Guidebook for Santa Cruz

Marie & Peter
Guidebook for Santa Cruz

Food Scene

it is the closest restaurant right on the beach, only a 5 min. drive or a 15 min. scenic walk, authentic mexican cuisine
35 yerel halk öneriyor
Cafe El Palomar
2222 E Cliff Dr
35 yerel halk öneriyor
it is the closest restaurant right on the beach, only a 5 min. drive or a 15 min. scenic walk, authentic mexican cuisine
a santa cruz classic so expect to wait for a table on weekends, large portions, great home fries...
47 yerel halk öneriyor
Zachary's Restaurant
819 Pacific Ave
47 yerel halk öneriyor
a santa cruz classic so expect to wait for a table on weekends, large portions, great home fries...
very unique cuisine created by santa cruz iconic chef joseph schultz, gathered from his travels to india and indonesia, et al. small, santa cruz funky, local artists on display, open kitchen, with joe himself often behind the wok
11 yerel halk öneriyor
India Joze
418 Front St
11 yerel halk öneriyor
very unique cuisine created by santa cruz iconic chef joseph schultz, gathered from his travels to india and indonesia, et al. small, santa cruz funky, local artists on display, open kitchen, with joe himself often behind the wok
within walking distance, closest burger 'n fries (and more) , family-run, economical, easy parking,
U.S. Meal
21505 E Cliff Dr
within walking distance, closest burger 'n fries (and more) , family-run, economical, easy parking,
run by a local italian family, quite elegant, cozy setting at upscale prices; within walking distance
11 yerel halk öneriyor
Star Bene
East Cliff Drive
11 yerel halk öneriyor
run by a local italian family, quite elegant, cozy setting at upscale prices; within walking distance
one of the most upscale, nearby restaurants , cocktail lounges
12 yerel halk öneriyor
The Point Chophouse
3326 Portola Dr
12 yerel halk öneriyor
one of the most upscale, nearby restaurants , cocktail lounges
closest taqueria, long-established local eatery, authentic mexican menu
15 yerel halk öneriyor
Taqueria Michoacan
21401 E Cliff Dr
15 yerel halk öneriyor
closest taqueria, long-established local eatery, authentic mexican menu
reasonably priced good food, walking distance
22 yerel halk öneriyor
Lago di Como
21490 E Cliff Dr
22 yerel halk öneriyor
reasonably priced good food, walking distance
much more than coffee, healthy, light food, friendly, popular with previous JGO guests, walking distance
20 yerel halk öneriyor
Windmill
21231 E Cliff Dr
20 yerel halk öneriyor
much more than coffee, healthy, light food, friendly, popular with previous JGO guests, walking distance
tasty, close, economical, unique, on way walk to/from beach, occasional hawaiian music on patio
21 yerel halk öneriyor
Aloha Island Grille
1700 Portola Dr
21 yerel halk öneriyor
tasty, close, economical, unique, on way walk to/from beach, occasional hawaiian music on patio
great open-air location at the harbor mouth. italian family-run for decades. moderate prices, friendly service. awnings if you prefer shade to sun.
56 yerel halk öneriyor
Aldo's Harbor Restaurant
790 Mariner Park Way
56 yerel halk öneriyor
great open-air location at the harbor mouth. italian family-run for decades. moderate prices, friendly service. awnings if you prefer shade to sun.

Drinks & Nightlife

swing dancing on fridays, 530--730 and jazz jams on sunday afternoons. popular music at night. bocci ball at certain non-dance times.
The Cellar
140 Encinal Street
swing dancing on fridays, 530--730 and jazz jams on sunday afternoons. popular music at night. bocci ball at certain non-dance times.
many headliners stop by this intimate jazz club on weeknights between their weekend shows in SF and LA. not limited to the jazz genre. food and wine are served.
52 yerel halk öneriyor
Kuumbwa Jazz Center
320-2 Cedar St
52 yerel halk öneriyor
many headliners stop by this intimate jazz club on weeknights between their weekend shows in SF and LA. not limited to the jazz genre. food and wine are served.
closest nightlife to our place. also a restaurant.
276 yerel halk öneriyor
Crow's Nest Restaurant
2218 E Cliff Dr
276 yerel halk öneriyor
closest nightlife to our place. also a restaurant.
a little further than the michoacan and limited seating in a casual, cozy space but very tasty, authentic mexican cuisine
6 yerel halk öneriyor
Salsas Taco Bar
1710 Brommer St
6 yerel halk öneriyor
a little further than the michoacan and limited seating in a casual, cozy space but very tasty, authentic mexican cuisine

