Guidebook for Santa Cruz
Sightseeing
The newly renovated cliffs at pleasure point beaches make it easier to get to the water. There are tidepools and views of Capitola from 38th ave beach. Watch the surfers from the Hook on 41st.
116 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pleasure Point
The newly renovated cliffs at pleasure point beaches make it easier to get to the water. There are tidepools and views of Capitola from 38th ave beach. Watch the surfers from the Hook on 41st.
This beach has unsurpassed sunsets. You are able to see the boardwalk as well as all of Monterey bay on a clear day. Locals love this beach. You will still find sea glass and shells here.
23 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Moran Lake County Park
22775 E Cliff DrThis beach has unsurpassed sunsets. You are able to see the boardwalk as well as all of Monterey bay on a clear day. Locals love this beach. You will still find sea glass and shells here.
Redwood forest and park
272 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Estatal Forestal de Nisene Marks
Aptos Creek RoadRedwood forest and park
Parque Estatal Wilder Ranch
1401 Coast RdTrails and hiking
Waddell Creek
Scenic area of interest
Bonny Doon Beach
Out of the way coastal beach
Shopping
Small specialty shops. Get your flip flops, new swimsuit, mermaid statue and some papaya coconut scented lotion in Capitola. Several famous restaurants too!
151 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Capitola
Small specialty shops. Get your flip flops, new swimsuit, mermaid statue and some papaya coconut scented lotion in Capitola. Several famous restaurants too!
Capitola Mall - Lane 1 station
Basics in your small town mall
Zen Island
126 San Jose AveGift shop.
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
911 Soquel AveLocal organics
Safeway
2720 41st AveGiant Safeway
Food Scene
Taqueria Michoacan
21401 E Cliff DrBest Mexican food in the area.
Tacos Moreno
1053 Water StGreat Tacos/Burrito's
Pleasure Pizza East Side Eatery
800 41st AveYummy slices
Verve Coffee Roasters
816 41st AveBest local cup of coffee
Breakfast items and hand poured cup of strong coffee
44 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Coffeetopia
3701 Portola DrBreakfast items and hand poured cup of strong coffee
Dynasty Restaurant
3601 Portola DrDelicious Chinese food. Eat in or take out
Süda
3910 Portola DrNew American cuisine and creative drink mixology
Gayle's Bakery & Rosticceria
504 Bay AveFamous bakery
Shadowbrook Restaurant
1750 Wharf RdFancy dining at it's best
Aldo's Harbor Restaurant
790 Mariner Park WayCrab Benedict.
Drinks & Nightlife
Wharf dining. Amazing views,Lobster quesadillas, Fish taco's etc.
32 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Olitas Cantina & Grille
49 Municipal WharfWharf dining. Amazing views,Lobster quesadillas, Fish taco's etc.
Everything Else
Santa Cruz Flea Market
2260 Soquel DrFun for the whole family!
Simpkins Family Swim Center
979 17th AveSimpkins Family Swim Center
Entertainment & Activities
Great place for big family BBQ's trails and hiking too
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Delaveaga
855 Branciforte DriveGreat place for big family BBQ's trails and hiking too
Park with large BBQ areas and kids play areas far from busy streets. Public pool and nostalgic old Santa Cruz train themed relics
Harvey West Pool
275 Harvey West BlvdPark with large BBQ areas and kids play areas far from busy streets. Public pool and nostalgic old Santa Cruz train themed relics