Guidebook for Soquel

Scott & Tracy
Scott & Tracy
Guidebook for Soquel

Food Scene

Great breakfast burritos and best little italian bakery in Soquel. Friendly people too.
Aldo's Italian Bakery
4628 Soquel Dr
Great breakfast burritos and best little italian bakery in Soquel. Friendly people too.
"Foodie" dishes and beer.
125 locals recommend
West End Tap and Kitchen
334 Ingalls St
125 locals recommend
"Foodie" dishes and beer.
Fantastic Persian and Middle Eastern dishes.
104 locals recommend
Laili
101 Cooper St
104 locals recommend
Fantastic Persian and Middle Eastern dishes.
Another "foodie" spot
94 locals recommend
Bantam
1010 Fair Ave
94 locals recommend
Another "foodie" spot
Gourmet food and beer. Also ... brunch!
62 locals recommend
The Cremer House
6256 CA-9
62 locals recommend
Gourmet food and beer. Also ... brunch!
Strong reputation for great menu
71 locals recommend
Bittersweet Bistro
787 Rio Del Mar Blvd
71 locals recommend
Strong reputation for great menu
Best sushi in Santa Cruz, but make sure you don't get the table by the front door if it's cold outside.
54 locals recommend
Akira Sushi
1222 Soquel Ave
54 locals recommend
Best sushi in Santa Cruz, but make sure you don't get the table by the front door if it's cold outside.
Organic seasonal pizzas, pastas and desserts.
11 locals recommend
Pizzeria Avanti
1711 Mission St
11 locals recommend
Organic seasonal pizzas, pastas and desserts.
A rare treat to experience Mongolian ethnic cuisine.
12 locals recommend
Oyunaa's Mongolian Cuisine
1209 Soquel Ave
12 locals recommend
A rare treat to experience Mongolian ethnic cuisine.
Lively place that knows how to cook! Fairly busy on weekends until about 7:30-7:45pm. Reservations recommended.
88 locals recommend
Café Cruz
2621 41st Ave
88 locals recommend
Lively place that knows how to cook! Fairly busy on weekends until about 7:30-7:45pm. Reservations recommended.
Our favorite Sushi / Japanese restaurant (has a broader menu than Akira). Friendly, family run place.
8 locals recommend
Miyako Japanese Restaurant
1820 41st Ave
8 locals recommend
Our favorite Sushi / Japanese restaurant (has a broader menu than Akira). Friendly, family run place.
We think the best hamburgers in Santa Cruz are served here, and when you add the secret dining garden - great!
U.S. Meal
21505 E Cliff Dr
We think the best hamburgers in Santa Cruz are served here, and when you add the secret dining garden - great!
Great food prepared with locally sourced ingredients.
32 locals recommend
HOME
3101 N Main St
32 locals recommend
Great food prepared with locally sourced ingredients.
Authentic Thai food. Consistently good. Very friendly owners.
13 locals recommend
Star of Siam Thai Cuisine - Soquel Village
3005 Porter St
13 locals recommend
Authentic Thai food. Consistently good. Very friendly owners.
Good local Mexican food. Kids love it.
El Chipotle Restaurant
4724 Soquel Dr
Good local Mexican food. Kids love it.
Typical breakfast restuarant. Local favorite.
8 locals recommend
Sunrise Cafe
4718 Soquel Dr
8 locals recommend
Typical breakfast restuarant. Local favorite.
Quaint shack for diner style eats.
102 locals recommend
Harbor Café
535 7th Ave
102 locals recommend
Quaint shack for diner style eats.
Delicious menu made using locally sourced ingredients. Love the breakfast omlettes and fruit tarts. Fun store to browse while you wait.
31 locals recommend
Farm Bakery & Cafe
6790 Soquel Dr
31 locals recommend
Delicious menu made using locally sourced ingredients. Love the breakfast omlettes and fruit tarts. Fun store to browse while you wait.
Delicious prepeared meals, salads and sandwiches, along with mouthwatering pasties, cakes and cookies make Gayles the perfect place for breakfast lunch, dinner or takeout for your picnicat the beach.
155 locals recommend
Gayle's Bakery & Rosticceria
504 Bay Ave
155 locals recommend
Delicious prepeared meals, salads and sandwiches, along with mouthwatering pasties, cakes and cookies make Gayles the perfect place for breakfast lunch, dinner or takeout for your picnicat the beach.
Great family italian restaurant. Killer burrata and homemade foccacia. House wines are also quite good. Genorous pours of house reds and whites ;0)
22 locals recommend
Lago di Como
21490 E Cliff Dr
22 locals recommend
Great family italian restaurant. Killer burrata and homemade foccacia. House wines are also quite good. Genorous pours of house reds and whites ;0)
Local favorite for ramen bowls and tatami room.
11 locals recommend
KAITO
11 locals recommend
Local favorite for ramen bowls and tatami room.
California comfort food and creative craft cocktails in the heart of downtown Santa Cruz
70 locals recommend
Oswald Restaurant
121 Soquel Ave
70 locals recommend
California comfort food and creative craft cocktails in the heart of downtown Santa Cruz
Great bar, creative small plates, cool firepits and out door seating.
59 locals recommend
Süda
3910 Portola Dr
59 locals recommend
Great bar, creative small plates, cool firepits and out door seating.

