Guidebook for Santa Cruz
Food Scene
Great cafe to walk to for breakfast - eat on the beach across the street!
50 locals recommend
The Picnic Basket
125 Beach StGreat cafe to walk to for breakfast - eat on the beach across the street!
Killer almond croissants and ask for the most amazing frittata, which is only available on the weekends.
64 locals recommend
Companion Bakeshop Westside Santa Cruz
2341 Mission StKiller almond croissants and ask for the most amazing frittata, which is only available on the weekends.
Hands down the best coffee in town (or perhaps the Bay Area!).
220 locals recommend
Verve Coffee Roasters
816 41st AveHands down the best coffee in town (or perhaps the Bay Area!).
Bantam
1010 Fair AveAmazing pizzas!
Bagelry
1636 Seabright AveThe best bagels in town
Venus Spirits
200 High RdAmazing cocktails and yummy food
Copal Restaurant
1203 Mission StreetAmazing Oaxacan cuisine and great mezcal
Avanti Restaurant
1917 Mission StSoul warming Italian food
West End Tap and Kitchen
334 Ingalls StGood ole pub food and great for families!
The only thing that can make West Cliff Drive even more amazing is this gem with delicious food and much-needed caffeine
18 locals recommend
Steamer Lane Supply
644-670 W Cliff DrThe only thing that can make West Cliff Drive even more amazing is this gem with delicious food and much-needed caffeine
Barceloneta
1541 Pacific AveSpanish tapas - every plate is just simply amazing
Lillian's Italian Kitchen
1148 Soquel AveAhhh....Italian food......'nuff said
Alderwood Santa Cruz
155 Walnut AveBest burger in town!
Sightseeing
Best place to learn how to surf, but you need a low tide with a decent swell. Call Cowell's surf shop across the street for rentals and info
40 locals recommend
Cowell Beach
Front StBest place to learn how to surf, but you need a low tide with a decent swell. Call Cowell's surf shop across the street for rentals and info
Drinks & Nightlife
Santa Cruz Mountain Vineyard
334 Ingalls StLocal beers and great hangout.
Humble Sea Brewing Co.
820 Swift StNew brewery with a cool outdoor area.
Lupulo Craft Beer House
233 Cathcart StGreat beer, great food, great scene