Sightseeing

see and hear the sea lions, restaurants and fish markets, bay excursions, occasional outdoor dancing and special events, pay parking
143 yerel halk öneriyor
Santa Cruz İskelesi
21 Municipal Wharf
143 yerel halk öneriyor
see and hear the sea lions, restaurants and fish markets, bay excursions, occasional outdoor dancing and special events, pay parking
the campus is set in the redwoods. the drives departing the campus offer great views of the city and across monterey bay. can be combined with hiking on the upper campus and/or the pogo nip park below campus at the end of spring st.
67 yerel halk öneriyor
University of California at Santa Cruz
Arboretum Road
67 yerel halk öneriyor
the campus is set in the redwoods. the drives departing the campus offer great views of the city and across monterey bay. can be combined with hiking on the upper campus and/or the pogo nip park below campus at the end of spring st.
easy, scenic walk or bike past the 2-6 and pleasure point surfing areas
193 yerel halk öneriyor
West Cliff Drive
West Cliff Drive
193 yerel halk öneriyor
easy, scenic walk or bike past the 2-6 and pleasure point surfing areas
walk, bike, jog, push stroller, skateboard (or drive if you have to) from the wharf to natural bridges state park along the edge of the cliffs that drop down to the bay, watching (or joining!) surfers at the famous steamer lane along the way.
193 yerel halk öneriyor
West Cliff Drive
West Cliff Drive
193 yerel halk öneriyor
walk, bike, jog, push stroller, skateboard (or drive if you have to) from the wharf to natural bridges state park along the edge of the cliffs that drop down to the bay, watching (or joining!) surfers at the famous steamer lane along the way.

Parks & Nature

besides the beach, there are hikes in the woods and a opportunity see monarch butterflies on their seasonal migration. combine with a walk or drive along west cliff drive
261 yerel halk öneriyor
Doğal Köprü Devlet Plajı
2531 W Cliff Dr
261 yerel halk öneriyor
besides the beach, there are hikes in the woods and a opportunity see monarch butterflies on their seasonal migration. combine with a walk or drive along west cliff drive
get deep into the amazing redwoods within a half hour of our oasis. easy, one-mile, self-guided trail through redwood grove plus many more strenuous trails.
335 yerel halk öneriyor
Henry Cowell Kızılçamlar Eyalet Parkı
101 N Big Trees Park Rd
335 yerel halk öneriyor
get deep into the amazing redwoods within a half hour of our oasis. easy, one-mile, self-guided trail through redwood grove plus many more strenuous trails.
5-10 min. walk, small but popular local beach, waves crashing on rocks at high tide, boogie-boarding surf, fee on weekends for very limited parking
33 yerel halk öneriyor
Sunny Cove
33 yerel halk öneriyor
5-10 min. walk, small but popular local beach, waves crashing on rocks at high tide, boogie-boarding surf, fee on weekends for very limited parking
popular local beach, seasonal lifeguards and small boat rental, walking distance to restaurants, campfires permitted until 10PM, walk from JGO or pay for parking on weekends
65 yerel halk öneriyor
Twin Lakes Beach
995 Live Oak Avenue
65 yerel halk öneriyor
popular local beach, seasonal lifeguards and small boat rental, walking distance to restaurants, campfires permitted until 10PM, walk from JGO or pay for parking on weekends

Arts & Culture

near the seabright beach, local displays, bookshop, grassy park outside
50 yerel halk öneriyor
Santa Cruz Doğa Tarihi Müzesi
1305 E Cliff Dr
50 yerel halk öneriyor
near the seabright beach, local displays, bookshop, grassy park outside
user-friendly, almost new facility. wifi inside and out, computers and internet available, comfortable reading chairs, complete periodical room, views of lagoon and beach from patio.
Live Oak Branch Library
2380 Portola Dr
user-friendly, almost new facility. wifi inside and out, computers and internet available, comfortable reading chairs, complete periodical room, views of lagoon and beach from patio.

Shopping

many unique products grown/made by trainees striving to grow out of homelessness, plus many other gifts made by local artists on consignment. open friday through sunday plus all day thanksgiving to christmas.
Homeless Garden Project Store
1338 Pacific Ave
many unique products grown/made by trainees striving to grow out of homelessness, plus many other gifts made by local artists on consignment. open friday through sunday plus all day thanksgiving to christmas.

Essentials

at 17th av. not a typical supermarket but the closest.
Live Oak Supermarket
1668 Capitola Rd
at 17th av. not a typical supermarket but the closest.