Guidebook for Santa Cruz
Food Scene
Kelly's French Bakery
402 Ingalls StGreat local coffee and restaurant
Companion Bakeshop Westside Santa Cruz
2341 Mission Stfantastic bakery and great coffee
O'mei
2316 Mission StBest Chinese food in town
Westside Coffee Co
849 Almar Avelocal coffee
West End Tap and Kitchen
334 Ingalls Stbrewery and fantastic food
Bantam
1010 Fair Avegreat modern California food
Pizzeria Avanti
1711 Mission Stinsanely great pizza
Essentials
New Leaf Community Markets
1101 Fair AveNatural Foods
Safeway
2203 Mission Sthuge grocery store
Everything Else
Another Bike Shop
2361 Mission Stgreat bike shop
Drinks & Nightlife
Santa Cruz Mountain Vineyard
334 Ingalls StRootsy local brewery - bring your dog
Bonny Doon Vineyard Tasting Room
450 CA-1winery - there are 9 more in a 2 block area!
Sightseeing
Natural Bridges State Beach
2531 W Cliff Drcheck the butterflies here on a sunny winter day!
great for a walk or bike ride, whale or dolphin watching sometimes too
193 locals recommend
West Cliff Drive
West Cliff Drivegreat for a walk or bike ride, whale or dolphin watching sometimes too
Steamer Lane
700 W Cliff Drdon's miss watching some surfing here
Some of the best mountain biking in the world. And great hiking too
219 locals recommend
Wilder Ranch State Park
1401 Coast RdSome of the best mountain biking in the world. And great hiking too