Food Scene
Best new restaurant with lots of local, organic flavors... And, it's delicious!
32 locals recommend
Assembly
1108 Pacific AvenueBest new restaurant with lots of local, organic flavors... And, it's delicious!
Everything Else
Great local bookstore with lots of character and next to really great restaurants and coffee shops
57 locals recommend
Bookshop Santa Cruz
1520 Pacific AveGreat local bookstore with lots of character and next to really great restaurants and coffee shops
Special place in Santa Cruz for fresh veggies and a lovely walk. This place helps support SC homeless get into training programs and get back on their feet. Visit the ducks. :)
Homeless Garden Project Farm
Shaffer RoadSpecial place in Santa Cruz for fresh veggies and a lovely walk. This place helps support SC homeless get into training programs and get back on their feet. Visit the ducks. :)
Serene Skin and Body
Lovely spa in Santa Cruz for your massage, facial, and pampering needs.
Shopping
this is the best priced quality food near the boardwalk. It's casual but yummy and very much a local favorite for the boardwalk area
50 locals recommend
The Picnic Basket
125 Beach Stthis is the best priced quality food near the boardwalk. It's casual but yummy and very much a local favorite for the boardwalk area
Sightseeing
Beautiful beach close by cottage. with the parking pass, you can park at the park and enjoy a walk along the beach or, if it's the right time of year, you can see the Monarch Butterflies!
261 locals recommend
Natural Bridges State Beach
2531 W Cliff DrBeautiful beach close by cottage. with the parking pass, you can park at the park and enjoy a walk along the beach or, if it's the right time of year, you can see the Monarch Butterflies!
Drinks & Nightlife
Great restaurant with a perfect selection of craft beers on tap.
124 locals recommend
West End Tap and Kitchen
334 Ingalls StGreat restaurant with a perfect selection of craft beers on tap.
local institution as far as restaurants. Great views of the ocean and lighthouse.
276 locals recommend
Crow's Nest Restaurant
2218 E Cliff Drlocal institution as far as restaurants. Great views of the ocean and lighthouse.
Pour Taproom
110 Cooper StGreat new place! Lots of choices!