Guidebook for Santa Cruz

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Guidebook for Santa Cruz

Food Scene

Calypso Cove provides a cozy and friendly atmosphere. Their banana bread is to die for, and their lavender lemonade is amazing. They also have Gluten Free options available.
Calypsos Cove
311 Capitola Ave
Calypso Cove provides a cozy and friendly atmosphere. Their banana bread is to die for, and their lavender lemonade is amazing. They also have Gluten Free options available.
Great place to sit and work, or snag a balcony seat and enjoy the view of the ocean.
20 locals recommend
Mr Toots Coffeehouse
231 Esplanade
20 locals recommend
Great place to sit and work, or snag a balcony seat and enjoy the view of the ocean.
Gayle's is an all time favorite. Incredible pastries, breads, and entrees. They have a coffee shop inside, where you can enjoy a latte or an americano by their cozy fireplace.
155 locals recommend
Gayle's Bakery & Rosticceria
504 Bay Ave
155 locals recommend
Gayle's is an all time favorite. Incredible pastries, breads, and entrees. They have a coffee shop inside, where you can enjoy a latte or an americano by their cozy fireplace.
Walk up pizza joint, because why not! Perfect for lunch or dinner, located right next to the beach. Huge slices, definitely don't miss out!
141 locals recommend
Pizza My Heart
209 Esplanade
141 locals recommend
Walk up pizza joint, because why not! Perfect for lunch or dinner, located right next to the beach. Huge slices, definitely don't miss out!
Great restaurant. Casual, lots of options
59 locals recommend
Süda
3910 Portola Dr
59 locals recommend
Great restaurant. Casual, lots of options
A little more upscale, but so delicious.
88 locals recommend
Café Cruz
2621 41st Ave
88 locals recommend
A little more upscale, but so delicious.
Delicious cafe with a great small town feel. Great breakfast, too!
26 locals recommend
Cliff Cafe
815 41st Ave
26 locals recommend
Delicious cafe with a great small town feel. Great breakfast, too!
Great new brewery right down the street. NuBo is a fun place to go for a drink or two.
42 locals recommend
New Bohemia Brewing Co.
1030 41st Ave
42 locals recommend
Great new brewery right down the street. NuBo is a fun place to go for a drink or two.

Sightseeing

Fun place to watch the surfers
116 locals recommend
Pleasure Point
116 locals recommend
Fun place to watch the surfers
There are seals all below the wharf, it's a fun thing to see and hear for all ages.
143 locals recommend
Santa Cruz Wharf
21 Municipal Wharf
143 locals recommend
There are seals all below the wharf, it's a fun thing to see and hear for all ages.