Get outside
Beautiful ocean run-walk /ride along East Cliff Dr and Opal Cliff Dr that takes you to Capitola. Fun day or night.
193 locals recommend
West Cliff Drive
West Cliff DriveBeautiful ocean run-walk /ride along East Cliff Dr and Opal Cliff Dr that takes you to Capitola. Fun day or night.
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park
400 Beach StFun amusement park right on the sand
Sightseeing
Charming little town to walk around with restaurants and shops and a beach.
151 locals recommend
Capitola
Charming little town to walk around with restaurants and shops and a beach.
Food scene
Verve Coffee Roasters
816 41st AveGreat coffee and Pastries from Manresa Bread.
41st Avenue
41st AvenueFun surf shops , bike/surf rentals and restaurants.
Get a slice at the original Pleasure pizza across the street (my must do every time I’m in town) or for a sit down restaurant/whole pizza gohere.
51 locals recommend
Pleasure Pizza East Side Eatery
800 41st AveGet a slice at the original Pleasure pizza across the street (my must do every time I’m in town) or for a sit down restaurant/whole pizza gohere.
Süda
3910 Portola DrGreat food and fun atmosphere
The Penny Ice Creamery Pleasure Point
820 41st AveBest ice cream around
Cat & Cloud Coffee
3600 Portola DrCute spot for coffee and yummy avocado toast
Best breakfast burritos in Santa Cruz! Yummy sandwiches and drinks too. Cash only. Sit outside and watch the surfers walk on by.
38 locals recommend
The Point Market
23040 E Cliff DrBest breakfast burritos in Santa Cruz! Yummy sandwiches and drinks too. Cash only. Sit outside and watch the surfers walk on by.
Walk or bike to Sunday farmers market. Time: Sundays, 9am-1pm
Location: East Cliff Shopping Center at 15th and East Cliff Drive
29 locals recommend
Live Oak Farmer's Market
21400 E Cliff DrWalk or bike to Sunday farmers market. Time: Sundays, 9am-1pm
Location: East Cliff Shopping Center at 15th and East Cliff Drive
Fabulous selection of yummy baked treats and pre made food choices. The Key Lime Pie is AMAZING!
155 locals recommend
Gayle's Bakery & Rosticceria
504 Bay AveFabulous selection of yummy baked treats and pre made food choices. The Key Lime Pie is AMAZING!
Sunsets
Moran Lake County Park
22775 E Cliff DrGreat spot for sunsets
Rockview Drive
Rockview DriveLocals spot for sunset
Surfing
Literally the center of the Santa Cruz surf scene with options for all levels.
116 locals recommend
Pleasure Point
Literally the center of the Santa Cruz surf scene with options for all levels.
Steamer Lane
700 W Cliff DrAnother great surf option