Guidebook for Santa Cruz and Watsonville

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Guidebook for Santa Cruz and Watsonville

Food Scene

Tasty Americana food with healthy options, outdoor seating, and kombucha on tap!
16 lokalaca preporučuje
Ella's At The Airport
100 Aviation Way
16 lokalaca preporučuje
Tasty Americana food with healthy options, outdoor seating, and kombucha on tap!
Family owned sushi restaurant with great options and friendly service
11 lokalaca preporučuje
Miyuki Restaurant
452 E Lake Ave
11 lokalaca preporučuje
Family owned sushi restaurant with great options and friendly service
Picnic Basket has local and fresh made ice cream, sorbet, salads, soups,and sandwiches. It's the perfect gourmet lunch place for a beach picnic and is very reasonably priced!
50 lokalaca preporučuje
The Picnic Basket
125 Beach St
50 lokalaca preporučuje
Picnic Basket has local and fresh made ice cream, sorbet, salads, soups,and sandwiches. It's the perfect gourmet lunch place for a beach picnic and is very reasonably priced!
Delicious burgers and shakes!
9 lokalaca preporučuje
Surfrider Cafe
429 Front St
9 lokalaca preporučuje
Delicious burgers and shakes!
The tastiest Sri Lankan/ SE Asian fusion food in a beautiful ambiance. Very innovative flavor combinations from a family run restaurant. Reasonably priced.
22 lokalaca preporučuje
Malabar Restaurant
514 Front St
22 lokalaca preporučuje
The tastiest Sri Lankan/ SE Asian fusion food in a beautiful ambiance. Very innovative flavor combinations from a family run restaurant. Reasonably priced.
Delicious fish tacos and salsa. Go here Tues/Th for $5 taco & beer specials.
32 lokalaca preporučuje
Olitas Cantina & Grille
49 Municipal Wharf
32 lokalaca preporučuje
Delicious fish tacos and salsa. Go here Tues/Th for $5 taco & beer specials.
Want a huge breakfast to get the day off to a solid start? Get the Mike's Mess and enjoy a breakfast of eggs, bacon (or not) home fries, sour cream, and homemade breads or sourdough pancakes.
47 lokalaca preporučuje
Zachary's Restaurant
819 Pacific Ave
47 lokalaca preporučuje
Want a huge breakfast to get the day off to a solid start? Get the Mike's Mess and enjoy a breakfast of eggs, bacon (or not) home fries, sour cream, and homemade breads or sourdough pancakes.
Reliable late night diner food in a VERY unique and Santa Cruz original environment.
21 lokalaca preporučuje
Saturn Cafe
145 Laurel St
21 lokalaca preporučuje
Reliable late night diner food in a VERY unique and Santa Cruz original environment.

Everything Else

The Boardwalk is fun for people of all ages. Come here for miniature golf, video arcade, laser tag, and a variety of rides most of the year.
745 lokalaca preporučuje
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park
400 Beach St
745 lokalaca preporučuje
The Boardwalk is fun for people of all ages. Come here for miniature golf, video arcade, laser tag, and a variety of rides most of the year.
Late night bowling and karaoke are always a good time. This bowling venue offers movie nights and other entertainment.
46 lokalaca preporučuje
Boardwalk Bowl
115 Cliff St
46 lokalaca preporučuje
Late night bowling and karaoke are always a good time. This bowling venue offers movie nights and other entertainment.
Come check out the very reasonably priced exploration center for interactive games to learn about the ocean and how to protect Pacific Ocean wildlife.
25 lokalaca preporučuje
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center
35 Pacific Ave
25 lokalaca preporučuje
Come check out the very reasonably priced exploration center for interactive games to learn about the ocean and how to protect Pacific Ocean wildlife.
Check out the history of how surfing came to Santa Cruz and then walk outside to see surfers of all ages shredding up the advanced surf spot: Steamer's Lane.
75 lokalaca preporučuje
Santa Cruz Surfing Museum
701 W Cliff Dr
75 lokalaca preporučuje
Check out the history of how surfing came to Santa Cruz and then walk outside to see surfers of all ages shredding up the advanced surf spot: Steamer's Lane.
Come to all award winning MAH and partake in interactive art exhibits and learn about Santa Cruz history too.
133 lokalaca preporučuje
Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History
705 Front St
133 lokalaca preporučuje
Come to all award winning MAH and partake in interactive art exhibits and learn about Santa Cruz history too.
Check out the Golden State Warriors D-League team at the arena downtown.
7 lokalaca preporučuje
Kaiser Permanente Arena
140 Front St
7 lokalaca preporučuje
Check out the Golden State Warriors D-League team at the arena downtown.
Pretty good music venue that pulls major national musical performers & bands but is still not that big when packed.
81 lokalaca preporučuje
The Catalyst
1011 Pacific Ave
81 lokalaca preporučuje
Pretty good music venue that pulls major national musical performers & bands but is still not that big when packed.

Drinks & Nightlife

A favorite live music & dancing spot.
83 lokalaca preporučuje
Moe's Alley
1535 Commercial Way
83 lokalaca preporučuje
A favorite live music & dancing spot.
Great cocktails and swanky atmosphere. Two bars in one. Downstairs is the more laid back version, upstairs is more of a lounge with velvet couches and a fireplace. Both have tasty food until late.
21 lokalaca preporučuje
The Reef Bar & Restaurant
200 Locust St
21 lokalaca preporučuje
Great cocktails and swanky atmosphere. Two bars in one. Downstairs is the more laid back version, upstairs is more of a lounge with velvet couches and a fireplace. Both have tasty food until late.

Sightseeing

Local nearby beach that doesn’t get too busy, especially week days. Enjoy a relaxing beach that’s not overcrowded and stretches out for miles in both directions. Great for a beach run, boogie boarding or surf/SUP.
55 lokalaca preporučuje
Manresa State Beach
1445 San Andreas Rd
55 lokalaca preporučuje
Local nearby beach that doesn’t get too busy, especially week days. Enjoy a relaxing beach that’s not overcrowded and stretches out for miles in both directions. Great for a beach run, boogie boarding or surf/SUP.