Wayne’s Happinest Guidebook
Food scene
Great bar and grill, with fantastic views and live music on the weekends. Downstairs is upscale dining, upstairs is a bar with family dining. Bonus that it's walking distance.
276 locals recommend
Crow's Nest Restaurant
2218 E Cliff DrGreat bar and grill, with fantastic views and live music on the weekends. Downstairs is upscale dining, upstairs is a bar with family dining. Bonus that it's walking distance.
Betty Burgers
505 Seabright AveYummy local burger and shake joint.
Walking distance to a great dinner spot that serves freshly caught fish with lots of preparation options.
57 locals recommend
Johnny's Harborside
493 Lake AveWalking distance to a great dinner spot that serves freshly caught fish with lots of preparation options.
Walking distance locally owned coffee shop to get your caffeine fix.
26 locals recommend
Java Junction
519 Seabright AveWalking distance locally owned coffee shop to get your caffeine fix.
Walking distance locally owned Mexican restaurant and bar. And, they have surprisingly good pancakes for breakfast too.
35 locals recommend
Cafe El Palomar
2222 E Cliff DrWalking distance locally owned Mexican restaurant and bar. And, they have surprisingly good pancakes for breakfast too.
Hidden gem in the neighborhood, walking distance on 7th Ave. Delicious fresh sushi to go for lunch. They make a fixed amount each day, so they do sell out sometimes.
Sushi Market Sprouts
300 7th AveHidden gem in the neighborhood, walking distance on 7th Ave. Delicious fresh sushi to go for lunch. They make a fixed amount each day, so they do sell out sometimes.
Walking distance neighborhood market on 7th Ave that has all the basics. Great for when you have an end of day craving for some ice cream.
8 locals recommend
Deke's Market - In Mah' Belly Deli
334 7th AveWalking distance neighborhood market on 7th Ave that has all the basics. Great for when you have an end of day craving for some ice cream.
Seabright Deli
415 Seabright AveYummy sandwiches. A go-to for fast and easy lunch.
Best sandwiches in Santa Cruz. Located downtown and classic Italian deli.
16 locals recommend
Zoccoli's Delicatessen
1534 Pacific AveBest sandwiches in Santa Cruz. Located downtown and classic Italian deli.
Best Italian dinner spot by a long shot. Delicious homemade Italian food and a great atmosphere.
125 locals recommend
Lillian's Italian Kitchen
1148 Soquel AveBest Italian dinner spot by a long shot. Delicious homemade Italian food and a great atmosphere.
My favorite local creamery. Amazing flavors and always a line that proves how good it is.
64 locals recommend
The Penny Ice Creamery
913 Cedar StMy favorite local creamery. Amazing flavors and always a line that proves how good it is.