Santa Cruz · Santa Cruz County, CA
Outdoors in Santa Cruz
Scout analyzed 71 Santa Cruz places and surfaced the ones that actually fit outdoors.
Places analyzed
71
Matches
24
Typical spend
—
Typical visit
1.3 hr
Scout-verified spots
Opal Cliffs
Verve Coffee Roasters
NorCal-originated chain for thoughtfully sourced coffee drinks in a modern space with wooden decor.
Food & Drink
STAGNARO BROS. SEAFOOD, INC.
Seaside eatery turning out seafood staples like chowder & fish 'n' chips with views of the Pacific.
Seabright
Ocean View Park
Food & Drink
Ugly Mug CoffeeHouse
Food & Drink
Jack O'Neill Restaurant & Lounge
Relaxed, airy hotel restaurant offering coastal cuisine & cocktails, plus live music & ocean views.
Outdoors
DeLaveaga Park
Grassy space includes picnic areas, playgrounds, sports fields, bocci ball courts, trails & a creek.
Outdoors
Seacliff State Beach
Versatile state beach offers a variety of outdoor activities such as camping & hiking.
Family
Mount Hermon Adventures
Food & Drink
Riva Fish House
Low-key establishment serves hearty portions of prawns, oysters & other American seafood favorites.
Food & Drink
11th Hour Coffee
Opal Cliffs
Cat & Cloud Coffee
Airy, artsy neighborhood cafe for coffee & pastries served in contemporary digs with outdoor seats.
Outdoors
Pogonip Open Space
Scenic open space offering a hiking & biking trail network amid redwood & oak forests & slopes.
Food & Drink
The Abbey Coffee Lounge
Coffee & pastries served in a laid-back, shabby-chic hangout with local art on display & live bands.
Food & Drink
Verve Coffee Roasters
NorCal-originated chain for thoughtfully sourced coffee drinks in a modern space with wooden decor.
Food & Drink
Verve Coffee Roasters
NorCal-originated chain for thoughtfully sourced coffee drinks in a modern space with wooden decor.
Food & Drink
Mr Toots Coffeehouse
Cozy, seaside coffeehouse offering pastries, sandwiches & ocean views from a 2nd-floor balcony.
Food & Drink
Peoples Coffee
Outdoors
Neary Lagoon Park
Wildlife refuge with trails & floating walkways, bird-watching areas, tennis courts & a playground.
Food & Drink
Shadowbrook Restaurant
Quirky dining rooms & views of Soquel Creek come alongside California cuisine & a wine list.
Food & Drink
Chocolat
Organic American bistro fare plus various truffles & hot cocoas in a charming space with a patio.
Outdoors
Harvey West Park
Sporty park with swimming pools, baseball fields, a bike pump track, playground & picnic areas.
Nightlife
The View Restaurant & Bar (at Chaminade Resort & Spa)
Family
Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse
Outdoors
Cotoni - Coast Dairies State Beaches
A series of small beaches with bluffs & rock formations following a stretch of the Coastal Trail.
Outdoors
Patio, trail, or open-air.
No reservation needed
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