Guidebook for Santa Cruz
Food Scene
Verve Coffee Roasters
816 41st AveSüda
3910 Portola DrGreat cocktails
My favorite breakfast in town. Small and simple cafe/menu, but a local favorite!
26 locals recommend
Cliff Cafe
815 41st AveMy favorite breakfast in town. Small and simple cafe/menu, but a local favorite!
Quality dining and cocktails. Consistently excellent. One of my favorites for a date night.
70 locals recommend
Oswald Restaurant
121 Soquel AveQuality dining and cocktails. Consistently excellent. One of my favorites for a date night.
Live Oak Farmer's Market
21400 E Cliff DrWest End Tap and Kitchen
334 Ingalls StGreat food, beer, and social scene.
Swanton Berry Farm
25 Swanton RdA local and tourist favorite!!! Well worth the drive.
Sightseeing
East Cliff Drive
East Cliff DriveA lovely walk from the house along the ocean.
Wonderful place to walk along the ocean, see the lighthouse, and some of the best surf breaks.
193 locals recommend
West Cliff Drive
West Cliff DriveWonderful place to walk along the ocean, see the lighthouse, and some of the best surf breaks.
Parks & Nature
The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park
Aptos Creek RoadBeautiful place to hike in the redwoods.
Everything Else
Pacific Avenue
Pacific AvenueEateries, museums, shopping, bars, and people watching galore!
Essentials
New Leaf Community Markets
1101 Fair AveLocal grocery store