Places to go in Santa Cruz

Food & Drink

11th Hour Coffee

1001 Center St #1, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, USA

Food & Drink

11th Hour Coffee Westside

402 Ingalls St suite 19, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, USA

Food & Drink

Cat & Cloud Coffee

Airy, artsy neighborhood cafe for coffee & pastries served in contemporary digs with outdoor seats.

3600 Portola Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95062, USA

Nightlife

Chaminade Resort & Spa

Mission-style resort on 300 acres, offering upscale rooms & suites, plus a spa, a pool & 2 eateries.

1 Chaminade Ln, Santa Cruz, CA 95065, USA

Outdoors

Chanticleer Ave County Park

1975 Chanticleer Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062, USA

Food & Drink

Chocolat

Organic American bistro fare plus various truffles & hot cocoas in a charming space with a patio.

1522 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, USA

Outdoors

Cotoni - Coast Dairies State Beaches

A series of small beaches with bluffs & rock formations following a stretch of the Coastal Trail.

CA-1, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, USA

Food & Drink

Crow's Nest Restaurant

Seaside restaurant with exposed beams & views serves an extensive menu of casual American fare.

2218 E Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95062, USA

Sports & Recreation

DeLaveaga Golf Course

Public hilltop 18-hole course with a tricky 10th hole, 2-level driving range & well-stocked shop.

401 Upper Park Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, USA

Outdoors

DeLaveaga Park

Grassy space includes picnic areas, playgrounds, sports fields, bocci ball courts, trails & a creek.

855 Branciforte Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95065, USA

Food & Drink

FireFish Grill

Casually refined choice for Californian fare & seafood with mesquite grill, full bar & ocean views.

25 Municipal Wharf, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, USA

Shopping

Forever Thrift

1616 Seabright Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062, USA

Family

Giant Dipper

Iconic red & white wooden roller coaster dating to 1924 overlooking the beach & wharf.

400 Beach St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, USA

Outdoors

Harvey West Park

Sporty park with swimming pools, baseball fields, a bike pump track, playground & picnic areas.

326 Evergreen St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, USA

Food & Drink

Hula's Island Grill

Tropical, tiki-inspired outpost offering a range of Hawaiian eats with an American spin & drinks.

221 Cathcart St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, USA

Food & Drink

Humble Sea Brewing Co.

Place to sample the brewery's main beers & seasonal releases, with nautical accents & a patio.

820 Swift St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, USA

Nightlife

Ideal Bar & Grill

Bustling room & bar with American entrees including steamed clams plus cocktails such as margaritas.

106 Beach St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, USA

Food & Drink

Jack O'Neill Restaurant & Lounge

Relaxed, airy hotel restaurant offering coastal cuisine & cocktails, plus live music & ocean views.

175 W Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, USA

Nightlife

Kuumbwa Jazz Center

Concert hall dedicated to bringing jazz to the community through performances & education.

320-2 Cedar St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, USA

Food & Drink

La Posta Restaurant - Santa Cruz

Inventive Italian dishes crafted from local & seasonal ingredients in a cozy setting.

538 Seabright Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062, USA

Outdoors

Lighthouse Field State Beach

Iconic spot with a lighthouse offers a variety of vistas & pathways for dog walking & strolling.

644-670 W Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, USA

Food & Drink

Lulu Carpenter's

Artisan coffee, pastries, lunch & brunch served in a circa-1865 building with a welcoming vibe.

1545 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, USA

Wellness

Maitreya Retreat Spa

702 Water St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, USA

Food & Drink

Makai Island Kitchen & Groggery

Lively bar & grill for seafood, steaks & pastas in a marine-inspired space with a rotating bar.

49A Municipal Wharf, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, USA