Guidebook for Santa Cruz
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Lovely beach with lots of sand and tidepools. Popular among tourists and locals alike, its on the edge of town so usually not too crowded.
261 locals recommend
Natural Bridges State Beach
2531 W Cliff DrLovely beach with lots of sand and tidepools. Popular among tourists and locals alike, its on the edge of town so usually not too crowded.
Very good (but expensive) local bakery. I would recommend their macaroons
98 locals recommend
Kelly's French Bakery
402 Ingalls StVery good (but expensive) local bakery. I would recommend their macaroons
Newest New Leaf in town, contains all that one needs for delicious food. They have lunch specials every day that are reasonably priced, I get their tri-tip sandwiches on fridays.
248 locals recommend
New Leaf Community Markets
1101 Fair AveNewest New Leaf in town, contains all that one needs for delicious food. They have lunch specials every day that are reasonably priced, I get their tri-tip sandwiches on fridays.
Beautiful walk around a pond that runs down to Natural Bridges. This pond used to be the center of San Vincente, one of the original towns in the area back in the late 1800's.
Antonelli Pond
Beautiful walk around a pond that runs down to Natural Bridges. This pond used to be the center of San Vincente, one of the original towns in the area back in the late 1800's.
Fun will always be had at the boardwalk.
745 locals recommend
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park
400 Beach StFun will always be had at the boardwalk.
Bonny Doon Vineyard Tasting Room
450 CA-1Fine local wines.
Food Scene
Great coffee and scones, daily specials are also well above average. There breakfast burritos are quite good
25 locals recommend
Café Iveta
2125 Delaware AveGreat coffee and scones, daily specials are also well above average. There breakfast burritos are quite good
Good real Mexican food. I recommend the Surf and Turf Burrito because it as not only shrimp and skirt steak, but also cabbage and avocado.
12 locals recommend
Taqueria La Cabaña
2332 Mission StGood real Mexican food. I recommend the Surf and Turf Burrito because it as not only shrimp and skirt steak, but also cabbage and avocado.
My favorite Thai spot in town, Sabieng never fails to provide delicious food. I am so impressed that lately I have taken to ordering random things off their menu and have not been disappointed yet.
29 locals recommend
Sabieng
1218 Mission StMy favorite Thai spot in town, Sabieng never fails to provide delicious food. I am so impressed that lately I have taken to ordering random things off their menu and have not been disappointed yet.
Sushi Totoro
1701 Mission StGreat fresh fish with a local college vibe, need I say more?
Right at the end of the wharf. There is a pseudo hidden upper deck where the locals inhabit. The ceiling, painted like the sky,and the 270 degree view from inside makes you feel like you are on a boat
25 locals recommend
Stagnaro Bros.
59 Municipal WharfRight at the end of the wharf. There is a pseudo hidden upper deck where the locals inhabit. The ceiling, painted like the sky,and the 270 degree view from inside makes you feel like you are on a boat
Shopping
Family run joint. One day a week they have all you can eat pizza, and another day all you can eat pasta.
9 locals recommend
Upper Crust Pizza & Pasta
2415 Mission StFamily run joint. One day a week they have all you can eat pizza, and another day all you can eat pasta.