Guidebook for Santa Cruz
Drinks & Nightlife
Crow's Nest Restaurant
2218 E Cliff Drgreat view, good happy hour!
Seabright Social
519 Seabright AveGreat family friendly sports bar and restaurant
Santa Cruz Mountain Vineyard
334 Ingalls StLocal beer, great atmosphere.
Delicious italian food in a small setting. Probably not very kid friendly, but the food is great! Make a reservation, they are small and get busy!
125 locals recommend
Lillian's Italian Kitchen
1148 Soquel AveDelicious italian food in a small setting. Probably not very kid friendly, but the food is great! Make a reservation, they are small and get busy!
Do as the locals and have half artichoke, half green chili soup for lunch with some of their fresh, warm bread. Follow it up with a cocktail from one of the oldest bars in the area!
59 locals recommend
Duarte's Tavern
202 Stage RdDo as the locals and have half artichoke, half green chili soup for lunch with some of their fresh, warm bread. Follow it up with a cocktail from one of the oldest bars in the area!
A place to have a fancy glass of wine with delicious appetizer, or a decadent dinner meal.
55 locals recommend
Soif
105 Walnut AveA place to have a fancy glass of wine with delicious appetizer, or a decadent dinner meal.
Food Scene
Aldo's Harbor Restaurant
790 Mariner Park Waygreat view, really great breakfast on the water
Linda's Seabreeze Café
542 Seabright AveOur favorite breakfast spot when staying in SC!
Mobo Sushi
105 River St SBest Sushi in SC!
Engfer Pizza Works
537 Seabright AveWoodfired Pizza, handmade to order. Close enough to walk!
The staff does a dance/entertainment routine once every hour or so on busy nights.
19 locals recommend
Kiantis Pizza & Pasta Bar
1100 Pacific AveThe staff does a dance/entertainment routine once every hour or so on busy nights.
Arts & Culture
Fun for all ages, classic beach side theme park. Arcade, rides, sky tram, roller coasters!
745 locals recommend
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park
400 Beach StFun for all ages, classic beach side theme park. Arcade, rides, sky tram, roller coasters!
Everything Else
The Mystery Spot
465 Mystery Spot RdFun paranormal tourist destination!
Pasatiempo Golf Course
20 Clubhouse RdGolfing in a beautiful setting
Seabright beach is one of the only in the area to allow fires. BBQ during the day or enjoy a peaceful fire at nighttime. Usually, people are happy to share if you'd rather not start your own as well.
59 locals recommend
Seabright State Beach
Seabright beach is one of the only in the area to allow fires. BBQ during the day or enjoy a peaceful fire at nighttime. Usually, people are happy to share if you'd rather not start your own as well.
Make a day trip to Pescadero and sample their famous artichoke bread, made all day... so warm when you pick it up!
19 locals recommend
ARCANGELI GROCERY CO/NORMS MARKET
287 Stage RdMake a day trip to Pescadero and sample their famous artichoke bread, made all day... so warm when you pick it up!
Take a day trip to see one of the world's most impressive aquariums. It's beautiful and they have a great restaurant. Jellyfish exhibit is the best!
668 locals recommend
Monterey Bay Aquarium
886 Cannery RowTake a day trip to see one of the world's most impressive aquariums. It's beautiful and they have a great restaurant. Jellyfish exhibit is the best!
If your little one is into trains, take a ride on the Roaring camp Railroad and hop on from the nearby boardwalk!
150 locals recommend
Roaring Camp
5401 Graham Hill RdIf your little one is into trains, take a ride on the Roaring camp Railroad and hop on from the nearby boardwalk!
Sightseeing
Make a day trip to Pescadero and check out the best goat cheese farm in the area! Sign up for a tour if you'd like to see how it's made! http://harleyfarms.com/tours.php
46 locals recommend
Harley Farms Goat Dairy
205 North StMake a day trip to Pescadero and check out the best goat cheese farm in the area! Sign up for a tour if you'd like to see how it's made! http://harleyfarms.com/tours.php