Guidebook for Santa Cruz

Teresa
Guidebook for Santa Cruz

Sightseeing

We love the stretch of East Cliff for amazing ocean views and our famous surfing spots -- The Point and The Hook.
20 locals recommend
East Cliff Drive
East Cliff Drive
20 locals recommend
We love the stretch of East Cliff for amazing ocean views and our famous surfing spots -- The Point and The Hook.
The cutest beach town. Restaurants, shopping, bars, cafes, totally walkable. You can ride bikes from our place.
151 locals recommend
Capitola
151 locals recommend
The cutest beach town. Restaurants, shopping, bars, cafes, totally walkable. You can ride bikes from our place.
Great view and some restaurants too!
40 locals recommend
Santa Cruz Harbor
135 5th Ave
40 locals recommend
Great view and some restaurants too!

Shopping

Love all those Santa Cruz shirts you see locals wearing around town? This is the place to get em. Our neighborhood icons are The Point and The Hook.
9 locals recommend
Santa Cruz Boardroom
825 41st Ave
9 locals recommend
Love all those Santa Cruz shirts you see locals wearing around town? This is the place to get em. Our neighborhood icons are The Point and The Hook.
There's a Target here and Macy's if you need to do some light shopping.
32 locals recommend
Capitola Mall
1855 41st Ave
32 locals recommend
There's a Target here and Macy's if you need to do some light shopping.
For anything you need on your trip.
15 locals recommend
Target
1825 41st Ave
15 locals recommend
For anything you need on your trip.
You can also rent boards here.
13 locals recommend
Freeline Surf Shop
821 41st Ave
13 locals recommend
You can also rent boards here.
Named after the iconic entrepreneur and inventor of the wet suit Jack O'Neill
36 locals recommend
O'Neill Surf Shop
110 Cooper St
36 locals recommend
Named after the iconic entrepreneur and inventor of the wet suit Jack O'Neill
For something sexy.
Primrose and Lace Lingerie & Doula Services
For something sexy.

Food Scene

Hip, local, fresh, organic. Simple menu and stellar cocktails.
59 locals recommend
Süda
3910 Portola Dr
59 locals recommend
Hip, local, fresh, organic. Simple menu and stellar cocktails.
THE place to grab a slice of pizza and walk over to The Hook to watch the surfers. As their bumper stickers say, "All I need are some tasty waves and Pleasure Pizza".
25 locals recommend
Pleasure Pizza
4000 Portola Dr
25 locals recommend
THE place to grab a slice of pizza and walk over to The Hook to watch the surfers. As their bumper stickers say, "All I need are some tasty waves and Pleasure Pizza".
The vibe in this place is killer and so is the coffee.
220 locals recommend
Verve Coffee Roasters
816 41st Ave
220 locals recommend
The vibe in this place is killer and so is the coffee.
If you are serious about breakfast burritos you will seriously love this place. Giant burritos affectionately named after local spots. Back patio has a huge redwood we love.
24 locals recommend
Chill Out Cafe
860 41st Ave
24 locals recommend
If you are serious about breakfast burritos you will seriously love this place. Giant burritos affectionately named after local spots. Back patio has a huge redwood we love.
Starbucks aficionados rejoice. This national favorite is in our hood too.
29 locals recommend
Starbucks
21620 E Cliff Dr
29 locals recommend
Starbucks aficionados rejoice. This national favorite is in our hood too.
A true locals spot for coffee. People pull up with their bikes, dogs and strollers all day long for great coffee. Bagels come extra cream cheesey!
44 locals recommend
Coffeetopia
3701 Portola Dr
44 locals recommend
A true locals spot for coffee. People pull up with their bikes, dogs and strollers all day long for great coffee. Bagels come extra cream cheesey!
We really like their shakes and the retro theme in this place.
65 locals recommend
Betty Burgers
505 Seabright Ave
65 locals recommend
We really like their shakes and the retro theme in this place.
Happy hour and lots to nibble on.
8 locals recommend
Canton Restaurant
900 41st Ave
8 locals recommend
Happy hour and lots to nibble on.
Ice cream made from scratch with flavors changing daily.
45 locals recommend
The Penny Ice Creamery Pleasure Point
820 41st Ave
45 locals recommend
Ice cream made from scratch with flavors changing daily.
A great breakfast spot. Pancakes are great. Cash only.
26 locals recommend
Cliff Cafe
815 41st Ave
26 locals recommend
A great breakfast spot. Pancakes are great. Cash only.
Breakfast at super affordable prices. There's a cool 70's van out front you can eat in. Cash only.
30 locals recommend
Paula's
3500 Portola Dr
30 locals recommend
Breakfast at super affordable prices. There's a cool 70's van out front you can eat in. Cash only.
Burger specials and cocktails. Very local. You can probably catch a game here as they have TVs inside.
12 locals recommend
The Point Chophouse
3326 Portola Dr
12 locals recommend
Burger specials and cocktails. Very local. You can probably catch a game here as they have TVs inside.
Super yummy donuts. Nice owners too.
Dunlap's Donuts
3791 Portola Dr
Super yummy donuts. Nice owners too.
Awesome food and atmosphere. Cocktails by the fireside always a treat.
88 locals recommend
Café Cruz
2621 41st Ave
88 locals recommend
Awesome food and atmosphere. Cocktails by the fireside always a treat.
Neighborhood market that also serves food right next to the water.
23040 E Cliff Dr
23040 East Cliff Drive
Neighborhood market that also serves food right next to the water.

Essentials

Fresh veggies and food you can pick up. Let us know if you need fridge space.
157 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
911 Soquel Ave
157 locals recommend
Fresh veggies and food you can pick up. Let us know if you need fridge space.
Totally local and totally organic food. There's also a hot and cold bar with prepared food.
248 locals recommend
New Leaf Community Markets
1101 Fair Ave
248 locals recommend
Totally local and totally organic food. There's also a hot and cold bar with prepared food.
Great place to pick up wine and something to nosh on.
165 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
700 Front St
165 locals recommend
Great place to pick up wine and something to nosh on.

Entertainment & Activities

Adorable park to take your kids. Toddlers to teens can find something to do here.
Jade Street Park
4400 Jade St
Adorable park to take your kids. Toddlers to teens can find something to do here.
A fun place for the littles. Five and under do well here.
9 locals recommend
Santa Cruz Children's Museum of Discovery
1855 41st Ave
9 locals recommend
A fun place for the littles. Five and under do well here.
Movie theater close to our place.
23 locals recommend
CineLux Capitola Cafe and Lounge
1475 41st Ave
23 locals recommend
Movie theater close to our place.

Arts & Culture

If you love to read this charming library offers up a stellar collection and views of a lagoon.
Live Oak Branch Library
2380 Portola Dr
If you love to read this charming library offers up a stellar collection and views of a lagoon.

Everything Else

Right next to Whole Foods.
17 locals recommend
CVS
1750 41st Ave
17 locals recommend
Right next to Whole Foods.
They have drop in classes to help you stay in centered during your trip. www.purepoweryoga.net
6 locals recommend
Hot Elevation Studios
1440 41st Ave
6 locals recommend
They have drop in classes to help you stay in centered during your trip. www.purepoweryoga.net
Great place for nails, facials, massages and more.
Opal Spa & Boutique
1066 41st Ave
Great place for nails, facials, massages and more.
If you need to get your car cleaned before hitting the road again.
Cruz Car Wash
2731 41st Ave
If you need to get your car cleaned before hitting the road again.