Guidebook for Santa Cruz

Andy & Maria
Andy & Maria
Guidebook for Santa Cruz

Arts & Culture

Intimate setting for great music.
52 lokalaca preporučuje
Kuumbwa Jazz Center
320-2 Cedar St
52 lokalaca preporučuje
Intimate setting for great music.
Santa Cruz Warriors basketball
7 lokalaca preporučuje
Kaiser Permanente Arena
140 Front St
7 lokalaca preporučuje
Santa Cruz Warriors basketball
Giant Dipper, Looff Carousel, Marini's Candies, Neptune's Kingdom, Cave Train, chocolate-dipped cones, lemonade slushies, and so much more!
745 lokalaca preporučuje
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park
400 Beach St
745 lokalaca preporučuje
Giant Dipper, Looff Carousel, Marini's Candies, Neptune's Kingdom, Cave Train, chocolate-dipped cones, lemonade slushies, and so much more!

Food Scene

Delicious. If you can't get reservations for a table, try the bar menu. Well worth it.
70 lokalaca preporučuje
Oswald Restaurant
121 Soquel Ave
70 lokalaca preporučuje
Delicious. If you can't get reservations for a table, try the bar menu. Well worth it.
Wine and gourmet plates.
55 lokalaca preporučuje
Soif
105 Walnut Ave
55 lokalaca preporučuje
Wine and gourmet plates.
Beautiful setting with delicious food. Try their mint, ginger drinks.
104 lokalaca preporučuje
Laili
101 Cooper St
104 lokalaca preporučuje
Beautiful setting with delicious food. Try their mint, ginger drinks.
Variety of hot chocolate to top off the evening.
28 lokalaca preporučuje
Chocolate the Restaurant
1522 Pacific Ave
28 lokalaca preporučuje
Variety of hot chocolate to top off the evening.
Ice-cream that's like no other. They also have a kiosk in front of Bookshop Santa Cruz.
64 lokalaca preporučuje
The Penny Ice Creamery
913 Cedar St
64 lokalaca preporučuje
Ice-cream that's like no other. They also have a kiosk in front of Bookshop Santa Cruz.
Good coffee in a beautiful space.
Lulu's at the Octagon
118 Cooper St
Good coffee in a beautiful space.
Whenever my friend Ramy visits from Rochester, MN, she asks that we have breakfast at Zachary's-- it's the coffee cake.
47 lokalaca preporučuje
Zachary's Restaurant
819 Pacific Ave
47 lokalaca preporučuje
Whenever my friend Ramy visits from Rochester, MN, she asks that we have breakfast at Zachary's-- it's the coffee cake.

Shopping

Great books go with the beach.
10 lokalaca preporučuje
LOGOS BOOKS & RECORDS
1117 Pacific Ave
10 lokalaca preporučuje
Great books go with the beach.
Large selection of books, magazines, gifts, book talks.
57 lokalaca preporučuje
Bookshop Santa Cruz
1520 Pacific Ave
57 lokalaca preporučuje
Large selection of books, magazines, gifts, book talks.
Wide variety of gifts, toys, t-shirts, posters, stationery, and one-of-a-kind surprises.
Paper Vision
1345 Pacific Ave
Wide variety of gifts, toys, t-shirts, posters, stationery, and one-of-a-kind surprises.
Shoes you won't find on line or in other stores. Socks, tights, "art" shoes for men and women.
8 lokalaca preporučuje
Sockshop & Shoe Company
1515 Pacific Ave
8 lokalaca preporučuje
Shoes you won't find on line or in other stores. Socks, tights, "art" shoes for men and women.
Everything for the kitchen and dining-- things you want, need, and didn't know you wanted and needed.
Toque Blanche
1527 Pacific Ave
Everything for the kitchen and dining-- things you want, need, and didn't know you wanted and needed.

