Laura's Guidebook
Food scene
Super delicious açaí bowls, fresh pressed juices, tasty salads.
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Amazon Juices
1066 41st AvenueSuper delicious açaí bowls, fresh pressed juices, tasty salads.
A local institution; offering delicious baked goods, breakfast and lunch.
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The Buttery
702 Soquel AveA local institution; offering delicious baked goods, breakfast and lunch.
Their Bowl of Soul not to be missed! Great coffee, breakfasts, and pastries by Manresa Bread. Located in Pleasure Point.
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Verve Coffee Roasters
816 41st AveTheir Bowl of Soul not to be missed! Great coffee, breakfasts, and pastries by Manresa Bread. Located in Pleasure Point.
Peoples Coffee
1200 17th AveA short walk from the room and usually busy.
Starbucks
21620 E Cliff DrLocated just down the street and right next to Sunny Cove Beach.
Our favorite sushi spot - huge portions, fresh food and a great Happy Hour!
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Akira Sushi
1222 Soquel AveOur favorite sushi spot - huge portions, fresh food and a great Happy Hour!
Delicious vegetarian and meat options. Inexpensive, organic yummy food.
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Charlie Hong Kong
1141 Soquel AveDelicious vegetarian and meat options. Inexpensive, organic yummy food.
Some of the best food in Santa Cruz County. Local, seasonal, and simply delicious.
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HOME
3101 N Main StSome of the best food in Santa Cruz County. Local, seasonal, and simply delicious.
Farm to table Italian featuring some amazing Italian wines. Quant and romantic.
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La Posta
538 Seabright AveFarm to table Italian featuring some amazing Italian wines. Quant and romantic.
Comfortable and approachable, upbeat yet casual. Yummy food.
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East End Gastropub
1501 41st AveComfortable and approachable, upbeat yet casual. Yummy food.
Another really good Italian restaurant and very close to the room. The polenta appetizer is so rich and decadent.
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Lago di Como
21490 E Cliff DrAnother really good Italian restaurant and very close to the room. The polenta appetizer is so rich and decadent.
Persephone
7945 Soquel DrFine dining. Offering a Chef’s tasting menu and wine pairings.
Beaches
A locals beach a short walk down 17th Ave, past the Starbucks. The cliffs offer protection from the wind.
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Sunny Cove
A locals beach a short walk down 17th Ave, past the Starbucks. The cliffs offer protection from the wind.
Another very close beach right next to the Harbor. You might even see a sailboat or two.
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Twin Lakes Beach
995 Live Oak AvenueAnother very close beach right next to the Harbor. You might even see a sailboat or two.
If you’re visiting in October or November you can see the monarch butterflies at the Eucalyptus grove.
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Natural Bridges State Beach
2531 W Cliff DrIf you’re visiting in October or November you can see the monarch butterflies at the Eucalyptus grove.
Our personal favorite beach - there’s a convenient parking lot right across the street and super easy access. A short bike ride away.
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Moran Lake County Park
22775 E Cliff DrOur personal favorite beach - there’s a convenient parking lot right across the street and super easy access. A short bike ride away.
Surf Spots
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Lovely place for a walk along the cliffs and to see the surfers at “The Hook”.
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Pleasure Point
Lovely place for a walk along the cliffs and to see the surfers at “The Hook”.
A favorite place for a walk on West Cliff and to see lots of seasoned surfers. There is also a surfing museum and iconic surfer statue.
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Steamer Lane
700 W Cliff DrA favorite place for a walk on West Cliff and to see lots of seasoned surfers. There is also a surfing museum and iconic surfer statue.
Breweries
Great atmosphere, a variety of beers, light meals.
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Sante Adairius Santa Cruz Portal
1315 Water StGreat atmosphere, a variety of beers, light meals.
New Bohemia Brewing Co.
1030 41st AveA fun place to hang out.
On the west side of town and serving up beer and ciders.
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Humble Sea Brewing Co.
820 Swift StOn the west side of town and serving up beer and ciders.
East Cliff Brewing Company
21517 E Cliff DrA short walk from the room and great beers.
Wineries
A local winery that’s specializes in sparkling wine methode champenoise.
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Equinox Sparkling Wine
334 Ingalls StA local winery that’s specializes in sparkling wine methode champenoise.
Offering a large selection of wines and great atmosphere to catch some live music.
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Stockwell Cellars
1100 Fair AveOffering a large selection of wines and great atmosphere to catch some live music.
A delightful restaurant with an extensive wine bottle shop featuring many international wines.
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Soif
105 Walnut AveA delightful restaurant with an extensive wine bottle shop featuring many international wines.
Sightseeing
Get up close to our massive, gorgeous redwoods.
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Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
101 N Big Trees Park RdGet up close to our massive, gorgeous redwoods.
After hiking in a bit, you’ll find a gorgeous swimming hole and usually many college kids from UCSC.
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Garden of Eden - Henry Cowell Redwood State Park
California 9After hiking in a bit, you’ll find a gorgeous swimming hole and usually many college kids from UCSC.
Such a unique experience with the tram down to the restaurant.
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Shadowbrook Restaurant
1750 Wharf RdSuch a unique experience with the tram down to the restaurant.
This is a good restaurant but really the views are the main attraction. Right on the harbor. Offering nightly entertainment.
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Crow's Nest Restaurant
2218 E Cliff DrThis is a good restaurant but really the views are the main attraction. Right on the harbor. Offering nightly entertainment.
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park
400 Beach StA fun place to spend a day!
Der Mystery Spot
465 Mystery Spot RdOptical illusion or energy vortex?!? You decide.
Neighborhoods
A lovely little promenade with restaurants, bars, shops, and a beach. What more can you ask for?
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Capitola
A lovely little promenade with restaurants, bars, shops, and a beach. What more can you ask for?
Great views, surfing, restaurants and shops. Experience the Santa Cruz vibe.
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Pleasure Point
Great views, surfing, restaurants and shops. Experience the Santa Cruz vibe.
Twin Lakes
Our neighborhood! Visit the Harbor and many great beaches here.