Guidebook for Santa Cruz
Food Scene
Harbor Café
535 7th AveJohnny's Harborside
493 Lake AveCrow's Nest Restaurant
2218 E Cliff DrWindmill
21231 E Cliff DrGreat coffee and walking distance
Pono Hawaiian Grill
120 Union StreetGarden is great, live music, great Poke
Betty Burgers
505 Seabright AveBurgers, fries, onion rings
Linda's Seabreeze Café
542 Seabright Aveopens at 6am, cinnamon rolls
Aldo's Harbor Restaurant
790 Mariner Park Waybreakfast, lunch, on the harbor,
L&L Hawaiian Barbecue
460 7th AveSeabright Social
519 Seabright AveCafe El Palomar
2222 E Cliff Drhappy hour, tacos, on the beach
El Jardin Restaurant
655 Capitola Rdhappy hour, chips and salsa, food, brunch
I Love Sushi
516 Front Stfree apps, lunch specials,
Drinks & Nightlife
Moes Alley Inc
730 Trevethan AveHula's Island Grill
221 Cathcart StGreat food, happy hour, fun food
The Catalyst
1011 Pacific AveParks & Nature
The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park
Aptos Creek RoadWilder Ranch State Park
1401 Coast Rdgreat views, flat trail, hiking
Entertainment & Activities
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park
400 Beach StEssentials
Dollar Tree
21515 E Cliff Drtravel, toiletries, snacks, next to tamale store, next to laundry mat
Grocery Outlet Bargain Market
120 Morrissey Blvdcheap groceries, great staff, awesome prices