Food Scene
Gabriella Café
910 Cedar StGreat food. Changing menu. Romantic. Downtown. Locally owned.
Great Mexican food. 1920's Mission Style atmosphere. There can be a long wait though.
37 locals recommend
El Palomar Restaurant
1336 Pacific AveGreat Mexican food. 1920's Mission Style atmosphere. There can be a long wait though.
Very tasty food & artisan chocolate drinks. Charming atmosphere.
28 locals recommend
Chocolate the Restaurant
1522 Pacific AveVery tasty food & artisan chocolate drinks. Charming atmosphere.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great cocktails, beer & wine list. Food is great too. Charming atmosphere.
43 locals recommend
515 Kitchen & Cocktails
515 Cedar StGreat cocktails, beer & wine list. Food is great too. Charming atmosphere.
The Catalyst
1011 Pacific AveLive music every night. Shows vary. Billiard tables upstairs.
The Blue Lagoon
923 Pacific AveGreat DJs. Fun dancing. Pool tables.
Ideal Bar & Grill
106 Beach StGreat cocktails. Sometimes has live music. By the beach.
Entertainment & Activities
Fun rides. Arcade. Miniture Golf. Laser Tag. Free Friday night concerts in the summer.
744 locals recommend
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park
400 Beach StFun rides. Arcade. Miniture Golf. Laser Tag. Free Friday night concerts in the summer.
Chardonnay Sailing Charters
790 Mariner Park WaySailing here in the Monterey Bay.
Sightseeing
Historical Lighthouse & Surfing Museum.
Overlooks the famous surf spot Steamer Lane.
29 locals recommend
Lighthouse Point Park
700 W Cliff DrHistorical Lighthouse & Surfing Museum.
Overlooks the famous surf spot Steamer Lane.
Santa Cruz Wharf
21 Municipal WharfShopping. Food. Kayak rentals. Sea lions. People watching.
Essentials
Trader Joe's
700 Front StFairly close by & has most grocery essentials.
New Leaf Community Markets
1101 Fair AveHealth Food & Organic Grocery Store.
Parks & Nature
Natural Bridges State Beach
2531 W Cliff DrBeach. Museum. Tide-pools.
Arts & Culture
Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History
705 Front StHistory of Santa Cruz. Other exhibits change.