Guidebook for Santa Cruz
Drinks & Nightlife
Our favorite brewery in town! Pair the Old Faith beer with their risotto.
55 locals recommend
Discretion Brewing
2703 41st AveOur favorite brewery in town! Pair the Old Faith beer with their risotto.
Ride from the house along West Cliff and cut into town for a bite and beverage here.
125 locals recommend
West End Tap and Kitchen
334 Ingalls StRide from the house along West Cliff and cut into town for a bite and beverage here.
Entertainment & Activities
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park
400 Beach StSightseeing
Watch the surfers catch some waves and take a nice, beautiful walk along West Cliff.
81 locals recommend
Steamer Lane
700 W Cliff DrWatch the surfers catch some waves and take a nice, beautiful walk along West Cliff.
Parks & Nature
Peaceful and magical. Hike in the redwoods and spin the prayer wheels at the temple!
68 locals recommend
Land of Medicine Buddha
5800 Prescott RdPeaceful and magical. Hike in the redwoods and spin the prayer wheels at the temple!
Great food
Lillian's Italian Kitchen
1148 Soquel AveIt is a short walk from the cottage and has great, reasonable priced breakfasts.
67 locals recommend
Linda's Seabreeze Café
542 Seabright AveIt is a short walk from the cottage and has great, reasonable priced breakfasts.
The best sushi in town. For meat eaters, we suggest the Eternal Sunshine or Baby Yoda roll. The Yury is great for vegetarians and meat-eaters alike.
54 locals recommend
Akira Sushi
1222 Soquel AveThe best sushi in town. For meat eaters, we suggest the Eternal Sunshine or Baby Yoda roll. The Yury is great for vegetarians and meat-eaters alike.
Neighborhoods
Seabright
coffee spot
Verve Coffee Roasters
816 41st AveWalking distance from the cottage; GREAT coffee!