Guidebook for Santa Cruz
Everything Else
Walk along the cliffs and watch the surfers or jump in and enjoy the many breaks.
116 locals recommend
Pleasure Point
Walk along the cliffs and watch the surfers or jump in and enjoy the many breaks.
Sunny Cove
Really fun beach for all the family.
Twin Lakes Beach
995 Live Oak AvenueBeach
Stroll along the Esplanade, pop into some of the many fun boutique shops and have a lovely meal overlooking the beautiful Monterey Bay.
151 locals recommend
Capitola
Stroll along the Esplanade, pop into some of the many fun boutique shops and have a lovely meal overlooking the beautiful Monterey Bay.
New Brighton State Beach
1500 Park AveTake a long walk and watch the sunset.
Miles and miles of trail through the redwoods and oak forest for walking, running biking.
272 locals recommend
The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park
Aptos Creek RoadMiles and miles of trail through the redwoods and oak forest for walking, running biking.
Santa Cruz
Stroll around downtown, for great food and entertainment.
The very best bread in town!!! Great coffee's and treats. Organic and locally sourced ingredients. Our favorite!
64 locals recommend
Companion Bakeshop Westside Santa Cruz
2341 Mission StThe very best bread in town!!! Great coffee's and treats. Organic and locally sourced ingredients. Our favorite!
Pleasure Pizza
4000 Portola Dr:)
New Leaf Community Markets
1101 Fair AveGroceries.
Saturday morning from 7am to 12:30
Everything you will need, incredible veg. meat,poultry,fish,milk,cheese......
44 locals recommend
Aptos Farmers Market at Cabrillo College
6500 Soquel DrSaturday morning from 7am to 12:30
Everything you will need, incredible veg. meat,poultry,fish,milk,cheese......
This market is small but has it all including live entertainment and delicious food truck breakfast. Fun way to spend Sunday morning 9am-1pm
29 locals recommend
Live Oak Farmer's Market
21400 E Cliff DrThis market is small but has it all including live entertainment and delicious food truck breakfast. Fun way to spend Sunday morning 9am-1pm
Food Scene
Breakfast, lunch, dinner.... delicious treats and fantastic breads.
155 locals recommend
Gayle's Bakery & Rosticceria
504 Bay AveBreakfast, lunch, dinner.... delicious treats and fantastic breads.
Verve Coffee Roasters
816 41st AveThe best coffee!!!
Locally sourced organic ingredients. Simply Delicious!!
45 locals recommend
The Penny Ice Creamery Pleasure Point
820 41st AveLocally sourced organic ingredients. Simply Delicious!!
Pleasure Pizza East Side Eatery
800 41st AvePizza!!
The Buttery
702 Soquel AveCoffee, Breakfast, Lunch!!
La Posta
538 Seabright AveReally Good! Make a reservation.
Wood fired pizza. Very relaxed atmosphere. Ping-pong table. Really Fun!
29 locals recommend
Engfer Pizza Works
537 Seabright AveWood fired pizza. Very relaxed atmosphere. Ping-pong table. Really Fun!
Silver Spur
2650 Soquel DrBreakfast.
Peoples Coffee
1200 17th AveCoffee and Food.
Shopping
The Penny Ice Creamery
913 Cedar StLocally sourced organic ingredients. Simply delicious.
Arts & Culture
Rio Theatre
1205 Soquel AveLive shows
Drinks & Nightlife
The Crêpe Place
1134 Soquel AveFood, Drinks and some great live music. Check their schedule.