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Restaurants in town

Many restaurants in town, or very close by!
Very close. Delicious. Cambodian based. Outdoor seating. Owner also owns the bar next door and the restaurant two doors down, named "Two Doors Down" that serves beer, burgers. All excellent. You can mix menus and order from both restaurants.
21 locals recommend
Jia Tellas
18 Victor Square
21 locals recommend
Very close. Delicious. Cambodian based. Outdoor seating. Owner also owns the bar next door and the restaurant two doors down, named "Two Doors Down" that serves beer, burgers. All excellent. You can mix menus and order from both restaurants.
Close. Favorite. Delicious.
7 locals recommend
Kaosook Thai Cuisine
Mount Hermon Road
7 locals recommend
Close. Favorite. Delicious.
Close. Delicious. Very quiet inside.
17 locals recommend
Ambrosia India Bistro - Scotts Valley
6006 La Madrona Dr
17 locals recommend
Close. Delicious. Very quiet inside.
Very close.
17 locals recommend
Rumble Fish
4727 Scotts Valley Dr
17 locals recommend
Very close.
Just outside Scotts Valley on the the way to Felton. Great breakfast, nice seating outside deck. Worth the little drive.
16 locals recommend
Heavenly Roadside Café
1210 Mt Hermon Rd
16 locals recommend
Just outside Scotts Valley on the the way to Felton. Great breakfast, nice seating outside deck. Worth the little drive.
Close.
25 locals recommend
Otoro Sushi
235 Mt Hermon Rd
25 locals recommend
Close.
Very close. Delicious Shrimp tacos and other items.
19 locals recommend
Los Gallos Taqueria
3726 Florence St
19 locals recommend
Very close. Delicious Shrimp tacos and other items.
Very close. Fun bar. Often has bands playing outside during summer.
14 locals recommend
Steel Bonnet Brewing Company
20 Victor Square
14 locals recommend
Very close. Fun bar. Often has bands playing outside during summer.

Giftshops

Several fun gift shops in town.
My personal favorite. Decorations, jewelry, clothing, kitchenware, etc.
Zinnia's
219 Mt Hermon Rd
My personal favorite. Decorations, jewelry, clothing, kitchenware, etc.
Also favorite. Decorations, jewelry, gifts. Tons of things to look at.
Bumblebees by the Sea
222 Mt Hermon Rd
Also favorite. Decorations, jewelry, gifts. Tons of things to look at.
A good selection of gently used or new clothing.
Encore Resale Boutique
5163 Scotts Valley Dr
A good selection of gently used or new clothing.
Antiques, collectibles.
Ivy's Porch
5311 Scotts Valley Dr
Antiques, collectibles.
Antiques, collectibles.
The Find
5275 Scotts Valley Dr
Antiques, collectibles.

Markets

Super close. Great deli, made to order sandwiches, large selection of pre-marinaded meats, to-go sushi, full butcher shop, and fresh seafood. They also have a nice selection of cheese, wine, organic fruits and veggies.
16 locals recommend
Scotts Valley Market
14 Victor Square
16 locals recommend
Super close. Great deli, made to order sandwiches, large selection of pre-marinaded meats, to-go sushi, full butcher shop, and fresh seafood. They also have a nice selection of cheese, wine, organic fruits and veggies.
Next closest.
14 locals recommend
Nob Hill Foods
222 Mt Hermon Rd
14 locals recommend
Next closest.
13 locals recommend
Safeway
253 Mt Hermon Rd
13 locals recommend
In Felton.
89 locals recommend
Wild Roots Market
13159 Central Ave
89 locals recommend
In Felton.
In Santa Cruz. West Cliff. Beautiful organic fruits and veggies, cheeses, wines, beers, etc.. Pick up groceries here if you are going to one of the fun restaurant/bars in the area, visiting the Seymore Center or Natural Bridges State Park or walking West Cliff Drive.
248 locals recommend
New Leaf Community Markets
1101 Fair Ave
248 locals recommend
In Santa Cruz. West Cliff. Beautiful organic fruits and veggies, cheeses, wines, beers, etc.. Pick up groceries here if you are going to one of the fun restaurant/bars in the area, visiting the Seymore Center or Natural Bridges State Park or walking West Cliff Drive.
Tuesdays May through October 2:30pm - 6:30pm
Felton Farmers Market
120 Russell Ave
Tuesdays May through October 2:30pm - 6:30pm
Wednesdays April through October 1pm - 6pm Downtown Santa Cruz.
8 locals recommend
Santa Cruz Community Farmers' Market
700-798 Cedar St
8 locals recommend
Wednesdays April through October 1pm - 6pm Downtown Santa Cruz.

