Guidebook for Santa Cruz
Food Scene
Crow's Nest Restaurant
2218 E Cliff DrShadowbrook Restaurant
1750 Wharf RdThe bagelry is a great place to enjoy what we think are the best bagels in the US. They even offer a gluten free option.
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Bagelry
1636 Seabright AveThe bagelry is a great place to enjoy what we think are the best bagels in the US. They even offer a gluten free option.
All of their bakery items are made in-house, including three kinds of bread, coffee cake, scones, muffins, hamburger buns and their famous jalapeno corn bread.
Their eggs from Glaum Ranch are certified by the Community Alliance with Family Farmers (CAFF), and all of their menu items are prepared trans-fat free.
Their one-of-a-kind sourdough pancakes and Belgian waffles are made with sour-starter dating back to the Alaskan Gold Rush. Ask the staff for the story—it’s worth it.
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Zachary's Restaurant
819 Pacific AveAll of their bakery items are made in-house, including three kinds of bread, coffee cake, scones, muffins, hamburger buns and their famous jalapeno corn bread.
Their eggs from Glaum Ranch are certified by the Community Alliance with Family Farmers (CAFF), and all of their menu items are prepared trans-fat free.
Their one-of-a-kind sourdough pancakes and Belgian waffles are made with sour-starter dating back to the Alaskan Gold Rush. Ask the staff for the story—it’s worth it.
A Santa Cruz favorite for 50 years, Harbor Café was established as a local hangout for sailors and fishermen, evolving over the years into its current family-friendly reputation.
The heavily garnished spicy bloody mary is a local favorite, but they also offer a variety of mimosa flavors such as cranberry, pineapple, lemonade, and classic orange.
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Harbor Café
535 7th AveA Santa Cruz favorite for 50 years, Harbor Café was established as a local hangout for sailors and fishermen, evolving over the years into its current family-friendly reputation.
The heavily garnished spicy bloody mary is a local favorite, but they also offer a variety of mimosa flavors such as cranberry, pineapple, lemonade, and classic orange.
Charlie Hong Kong is a unique fusion, inspired by the savory flavors of Southeast Asia, with the abundance of locally grown organic produce and a Vegan focused menu. Fish, chicken and meat options are also available, welcoming both vegetarians and meat eaters. The food is prepared fresh daily, from the healthiest ingredients, with a focus on organic. The menu reflects meals eaten at street stands in Southeast Asia, with a twist. Food served-up fast, for busy people who care about what they eat.
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Charlie Hong Kong
1141 Soquel AveCharlie Hong Kong is a unique fusion, inspired by the savory flavors of Southeast Asia, with the abundance of locally grown organic produce and a Vegan focused menu. Fish, chicken and meat options are also available, welcoming both vegetarians and meat eaters. The food is prepared fresh daily, from the healthiest ingredients, with a focus on organic. The menu reflects meals eaten at street stands in Southeast Asia, with a twist. Food served-up fast, for busy people who care about what they eat.
The Crêpe Place
1134 Soquel AveDrinks & Nightlife
Seabright Social
519 Seabright AveBeer 30
2504 S Main StEast Cliff Brewing Company produces distinctive British style ales.
Maintaining Santa Cruz’s unique character while carrying over the “public house” atmosphere, our taproom is a neighborhood gathering place for friends, families and colleagues.
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East Cliff Brewing Company
21517 E Cliff Dr East Cliff Brewing Company produces distinctive British style ales.
Maintaining Santa Cruz’s unique character while carrying over the “public house” atmosphere, our taproom is a neighborhood gathering place for friends, families and colleagues.
The Catalyst
1011 Pacific AveSightseeing
Sunset views, bonfires, and classic summer fun dominate this beach that you are walking distance to. With a mile of sandy shoreline, the beach is popular with swimmers. The beach’s adjacent Schawan’s Lake (the only remaining of the “twin” lagoons) is also a perfect location for bird watching and hiking.
