Guidebook for Santa Cruz
Sightseeing
We love the stretch of East Cliff for amazing ocean views and our famous surfing spots -- The Point and The Hook.
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East Cliff Drive
East Cliff DriveWe love the stretch of East Cliff for amazing ocean views and our famous surfing spots -- The Point and The Hook.
The cutest beach town. Restaurants, shopping, bars, cafes, totally walkable. You can ride bikes from our place.
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Capitola
The cutest beach town. Restaurants, shopping, bars, cafes, totally walkable. You can ride bikes from our place.
Pelabuhan Santa Cruz
135 5th AveGreat view and some restaurants too!
Shopping
Love all those Santa Cruz shirts you see locals wearing around town? This is the place to get em. Our neighborhood icons are The Point and The Hook.
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Santa Cruz Boardroom
825 41st AveLove all those Santa Cruz shirts you see locals wearing around town? This is the place to get em. Our neighborhood icons are The Point and The Hook.
There's a Target here and Macy's if you need to do some light shopping.
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Capitola Mall
1855 41st AveThere's a Target here and Macy's if you need to do some light shopping.
Target
1825 41st AveFor anything you need on your trip.
Freeline Surf Shop
821 41st AveYou can also rent boards here.
Named after the iconic entrepreneur and inventor of the wet suit Jack O'Neill
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O'Neill Surf Shop
110 Cooper StNamed after the iconic entrepreneur and inventor of the wet suit Jack O'Neill
Primrose and Lace Lingerie & Doula Services
For something sexy.
Food Scene
Süda
3910 Portola DrHip, local, fresh, organic. Simple menu and stellar cocktails.
THE place to grab a slice of pizza and walk over to The Hook to watch the surfers. As their bumper stickers say, "All I need are some tasty waves and Pleasure Pizza".
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Pleasure Pizza
4000 Portola DrTHE place to grab a slice of pizza and walk over to The Hook to watch the surfers. As their bumper stickers say, "All I need are some tasty waves and Pleasure Pizza".
The vibe in this place is killer and so is the coffee.
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Verve Coffee Roasters
816 41st AveThe vibe in this place is killer and so is the coffee.
If you are serious about breakfast burritos you will seriously love this place. Giant burritos affectionately named after local spots. Back patio has a huge redwood we love.
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Chill Out Cafe
860 41st AveIf you are serious about breakfast burritos you will seriously love this place. Giant burritos affectionately named after local spots. Back patio has a huge redwood we love.
Starbucks aficionados rejoice. This national favorite is in our hood too.
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Starbucks
21620 E Cliff DrStarbucks aficionados rejoice. This national favorite is in our hood too.
A true locals spot for coffee. People pull up with their bikes, dogs and strollers all day long for great coffee. Bagels come extra cream cheesey!
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Coffeetopia
3701 Portola DrA true locals spot for coffee. People pull up with their bikes, dogs and strollers all day long for great coffee. Bagels come extra cream cheesey!
We really like their shakes and the retro theme in this place.
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Betty Burgers
505 Seabright AveWe really like their shakes and the retro theme in this place.
Canton Restaurant
900 41st AveHappy hour and lots to nibble on.
Ice cream made from scratch with flavors changing daily.
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The Penny Ice Creamery Pleasure Point
820 41st AveIce cream made from scratch with flavors changing daily.
Cliff Cafe
815 41st AveA great breakfast spot. Pancakes are great. Cash only.
Breakfast at super affordable prices. There's a cool 70's van out front you can eat in. Cash only.
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Paula's
3500 Portola DrBreakfast at super affordable prices. There's a cool 70's van out front you can eat in. Cash only.
Burger specials and cocktails. Very local. You can probably catch a game here as they have TVs inside.
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The Point Chophouse
3326 Portola DrBurger specials and cocktails. Very local. You can probably catch a game here as they have TVs inside.
Dunlap's Donuts
3791 Portola DrSuper yummy donuts. Nice owners too.
Awesome food and atmosphere. Cocktails by the fireside always a treat.
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Café Cruz
2621 41st AveAwesome food and atmosphere. Cocktails by the fireside always a treat.
23040 E Cliff Dr
23040 East Cliff DriveNeighborhood market that also serves food right next to the water.
Essentials
Fresh veggies and food you can pick up. Let us know if you need fridge space.
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Whole Foods Market
911 Soquel AveFresh veggies and food you can pick up. Let us know if you need fridge space.
Totally local and totally organic food. There's also a hot and cold bar with prepared food.
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New Leaf Community Markets
1101 Fair AveTotally local and totally organic food. There's also a hot and cold bar with prepared food.
Trader Joe's
700 Front StGreat place to pick up wine and something to nosh on.
Entertainment & Activities
Jade Street Park
4400 Jade StAdorable park to take your kids. Toddlers to teens can find something to do here.
A fun place for the littles. Five and under do well here.
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Santa Cruz Children's Museum of Discovery
1855 41st AveA fun place for the littles. Five and under do well here.
CineLux Capitola Cafe and Lounge
1475 41st AveMovie theater close to our place.
Arts & Culture
If you love to read this charming library offers up a stellar collection and views of a lagoon.
Live Oak Branch Library
2380 Portola DrIf you love to read this charming library offers up a stellar collection and views of a lagoon.
Everything Else
CVS
1750 41st AveRight next to Whole Foods.
They have drop in classes to help you stay in centered during your trip. www.purepoweryoga.net
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Hot Elevation Studios
1440 41st AveThey have drop in classes to help you stay in centered during your trip. www.purepoweryoga.net
Opal Spa & Boutique
1066 41st AveGreat place for nails, facials, massages and more.
Cruz Car Wash
2731 41st AveIf you need to get your car cleaned before hitting the road again.