Guidebook for Santa Cruz
Food Scene
Fantastic Italian that is sure to please. Usually pretty busy, so call early for limited reservations.
125 locals recommend
Lillian's Italian Kitchen
1148 Soquel AveFantastic Italian that is sure to please. Usually pretty busy, so call early for limited reservations.
Simply the best sushi in the area. Be prepared to wait on busy nights. Great atmosphere and high quality fish.
54 locals recommend
Akira Sushi
1222 Soquel AveSimply the best sushi in the area. Be prepared to wait on busy nights. Great atmosphere and high quality fish.
Oswald Restaurant
121 Soquel AveFine dining, Santa Cruz style.
Betty's Eat Inn
1222 Pacific AveVariety of burgers and other memorabilia.
Essentials
All the finest and freshest healthy food. also has an extensive salad and hot food bar.
157 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
911 Soquel AveAll the finest and freshest healthy food. also has an extensive salad and hot food bar.
Great local market that has been around forever. You should visit the butcher counter.
76 locals recommend
Shopper's Corner
622 Soquel AveGreat local market that has been around forever. You should visit the butcher counter.
Entertainment & Activities
Great family fun and an historical attraction with one of the oldest roller coasters in the country.
744 locals recommend
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park
400 Beach StGreat family fun and an historical attraction with one of the oldest roller coasters in the country.
Who doesn't love a little bowling?! Go early, or book a birthday party for the kids!
46 locals recommend
Boardwalk Bowl
115 Cliff StWho doesn't love a little bowling?! Go early, or book a birthday party for the kids!
Delaveaga Park Golf Course
401 Upper Park Rd
DeLaveaga Disc Golf Course
1468 Upper Park RdDrinks & Nightlife
1007 Soquel Ave
1007 Soquel AvenueThe One Double Oh Seven bar has a variety of games sure to entertain any enthusiast.
Besides the obvious crepes, this is a neat little venue that attracts a variety of eclectic live music, and boasts a beautiful backyard space for eating and other live music in the summer.
109 locals recommend
The Crêpe Place
1134 Soquel AveBesides the obvious crepes, this is a neat little venue that attracts a variety of eclectic live music, and boasts a beautiful backyard space for eating and other live music in the summer.
A good old-fashioned dive bar with colorful characters and pool tables. Stumbling distance.....
Callahan's
507 Water StA good old-fashioned dive bar with colorful characters and pool tables. Stumbling distance.....
Arts & Culture
Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History
705 Front StAlways changing exhibits and themes.
Take a walk along west cliff to check the surfers shredding waves from dawn to dusk, then hit the cute little museum in the Lighthouse.
75 locals recommend
Santa Cruz Surfing Museum
701 W Cliff DrTake a walk along west cliff to check the surfers shredding waves from dawn to dusk, then hit the cute little museum in the Lighthouse.
World class entertainers frequently stop at the historic Rio Theater, a neighborhood landmark.
52 locals recommend
Rio Theatre
1205 Soquel AveWorld class entertainers frequently stop at the historic Rio Theater, a neighborhood landmark.
Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
1305 E Cliff DrSightseeing
Check out this gravitational phenomena located just outside of Santa Cruz in the beautiful redwood forests. A fun family adventure.
208 locals recommend
The Mystery Spot
465 Mystery Spot RdCheck out this gravitational phenomena located just outside of Santa Cruz in the beautiful redwood forests. A fun family adventure.
Shopping
This popular local bike shop rents both beach cruisers and mountain bikes for redwood mountain adventures. They also offer an easy to use online reservation service with options for the whole family.
11 locals recommend
Bicycle Trip
1001 Soquel AveThis popular local bike shop rents both beach cruisers and mountain bikes for redwood mountain adventures. They also offer an easy to use online reservation service with options for the whole family.