
Best Thai food in town. Just one block from the house with amazing views.
Vegatarian grub open until midnight.
21 locals recommend
Saturn Cafe
145 Laurel St
21 locals recommend
Vegatarian grub open until midnight.

Entertainment & Activities

Bowling and karaoke in the bar for the 21+ just a couple blocks from the house
46 locals recommend
Boardwalk Bowl
115 Cliff St
46 locals recommend
Bowling and karaoke in the bar for the 21+ just a couple blocks from the house
A gravitational anomaly located in the redwood forests just located 4 miles from the house
34 locals recommend
Mystery Spot Road
Mystery Spot Road
34 locals recommend
A gravitational anomaly located in the redwood forests just located 4 miles from the house
Learn how to surf, because why not?! You're in Santa Cruz!
7 locals recommend
Richard Schmidt Surf School
30 Front Street
7 locals recommend
Learn how to surf, because why not?! You're in Santa Cruz!
Catch a game! The Santa Cruz Warriors are an American professional basketball team in the NBA G League, based in Santa Cruz, California. The team's one-to-one NBA affiliate is the Golden State Warriors, and they play their home games at the Kaiser Permanente Arena.
143 locals recommend
Santa Cruz Wharf
21 Municipal Wharf
143 locals recommend
Catch a game! The Santa Cruz Warriors are an American professional basketball team in the NBA G League, based in Santa Cruz, California. The team's one-to-one NBA affiliate is the Golden State Warriors, and they play their home games at the Kaiser Permanente Arena.
Whale watching.
20 locals recommend
O'Neill Yacht Charters
275 Lake Ave
20 locals recommend
Whale watching.

Sightseeing

Sea lions. Views. Fresh fish. Great restaurants.
143 locals recommend
Santa Cruz Wharf
21 Municipal Wharf
143 locals recommend
Sea lions. Views. Fresh fish. Great restaurants.
Sunshine. Trails. Beach. Snacks. Dogs. Surfers.
49 locals recommend
Lighthouse Field State Beach
49 locals recommend
Sunshine. Trails. Beach. Snacks. Dogs. Surfers.

Parks & Nature

Beach. Hiking. Views. No dogs allowed.
219 locals recommend
Wilder Ranch State Park
1401 Coast Rd
219 locals recommend
Beach. Hiking. Views. No dogs allowed.
Beautiful hiking and picnic spots.
335 locals recommend
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
101 N Big Trees Park Rd
335 locals recommend
Beautiful hiking and picnic spots.

Shopping

Outdoor shopping downtown with clothing, decor, clothes, shoes, books, etc.
28 locals recommend
Downtown Santa Cruz Info Kiosk
1130 Pacific Ave
28 locals recommend
Outdoor shopping downtown with clothing, decor, clothes, shoes, books, etc.

Essentials

Locally owned grocery store with lots of organic options.
248 locals recommend
New Leaf Community Markets
1101 Fair Ave
248 locals recommend
Locally owned grocery store with lots of organic options.
Budget friendly groceries.
165 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
700 Front St
165 locals recommend
Budget friendly groceries.

Drinks & Nightlife

Karaokee.
Coasters
115 Cliff St
Karaokee.
Good drinks. Good food. Good view.
13 locals recommend
Jack O'Neill Restaurant & Lounge
175 W Cliff Dr
13 locals recommend
Good drinks. Good food. Good view.