Guidebook for Santa Cruz

Leslie
Guidebook for Santa Cruz

Parks & Nature

Big beautiful redwoods! You can access the trailheads at the South Boundary just a few blocks from our house. The Visitor Center is at the other end of the park in Felton. The Redwood Loop trail is ideal for small kids.
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Taman Negeri Henry Cowell Redwoods
101 N Big Trees Park Rd
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Big beautiful redwoods! You can access the trailheads at the South Boundary just a few blocks from our house. The Visitor Center is at the other end of the park in Felton. The Redwood Loop trail is ideal for small kids.
Huge beach with fire pits.
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Pantai Negeri Seabright
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Huge beach with fire pits.
A favorite spot for both hiking and mountain biking. There is also a cute farm with spots to picnic and visit animals like chickens, goats and horses.
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Taman Negeri Wilder Ranch
1401 Coast Rd
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A favorite spot for both hiking and mountain biking. There is also a cute farm with spots to picnic and visit animals like chickens, goats and horses.
A gorgeous beach with some hiking trails to explore as well.
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Natural Bridges State Beach
2531 W Cliff Dr
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A gorgeous beach with some hiking trails to explore as well.

Food Scene

Cute little restaurant with great local wine and beer.
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The Cremer House
6256 CA-9
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Cute little restaurant with great local wine and beer.
Super yummy Mediterranean/ Afghan food (with particularly good vegetarian options) in a beautiful setting.
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Laili
101 Cooper St
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Super yummy Mediterranean/ Afghan food (with particularly good vegetarian options) in a beautiful setting.
A favorite local spot for sandwiches and yummy treats.
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The Buttery
702 Soquel Ave
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A favorite local spot for sandwiches and yummy treats.
A more upscale restaurant and bar.
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Oswald Restaurant
121 Soquel Ave
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A more upscale restaurant and bar.
A fun Hawaiian themed restaurant and bar with lots of good seafood and vegetarian options and fun cocktails.
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Hula's Island Grill
221 Cathcart St
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A fun Hawaiian themed restaurant and bar with lots of good seafood and vegetarian options and fun cocktails.
A great spot for groups with delicious food and local beer/ wine. It's in the same complex as a bunch of great wineries and breweries.
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West End Tap and Kitchen
334 Ingalls St
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A great spot for groups with delicious food and local beer/ wine. It's in the same complex as a bunch of great wineries and breweries.
Fantastic Italian food... I dream about their black truffle stuffed gnocchi.
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Lillian's Italian Kitchen
1148 Soquel Ave
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Fantastic Italian food... I dream about their black truffle stuffed gnocchi.
Creative sandwiches and salads that you can eat on their patio or take to-go for a picnic on the beach! Also, Penny's ice cream.
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The Picnic Basket
125 Beach St
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Creative sandwiches and salads that you can eat on their patio or take to-go for a picnic on the beach! Also, Penny's ice cream.
A local favorite with unique flavors.
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The Penny Ice Creamery
913 Cedar St
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A local favorite with unique flavors.
Great Indian food with a huge menu.
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Ambrosia India Bistro - Scotts Valley
6006 La Madrona Dr
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Great Indian food with a huge menu.
A fun spot for sushi... the owner puts on a show of sorts with a sake bomb domino on Friday and Saturday nights.
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Mobo Sushi
105 River St S
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A fun spot for sushi... the owner puts on a show of sorts with a sake bomb domino on Friday and Saturday nights.

Drinks & Nightlife

One of the newest (and best!) breweries in town. While there is a small indoor area, it is mostly outdoor seating.
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Humble Sea Brewing Co.
820 Swift St
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One of the newest (and best!) breweries in town. While there is a small indoor area, it is mostly outdoor seating.
Possibly the best beer in town, they are especially known for their delicious sours. Leslie's favorite beer in the entire world might be their vanilla coffee porter, Vanilla Joe.
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Sante Adairius Rustic Ales
103 Kennedy Dr
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Possibly the best beer in town, they are especially known for their delicious sours. Leslie's favorite beer in the entire world might be their vanilla coffee porter, Vanilla Joe.
A great brewery with an AWESOME farm-to-table menu. They have both indoor and outdoor areas, and it is one of the more kid-friendly spots in town.
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Discretion Brewing
2703 41st Ave
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A great brewery with an AWESOME farm-to-table menu. They have both indoor and outdoor areas, and it is one of the more kid-friendly spots in town.
They have 30 rotating taps of delicious and unique brews, a 21 and over game area, and a more family oriented beer garden area.
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Beer 30
2504 S Main St
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They have 30 rotating taps of delicious and unique brews, a 21 and over game area, and a more family oriented beer garden area.
Really yummy Pinot Noir and beautiful views.
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Soquel Vineyards
8063 Glen Haven Rd
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Really yummy Pinot Noir and beautiful views.
One of our favorite spots to wine taste, great Pinot Noir and unique Portuguese varietals. Try the port!
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Santa Cruz Mountain Vineyard
334 Ingalls St
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One of our favorite spots to wine taste, great Pinot Noir and unique Portuguese varietals. Try the port!
Part of the complex with many local wineries, I enjoy relaxing on the couch here with one of their sparkling wine flights.
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Equinox Sparkling Wine
334 Ingalls St
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Part of the complex with many local wineries, I enjoy relaxing on the couch here with one of their sparkling wine flights.

Entertainment & Activities

A favorite family spot... ride a steam train through the redwoods or down to the Boardwalk! We also enjoy picnicking there and feeding ducks.
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Roaring Camp
5401 Graham Hill Rd
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A favorite family spot... ride a steam train through the redwoods or down to the Boardwalk! We also enjoy picnicking there and feeding ducks.
All sorts of rides for kiddos and adults alike set against the backdrop of the beach!
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Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park
400 Beach St
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All sorts of rides for kiddos and adults alike set against the backdrop of the beach!
They have a huge selection of stand up paddle board rentals and gear. They'll help you get boards on your car and recommend the best spot to go depending on if you're looking for a mellow paddle, small surf, etc.
Covewater Paddle Surf
726 Water St
They have a huge selection of stand up paddle board rentals and gear. They'll help you get boards on your car and recommend the best spot to go depending on if you're looking for a mellow paddle, small surf, etc.

Sightseeing

The ultimate Santa Cruz spot: walk along West Cliff Drive to take in the beautiful coastline, or just watch surfers at the famous Steamer Lane surf break.
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Taman Lighthouse Point
700 W Cliff Dr
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The ultimate Santa Cruz spot: walk along West Cliff Drive to take in the beautiful coastline, or just watch surfers at the famous Steamer Lane surf break.

Essentials

If you have a membership, it is a great place to stock up. This one has an impressive selection of organic produce.
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Costco Wholesale
220 Sylvania Ave
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If you have a membership, it is a great place to stock up. This one has an impressive selection of organic produce.
A locally owned grocery store known for good meat and wine.
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Shopper's Corner
622 Soquel Ave
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A locally owned grocery store known for good meat and wine.
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Whole Foods Market
911 Soquel Ave
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The closest spot to grab essentials like milk, snacks, or beer.
Graham Hill Mini Market
1450 Graham Hill Rd
The closest spot to grab essentials like milk, snacks, or beer.