Robert’s Ultimate Santa Cruz Guidebook
Food Scene
Located just about a mile from the house, this restaurant is right on the beach and has fantastic food. The clam chowder is definitely the go to!
276 locals recommend
Crow's Nest Restaurant
2218 E Cliff DrLocated just about a mile from the house, this restaurant is right on the beach and has fantastic food. The clam chowder is definitely the go to!
Cafe right next to the house, we have a menu in the kitchen you can call and order right from the house and walk over and pick it up within minutes! Their breakfast and brunch is fantastic!
102 locals recommend
Harbor Café
535 7th AveCafe right next to the house, we have a menu in the kitchen you can call and order right from the house and walk over and pick it up within minutes! Their breakfast and brunch is fantastic!
Great restaurant for any meal located right on the beach in Capitola Village. After eating can take a walk around Capitola village and there are plenty of shops and places to go around the area. Highly recommend!
68 locals recommend
Zelda's on the Beach
203 EsplanadeGreat restaurant for any meal located right on the beach in Capitola Village. After eating can take a walk around Capitola village and there are plenty of shops and places to go around the area. Highly recommend!
This is the go to local pizza spot in Santa Cruz, a must try! I will admit it is not for everyone it is a unique pizza! You can go and try a slice and get a piece of pizza for $15!
141 locals recommend
Pizza My Heart
209 EsplanadeThis is the go to local pizza spot in Santa Cruz, a must try! I will admit it is not for everyone it is a unique pizza! You can go and try a slice and get a piece of pizza for $15!
This restaurant has top notch food, drinks and views! Perfect for a couples date night.
13 locals recommend
Jack O'Neill Restaurant & Lounge
175 W Cliff DrThis restaurant has top notch food, drinks and views! Perfect for a couples date night.
Oswald Restaurant
121 Soquel AveHigher end restaurant that is always packed with locals!
Riva Fish House
31 Municipal WharfGood spot for seafood on the pier with some fun shops nearby!
Lillian's Italian Kitchen
1148 Soquel AveOne of my favorites, exceptional Italian food!
Activities
The Beach Boardwalk is a staple of Santa Cruz, definitely a place you have to experience at least one time while in Santa Cruz. Fun rides, tons of good food (but expensive) arcade games and even a bowling alley right up the street.
745 locals recommend
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park
400 Beach StThe Beach Boardwalk is a staple of Santa Cruz, definitely a place you have to experience at least one time while in Santa Cruz. Fun rides, tons of good food (but expensive) arcade games and even a bowling alley right up the street.
This Redwood State Park is free of charge and has some great scenic views. Great place to go with your family, it is about a mile and a half walk through the trail and there are tons of cool trees and wildlife to see. Only about 15 to 20 minutes away from the house.
335 locals recommend
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
101 N Big Trees Park RdThis Redwood State Park is free of charge and has some great scenic views. Great place to go with your family, it is about a mile and a half walk through the trail and there are tons of cool trees and wildlife to see. Only about 15 to 20 minutes away from the house.
If you are coming to Santa Cruz and are wanting to surf, this is your spot! (Unless you have never surfed before). Awesome waves and even if you are not wanting to surf there is a great path to take a walk or ride bikes! Must see!
116 locals recommend
Pleasure Point
If you are coming to Santa Cruz and are wanting to surf, this is your spot! (Unless you have never surfed before). Awesome waves and even if you are not wanting to surf there is a great path to take a walk or ride bikes! Must see!
Located just about an hour from the house, the aquarium is a great place for all ages! Spectacular place that everyone should visit at least once in their lifetime
668 locals recommend
Monterey Bay Aquarium
886 Cannery RowLocated just about an hour from the house, the aquarium is a great place for all ages! Spectacular place that everyone should visit at least once in their lifetime
This is a common tourist attraction in the redwoods, about 15 minutes away from the house. A mysterious and fun place to take the family or to go on a date! Highly recommend.
208 locals recommend
The Mystery Spot
465 Mystery Spot RdThis is a common tourist attraction in the redwoods, about 15 minutes away from the house. A mysterious and fun place to take the family or to go on a date! Highly recommend.
If you want to learn to surf or are a beginner surfer, this is your spot! Grab the family or friends and some longboards and paddle out. Cowell's beach is a slow rolling wave that is enjoyable for all ages!
40 locals recommend
Cowell Beach
Front StIf you want to learn to surf or are a beginner surfer, this is your spot! Grab the family or friends and some longboards and paddle out. Cowell's beach is a slow rolling wave that is enjoyable for all ages!
Sunny cove beach located right off 17th street in Santa Cruz is my personal favorite beach. It is a small local beach that is perfect for tanning.
33 locals recommend
Sunny Cove
Sunny cove beach located right off 17th street in Santa Cruz is my personal favorite beach. It is a small local beach that is perfect for tanning.
This is the beach right across the harbor from Twin Lakes beach the beach right by the house. You can go out to this beach and walk out to the lighthouse, it has fantastic views!
32 locals recommend
Seabright Beach
This is the beach right across the harbor from Twin Lakes beach the beach right by the house. You can go out to this beach and walk out to the lighthouse, it has fantastic views!
Head down west cliff drive for a scenic drive of all the beautiful waves that Santa Cruz has to offer! This is a peaceful and breathtaking drive.
W Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, USA
Head down west cliff drive for a scenic drive of all the beautiful waves that Santa Cruz has to offer! This is a peaceful and breathtaking drive.
My favorite bars
If you are looking for some fun night life experiencing the Santa Cruz culture, this is your spot. Located about 3/4 of a mile from the house, this dive bar has cheap drinks, a pool table and loyal locals! Ps: cash only!
Brady's Yacht Club
413 Seabright AveIf you like live music and concerts, this is your place to be! Wide variety of music artists playing at this venue, a very lively scene.
81 locals recommend
The Catalyst
1011 Pacific AveIf you like live music and concerts, this is your place to be! Wide variety of music artists playing at this venue, a very lively scene.
This is more of a laid back bar, located in downtown Santa Cruz. This is one of the most popular bar amongst locals in Santa Cruz
9 locals recommend
Red Room
This is more of a laid back bar, located in downtown Santa Cruz. This is one of the most popular bar amongst locals in Santa Cruz