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Blacks Beach
180 14th AveSunset views, bonfires, and classic summer fun dominate this beach that you are walking distance to. With a mile of sandy shoreline, the beach is popular with swimmers. The beach’s adjacent Schawan’s Lake (the only remaining of the “twin” lagoons) is also a perfect location for bird watching and hiking.
West Cliff Drive is a scenic, 3 mile walking and biking path along the Pacific Ocean in Santa Cruz. Watch surfers, observe wildlife or just admire the incredible ocean views.
Start your walk at the Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf and head past the iconic Santa Cruz Dream Inn to watch some of the best surfers in the world catch a wave at world-renown Steamer Lane. Stop in for a little surfing history at the Santa Cruz Surfing Museum or watch for whales and dolphins at Lighthouse Point. West Cliff Drive ends at Natural Bridges State Beach, winter home of the Monarch butterfly. Turn around and head back, for a hike that covers almost 6 miles round-trip.
West Cliff Drive is wheelchair accessible
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West Cliff Drive
West Cliff DriveWest Cliff Drive is a scenic, 3 mile walking and biking path along the Pacific Ocean in Santa Cruz. Watch surfers, observe wildlife or just admire the incredible ocean views.
Start your walk at the Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf and head past the iconic Santa Cruz Dream Inn to watch some of the best surfers in the world catch a wave at world-renown Steamer Lane. Stop in for a little surfing history at the Santa Cruz Surfing Museum or watch for whales and dolphins at Lighthouse Point. West Cliff Drive ends at Natural Bridges State Beach, winter home of the Monarch butterfly. Turn around and head back, for a hike that covers almost 6 miles round-trip.
West Cliff Drive is wheelchair accessible
Entertainment & Activities
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park
400 Beach StMonterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center
35 Pacific AveSee California's towering redwood trees from two historic railroads. Travel on authentic 19th century steam trains through the Big Trees to the summit of Bear Mountain. Or ride early 1900s Pullman cars and open-air excursion cars along a scenic river gorge through Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park to the beach of Santa Cruz. - See more at: http://www.santacruz.org/things-to-do/things-to-do-details/thinggid/414#sthash.Uyg68xb8.dpuf
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Roaring Camp
5401 Graham Hill RdSee California's towering redwood trees from two historic railroads. Travel on authentic 19th century steam trains through the Big Trees to the summit of Bear Mountain. Or ride early 1900s Pullman cars and open-air excursion cars along a scenic river gorge through Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park to the beach of Santa Cruz. - See more at: http://www.santacruz.org/things-to-do/things-to-do-details/thinggid/414#sthash.Uyg68xb8.dpuf
Shopping
The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is recognized as the best seaside park in the world. Our vibrant, bustling amusement park is renowned for its great rides, remarkable history, spectacular beach setting, and friendly attitude.
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Pacific Wave
1502 Pacific AveThe Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is recognized as the best seaside park in the world. Our vibrant, bustling amusement park is renowned for its great rides, remarkable history, spectacular beach setting, and friendly attitude.
Capitola Mall - Lane 1 station
Arts & Culture
Pacific Avenue
Pacific AvenueJust walk around and enjoy the shops and people
Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History
705 Front StEssentials
Staff of Life Natural Foods, a Santa Cruz Landmark specializing in farm to fork goodness. A major natural foods supermarket
Thousands of Non GMO and Gluten Free Products
Open Air Organic Produce Department mainly for local farms
The largest Bulk Department in Santa Cruz County with over 1000 items.
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Staff of Life
1266 Soquel AveStaff of Life Natural Foods, a Santa Cruz Landmark specializing in farm to fork goodness. A major natural foods supermarket
Thousands of Non GMO and Gluten Free Products
Open Air Organic Produce Department mainly for local farms
The largest Bulk Department in Santa Cruz County with over 1000 items.
Whole Foods Market
911 Soquel AveRite Aid
80 Rancho Del MarDrugstore