Guidebook for Santa Cruz
Food Scene
Cafe Gratitude
103 Lincoln StGreat vegan food!!!
Sitar Indian Cuisine
1133 Pacific AveIndian Restaurant.
Pacific Thai Santa Cruz
1319 Pacific AveThai food
Chocolate the Restaurant
1522 Pacific AveLovely cozy dining with great food!
Shogun Japanese Restaurant
1123 Pacific AveJapanese!
Mobo Sushi
105 River St SJapanese!
Benten Japanese Restaurant
1541 Pacific AvenueJapanese!
Little Shanghai Chinese Restaurant
1010 Cedar StChinese!
Great place to work with wireless.. lots of space usually unless finals week!
13 locals recommend
The Abbey Coffee Lounge
350 Mission StGreat place to work with wireless.. lots of space usually unless finals week!
Zachary's Restaurant
819 Pacific AveBreakfast.. get there early.. before the crowds
The Walnut Avenue Cafe
106 Walnut AveBreakfast. Get there early or sit at the bar.
Sawasdee By The Sea
101 Main StThai by the water front.
Everything Else
Del Mar Theater
1124 Pacific AveGreat movies
Landmark's Nickelodeon Theatre
210 Lincoln StGreat movies
Tea House Spa
112 Elm StRent a hot tube for cheap
Well Within Spa
417 Cedar StRent a hot tub for cheap
Regal Santa Cruz 9
1405 Pacific AveMovies!
Regal Cinemas Riverfront 2
155 River St SMovies.. with very cool seats
Pacific Cookie Company
303 Potrero StIce cream! Cookies! Sugar! Dopamine!
Kuumbwa Jazz Center
320-2 Cedar StJazz!
Civic Auditorium
307 Church StExtremely Close : 3 minutes walk
University of California at Santa Cruz
Arboretum RoadUCSC
Highly recommended: Day passes for Workout, Classes for yoga, zumba, aerobics, you name it. Very friendly and present staff! Work out machines and special sauna.
8 locals recommend
Toadal Fitness
1200 17th AveHighly recommended: Day passes for Workout, Classes for yoga, zumba, aerobics, you name it. Very friendly and present staff! Work out machines and special sauna.
Boardwalk Bowl
115 Cliff StBowling and Karoake!!!
Walking Roller blading, biking paths! Beautiful: along the ocean cliffs! Spellbinding views of water, waves, seals, otters, dolphins and.. you never know.. whales!!!
193 locals recommend
West Cliff Drive
West Cliff DriveWalking Roller blading, biking paths! Beautiful: along the ocean cliffs! Spellbinding views of water, waves, seals, otters, dolphins and.. you never know.. whales!!!
Excellent Biking Path, Running Paths, Walking Paths.. all along the river.. easy walk! OR run!
Santa Cruz Riverwalk
Santa Cruz RiverwalkExcellent Biking Path, Running Paths, Walking Paths.. all along the river.. easy walk! OR run!
Arts & Culture
Beach, Volleyball, The restaurants, cafes and entertainment on the pier, The arcades.. and of course the roller-coaster and rides at the Boardwalk...
745 locals recommend
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park
400 Beach StBeach, Volleyball, The restaurants, cafes and entertainment on the pier, The arcades.. and of course the roller-coaster and rides at the Boardwalk...
Shopping
Great Italian Food with enertaining waiters who do a Pizza spinning show!
19 locals recommend
Kiantis Pizza & Pasta Bar
1100 Pacific AveGreat Italian Food with enertaining waiters who do a Pizza spinning show!
Lovely tea, harp music from time to time. No laptops allowed.. except for outside I think.
10 locals recommend
Hidden Peak Teahouse
1541 Pacific AveLovely tea, harp music from time to time. No laptops allowed.. except for outside I think.
Nourish
130 Walnut AveExtremely close!
Drinks & Nightlife
99 Bottles Of Beer On The Wall
110 Walnut AveDrinks, Beer, Good American Food: burgers etc.
Olitas Cantina & Grille
49 Municipal WharfBreathtaking view of the bay. Great lobster quesedillas !
The Catalyst
1011 Pacific AveMusic, Bands, Dancing, Wild Times!
Sightseeing
Fall Creek Drive
Fall Creek DriveWonderful Hiking along beautiful waterfalls and creek!!! About 3 miles.
Lovely beach next to Capitola town. Plenty of restaurants close by.
167 locals recommend
Capitola Beach Company
131 Monterey AveLovely beach next to Capitola town. Plenty of restaurants close by.
Twin Lakes Beach
995 Live Oak AvenueBeach: dog friendly!