Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz
A quick guide to Santa Cruz.
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Riva Fish House
31 Municipal WharfSanta Cruz Surfing Museum
701 W Cliff DrLighthouse Field State Beach
Seal Rock
Seymour Marine Discovery Center
100 McAllister WayCafe Gratitude
103 Lincoln StSanta Cruz Mountain Vineyard
334 Ingalls StSanta Cruz Beach Boardwalk is just a short walk down the hill! Ride the Sky Glider for a fun way to take in all the sights of Santa Cruz!
745 locals recommend
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park
400 Beach StSanta Cruz Beach Boardwalk is just a short walk down the hill! Ride the Sky Glider for a fun way to take in all the sights of Santa Cruz!
Club Ed
2350 Monterey AveTake surf lessons with Ed at Club Ed. Lesson locations change depending on the tide!
For a fun and unique experience visit the Mystery Spot. You can expect an explanation of the history of the Mystery Spot, a demonstration of some of the odd physics, and a whacky walk through the mystery house at the top of the hill.
208 locals recommend
The Mystery Spot
465 Mystery Spot RdFor a fun and unique experience visit the Mystery Spot. You can expect an explanation of the history of the Mystery Spot, a demonstration of some of the odd physics, and a whacky walk through the mystery house at the top of the hill.
Sightseeing
Natural Bridges State Beach is less than a 10 minute drive and is amazing for tide pools and monarch butterflies!
261 locals recommend
Natural Bridges State Beach
2531 W Cliff DrNatural Bridges State Beach is less than a 10 minute drive and is amazing for tide pools and monarch butterflies!
Enjoy the great outdoors and hike the Forest of Nisene! You'll be surrounded by tall redwoods and may even spot a banana slug :)
272 locals recommend
The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park
Aptos Creek RoadEnjoy the great outdoors and hike the Forest of Nisene! You'll be surrounded by tall redwoods and may even spot a banana slug :)
Spy some sea lions and grab some food on the Santa Cruz Wharf! Riva's is a local favorite!
143 locals recommend
Santa Cruz Wharf
21 Municipal WharfSpy some sea lions and grab some food on the Santa Cruz Wharf! Riva's is a local favorite!
Food scene
Great for Brunch and is just a 15 minute walk down the hill in Downtown! We love the french toast and Huevos Rancheros! Get there early to avoid the crowd!
38 locals recommend
The Walnut Avenue Cafe
106 Walnut AveGreat for Brunch and is just a 15 minute walk down the hill in Downtown! We love the french toast and Huevos Rancheros! Get there early to avoid the crowd!
Visit Gayle's Bakery in Capitola for a breakfast or lunch! They are known for their assortment of pastries! The bacon jalapeño scone is a winner!
155 locals recommend
Gayle's Bakery & Rosticceria
504 Bay AveVisit Gayle's Bakery in Capitola for a breakfast or lunch! They are known for their assortment of pastries! The bacon jalapeño scone is a winner!
If you're in the mood for great Mediterranean food try Mozaic downtown! Our favorite is the Chicken Souvlaki!
6 locals recommend
Mozaic
110 Church StIf you're in the mood for great Mediterranean food try Mozaic downtown! Our favorite is the Chicken Souvlaki!
Firefly Coffee House is a short 5 minute walk down the hill. We love their pastries! Get there early because the sell out. They are also locally owned and managed!
8 locals recommend
Firefly Coffee House
131A Front StFirefly Coffee House is a short 5 minute walk down the hill. We love their pastries! Get there early because the sell out. They are also locally owned and managed!
Grab some cookies at Pacific Cookie Company! The peanut butter chocolate chip is a favorite!
12 locals recommend
Pacific Cookie Company
303 Potrero StGrab some cookies at Pacific Cookie Company! The peanut butter chocolate chip is a favorite!
We love visiting the Crow's Nest for Happy Hour! Sit outside for great ocean views!
276 locals recommend
Crow's Nest Restaurant
2218 E Cliff DrWe love visiting the Crow's Nest for Happy Hour! Sit outside for great ocean views!
The Buttery! Great for breakfast sandwiches but also have some really delicious pastries!
133 locals recommend
The Buttery
702 Soquel AveThe Buttery! Great for breakfast sandwiches but also have some really delicious pastries!