Guidebook for Santa Cruz
Food Scene
its on the water, you order and eat outside in your jammies, or take to the beach. the breakfast is incredible and fish tacos are to die for. A locals spot and very casual
38 locals recommend
The Point Market
23040 E Cliff Drits on the water, you order and eat outside in your jammies, or take to the beach. the breakfast is incredible and fish tacos are to die for. A locals spot and very casual
Drinks & Nightlife
this place has it all. it's an outdoor scene where there is often live music. it has many vendors, pop-ups and artisan bars. You order from whatever kind of restarant/bar you like and everyone eats outside under the lights. easy breezy.
32 locals recommend
Abbott Square
118 Cooper Stthis place has it all. it's an outdoor scene where there is often live music. it has many vendors, pop-ups and artisan bars. You order from whatever kind of restarant/bar you like and everyone eats outside under the lights. easy breezy.
It is on the water, and has a cool accepting of anyone vibe. Plus the pool tables.
9 locals recommend
The Sand Bar Capitola
211 EsplanadeIt is on the water, and has a cool accepting of anyone vibe. Plus the pool tables.
The outdoor beach parties are a blast! dancing in the sand as the sun sets is what life was made for-really.
then there is the comedy nights with renowned stand up comics. Laughing is what life is made for-really
276 locals recommend
Crow's Nest Restaurant
2218 E Cliff DrThe outdoor beach parties are a blast! dancing in the sand as the sun sets is what life was made for-really.
then there is the comedy nights with renowned stand up comics. Laughing is what life is made for-really
Many Many couples get engaged at this incredible location. when you descend into the magic on a trolley, you are taken back in time to when there was attention detail in customer service, building, food design, and the air of romance is thick. Absolutely the best date night spot available. ( and it is less than a mile from the Glamper!)
205 locals recommend
Shadowbrook Restaurant
1750 Wharf RdMany Many couples get engaged at this incredible location. when you descend into the magic on a trolley, you are taken back in time to when there was attention detail in customer service, building, food design, and the air of romance is thick. Absolutely the best date night spot available. ( and it is less than a mile from the Glamper!)
Somehow this hole in the wall has an incredible line up of musicians. Dancing!
83 locals recommend
Moe's Alley
1535 Commercial WaySomehow this hole in the wall has an incredible line up of musicians. Dancing!
Entertainment & Activities
This place is totally mind boggling. balls roll UPHILL, when you think you are walking up you are down, the laws of nature just don't apply here. its weird and real. not a hoax, but something in the geography of the location that still nobody can explain. It is popular, so call ahead to book a tour.
208 locals recommend
The Mystery Spot
465 Mystery Spot RdThis place is totally mind boggling. balls roll UPHILL, when you think you are walking up you are down, the laws of nature just don't apply here. its weird and real. not a hoax, but something in the geography of the location that still nobody can explain. It is popular, so call ahead to book a tour.
Its an amusement park with legit rides on the beach. Best of both worlds. the beach here is the largest one we have in Santa Cruz. The ocean is very calm on this beach, and mom can tan while the kids get sick on the rides. perfect.
745 locals recommend
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park
400 Beach StIts an amusement park with legit rides on the beach. Best of both worlds. the beach here is the largest one we have in Santa Cruz. The ocean is very calm on this beach, and mom can tan while the kids get sick on the rides. perfect.
Capitola
Its fun
Arts & Culture
I know it's not an art gallery, but it mine as well be. The showcase of the diversity of our Monterey Bay underwater is jaw dropping. See jellyfish, great white sharks, octopus, and there is a special area for small chilren to learn and run around. this is in Monterey 40 min drive
38 locals recommend
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park Campground
2591 Graham Hill RdI know it's not an art gallery, but it mine as well be. The showcase of the diversity of our Monterey Bay underwater is jaw dropping. See jellyfish, great white sharks, octopus, and there is a special area for small chilren to learn and run around. this is in Monterey 40 min drive
I tried to tell you about first Fridays in downtown Santa Cruz, but it wouldn't search. Go downtown on friday evening. Just go-despite the fact you will be asked for change every 10 min. this is when you go and see the art shine through the cracks, in the restaurants, boutiques, roadside, and anywhere in between. The MAH is fantastick too, and shares a wall with the Abott square mentioned above.
133 locals recommend
Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History
705 Front StI tried to tell you about first Fridays in downtown Santa Cruz, but it wouldn't search. Go downtown on friday evening. Just go-despite the fact you will be asked for change every 10 min. this is when you go and see the art shine through the cracks, in the restaurants, boutiques, roadside, and anywhere in between. The MAH is fantastick too, and shares a wall with the Abott square mentioned above.
Parks & Nature
If you want a delicious hike in the redwoods, bike ride, or gentle walk, this is the magic you thirst. Seriously the trees speak to you its amazing. Bring a pic nic and sit along the river, or hike all day to a waterfall. Dogs welcome too. Epic running spot for sure.
272 locals recommend
The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park
Aptos Creek RoadIf you want a delicious hike in the redwoods, bike ride, or gentle walk, this is the magic you thirst. Seriously the trees speak to you its amazing. Bring a pic nic and sit along the river, or hike all day to a waterfall. Dogs welcome too. Epic running spot for sure.
Shopping
Somehow this thrift shop is trendy and stokes out every woman that enters without breaking the bank. its got something special. How do they do it??
The Closet Shopper
504 Front StSomehow this thrift shop is trendy and stokes out every woman that enters without breaking the bank. its got something special. How do they do it??
Essentials
Trader Joe's
700 Front StNew Leaf Community Markets
1101 Fair AveNatural Food Store