Guidebook for Santa Cruz
Food Scene
The Walnut Avenue Cafe
106 Walnut AveIn my opinion, the best brunch place in Santa Cruz.
The Penny Ice Creamery
913 Cedar StGreat ice cream.
Verve Coffee Roasters
816 41st AveGood coffee.
Assembly
1108 Pacific AvenueGreat atmosphere. Good food.
Oswald Restaurant
121 Soquel AveProbably the nicest restaurant downtown.
Laili
101 Cooper StGreat restaurant with an outdoor patio.
Everything Else
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park
400 Beach StIt's the boardwalk!
From their website: "The Mystery Spot is a gravitational anomaly located in the redwood forests just outside of Santa Cruz, California. Come experience these phenomena for yourself!"
mysteryspot.com
208 locals recommend
The Mystery Spot
465 Mystery Spot RdFrom their website: "The Mystery Spot is a gravitational anomaly located in the redwood forests just outside of Santa Cruz, California. Come experience these phenomena for yourself!"
mysteryspot.com
University of California at Santa Cruz
Arboretum RoadBeautiful views.
Seabright State Beach
Nice beach - much less crowded than the boardwalk.
Capitola Village is a cute little area with shops and restaurants next to the beach.
151 locals recommend
Capitola
Capitola Village is a cute little area with shops and restaurants next to the beach.
Drinks & Nightlife
515 Kitchen & Cocktails
515 Cedar StGreat lounge and restaurant.
Pour Taproom
110 Cooper StSoif
105 Walnut AveWine bar and restaurant - upscale!