Food Scene
Amazing food!
Fresh & organic. A favorite local hang out. Craft beers and Cider.
62 locals recommend
The Cremer House
6256 CA-9Amazing food!
Fresh & organic. A favorite local hang out. Craft beers and Cider.
Local hangout. Excellent coffee! Great chai. Cards. Candles. Local art. Wifi. Fresh local pastries. & Friendly atmosphere!
39 locals recommend
White Raven
6253 Hwy 9Local hangout. Excellent coffee! Great chai. Cards. Candles. Local art. Wifi. Fresh local pastries. & Friendly atmosphere!
Essentials
Like family. Great selection of organic produce. A smaller version of Whole foods with a local feel.
My personal favorite! Knowledgeable staff and good selection of herbs, vitamins and essential oils
89 locals recommend
Wild Roots Market
13159 Central AveLike family. Great selection of organic produce. A smaller version of Whole foods with a local feel.
My personal favorite! Knowledgeable staff and good selection of herbs, vitamins and essential oils
Everything Else
Ride a steam train through the woods into Santa Cruz. Events throughout the year such as Mountain man rendezvous, Civil War reenactment, Pioneer days, etc.. Great barbeque, & a small town feel.
58 locals recommend
Roaring Camp, Big Trees and Pacific Railroad Station
North Big Trees Park RoadRide a steam train through the woods into Santa Cruz. Events throughout the year such as Mountain man rendezvous, Civil War reenactment, Pioneer days, etc.. Great barbeque, & a small town feel.
Visitor Center
Redwood Grove Loop TrailSome of the largest Redwoods you've ever seen.
Old growth redwoods. Hiking. Picnic areas. A nice visitor's center worth checking out, as well as a tree-ring timeline. Gift store. If you have time, take the trail up to the observation deck.
335 locals recommend
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
101 N Big Trees Park RdOld growth redwoods. Hiking. Picnic areas. A nice visitor's center worth checking out, as well as a tree-ring timeline. Gift store. If you have time, take the trail up to the observation deck.
he trails are so diverse here. Whether you're walking through a damp redwood forest, a sunny open meadow, an oak forest, or on a trail with ocean views, every trail is well maintained and beautiful.
219 locals recommend
Wilder Ranch State Park
1401 Coast Rdhe trails are so diverse here. Whether you're walking through a damp redwood forest, a sunny open meadow, an oak forest, or on a trail with ocean views, every trail is well maintained and beautiful.
Voted best bakery in Santa Cruz County, Gayles serves fresh pastries, Breads & Sandwiches,
Oven roasted meats and hot pasta in heated covered patio in with cozy fireplace.
155 locals recommend
Gayle's Bakery & Rosticceria
504 Bay AveVoted best bakery in Santa Cruz County, Gayles serves fresh pastries, Breads & Sandwiches,
Oven roasted meats and hot pasta in heated covered patio in with cozy fireplace.
Artisans carries a wide selection of American made items, including the work of many local artists. Featuring jewelry, artwork, glass, ceramics, metalwork, woodworking, housewares, cards & candles.
9 locals recommend
Artisans & agency
1368 Pacific AveArtisans carries a wide selection of American made items, including the work of many local artists. Featuring jewelry, artwork, glass, ceramics, metalwork, woodworking, housewares, cards & candles.
Arts & Culture
Downtown Association
740 Front StA little bit of everything!
You won't be disapointed.