Things to do

This park is connected to trails in the neighborhood. 3 mile moderate hike.
Lodato Park
This park is connected to trails in the neighborhood. 3 mile moderate hike.
Nice theater. Assigned seating. Food and beverages, including alcohol. Order tickets in advance online.
18 locals recommend
CineLux Scotts Valley Cafe & Lounge
226 Mt Hermon Rd
18 locals recommend
Nice theater. Assigned seating. Food and beverages, including alcohol. Order tickets in advance online.
Everything you need to know about Bigfoot.
22 locals recommend
Bigfoot Discovery Museum
5497 Hwy 9
22 locals recommend
Everything you need to know about Bigfoot.
Great hiking. Bigger redwoods.
335 locals recommend
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
101 N Big Trees Park Rd
335 locals recommend
Great hiking. Bigger redwoods.
Ride a train to the beach. Many festivals located here.
150 locals recommend
Roaring Camp
5401 Graham Hill Rd
150 locals recommend
Ride a train to the beach. Many festivals located here.
Nice easier hike along trails, old railroad tracks, to a swimming hole.
17 locals recommend
Garden of Eden - Henry Cowell Redwood State Park
California 9
17 locals recommend
Nice easier hike along trails, old railroad tracks, to a swimming hole.
Nice hike.
68 locals recommend
Land of Medicine Buddha
5800 Prescott Rd
68 locals recommend
Nice hike.
Beautiful hiking
272 locals recommend
The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park
Aptos Creek Road
272 locals recommend
Beautiful hiking
Beautiful walk at sunset (or anytime) on paved walkway along ocean.
193 locals recommend
West Cliff Drive
West Cliff Drive
193 locals recommend
Beautiful walk at sunset (or anytime) on paved walkway along ocean.
Vigorous hikes to giant redwoods.
230 locals recommend
Big Basin Redwoods State Park
21600 Big Basin Way
230 locals recommend
Vigorous hikes to giant redwoods.
History demonstrations, hiking trails including one up to view the bay.
219 locals recommend
Wilder Ranch State Park
1401 Coast Rd
219 locals recommend
History demonstrations, hiking trails including one up to view the bay.
Fun short trip to learn about the ocean. Near Natural Bridges State Park.
80 locals recommend
Seymour Marine Discovery Center
100 McAllister Way
80 locals recommend
Fun short trip to learn about the ocean. Near Natural Bridges State Park.
Monarch butterflies nest here in winter. Nice trails to nesting spots and down to beach.
261 locals recommend
Natural Bridges State Beach
2531 W Cliff Dr
261 locals recommend
Monarch butterflies nest here in winter. Nice trails to nesting spots and down to beach.
Go sailing from the Santa Cruz Harbor. Offers many different times and varieties of food and beverages. Reservations are a good idea.
45 locals recommend
Chardonnay Sailing Charters
790 Mariner Park Way
45 locals recommend
Go sailing from the Santa Cruz Harbor. Offers many different times and varieties of food and beverages. Reservations are a good idea.
Best place to go whale watching. Leaves from Moss Landing. Reservations online.
14 locals recommend
Blue Ocean Whale Watching on the Monterey Bay
7881 Sandholdt Rd
14 locals recommend
Best place to go whale watching. Leaves from Moss Landing. Reservations online.
668 locals recommend
Monterey Bay Aquarium
886 Cannery Row
668 locals recommend
Nice place to kayak. Ideal kayak outing would be to start kayaking with last "rising" tide hour. Tide hours fluctuate.
18 locals recommend
Moss Landing Harbor District
7881 Sandholdt Rd
18 locals recommend
Nice place to kayak. Ideal kayak outing would be to start kayaking with last "rising" tide hour. Tide hours fluctuate.
Tourist spot, but locals enjoy too. Friday night bands on the beach during summer. Rides, food, pee-wee golf, bowling, etc.
745 locals recommend
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park
400 Beach St
745 locals recommend
Tourist spot, but locals enjoy too. Friday night bands on the beach during summer. Rides, food, pee-wee golf, bowling, etc.
Very close. Fun, unique. Make reservations.
208 locals recommend
The Mystery Spot
465 Mystery Spot Rd
208 locals recommend
Very close. Fun, unique. Make reservations.
This beach is a family friendly beach with some parking down at the beach, and some parking a walk up into the neighborhood. In between the beach and upper parking are many different shops offering everything from Art to fun misc home items and decorations, clothing boutiques, local jewelry and more.
167 locals recommend
Capitola Beach Company
131 Monterey Ave
167 locals recommend
This beach is a family friendly beach with some parking down at the beach, and some parking a walk up into the neighborhood. In between the beach and upper parking are many different shops offering everything from Art to fun misc home items and decorations, clothing boutiques, local jewelry and more.

