Guidebook for Santa Cruz

Mary Jo
Guidebook for Santa Cruz

Essentials

Santa Cruz Local Health Food Market
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New Leaf Community Markets
1101 Fair Ave
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Santa Cruz Local Health Food Market

Parks & Nature

Great place to walk, jog or ride a moutain bike along the ocean that is a bit less crowded and built up than West Cliff Drive. Also a terrific place to access to mountain biking trails.
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Park Nazzjonali ta 'Wilder Ranch
1401 Coast Rd
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Great place to walk, jog or ride a moutain bike along the ocean that is a bit less crowded and built up than West Cliff Drive. Also a terrific place to access to mountain biking trails.
In the fall and spring, the Monarchs rest in a grove near the northeast edge of the park. This is a short walk from the house.
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Il-Plażża ta 'Lighthouse Field State
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In the fall and spring, the Monarchs rest in a grove near the northeast edge of the park. This is a short walk from the house.
You can rent a kayak and paddle in close proximity to marine life.
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Elkhorn Slough
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You can rent a kayak and paddle in close proximity to marine life.
One of the most scenic California Coastal places to hike. The North Shore Trail from Whaler's Cove to Headland Cove is my favorite, but all of it is spectacular.
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Riżerva Naturali ta 'State Point Lobos
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One of the most scenic California Coastal places to hike. The North Shore Trail from Whaler's Cove to Headland Cove is my favorite, but all of it is spectacular.
You can register in advance to take a guided tour to see the elephant seals close up.
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Ano Nuevo State Park
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You can register in advance to take a guided tour to see the elephant seals close up.
Historic Lighthouse. Unfortunately, you can't go up in at this time because it's under repair, but you can see the Fresnel lens and the grounds.
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Pigeon Point Lighthouse
Pigeon Point Road
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Historic Lighthouse. Unfortunately, you can't go up in at this time because it's under repair, but you can see the Fresnel lens and the grounds.
This is a very close 20 min max drive where you can walk around a 3/4 mile trail in a grove of the largest trees in the park. The closest big bang for the time short outing to see redwood trees if you've never seen them, or even if you have!
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Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
101 N Big Trees Park Rd
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This is a very close 20 min max drive where you can walk around a 3/4 mile trail in a grove of the largest trees in the park. The closest big bang for the time short outing to see redwood trees if you've never seen them, or even if you have!
Only a short walk down Centennial to Bay and along the Italian Heritage Park to California Street, this tucked away little gem makes a lovely urban hike if you do it in a loop and swing by the wharf on the way back to see the sea lions out at the end. Add in a drink at the Jack O’Neill Lounge and find your way back along West Cliff. The floating walkways take you across estuary and the benches allow you to sit and enjoy the birding.
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Neary Lagoon Park
110 California St
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Only a short walk down Centennial to Bay and along the Italian Heritage Park to California Street, this tucked away little gem makes a lovely urban hike if you do it in a loop and swing by the wharf on the way back to see the sea lions out at the end. Add in a drink at the Jack O’Neill Lounge and find your way back along West Cliff. The floating walkways take you across estuary and the benches allow you to sit and enjoy the birding.
Tourist trap if you want to, but down at the very end are sea lions to see up close and personal.
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Santa Cruz Wharf
21 Municipal Wharf
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Tourist trap if you want to, but down at the very end are sea lions to see up close and personal.

Food Scene

Everyone loves Verve.
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Verve Coffee Roasters
816 41st Ave
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Everyone loves Verve.
Delicious fresh Italian food.
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Avanti Restaurant
1917 Mission St
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Delicious fresh Italian food.
Not your average middle eastern fare. Delicious and different. Look at the menu.
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Laili
101 Cooper St
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Not your average middle eastern fare. Delicious and different. Look at the menu.
Great burger and massive amount of fries (and healthy options as well). Plenty of interesting beers and ciders on tap.
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West End Tap and Kitchen
334 Ingalls St
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Great burger and massive amount of fries (and healthy options as well). Plenty of interesting beers and ciders on tap.
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Hula's Island Grill
221 Cathcart St
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Must make reservations or sit at the bar or wait, but worth it.
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Lillian's Italian Kitchen
1148 Soquel Ave
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Must make reservations or sit at the bar or wait, but worth it.
Local farm to table, variable menu, nice ambiance.
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Assembly
1108 Pacific Avenue
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Local farm to table, variable menu, nice ambiance.
Best ice cream in town, organic and local ingredients. A not to be missed stop. I'd say the hazelnut is best, but you can try as many flavors as you want and decide for yourself, so don't hesitate!
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Mission Hill Coffee & Creamery
1101 B Pacific Ave
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Best ice cream in town, organic and local ingredients. A not to be missed stop. I'd say the hazelnut is best, but you can try as many flavors as you want and decide for yourself, so don't hesitate!
Veg On The Edge
725 Front St

Drinks & Nightlife

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Lupulo Craft Beer House
233 Cathcart St
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Santa Cruz Mountain Vineyard
334 Ingalls St
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Kuumbwa Jazz Center
320-2 Cedar St
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The Reef Bar & Restaurant
200 Locust St
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Entertainment & Activities

Foreign and unusual films
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Landmark's Nickelodeon Theatre
210 Lincoln St
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Foreign and unusual films

Arts & Culture

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Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History
705 Front St
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Shopping

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Patagonia Outlet: Open for Curbside Pickup
415 River St
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Sockshop & Shoe Company
1515 Pacific Ave
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Bookshop Santa Cruz
1520 Pacific Ave
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