In the area
Golf
Fun, approachable course with scenic views 1/2 a mile from the condo.
Fun, approachable course with scenic views about a half mile from the condominium.
28 locals recommend
Seascape Golf Club
610 Clubhouse DrFun, approachable course with scenic views about a half mile from the condominium.
Delaveaga Park Golf Course
401 Upper Park RdAlso has disc golf, open to the public.
Sports Club
Across the street, in Seascape Village. Pool, weight room, fitness equipment, pickleball and tennis.
Seascape Sports Club
1505 Seascape BlvdOutdoors
Over 40 miles of hiking and mountain biking trails in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
272 locals recommend
The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park
Aptos Creek RoadOver 40 miles of hiking and mountain biking trails in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
Rent a kayak or stand-up paddleboard and experience the Monterey Bay Marine Sanctuary.
31 locals recommend
Kayak Connection
413 Lake AveRent a kayak or stand-up paddleboard and experience the Monterey Bay Marine Sanctuary.
Historic redwoods, miles of beautiful trails in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
335 locals recommend
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
101 N Big Trees Park RdHistoric redwoods, miles of beautiful trails in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
Rent mountain bikes and take a ride in the adjacent historic park, Nisene Marks State Park.
19 locals recommend
Epicenter Cycling
8035 Soquel DrRent mountain bikes and take a ride in the adjacent historic park, Nisene Marks State Park.
Stagnaro Charters
1718 Brommer StSport fishing charters, whale watching.
Sightseeing
Fun train ride to/from Felton (Santa Cruz Mountains) and the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
150 locals recommend
Roaring Camp
5401 Graham Hill RdFun train ride to/from Felton (Santa Cruz Mountains) and the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
The 150-year-old carousel and wooden rollercoaster are worth the trip. Admission-free, right on the beach. Live outdoor concerts on Friday nights.
745 locals recommend
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park
400 Beach StThe 150-year-old carousel and wooden rollercoaster are worth the trip. Admission-free, right on the beach. Live outdoor concerts on Friday nights.
Steamer Lane
700 W Cliff DrIconic surf spot in Santa Cruz.
Scenic campus, complete with grazing cows and nine colleges tucked into the redwoods on a former cattle ranch overlooking Santa Cruz and the bay. Take a picnic to the arboretum!
67 locals recommend
University of California at Santa Cruz
Arboretum RoadScenic campus, complete with grazing cows and nine colleges tucked into the redwoods on a former cattle ranch overlooking Santa Cruz and the bay. Take a picnic to the arboretum!
Adjacent to iconic "Steamer Lane" on West Cliff Drive in Santa Cruz.
75 locals recommend
Santa Cruz Surfing Museum
701 W Cliff DrAdjacent to iconic "Steamer Lane" on West Cliff Drive in Santa Cruz.
Great tidepooling at low tide. Also may be large numbers of butterflies congregated on the "Monarch Trail" in the eucalyptus grove mid-October through mid-January.
Natural Bridges Tidepools
Great tidepooling at low tide. Also may be large numbers of butterflies congregated on the "Monarch Trail" in the eucalyptus grove mid-October through mid-January.
The Mystery Spot
465 Mystery Spot RdHistoric oddity made famous by social media.
Food scene
Very good Mexican food restaurant with all kinds of margaritas.
59 locals recommend
Palapas Restaurant & Cantina
21 Seascape VillageVery good Mexican food restaurant with all kinds of margaritas.
Really good food, not too far away. The tapas menu in the bar is fun.
71 locals recommend
Bittersweet Bistro
787 Rio Del Mar BlvdReally good food, not too far away. The tapas menu in the bar is fun.
Very popular but worth the wait. Prepared food, espresso and baked goods.
155 locals recommend
Gayle's Bakery & Rosticceria
504 Bay AveVery popular but worth the wait. Prepared food, espresso and baked goods.
Not fancy, but one of the best seafood restaurants in Santa Cruz.
57 locals recommend
Johnny's Harborside
493 Lake AveNot fancy, but one of the best seafood restaurants in Santa Cruz.
Historic, romantic restaurant in Capitola. Make reservations well in advance.
205 locals recommend
Shadowbrook Restaurant
1750 Wharf RdHistoric, romantic restaurant in Capitola. Make reservations well in advance.
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3101 N Main StCafé Sparrow
8042 Soquel DrIntimate dining with great food and ambiance in Aptos Village.
La Posta
538 Seabright AveRecommended Italian eatery in the Seabright neighborhood of Santa Cruz
Museums & Aquariums
A must-see, great for families. Go early to avoid the crowds.
668 locals recommend
Monterey Bay Aquarium
886 Cannery RowA must-see, great for families. Go early to avoid the crowds.
Small, fun, accessible museum with an abundance of interesting information about the Monterey Bay. Close to the Santa Cruz Wharf and Boardwalk.
25 locals recommend
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center
35 Pacific AveSmall, fun, accessible museum with an abundance of interesting information about the Monterey Bay. Close to the Santa Cruz Wharf and Boardwalk.
This public portion of the UCSC Long Marine Laboratory hosts interactive exhibits and displays that showcase marine research and the Monterey Bay Marine Sanctuary. Their touch tank is a family favorite.
80 locals recommend
Seymour Marine Discovery Center
100 McAllister WayThis public portion of the UCSC Long Marine Laboratory hosts interactive exhibits and displays that showcase marine research and the Monterey Bay Marine Sanctuary. Their touch tank is a family favorite.
Markets
Great local natural foods market with hot prepared foods. Check out the ramen bar!
248 locals recommend
New Leaf Community Markets
1101 Fair AveGreat local natural foods market with hot prepared foods. Check out the ramen bar!
Best local organic produce, meats and baked goods. Every Saturday, 8 am-noon. Suggest getting there early.
44 locals recommend
Aptos Farmers Market at Cabrillo College
6500 Soquel DrBest local organic produce, meats and baked goods. Every Saturday, 8 am-noon. Suggest getting there early.
Large suburban food store and pharmacy located in Rancho Del Mar shopping center, about 4 miles from the condo.
82 locals recommend
Safeway
2720 41st AveLarge suburban food store and pharmacy located in Rancho Del Mar shopping center, about 4 miles from the condo.
Across the street. This little market has a big selection of specialty foods, homemade breakfast and lunch offerings in the deli, sunscreen, beach gear, staples and beverages in the market.
19 locals recommend
Seascape Foods
16 Seascape VillageAcross the street. This little market has a big selection of specialty foods, homemade breakfast and lunch offerings in the deli, sunscreen, beach gear, staples and beverages in the market.