Entertainment & Activities
Cowell Beach
Front StGreat family beach
Essentials
Safeway Pharmacy
1300 W San Carlos StBig grocery store. Has everything. Starbucks and sushi as well!
Sightseeing
Wilder Ranch State Park
1401 Coast RdGreat for mountain biking and hiking
Steamer Lane
700 W Cliff DrBest surf spot in Santa Cruz - for the seasoned surfer
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park
400 Beach StBig amusement park on the beach
Cozy, artsy beach town. Great for a day trip with the family. Several restaurants right on the beach.
151 locals recommend
Capitola
Cozy, artsy beach town. Great for a day trip with the family. Several restaurants right on the beach.
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
101 N Big Trees Park RdGreat park for a walk among the big trees!
Natural Bridges State Beach
2531 W Cliff DrEnd of West Cliff - Beautiful, small state park.
Food Scene
Ideal Bar & Grill
106 Beach StFamily friendly restaurant right on the beach.
Bantam
1010 Fair AveGreat restaurant for date night or the whole family. Modern pizzeria.
Best pizza in Capitola and Santa Cruz.
Hole in the wall in Capitola, big restaurant in Santa Cruz.
140 locals recommend
Pizza My Heart
209 EsplanadeBest pizza in Capitola and Santa Cruz.
Hole in the wall in Capitola, big restaurant in Santa Cruz.
Best pizza in Capitola and Santa Cruz.
Hole in the wall in Capitola, big restaurant in Santa Cruz.
140 locals recommend
Pizza My Heart
209 EsplanadeBest pizza in Capitola and Santa Cruz.
Hole in the wall in Capitola, big restaurant in Santa Cruz.
Verve Coffee Roasters
816 41st AveGreat coffee shop - modern and hip.
Kelly's French Bakery
402 Ingalls StPerfect for breakfast and lunch. Great pastries!
Shopping
Downtown Association
740 Front StMain street in Santa Cruz. Shops and restaurants.