Guidebook for Santa Cruz
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Lots of bands that are just breaking up above the usual nightclub circuit as well as classic artists (Willie Nelson, Neil Young) have played here.
81 locals recommend
The Catalyst
1011 Pacific AveLots of bands that are just breaking up above the usual nightclub circuit as well as classic artists (Willie Nelson, Neil Young) have played here.
Hanging out and reading books on the floor here is a Santa Cruz tradition
57 locals recommend
Bookshop Santa Cruz
1520 Pacific AveHanging out and reading books on the floor here is a Santa Cruz tradition
LOGOS BOOKS & RECORDS
1117 Pacific AveMassive selection of used and new books....
Transit center for buses going all the way to the Big Basin Redwoods and San Jose, as well as all local routes
17 locals recommend
Santa Cruz Metro Center station
Transit center for buses going all the way to the Big Basin Redwoods and San Jose, as well as all local routes
Seabright State Beach
Nice beach that is more mellow than the Boardwalk beach
Forever 21
1200 Pacific AveTypical shopping on this street with boutiques of all sorts
Trader Joe's
700 Front StTrader Joes - what more can you say
Whole Foods Market
911 Soquel AveFor people who don't want half foods or partial foods....
Pizza My Heart
209 EsplanadePizza
Hey, it's pizza, just one block away. Mexican cantina and corner market across the street.
11 locals recommend
Little Caesars Pizza
4767 Lafayette StHey, it's pizza, just one block away. Mexican cantina and corner market across the street.
Yet another beach with its own characteristics, decent body surfing. Famous for bonfire pits for hanging out at night on the beach.
65 locals recommend
Twin Lakes Beach
995 Live Oak AvenueYet another beach with its own characteristics, decent body surfing. Famous for bonfire pits for hanging out at night on the beach.
You can charter a ride on a catamaran here or rent out other boats nearby....
20 locals recommend
O'Neill Yacht Charters
275 Lake AveYou can charter a ride on a catamaran here or rent out other boats nearby....
Watch the surfers along here on long wave breaks, check out the lighthouse surf museum. A classic place to walk, jog or bicycle....
Lighthouse Field bathroom
Watch the surfers along here on long wave breaks, check out the lighthouse surf museum. A classic place to walk, jog or bicycle....
Restaurants and places to rent a kayak along the wharf, and sea lions sunning and barking on the pilings at the end ....
143 locals recommend
Santa Cruz Wharf
21 Municipal WharfRestaurants and places to rent a kayak along the wharf, and sea lions sunning and barking on the pilings at the end ....
Fun park, arcade full of video games, cotton candy, free bands on the beach on Friday evenings, and across the street there are lots of restaurants, bowling alley, nightclubs etc.
745 locals recommend
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park
400 Beach StFun park, arcade full of video games, cotton candy, free bands on the beach on Friday evenings, and across the street there are lots of restaurants, bowling alley, nightclubs etc.
Food Scene
Great views over the yacht harbor and beach as you eat, and dancing on most evenings
276 locals recommend
Crow's Nest Restaurant
2218 E Cliff DrGreat views over the yacht harbor and beach as you eat, and dancing on most evenings
Nice for breakfast or lunch overlooking the water and you can walk down the beach from the condo to here for a great walk
56 locals recommend
Aldo's Harbor Restaurant
790 Mariner Park WayNice for breakfast or lunch overlooking the water and you can walk down the beach from the condo to here for a great walk
Betty Burgers
505 Seabright AveFamously great burger joint
Zachary's Restaurant
819 Pacific AveGreat breakfasts - just one of many along this avenue
Real Thai Kitchen
1632 Seabright AveGood Thai food here...
Aquarius
175 W Cliff DrRestaurant to hang and watch the beach and surfers.....
Drinks & Nightlife
Great crepes for breakfast, lunch or dinner and folk entertainment at night
109 locals recommend
The Crêpe Place
1134 Soquel AveGreat crepes for breakfast, lunch or dinner and folk entertainment at night