Sightseeing

Just plain fun!. Must see while in Santa Cruz area
34 locals recommend
Mystery Spot Road
Mystery Spot Road
34 locals recommend
Just plain fun!. Must see while in Santa Cruz area
Beautiful hike from the boardwalk all the way along West Cliff to Natural Bridges State park. Don't miss the Sufers Museum
7 locals recommend
Natural Bridges State Beach Vista Point
2531 W Cliff Dr
7 locals recommend
Beautiful hike from the boardwalk all the way along West Cliff to Natural Bridges State park. Don't miss the Sufers Museum

Parks & Nature

Close to town, easy hike, beautiful area, local favourite.
68 locals recommend
Land of Medicine Buddha
5800 Prescott Rd
68 locals recommend
Close to town, easy hike, beautiful area, local favourite.
A variety of hike trails to suit all ages and energy levels. Beautiful redwood forest. Some bike trails. Easy access .
272 locals recommend
The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park
Aptos Creek Road
272 locals recommend
A variety of hike trails to suit all ages and energy levels. Beautiful redwood forest. Some bike trails. Easy access .

Entertainment & Activities

6 locals recommend
Pacific Ave Cycles
153 Pacific Ave
6 locals recommend
Iconic boardwalk - think "The Lost Boys". Beautiful Monterey Bay setting. Arcade games, classic boardwalk eats , and one of the last great 1920s classic boardwalk wooden roller coasters! The Santa Cruz Giant Dipper.
745 locals recommend
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park
400 Beach St
745 locals recommend
Iconic boardwalk - think "The Lost Boys". Beautiful Monterey Bay setting. Arcade games, classic boardwalk eats , and one of the last great 1920s classic boardwalk wooden roller coasters! The Santa Cruz Giant Dipper.
Stunning views, perfect outdoor area to relax, picnic, enjoy a bottle of wine or get a gropu together for a lively game of bocce ball.
15 locals recommend
Wrights Station Vineyard & Winery
24250 Loma Prieta Ave
15 locals recommend
Stunning views, perfect outdoor area to relax, picnic, enjoy a bottle of wine or get a gropu together for a lively game of bocce ball.
Great local winery. Outdoor seating and cosy fireplace in winter.
13 locals recommend
MJA Vineyards--Summit Tasting Room
24900 Highland Way
13 locals recommend
Great local winery. Outdoor seating and cosy fireplace in winter.
Beautiful outdoor setting, take a picnic and enjoy the local wines.
14 locals recommend
Regale Winery & Vineyards
24040 Summit Rd
14 locals recommend
Beautiful outdoor setting, take a picnic and enjoy the local wines.
Shuttle Smith Adventures
8035 Soquel Dr

Essentials

Super convenient, local supermarket, quality meat section.
54 locals recommend
Nob Hill Foods
809 Bay Ave
54 locals recommend
Super convenient, local supermarket, quality meat section.

Arts & Culture

133 locals recommend
Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History
705 Front St
133 locals recommend
50 locals recommend
Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
1305 E Cliff Dr
50 locals recommend
Insight into local surfer history and culture.
75 locals recommend
Santa Cruz Surfing Museum
701 W Cliff Dr
75 locals recommend
Insight into local surfer history and culture.

Drinks & Nightlife

Great selection of locally brewed beers and cider. Out door seating and small menu selection from next door restaurant, Carpos.
82 locals recommend
Beer 30
2504 S Main St
82 locals recommend
Great selection of locally brewed beers and cider. Out door seating and small menu selection from next door restaurant, Carpos.