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Necessities and more
The Point Market
23040 E Cliff DrAnything you may need plus some great eats!
Food scene
Crow's Nest Restaurant
2218 E Cliff DrYummy eats, and a great view
Taqueria Michoacan
21401 E Cliff DrAuthentic and spicy! right on the corner....
If you are staying with us for a few days this is a great little market to go to on Sundays, it's around the corner and absolutely walking distance.
29 locals recommend
Live Oak Farmer's Market
21400 E Cliff DrIf you are staying with us for a few days this is a great little market to go to on Sundays, it's around the corner and absolutely walking distance.
Take a bike or the car and get yourself the best damn breakfast burrito ever! also have a bloody mary for us, they are amazing.
102 locals recommend
Harbor Café
535 7th AveTake a bike or the car and get yourself the best damn breakfast burrito ever! also have a bloody mary for us, they are amazing.
Looking for a fancy night out, it doesn't get better than this in Santa Cruz. Have a great steak or some damn good fish..... They have a gondola..... seriously......
205 locals recommend
Shadowbrook Restaurant
1750 Wharf RdLooking for a fancy night out, it doesn't get better than this in Santa Cruz. Have a great steak or some damn good fish..... They have a gondola..... seriously......
Beach
Blacks Beach
180 14th AveYou have to go for the sunsets! Very locals only vibe at this beach.
Sunny Cove
Another hidden gem, great for boogie boarding and surfing.
Famous SC beach, Crow's nest sits right on it and its right next to the Harbor! Must see if you have someone who just loves to see the sail boats.
65 locals recommend
Twin Lakes Beach
995 Live Oak AvenueFamous SC beach, Crow's nest sits right on it and its right next to the Harbor! Must see if you have someone who just loves to see the sail boats.
Awesome beach with a small downtown area. It does get super busy and parking is hard, so go early and park in the lot at 426 Capitola Avenue.
167 locals recommend
Capitola Beach Company
131 Monterey AveAwesome beach with a small downtown area. It does get super busy and parking is hard, so go early and park in the lot at 426 Capitola Avenue.
Entertainment
I mean you have to go here at least once! Enjoy the rides, the boardwalk, and the beach!
745 locals recommend
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park
400 Beach StI mean you have to go here at least once! Enjoy the rides, the boardwalk, and the beach!