Everything Else

Swim (if you are looking for a swim partner let Maria know), surf lessons, stand-up paddling.
40 lokalaca preporučuje
Cowell Beach
Front St
40 lokalaca preporučuje
Swim (if you are looking for a swim partner let Maria know), surf lessons, stand-up paddling.
Swim, relax between Boardwalk rides.
6 lokalaca preporučuje
Main Beach
6 lokalaca preporučuje
Swim, relax between Boardwalk rides.
Best skatepark in Santa Cruz
Mike Fox Skate Park
299 San Lorenzo Blvd
Best skatepark in Santa Cruz
Swim, best for body surfing.
59 lokalaca preporučuje
Државна плажа Сибрајт
59 lokalaca preporučuje
Swim, best for body surfing.
Our favorite bakery. Croissants, bear claws, pecan sandies, devil's food cake for your sweet tooth. Delicious and healthy savory dishes as well but be sure and leave room for dessert.
133 lokalaca preporučuje
The Buttery
702 Soquel Ave
133 lokalaca preporučuje
Our favorite bakery. Croissants, bear claws, pecan sandies, devil's food cake for your sweet tooth. Delicious and healthy savory dishes as well but be sure and leave room for dessert.
Where locals shop. Local and organic produce, a real butcher, and an extensive wine selection at reasonable prices. Package up a picnic basket or souvenirs for your friends back home.
76 lokalaca preporučuje
Shopper's Corner
622 Soquel Ave
76 lokalaca preporučuje
Where locals shop. Local and organic produce, a real butcher, and an extensive wine selection at reasonable prices. Package up a picnic basket or souvenirs for your friends back home.
Longest wharf in California. Sea lions, great views of Monterey Bay and the Boardwalk. Rent a kayak, go whale watching, have a delicious meal.
6 lokalaca preporučuje
Municipal Wharf
Municipal Wharf
6 lokalaca preporučuje
Longest wharf in California. Sea lions, great views of Monterey Bay and the Boardwalk. Rent a kayak, go whale watching, have a delicious meal.

Sightseeing

Check out the surfers. Bring your hula hoop and juggling skills if you're there at dusk.
81 lokalaca preporučuje
Steamer Lane
700 W Cliff Dr
81 lokalaca preporučuje
Check out the surfers. Bring your hula hoop and juggling skills if you're there at dusk.
Beautiful sunsets, water life (may spot a whale or two), views of Monterey,...
193 lokalaca preporučuje
West Cliff Drive
West Cliff Drive
193 lokalaca preporučuje
Beautiful sunsets, water life (may spot a whale or two), views of Monterey,...
Great view and slides that they just don't make anymore (ask Andy and Maria for some wax paper to sweeten the ride.)
18 lokalaca preporučuje
Ocean View Park
102 Ocean View Ave
18 lokalaca preporučuje
Great view and slides that they just don't make anymore (ask Andy and Maria for some wax paper to sweeten the ride.)
Running and hiking trails among the redwoods. Check out the relics of the Polo House (featured in "Lost Boys"). Emma McCrary bike trail will join up with trails to Henry Cowells. Ask Maria for maps.
18 lokalaca preporučuje
Pogonip
501 and 410 Golf Club Dr
18 lokalaca preporučuje
Running and hiking trails among the redwoods. Check out the relics of the Polo House (featured in "Lost Boys"). Emma McCrary bike trail will join up with trails to Henry Cowells. Ask Maria for maps.
Informative display on the mission era in Santa Cruz. The Galleria shop sells some beautiful artwork as well. The square is a lovely place to sit and relax. Surprisingly under visited.
14 lokalaca preporučuje
Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park
144 School St
14 lokalaca preporučuje
Informative display on the mission era in Santa Cruz. The Galleria shop sells some beautiful artwork as well. The square is a lovely place to sit and relax. Surprisingly under visited.
You can run/walk/bike along the levee path/riverwalk behind our house and join up with paths to Pogonip, the beach/Boardwalk, WestCliff, Yacht Harbor,... Check out herons, egrets, and ducks.
Santa Cruz Riverwalk
Santa Cruz Riverwalk
You can run/walk/bike along the levee path/riverwalk behind our house and join up with paths to Pogonip, the beach/Boardwalk, WestCliff, Yacht Harbor,... Check out herons, egrets, and ducks.

Drinks & Nightlife

Andy: 99 bottles of beer Maria: Brisket sandwich and waffle fries
20 lokalaca preporučuje
99 Bottles Of Beer On The Wall
110 Walnut Ave
20 lokalaca preporučuje
Andy: 99 bottles of beer Maria: Brisket sandwich and waffle fries