Guidebook for Santa Cruz
Food Scene
Kelly's French Bakery
402 Ingalls Stawesome breakfasts/brunch
Verve Coffee Roasters
816 41st Avethe best brews in town
Beer! Super tasty and local on Monday/Tuesday nights.
94 locals recommend
Santa Cruz Mountain Vineyard
334 Ingalls StBeer! Super tasty and local on Monday/Tuesday nights.
The Penny Ice Creamery
913 Cedar StBest ice cream. nuff said.
Companion Bakeshop Westside Santa Cruz
2341 Mission StThe frittata is solid.
Everything Else
Homeless Garden Project Farm
Shaffer RoadGreat fresh veg/flowers/honey in town in season
Parks & Nature
Seymour Marine Discovery Center
100 McAllister WayCool whale skeleton!
Wilder Ranch State Park
1401 Coast RdGreat ocean views! And bike paths :)
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
101 N Big Trees Park RdLots of trails that go up the San Lorenzo River
Shopping
Owned by a lovely Australian lady, it is great for things we can't bring home from Sydney.
11 locals recommend
Cameron Marks
402 Ingalls StOwned by a lovely Australian lady, it is great for things we can't bring home from Sydney.
Stripe Design Group LLC
107 Walnut AveA cute shop with a lot of local bits and bobs.
They host local surf movies and art work, lots of fun gifts for everyone
8 locals recommend
SAWYER LAND + SEA SUPPLY
402 Ingalls StThey host local surf movies and art work, lots of fun gifts for everyone
Essentials
a bit pricier, but worth it for all the local fruit and veg
248 locals recommend
New Leaf Community Markets
1101 Fair Avea bit pricier, but worth it for all the local fruit and veg
Entertainment & Activities
Steamer Lane
700 W Cliff DrSURF! Big waves!
Cowell Beach
Front StSURF! For the beginners and me :)