Guidebook for Santa Cruz
Everything Else
Beauregard Vineyard
10 Pine Flat RdGreat space for local wine tasting
It's loud, it's crowded but you have to go at least once
745 locals recommend
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park
400 Beach StIt's loud, it's crowded but you have to go at least once
Santa Cruz Yoga
402 Ingalls StClosest yoga studio to the house - lots of classes
Fall Creek
Great hiking
Roaring Camp
5401 Graham Hill Rdtrain ride through the redwoods
The Mystery Spot
465 Mystery Spot Rdlots of fun and really quirky
Food Scene
Whale City Bakery
490 CA-1Great food and pastries
Companion Bakeshop Westside Santa Cruz
2341 Mission StOne of our favorite bakeries
Davenport Roadhouse
1 Davenport AveSit down eating
Bantam
1010 Fair AveFavorite restaurant
De la Hacienda
354 Washington StFavorite Taqueria
Kelly's French Bakery
402 Ingalls StGreat location - good food and nearby shopping
Santa Cruz Mountain Vineyard
334 Ingalls StGreat beer and fun scene
The Picnic Basket
125 Beach StBest food near the boardwalk
Café Iveta
2125 Delaware AveGreat spot for breakfast & lunch. Nice outdoor patio
The Buttery
702 Soquel AveBest cookies and overall menu is great
Mission St. BBQ
1618 Mission StGood bbq
The Cremer House
6256 CA-9Great food and nice location
Verve Coffee Roasters
816 41st AveEssentials
Bonny Doon Vineyard Tasting Room
450 CA-1Wine tasting
New Leaf Community Markets
1101 Fair AveOrganic Grocery
Wild Roots Market
13159 Central AveOrganic Grocery
Sightseeing
West Cliff Drive
West Cliff DriveBeautiful coastal trail that can be walked, biked or driven
East Cliff Drive
East Cliff DriveArts & Culture
Seymour Marine Discovery Center
100 McAllister WayLow key marine center - nice spot for young kids
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
101 N Big Trees Park RdOld growth redwoods
Parks & Nature
Big Basin Redwoods State Park
21600 Big Basin WayOld growth redwood forest
Wilder Ranch State Park
1401 Coast RdGreat hiking
Drinks & Nightlife
Humble Sea Brewing Co.
820 Swift StThe Catalyst
1011 Pacific Ave