Guidebook for Santa Cruz
Food Scene
Every visitor I have had loves this place.....Organic Asian noodle place....Open until 11!
80 locals recommend
Charlie Hong Kong
1141 Soquel AveEvery visitor I have had loves this place.....Organic Asian noodle place....Open until 11!
The Buttery
702 Soquel AveBreakfast, lunch and a huge bakery selection....
Midtown Cafe
1121 Soquel AvenueMy favorite closest breakfast place. I love the polenta breakfast.
Oyunaa's Mongolian Cuisine
1209 Soquel AveGreat food!
Real Thai Kitchen
1632 Seabright AveGood Thai food!
Lunch buffet
directly across Soquel in the Whole Foods parking lot....drive or walk thru COFFEE!!!!...really good and really close...
8 locals recommend
Lulus Midtown
925 Soquel Avedirectly across Soquel in the Whole Foods parking lot....drive or walk thru COFFEE!!!!...really good and really close...
My all time favorite taqueria. Not an extensive menu..but authentic. Try the Al Pastor taco.
28 locals recommend
Tacos Moreno
1053 Water StMy all time favorite taqueria. Not an extensive menu..but authentic. Try the Al Pastor taco.
Very popular Italian. Call first to see if they can seat you. VERY popular!
125 locals recommend
Lillian's Italian Kitchen
1148 Soquel AveVery popular Italian. Call first to see if they can seat you. VERY popular!
Verve Coffee Roasters
816 41st AveOn the way to the beach..STRONG coffee!
Akira Sushi
1222 Soquel AveBest sushi around! and you can walk!
Taqueria Santa Cruz II
1002 Soquel AveA popular taqueria on the corner. Open late!
Everything Else
Whole Foods Market
911 Soquel AveGroceries!
Rio Theatre
1205 Soquel Avemusic venue
Divine Light Yoga
402 Water StreetEveryones favorite local yoga studio!
Drinks & Nightlife
This is the best bar within walking distance! Restaurant and bar and music venue. Lots of small local bands almost nightly. Outdoor heated garden patio for dining. Can be a little crazy when there is music... Fun atmosphere.
109 locals recommend
The Crêpe Place
1134 Soquel AveThis is the best bar within walking distance! Restaurant and bar and music venue. Lots of small local bands almost nightly. Outdoor heated garden patio for dining. Can be a little crazy when there is music... Fun atmosphere.
This is straight down Soquel on the corner of Front and Soquel...sort of swanky [ for our town!] GREAT cocktails
70 locals recommend
Oswald Restaurant
121 Soquel AveThis is straight down Soquel on the corner of Front and Soquel...sort of swanky [ for our town!] GREAT cocktails
Essentials
Staff of Life
1266 Soquel AveMy favorite independent health food store.
Parks & Nature
this is where you want to go to see the BIG trees. It is a close drive, and a 1 mile loop. Trust me.
335 locals recommend
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
101 N Big Trees Park Rdthis is where you want to go to see the BIG trees. It is a close drive, and a 1 mile loop. Trust me.
Arts & Culture
I love our art Museum. There is a great history display also.
133 locals recommend
Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History
705 Front StI love our art Museum. There is a great history display also.
A little bit of our natural history...right near the beach..
50 locals recommend
Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
1305 E Cliff DrA little bit of our natural history...right near the beach..