Guidebook for Santa Cruz
Food Scene
West End Tap and Kitchen
334 Ingalls StGreat food casual atmosfere.
Santa Cruz Mountain Vineyard
334 Ingalls StLocal brewer with a zest food.
Companion Bakeshop Westside Santa Cruz
2341 Mission StBest coffee and bread
Aquarius
175 W Cliff DrBest view.
Avanti Restaurant
1917 Mission StGreat food $$$
Drinks & Nightlife
Best Mexican food in town. Great margaritas and bar atmosphere.
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El Palomar Restaurant
1336 Pacific AveBest Mexican food in town. Great margaritas and bar atmosphere.
Best local bar. Great local peeps and right in the water.
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Olitas Cantina & Grille
49 Municipal WharfBest local bar. Great local peeps and right in the water.
Great venue. A mix of well-known musical acts play at this happening nightclub with bands, DJs & a full bar.
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The Catalyst
1011 Pacific AveGreat venue. A mix of well-known musical acts play at this happening nightclub with bands, DJs & a full bar.
Parks & Nature
Beautiful cliff. Monarch Butterfly spot
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Natural Bridges State Beach
2531 W Cliff DrBeautiful cliff. Monarch Butterfly spot
The long trails and ocean views make the area a favorite of hikers, equestrians and mountain bikers.
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Parque Estatal Wilder Ranch
1401 Coast RdThe long trails and ocean views make the area a favorite of hikers, equestrians and mountain bikers.
Neary Lagoon is an important part of the urban watershed for the westside of the City of Santa Cruz.
Entrances to the Neary Lagoon Wildlife Refuge are located at the end of Chestnut Street, the end of Blackburn Street, and at the corner of Bay Street and California Street.
Wildlife inhabiting or visiting the refuge include mallard and wood ducks, pied billed grebes, a multitude of coots, the world's meanest geese, several varieties of fish and the occasional great blue heron or hawk.
A wooden pontoon walkway and trail system was recently added to the refuge, allowing a complete circuit around and through the refuge. The walk is under 1 mile, and is very popular with families with children.
It is also a significant shortcut for west side residents walking downtown, skirting the steep Laurel Street hill up to California Street.
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Neary Lagoon Park
110 California StNeary Lagoon is an important part of the urban watershed for the westside of the City of Santa Cruz.
Entrances to the Neary Lagoon Wildlife Refuge are located at the end of Chestnut Street, the end of Blackburn Street, and at the corner of Bay Street and California Street.
Wildlife inhabiting or visiting the refuge include mallard and wood ducks, pied billed grebes, a multitude of coots, the world's meanest geese, several varieties of fish and the occasional great blue heron or hawk.
A wooden pontoon walkway and trail system was recently added to the refuge, allowing a complete circuit around and through the refuge. The walk is under 1 mile, and is very popular with families with children.
It is also a significant shortcut for west side residents walking downtown, skirting the steep Laurel Street hill up to California Street.
famous surfing location in Santa Cruz, California. It is just off a point on the side of cliffs in the West Cliff residential area near downtown Santa Cruz, providing easy access and a good vantage point for viewing. The Santa Cruz Surfing Museum is housed in a lighthouse there. Best surf in USA w a casual organic food trucks by the restrooms.
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Steamer Lane
700 W Cliff Drfamous surfing location in Santa Cruz, California. It is just off a point on the side of cliffs in the West Cliff residential area near downtown Santa Cruz, providing easy access and a good vantage point for viewing. The Santa Cruz Surfing Museum is housed in a lighthouse there. Best surf in USA w a casual organic food trucks by the restrooms.
Parque Estatal de los Bosques de Secuoyas de Henry Cowell
101 N Big Trees Park RdArts & Culture
Established in May 1986 to document the history of surfing. With collections dating back to the earliest years of surfing on mainland United States, the museum houses a historical account of surfing in Santa Cruz, California.
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Santa Cruz Surfing Museum
701 W Cliff DrEstablished in May 1986 to document the history of surfing. With collections dating back to the earliest years of surfing on mainland United States, the museum houses a historical account of surfing in Santa Cruz, California.
Welcome to Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary! One of our nation's most spectacular marine protected areas, Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary offers some of the best wildlife viewing in the world! This "Serengeti of the Sea" stretches along the central coast from San Francisco to Cambria and includes pristine beaches, jewel-like tide pools, lush kelp forests, steep canyons and an offshore seamount teeming with life—from tiny shrimp to giant blue whales. We invite you to explore and help protect this national undersea treasure.
MBNMS was established for the purpose of resource protection, research, education and public use. Human uses include commercial fishing and recreational activities like diving, kayaking, boating and surfing. However some activities that could harm the sanctuary's health—such as oil drilling, ocean dumping or seabed mining—are not allowed.
A personal visit is a great way to experience the beauty of the sanctuary and understand the need to protect this special place. Try your hand at kayaking, fishing, tide pooling, diving or whale watching. Visit one of the region's many coastal parks, or simply admire the spectacular coastline!
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Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center
35 Pacific AveWelcome to Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary! One of our nation's most spectacular marine protected areas, Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary offers some of the best wildlife viewing in the world! This "Serengeti of the Sea" stretches along the central coast from San Francisco to Cambria and includes pristine beaches, jewel-like tide pools, lush kelp forests, steep canyons and an offshore seamount teeming with life—from tiny shrimp to giant blue whales. We invite you to explore and help protect this national undersea treasure.
MBNMS was established for the purpose of resource protection, research, education and public use. Human uses include commercial fishing and recreational activities like diving, kayaking, boating and surfing. However some activities that could harm the sanctuary's health—such as oil drilling, ocean dumping or seabed mining—are not allowed.
A personal visit is a great way to experience the beauty of the sanctuary and understand the need to protect this special place. Try your hand at kayaking, fishing, tide pooling, diving or whale watching. Visit one of the region's many coastal parks, or simply admire the spectacular coastline!
Shopping
Pacific Avenue in the City of Santa Cruz, formerly known as the Pacific Garden Mall, runs North to South from Water Street/Mission Street and twists around a bit, eventually hitting Beach Street and the Municipal Wharf. Pacific Avenue is the center of the city's downtown. It has shops, restaurants, theaters, and interesting people. Pacific Avenue is known for street performers.
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Downtown Association
740 Front StPacific Avenue in the City of Santa Cruz, formerly known as the Pacific Garden Mall, runs North to South from Water Street/Mission Street and twists around a bit, eventually hitting Beach Street and the Municipal Wharf. Pacific Avenue is the center of the city's downtown. It has shops, restaurants, theaters, and interesting people. Pacific Avenue is known for street performers.
Essentials
New Leaf is purveyors of goodness, that's how we nourish and sustain our community. Best local organics products.
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New Leaf Community Markets
1101 Fair AveNew Leaf is purveyors of goodness, that's how we nourish and sustain our community. Best local organics products.
Entertainment & Activities
The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is an oceanfront amusement park in Santa Cruz, California. Founded in 1907, it is California's oldest surviving amusement park and one of the few seaside parks on the West Coast of the United States.
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Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park
400 Beach StThe Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is an oceanfront amusement park in Santa Cruz, California. Founded in 1907, it is California's oldest surviving amusement park and one of the few seaside parks on the West Coast of the United States.