Shelly's Local Guidebook
Food Scene
Pixie Deli
111 Venetian RdBreakfast burritos a must!!
The Palm Deli
3000 Valencia AveGreat breakfast burritos and sandwiches.
Definitely recommend their breakfast burritos 🌯
While you’re there enjoy a beautiful walk along East Side.
38 locals recommend
The Point Market
23040 E Cliff DrDefinitely recommend their breakfast burritos 🌯
While you’re there enjoy a beautiful walk along East Side.
A local favorite for sure...Delicious Mexican food. Reservations recommended!
91 locals recommend
Manuel's Mexican Restaurant
261 Center AveA local favorite for sure...Delicious Mexican food. Reservations recommended!
Parish Publick House Aptos
8017 Soquel DrGreat selection of beers on tap. Awesome burgers!!
Aptos St. BBQ
8059 Aptos StTasty smoked BBQ. An abundance of beers on tap and live blues.
Bangkok West
2505 Cabrillo College DrYummy Thai Cuisine!!
Great spot for a special occasion. Definitely need to take a ride on the trolley.
205 locals recommend
Shadowbrook Restaurant
1750 Wharf RdGreat spot for a special occasion. Definitely need to take a ride on the trolley.
Laili
101 Cooper StAbsolutely delicious!! Love the outdoor patio.
A local favorite…very tasty choice. Definitely recommend!!
125 locals recommend
West End Tap and Kitchen
334 Ingalls StA local favorite…very tasty choice. Definitely recommend!!
Pizza 1
253 Center AveWhole pizzas and good selection by the slice.
Café Cruz
2621 41st AveA local favorite…Best to make a reservation!!
The Hideout
9051 Soquel DrFun spot…Dining inside & out!!
Zameen Mediterranean Cuisine
7528 Soquel DrExcellent Mediterranean Cuisine.
3-Locations.
Pono Hawaiian Grill
120 Union StreetIsland Style Cuisine...Highly recommend!!
Marianne’s Ice Cream
218 State Park DrBest ice cream…So many flavors to choose from!!
2-Locations.
Golf Courses/Disc Golf
Seascape Golf Club
610 Clubhouse DrBeautiful 18-hole golf course. Not too far from our place.
Challenging & fun 18-hole course. Located in the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains.
6 locals recommend
Spring Hills Golf Course
501 Spring Hills DrChallenging & fun 18-hole course. Located in the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains.
Casserly Par 3 Golf Course
626 Casserly RdGreat little course, especially for beginners.
Fun & challenging disc course. They also offer a great 18-hole golf course ⛳️
24 locals recommend
Delaveaga Park Golf Course
401 Upper Park RdFun & challenging disc course. They also offer a great 18-hole golf course ⛳️
Wine/Beer/Spirits
Cantine Winepub
8050 Soquel DrA sweet spot with a laid back atmosphere.
Wine-Beer-Tapas!!
Beer 30
2504 S Main StA local favorite…Highly recommend!!
Just around the corner. Looking for some tasty spirits…This is the place. Many signature drinks to chose from.
32 locals recommend
Venus Spirits
200 High RdJust around the corner. Looking for some tasty spirits…This is the place. Many signature drinks to chose from.
50+ Santa Cruz local wines by the glass, good variety of beers and yummy eats!!
9 locals recommend
Vinocruz Wine Bar + Kitchen
4901 Soquel Dr50+ Santa Cruz local wines by the glass, good variety of beers and yummy eats!!
Discretion Brewing
2703 41st AveGoodness in a glass 🍺
Essentials
A specialty grocery store focused on natural products.
248 locals recommend
New Leaf Community Markets
1101 Fair AveA specialty grocery store focused on natural products.
Deluxe Foods of Aptos
783 Rio Del Mar BlvdFrom basic groceries to hard-to-find gourmet specialties.
Whole Foods Market
911 Soquel AveWonderful organic grocery store.
Trader Joe's
700 Front StMany unconventional and organic products.
Nob Hill Foods
809 Bay AveFriendly place to shop for all your essentials.
Safeway
2720 41st AveFor basic essentials.
Coffee Shops
Cat & Cloud Coffee
3600 Portola DrRad cup of coffee and yummy avocado toast.
4-Locations.
Verve Coffee Roasters
816 41st AveCoffee and avocado toast…Delicious!!!
4-Locations.
11th Hour Coffee Westside
402 Ingalls St5 Stars!! Fantastic coffee and so much more.
Starbucks
105 B Post Office DrFor all the Starbucks lovers!!
Peet's Coffee
22350 Homestead RdFor all the Pete's Coffee lovers!!
Bakery's
Farm Bakery & Cafe
6790 Soquel DrWell known for their fruit tarts. Cute gift store too!!
Gayle's Bakery & Rosticceria
504 Bay AveBest baked goods in town!!
Companion Bakeshop Aptos
7486 Soquel DrDelicious baked goods and bread!!
2-Locations.
Activities
Amusement for all ages. Checkout their arcade and miniature golf as well.
745 locals recommend
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park
400 Beach StAmusement for all ages. Checkout their arcade and miniature golf as well.
Boardwalk Bowl
115 Cliff StFamily fun 🎳
Pacific Edge Climbing Gym
104 Bronson StA great variety of terrain for all levels.
Kayak Connection
413 Lake AveKayaking and stand-up paddle board rentals.
Popular tourist attraction.
A gravitational anomaly located in the redwoods.
208 locals recommend
The Mystery Spot
465 Mystery Spot RdPopular tourist attraction.
A gravitational anomaly located in the redwoods.
Seymour Marine Discovery Center
100 McAllister WaySo much to discover.
Santa Cruz Roller Palladium
1606 Seabright AveFunky retro roller rink. Fun for the whole family.
Excursions aboard the Chardonnay are fun for all ages. Definitely checkout their tour options.
45 locals recommend
Chardonnay Sailing Charters
790 Mariner Park WayExcursions aboard the Chardonnay are fun for all ages. Definitely checkout their tour options.
A visit to the Aquarium is well worth it. Best to buy your tickets ahead of time. About a 45-minute drive, depending on traffic.
668 locals recommend
Monterey Bay Aquarium
886 Cannery RowA visit to the Aquarium is well worth it. Best to buy your tickets ahead of time. About a 45-minute drive, depending on traffic.