Carmen's Guidebook
Food scene
This is my absolute favorite Italian restaurant in Santa Cruz, truly authentic Italian cuisine! With fresh pasta. I love every dish !
A must try!
125 locals recommend
Lillian's Italian Kitchen
1148 Soquel AveThis is my absolute favorite Italian restaurant in Santa Cruz, truly authentic Italian cuisine! With fresh pasta. I love every dish !
A must try!
Shadowbrook Restaurant
1750 Wharf RdThis is the best ambiance restaurant in town.
The Hideout
9051 Soquel DrFun bar and great food !
Good drinks!!
Spicy edamame not for the faint of heart . Blood orange martini! My fav !
102 locals recommend
Hula's Island Grill
221 Cathcart StGood drinks!!
Spicy edamame not for the faint of heart . Blood orange martini! My fav !
Crow's Nest Restaurant
2218 E Cliff DrNice view
Cafe El Palomar
2222 E Cliff DrFun bar great view!
Harbor Café
535 7th AveBest breakfast!
Manuel's Mexican Restaurant
261 Center AveBest Mexican food!
Little Tampico
2605 S Main StBest margarita
Try a Molly
Gabriella Café
910 Cedar StGreat food !
Cute and romantic for date night !
Zoccoli's Delicatessen
1534 Pacific AveBest sandwich
Great for picnics on the beach
The Buttery
702 Soquel AveBest bakery
Delicious chocolate cake
Nightlife
Fun bar
Red Room
Sightseeing
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park
400 Beach StFun
The Mystery Spot
465 Mystery Spot RdWine tasting rooms
Love the rose!
Birichino Winery Tasting Room
204 Church St