Sightseeing
Davenport beach
446 CA-1Easy access beach to picnic
Elephant Seal breeding grounds Nov-March with docent guides. Other seasons it is a recommended hike along a 3 mile wilderness coastline.
88 locals recommend
Ano Nuevo State Park
1 New Years Creek RoadElephant Seal breeding grounds Nov-March with docent guides. Other seasons it is a recommended hike along a 3 mile wilderness coastline.
Relaxing stroll to see local fisherman, kayak rentals, sea otters but avoid kitschy tourist tee shirt shops and bad seafood restaurants. If you are starving try Johnny's and you will get some reasonable fried fish.
143 locals recommend
Santa Cruz Wharf
21 Municipal WharfRelaxing stroll to see local fisherman, kayak rentals, sea otters but avoid kitschy tourist tee shirt shops and bad seafood restaurants. If you are starving try Johnny's and you will get some reasonable fried fish.
Myriad of trails for hiking and mountain biking. Also a charming collection of Victorian Farm buildings related to early Santa Cruz history. Mountain and beach access from several points.
219 locals recommend
Wilder Ranch State Park
1401 Coast RdMyriad of trails for hiking and mountain biking. Also a charming collection of Victorian Farm buildings related to early Santa Cruz history. Mountain and beach access from several points.
Food scene
Beer 30
2504 S Main StDavenport Roadhouse
1 Davenport AveSlow service and basic food, but they often have live music!!
Alderwood Santa Cruz
155 Walnut AveHip place, great food
Authentic Korean, main dishes served with a selection of complimentary house made asian pickles. Very tasty
Sesame Korean Grill
435 Front StAuthentic Korean, main dishes served with a selection of complimentary house made asian pickles. Very tasty