Guidebook for Santa Cruz
Food Scene
Verve coffee, is kind of like the Starbucks of Santa Cruz. They have a few places around town and they are all great.
220 locals recommend
Verve Coffee Roasters
816 41st AveVerve coffee, is kind of like the Starbucks of Santa Cruz. They have a few places around town and they are all great.
Companion bakery on the west side is a local bakery that is great for breakfasts
64 locals recommend
Companion Bakeshop Westside Santa Cruz
2341 Mission StCompanion bakery on the west side is a local bakery that is great for breakfasts
Emilys bakery, is a few mins walk and has great coffee and pastries
19 locals recommend
Emily's Good Things To Eat
1129 Mission StEmilys bakery, is a few mins walk and has great coffee and pastries
Assembly
1108 Pacific AvenueThis is a great place for lunch or dinner!
Gabriella Café
910 Cedar StGabriella is nice and cozy near the town center
Splash on the Pier has fantastic light in the evening, serves great drinks and good food!
Splash on the Santa Cruz Wharf
49A Municipal WharfSplash on the Pier has fantastic light in the evening, serves great drinks and good food!
Shadowbrook mostly serves during the evenings (check timings) in Capitola and is a beautiful and unique experience. Recommended for special occasions!
205 locals recommend
Shadowbrook Restaurant
1750 Wharf RdShadowbrook mostly serves during the evenings (check timings) in Capitola and is a beautiful and unique experience. Recommended for special occasions!
Parks & Nature
Beach, beach, beach! The beaches in Santa Cruz are beautiful. You can walk to Cowell beach in 15 mins or you can bike to other great beaches like Seabright or Natural Bridges.
40 locals recommend
Cowell Beach
Front StBeach, beach, beach! The beaches in Santa Cruz are beautiful. You can walk to Cowell beach in 15 mins or you can bike to other great beaches like Seabright or Natural Bridges.
Entertainment & Activities
The Boardwalk is a lot of fun for families with kids
744 locals recommend
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park
400 Beach StThe Boardwalk is a lot of fun for families with kids