Guidebook for Santa Cruz
Food Scene
Avanti Restaurant
1917 Mission Stlocal favorite, get a reservation!
Oswald Restaurant
121 Soquel AveGreat bar and restaurant, right downtown
Beer and wine on tap in the great Ingalls Street Complex near the rental. Westsiders fave! Great food, too.
125 locals recommend
West End Tap and Kitchen
334 Ingalls StBeer and wine on tap in the great Ingalls Street Complex near the rental. Westsiders fave! Great food, too.
Bantam
1010 Fair AveTasty menu, popular Westside spot !
Laili
101 Cooper StDelicious, downtown. Eat outside on the patio if the weather permits!
Best Mexican food in town! Located in the El Palomar Hotel downtown on Pacific Ave.
37 locals recommend
El Palomar Restaurant
1336 Pacific AveBest Mexican food in town! Located in the El Palomar Hotel downtown on Pacific Ave.
Great views out on the Municipal Wharf. Get a cocktail and some great food!
32 locals recommend
Olitas Cantina & Grille
49 Municipal WharfGreat views out on the Municipal Wharf. Get a cocktail and some great food!
Cafe Gratitude
103 Lincoln StDelicious Vegetarian food downtown!
Cafe Brasil
1410 Mission Styummy breakfast or brunch on Mission St!
Companion Bakeshop Westside Santa Cruz
2341 Mission Sttwo words: sourdough croissants!
Verve Coffee Roasters
816 41st Avedelicious locally roasted coffee!
Sightseeing
only two blocks from West Cliff Hideaway, you can walk a mile in either direction along the ocean and see whales, dolphins, surfers and the sunset!
193 locals recommend
West Cliff Drive
West Cliff Driveonly two blocks from West Cliff Hideaway, you can walk a mile in either direction along the ocean and see whales, dolphins, surfers and the sunset!
Lighthouse Point Park
700 W Cliff DrBest surf on the California Coast!
Santa Cruz Wharf
21 Municipal WharfRestaurants, shopping, great views!
Parks & Nature
lovely beach a 5 minute drive or a 20 minute walk from the rental!
261 locals recommend
Natural Bridges State Beach
2531 W Cliff Drlovely beach a 5 minute drive or a 20 minute walk from the rental!
great biking and hiking, fun activities for kids, gorgeous coastal park
219 locals recommend
Wilder Ranch State Park
1401 Coast Rdgreat biking and hiking, fun activities for kids, gorgeous coastal park
Arts & Culture
Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History
705 Front StGreat local art and history, right downtown!
Fantastic world renowned Shakespeare Company, plays in repertory during the summer! Do Not Miss!
8 locals recommend
Santa Cruz Shakespeare
501 Upper Park RdFantastic world renowned Shakespeare Company, plays in repertory during the summer! Do Not Miss!
Jewel Theatre Co
1010 River StGreat productions year round!
Shopping
Bookstores, clothing, surf wear, coffee shops, record stores, movie theaters, restaurants, bars, you name it!
88 locals recommend
Pacific Avenue
Pacific AvenueBookstores, clothing, surf wear, coffee shops, record stores, movie theaters, restaurants, bars, you name it!
Everything Else
Ingalls Street
Ingalls StreetWineries, Brew Pubs, restaurants, bakeries, organic grocery store, shops...!
Essentials
Fantastic store, best in town, has all the best local organic food, wine and deli around!
248 locals recommend
New Leaf Community Markets
1101 Fair AveFantastic store, best in town, has all the best local organic food, wine and deli around!