Restaurants in Santa Cruz, etc.

At Santa Cruz Yacht Harbor. More about the "view". Nicer restaurant downstairs. Casual upstairs. Amazing sunsets. Live music on weekends. Sailboat races on Wednesdays evenings during summer. Beach BBQs and music on Thursday evenings during summer. Comedy on Sunday evenings. Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free options.
276 locals recommend
Crow's Nest Restaurant
2218 E Cliff Dr
276 locals recommend
At Santa Cruz Yacht Harbor. More about the "view". Nicer restaurant downstairs. Casual upstairs. Amazing sunsets. Live music on weekends. Sailboat races on Wednesdays evenings during summer. Beach BBQs and music on Thursday evenings during summer. Comedy on Sunday evenings. Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free options.
My personal favorite. Downtown Santa Cruz. Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free options.
102 locals recommend
Hula's Island Grill
221 Cathcart St
102 locals recommend
My personal favorite. Downtown Santa Cruz. Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free options.
Good food. Downtown Santa Cruz. They perform a fun routine to music on Fridays and Saturdays at 6:30 and 8:30 pm (estimated). Good Sunday brunch. Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free options.
19 locals recommend
Kiantis Pizza & Pasta Bar
1100 Pacific Ave
19 locals recommend
Good food. Downtown Santa Cruz. They perform a fun routine to music on Fridays and Saturdays at 6:30 and 8:30 pm (estimated). Good Sunday brunch. Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free options.
Breakfast. Local favorite. Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free options.
67 locals recommend
Linda's Seabreeze Café
542 Seabright Ave
67 locals recommend
Breakfast. Local favorite. Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free options.
Italian. Local favorite. Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free options.
125 locals recommend
Lillian's Italian Kitchen
1148 Soquel Ave
125 locals recommend
Italian. Local favorite. Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free options.
Breakfast, Lunch. Downtown Santa Cruz. Local favorite. Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free options. Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free options.
38 locals recommend
The Walnut Avenue Cafe
106 Walnut Ave
38 locals recommend
Breakfast, Lunch. Downtown Santa Cruz. Local favorite. Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free options. Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free options.
On Santa Cruz Wharf. Park right on wharf. Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free options.
6 locals recommend
FireFish Grill
25 Municipal Wharf
6 locals recommend
On Santa Cruz Wharf. Park right on wharf. Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free options.
Downtown Santa Cruz. Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free options.
39 locals recommend
Cafe Gratitude
103 Lincoln St
39 locals recommend
Downtown Santa Cruz. Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free options.
Another favorite. Located in Capitola on the ocean/beach. A few seats outside with views. Live music some evenings. Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free options.
50 locals recommend
Paradise Beach Grille
215 Esplanade
50 locals recommend
Another favorite. Located in Capitola on the ocean/beach. A few seats outside with views. Live music some evenings. Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free options.
Very interesting place. Unique rooms, some with views of a river. Fish to Prime rib. Ride the trolley from the parking lot down to the restaurant. Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free options.
205 locals recommend
Shadowbrook Restaurant
1750 Wharf Rd
205 locals recommend
Very interesting place. Unique rooms, some with views of a river. Fish to Prime rib. Ride the trolley from the parking lot down to the restaurant. Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free options.