Guidebook for Santa Cruz

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Guidebook for Santa Cruz

Food Scene

Great coffee spot hang out, with bagels, pastries, and computers for internet use.
44 locals recommend
Coffeetopia
3701 Portola Dr
44 locals recommend
Great coffee spot hang out, with bagels, pastries, and computers for internet use.
Neighborhood mexican food joint. Voted best taqueria in Santa Cruz.
34 locals recommend
Taqueria Vallarta
893 41st Ave
34 locals recommend
Neighborhood mexican food joint. Voted best taqueria in Santa Cruz.
Decent sushi place. We go here frequently because its cheap and within walking distance.
Pink Godzilla
830 41st Ave
Decent sushi place. We go here frequently because its cheap and within walking distance.
They have two locations across the street from each other. One sells really good pizza by the slice, and on Tuesdays they sell $1 cheese slices. The other is a sit down restaurant serving alcohol.
24 locals recommend
Chill Out Cafe
860 41st Ave
24 locals recommend
They have two locations across the street from each other. One sells really good pizza by the slice, and on Tuesdays they sell $1 cheese slices. The other is a sit down restaurant serving alcohol.
Really good Chinese food and a full bar with beer, wine, and liquor.
8 locals recommend
Canton Restaurant
900 41st Ave
8 locals recommend
Really good Chinese food and a full bar with beer, wine, and liquor.
Award winning coffeehouse with great baristas who are friendly and very skilled and knowledgeable at what they do.
220 locals recommend
Verve Coffee Roasters
816 41st Ave
220 locals recommend
Award winning coffeehouse with great baristas who are friendly and very skilled and knowledgeable at what they do.
A new restaurant to the Pleasure Point neighborhood offering healthy and flavorful food, unique cocktails and lively atmosphere.
59 locals recommend
Süda
3910 Portola Dr
59 locals recommend
A new restaurant to the Pleasure Point neighborhood offering healthy and flavorful food, unique cocktails and lively atmosphere.

Shopping

Surfboard and wetsuit rentals, as well as a great selection of mens and womens surf wear.
25 locals recommend
Pleasure Pizza
4000 Portola Dr
25 locals recommend
Surfboard and wetsuit rentals, as well as a great selection of mens and womens surf wear.
All of your liquor, beer, and wine needs.
Pleasure Point Wine & Spirits
3750 Portola Dr
All of your liquor, beer, and wine needs.
Want a cool souvenir to take home? The Boardroom has lot's of Santa Cruz skateboard/surf brand clothing with "Santa Cruz" written on them. Awesome stuff! A cool place to check out.
9 locals recommend
Santa Cruz Boardroom
825 41st Ave
9 locals recommend
Want a cool souvenir to take home? The Boardroom has lot's of Santa Cruz skateboard/surf brand clothing with "Santa Cruz" written on them. Awesome stuff! A cool place to check out.
Zen Island specializes in coastal decor and beach lifestyle apparel and jewelry. Great for picking up a unique gift or souvenir!
9 locals recommend
Zen Island
126 San Jose Ave
9 locals recommend
Zen Island specializes in coastal decor and beach lifestyle apparel and jewelry. Great for picking up a unique gift or souvenir!
A great selection of mens and womens Billabong brand surf gear, surfboards, and wetsuits.
6 locals recommend
Billabong
4105 Portola Dr
6 locals recommend
A great selection of mens and womens Billabong brand surf gear, surfboards, and wetsuits.

Drinks & Nightlife

Our neighborhood dive bar. Fun on the weekends. Recently redone inside.
Castaways
3623 Portola Dr
Our neighborhood dive bar. Fun on the weekends. Recently redone inside.

Everything Else

Bike rentals!
16 locals recommend
Family Cycling Center
914 41st Ave
16 locals recommend
Bike rentals!