Guidebook for Santa Cruz

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Guidebook for Santa Cruz

Everything Else

Great place to swim, surf and sun.
33 locals recommend
Sunny Cove
33 locals recommend
Great place to swim, surf and sun.
Stand-up paddle boarding is great fun for the whole family!
19 locals recommend
SUP Shack Santa Cruz
2214 E Cliff Dr
19 locals recommend
Stand-up paddle boarding is great fun for the whole family!

Food Scene

World-class coffee
220 locals recommend
Verve Coffee Roasters
816 41st Ave
220 locals recommend
World-class coffee
Good drinks and food and a good place to watch the game.
59 locals recommend
Süda
3910 Portola Dr
59 locals recommend
Good drinks and food and a good place to watch the game.
Cheap and tasty breakfast.
30 locals recommend
Paula's
3500 Portola Dr
30 locals recommend
Cheap and tasty breakfast.
Delicious tacos. Closed on Sundays.
15 locals recommend
Taqueria Michoacan
21401 E Cliff Dr
15 locals recommend
Delicious tacos. Closed on Sundays.
We love Aloha Grille. It's our go-to for quick, delicious meals to eat at home or take to the beach.
21 locals recommend
Aloha Island Grille
1700 Portola Dr
21 locals recommend
We love Aloha Grille. It's our go-to for quick, delicious meals to eat at home or take to the beach.
Great place for drinks with a view, live music and dancing.
276 locals recommend
Crow's Nest Restaurant
2218 E Cliff Dr
276 locals recommend
Great place for drinks with a view, live music and dancing.
One of our favorite places for brunch and bloody marys.
56 locals recommend
Aldo's Harbor Restaurant
790 Mariner Park Way
56 locals recommend
One of our favorite places for brunch and bloody marys.

Entertainment & Activities

Rollercoasters!
745 locals recommend
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park
400 Beach St
745 locals recommend
Rollercoasters!
Best aquarium in the world? Could be.
668 locals recommend
Monterey Bay Aquarium
886 Cannery Row
668 locals recommend
Best aquarium in the world? Could be.
Kids love trains. Take them on a train ride through the redwoods. Be sure to book in advance.
150 locals recommend
Roaring Camp
5401 Graham Hill Rd
150 locals recommend
Kids love trains. Take them on a train ride through the redwoods. Be sure to book in advance.

Sightseeing

Great place to take a hike.
335 locals recommend
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
101 N Big Trees Park Rd
335 locals recommend
Great place to take a hike.