Guidebook for Santa Cruz
Food Scene
Crow's Nest Restaurant
2218 E Cliff DrStarbucks
21620 E Cliff DrBrand new Starbucks!
Santa Cruz Wharf
21 Municipal WharfJohnny's Harborside
493 Lake AvePleasure Pizza
4000 Portola DrWindmill
21231 E Cliff DrLive Oak Farmer's Market
21400 E Cliff DrShadowbrook Restaurant
1750 Wharf RdBlack Point Market
21400 E Cliff DrEl Rosal Bakery
21513 E Cliff DrTaqueria Michoacan
21401 E Cliff DrAloha Island Grille
1700 Portola DrCafe El Palomar
2222 E Cliff DrThe Penny Ice Creamery Pleasure Point
820 41st AveVerve Coffee Roasters
816 41st AveCat & Cloud Coffee
3600 Portola DrSeabright Social
519 Seabright AveEast Cliff Brewing Company
21517 E Cliff DrZelda's on the Beach
203 EsplanadeLago di Como
21490 E Cliff DrEverything Else
Crow's Nest Restaurant
2218 E Cliff Dr41st Avenue
41st AvenueSeveral grocery stores, beach & surf shops, restaurants, shopping mall.
University of California at Santa Cruz
Arboretum RoadO'Neill Surf Shop
110 Cooper StPasatiempo Golf Course
20 Clubhouse RdSanta Cruz Boardroom
825 41st AveParks & Nature
State beach, sometimes with lifeguards, great for kite flying and ocean activities. Depending on the tide it is possible to walk to harbor, Crow's Nest restaurant etc. Great sunsets with views of the light house.
15 locals recommend
Blacks Beach
180 14th AveState beach, sometimes with lifeguards, great for kite flying and ocean activities. Depending on the tide it is possible to walk to harbor, Crow's Nest restaurant etc. Great sunsets with views of the light house.
Fire pits, views of harbor, light house, ocean fun. Walking distance from Ansel's Getaway and parking available here.
65 locals recommend
Twin Lakes Beach
995 Live Oak AvenueFire pits, views of harbor, light house, ocean fun. Walking distance from Ansel's Getaway and parking available here.
AKA, Santa Maria / 20th Ave beach. Access to tide pools that connect to Sunny Cove. Nice, long walkable beach. Peaceful and quiet.
Corcoran Beach
AKA, Santa Maria / 20th Ave beach. Access to tide pools that connect to Sunny Cove. Nice, long walkable beach. Peaceful and quiet.
Along Pleasure Point Drive (see description below). Bathrooms, showers, benches
17 locals recommend
Pleasure Point County Park
East Cliff DriveAlong Pleasure Point Drive (see description below). Bathrooms, showers, benches
Beautiful, sheltered cove beach. Closest beach to Ansel's Getaway. You won't get sand blasted here like other beaches. Beautiful waves crashing on cliffs. The Cove shape also makes it easier to contain little ones. Best boogie boarding & body surf beach in Santa Cruz.
33 locals recommend
Sunny Cove
Beautiful, sheltered cove beach. Closest beach to Ansel's Getaway. You won't get sand blasted here like other beaches. Beautiful waves crashing on cliffs. The Cove shape also makes it easier to contain little ones. Best boogie boarding & body surf beach in Santa Cruz.
Wilder Ranch State Park
1401 Coast RdDavenport beach
446 CA-1Blacks Beach
180 14th AveThe Forest of Nisene Marks State Park
Aptos Creek RoadHenry Cowell Redwoods State Park
101 N Big Trees Park RdSeymour Marine Discovery Center
100 McAllister WayCorcoran Beach
Corcoran Lagoon
Natural Bridges State Beach
2531 W Cliff DrSightseeing
Beautiful street with wide bike lanes. Great for runners or taking a casual stroll while viewing the beautiful cliffs and famous Pleasure Point surf break.
Pleasure Point Drive
Pleasure Point DriveBeautiful street with wide bike lanes. Great for runners or taking a casual stroll while viewing the beautiful cliffs and famous Pleasure Point surf break.
Santa Cruz Harbor
135 5th AveCapitola Beach Company
131 Monterey AveDowntown Santa Cruz Info Kiosk
1130 Pacific AveUCSC Arboretum
120 Arboretum RoadChardonnay Sailing Charters
790 Mariner Park WayWalton Lighthouse
Roaring Camp, Big Trees and Pacific Railroad Station
North Big Trees Park RoadThe Mystery Spot
465 Mystery Spot RdSanta Cruz Museum of Natural History
1305 E Cliff DrAmusement Park
Simpkins Family Swim Center
979 17th AveMount Hermon Adventures
17 Conference DrAmusement Park
visit their website for current rates, hours, etc. : beachboardwalk .com
745 locals recommend
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park
400 Beach Stvisit their website for current rates, hours, etc. : beachboardwalk .com