Food scene
Naka Sushi Restaurant
1200 41st AveBest sushi in Santa Cruz County 30 minutes away.
Ambrosia India Bistro - Scotts Valley
6006 La Madrona DrExcellent Indian Food 15 minutes away.
House of Bagels
216 Mt Hermon RdLocal bagel and sandwich shop 10 minutes away.
Thai Heart
218 Mt Hermon RdExcellent Thai food 10 minutes away.
Local brewery with excellent selection 10 minutes away.
14 locals recommend
Steel Bonnet Brewing Company
20 Victor SquareLocal brewery with excellent selection 10 minutes away.
Scotts Valley Market
14 Victor SquareLocal supermarket and deli 10 minutes away.
Los Gallos Taqueria
3726 Florence StGood Mexican food 10 minutes away.
Auntie Mame's
3103 Scotts Valley DrLocal breakfast shop 15 minutes away.
Coffee Cat
255 Mt Hermon RdLocal coffee shop with light food.
Famous seafood restaurant near the pier in Moss Landing. Excellent food and great atmosphere. About 30 minutes drive.
121 locals recommend
Phil's Fish Market & Eatery
10700 Merritt StreetFamous seafood restaurant near the pier in Moss Landing. Excellent food and great atmosphere. About 30 minutes drive.
Rumble Fish
4727 Scotts Valley DrDecent Japanese food nearby.
The Penny Ice Creamery Scotts Valley
262 Mount Hermon RoadGood ice cream shop 15 minutes away.
Casa Nostra
219 Mount Hermon RoadExcellent Italian food. Dine outdoors.
Sightseeing
Oldest State Park in California. Beautiful hiking and waterfalls. May still be closed due to recent wildfire damage.
230 locals recommend
Big Basin Redwoods State Park
21600 Big Basin WayOldest State Park in California. Beautiful hiking and waterfalls. May still be closed due to recent wildfire damage.
Wilder Ranch State Park
1401 Coast RdExcellent hiking and biking
Glenwood Preserve
300-414 Glenwood DrExcellent hiking, biking and horse trails only 3 miles away.
Beautiful coastline. Looks like a movie set. Approximately 90 minutes south.
332 locals recommend
Big Sur
Beautiful coastline. Looks like a movie set. Approximately 90 minutes south.
Beachfront amusement park. Site where the movies “Lost Boys” and "Us" were filmed. Oldest park on the west coast.
744 locals recommend
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park
400 Beach StBeachfront amusement park. Site where the movies “Lost Boys” and "Us" were filmed. Oldest park on the west coast.
Shark Fin Cove
Scenic spot up the coast along Hwy 1 north. About 30 minutes away.
Roaring Camp, Big Trees and Pacific Railroad Station
North Big Trees Park RoadOld railroad park.
The Mystery Spot
465 Mystery Spot RdWorld famous place that defies gravity and logic.
Rare classic and exotic cars worth millions are restored and sold here. Free viewing. Great for car nuts.
Canepa
4900 Scotts Valley DrRare classic and exotic cars worth millions are restored and sold here. Free viewing. Great for car nuts.
Great spot for watching surfers at the famous “Steamers Lane”. The lighthouse is an active surf museum.
29 locals recommend
Lighthouse Point Park
700 W Cliff DrGreat spot for watching surfers at the famous “Steamers Lane”. The lighthouse is an active surf museum.
The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park
Aptos Creek RoadNeighborhoods
The world leaders of tech are here. Facebook, Apple, Google, Netflix, Tesla, etc. all have their HQ locations nearby.
41 locals recommend
Silicon Valley
The world leaders of tech are here. Facebook, Apple, Google, Netflix, Tesla, etc. all have their HQ locations nearby.
Historic golf courses, events for car fanatics and beautiful homes on 17 Mile Drive.
46 locals recommend
Pebble Beach
Historic golf courses, events for car fanatics and beautiful homes on 17 Mile Drive.
Surf City. Friendly people, large college scene, plenty of hippies and liberals.
242 locals recommend
Santa Cruz
Surf City. Friendly people, large college scene, plenty of hippies and liberals.
Like pottery and yard art? This place is for you. Huge outdoor yard with hundreds of beautiful items for your garden. About 30 minutes south in Moss Landing.
PotStop Pot Stop
1956 CA-1Like pottery and yard art? This place is for you. Huge outdoor yard with hundreds of beautiful items for your garden. About 30 minutes south in Moss Landing.
Weed Store
Local dispensary for those who partake.
KindPeoples Recreational Cannabis Dispensary
3600 Soquel AveLocal dispensary if that’s your vibe.