Food scene
Naka Sushi Restaurant
1200 41st AveBest sushi in in the area!
Ambrosia India Bistro - Scotts Valley
6006 La Madrona DrExcellent Indian food
House of Bagels
216 Mt Hermon RdGood bagels and sandwiches to go.
Thai Heart
218 Mt Hermon RdBest Thai food in the area.
Local market with a good deli, specialty foods and excellent wine selection.
16 locals recommend
Scotts Valley Market
14 Victor SquareLocal market with a good deli, specialty foods and excellent wine selection.
Steel Bonnet Brewing Company
20 Victor SquareLocal brewery with excellent craft beers.
Auntie Mame's
3103 Scotts Valley DrGood local breakfast spot with outdoor seating.
Coffee Cat
255 Mt Hermon RdLocal coffee shop with small bites.
Dharma's Restaurant
4250 Capitola RdExcellent vegetarian cuisine
Los Gallos Taqueria
3726 Florence StGood local Mexican food to-go
Beer 30
2504 S Main StIf you like good beer, this is an excellent pour house (not brewery).
Neighborhoods
Home to all the greatest companies in tech. Google, Facebook, Apple, Netflix...they're all here.
41 locals recommend
Silicon Valley
Home to all the greatest companies in tech. Google, Facebook, Apple, Netflix...they're all here.
Beautiful beaches, hip downtown scene and a college vibe from UC Santa Cruz. Lots to see and do in this famous hippie town.
242 locals recommend
Santa Cruz
Beautiful beaches, hip downtown scene and a college vibe from UC Santa Cruz. Lots to see and do in this famous hippie town.
Famous golf courses and amazing scenery. A paid visit through 17-Mile Drive will allow you to see beautiful homes and the most famous golf course in the world..
46 locals recommend
Pebble Beach
Famous golf courses and amazing scenery. A paid visit through 17-Mile Drive will allow you to see beautiful homes and the most famous golf course in the world..
Famous for their annual jazz festival and car auctions, this is a beautiful town about 30 minutes south of Santa Cruz.
118 locals recommend
Monterey
Famous for their annual jazz festival and car auctions, this is a beautiful town about 30 minutes south of Santa Cruz.
Beautiful seaside town up Highway 1 towards San Francisco. Lots of small shops and cafes.
279 locals recommend
Half Moon Bay
Beautiful seaside town up Highway 1 towards San Francisco. Lots of small shops and cafes.
Sightseeing
California's oldest state park. Huge redwood trees and waterfalls in this historic park. May be temporarily closed due to recent forest fires.
230 locals recommend
Big Basin Redwoods State Park
21600 Big Basin WayCalifornia's oldest state park. Huge redwood trees and waterfalls in this historic park. May be temporarily closed due to recent forest fires.
Trails along the California coast. Scenic area excellent for hiking and biking.
219 locals recommend
Wilder Ranch State Park
1401 Coast RdTrails along the California coast. Scenic area excellent for hiking and biking.
Big Sur
Head south on Highway 1 to see this picturesque area.
Oldest beachfront amusement park on the west coast.
744 locals recommend
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park
400 Beach StOldest beachfront amusement park on the west coast.
Shark Fin Cove
Beautiful hidden spot up Highway 1 in Davenport.
Old locomotive trains weave through the majestic redwoods towards Santa Cruz.
58 locals recommend
Roaring Camp, Big Trees and Pacific Railroad Station
North Big Trees Park RoadOld locomotive trains weave through the majestic redwoods towards Santa Cruz.
The Mystery Spot
465 Mystery Spot RdFamous place that defies all logic.
Famous surf spot called Steamers Lane. Small surfing museum with scenic views.
75 locals recommend
Santa Cruz Surfing Museum
701 W Cliff DrFamous surf spot called Steamers Lane. Small surfing museum with scenic views.
KindPeoples Recreational Cannabis Dispensary
3600 Soquel AveLocal spot for those who indulge.
Canepa
4900 Scotts Valley DrExotic car dealership. Porsche, Ferrari, Lambo, Mercedes...they got them all.
World class aquarium integrated into the Monterey Bay. Exotic sea creatures of all kinds.
668 locals recommend
Monterey Bay Aquarium
886 Cannery RowWorld class aquarium integrated into the Monterey Bay. Exotic sea creatures of all kinds.
Glenwood Preserve
300-414 Glenwood DrExcellent hiking and biking trails just 3 miles down the road.