Guidebook for Santa Cruz
Food Scene
good breakfast burritos and lattes right up the block. i hit this up after my Crossfit training most mornings. it's right next door, in case you are interested! (Crossfit Amundson).. couldn't pin it..
44 locals recommend
Coffeetopia
3701 Portola Drgood breakfast burritos and lattes right up the block. i hit this up after my Crossfit training most mornings. it's right next door, in case you are interested! (Crossfit Amundson).. couldn't pin it..
Assembly
1108 Pacific Avenuethe fanciest place and best atmosphere you'll get in laid back SC
Cafe Gratitude
103 Lincoln Stgood vegan/vego food
my favorite! their Sri Lankan food is amazing. the service is a bit slow and awkward (you'll see what i mean) but worth it!!
22 locals recommend
Malabar Restaurant
514 Front Stmy favorite! their Sri Lankan food is amazing. the service is a bit slow and awkward (you'll see what i mean) but worth it!!
vegan/vego comfort food, and it's open till 11 (sometimes 2, i think).
21 locals recommend
Saturn Cafe
145 Laurel Stvegan/vego comfort food, and it's open till 11 (sometimes 2, i think).
Zachary's Restaurant
819 Pacific Avehands down the best brekky in Santa Cruz!!!!
Laili
101 Cooper Stdelicious Afghani food and a beautiful patio, make sure you sit outside!
Everything Else
Salon on the Square
110 Cooper Stthis is where i work! for all your hair styling needs ;)
this is one of the places i teach at. it's nearby, in case you feel like dropping in for a complimentary yoga class! i teach thursdays @ 10.30 and fridays @ 10.30 and 6pm , namaste' :)
8 locals recommend
Toadal Fitness
1200 17th Avethis is one of the places i teach at. it's nearby, in case you feel like dropping in for a complimentary yoga class! i teach thursdays @ 10.30 and fridays @ 10.30 and 6pm , namaste' :)
Pogonip Creek Nature Loop
Pogonip Creek Nature Loopone of my favorite hikes!
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
101 N Big Trees Park Rdanother gorgeous hike!
New Leaf Community Markets
1101 Fair Avea local organic market , one of favorites to support!
hipster yet chill at this place. have brunch on sunday mornings upstairs on the outside patio, bloody mar's are killer , so is the rest of their cocktail menu!
43 locals recommend
515 Kitchen & Cocktails
515 Cedar Sthipster yet chill at this place. have brunch on sunday mornings upstairs on the outside patio, bloody mar's are killer , so is the rest of their cocktail menu!
Santa Cruz Wharf
21 Municipal Wharfyou MUST see the sea lions at the end of the wharf!
where lost boys was filmed! (you'll see the bridge;)) also super fun if you like rides! don't go on a holiday.
745 locals recommend
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park
400 Beach Stwhere lost boys was filmed! (you'll see the bridge;)) also super fun if you like rides! don't go on a holiday.
Trader Joe's
700 Front Stbecause who doesn't love Trader Joe's?
you've heard much about it. now go... it's maybe 1 1/2 to 2 hours away! so worth it!
332 locals recommend
Big Sur
you've heard much about it. now go... it's maybe 1 1/2 to 2 hours away! so worth it!
Drinks & Nightlife
one of the best bars in SC. go downstairs for a more gritty vibe, but head upstairs if you wanna dance!
21 locals recommend
The Reef Bar & Restaurant
200 Locust Stone of the best bars in SC. go downstairs for a more gritty vibe, but head upstairs if you wanna dance!
The Crêpe Place
1134 Soquel Avecool bar, good crepes, great live music most nights!
Shopping
go buy at least a sticker, but hopefully a sweatshirt. EVERYONE in Santa Cruz owns one. and wears it. it's basically your initiation.
9 locals recommend
Santa Cruz Boardroom
825 41st Avego buy at least a sticker, but hopefully a sweatshirt. EVERYONE in Santa Cruz owns one. and wears it. it's basically your initiation.
everyone deserves to know if there's a roller skating rink in their neighborhood!
13 locals recommend
Santa Cruz Roller Palladium
1606 Seabright Aveeveryone deserves to know if there's a roller skating rink in their neighborhood!
Kayak Connection
413 Lake Avekayak/SUP rental is only 35$ and on wednesdays,it's BOGO!