Places to go in Santa Cruz

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

Family

Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse

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

Family

Mount Hermon Adventures

17 Conference Dr, Felton, CA 95018, USA

Food & Drink

Mr Toots Coffeehouse

Cozy, seaside coffeehouse offering pastries, sandwiches & ocean views from a 2nd-floor balcony.

231 Esplanade #100, Capitola, CA 95010, USA

Outdoors

Natural Bridges State Beach

Compact sandy patch with rock bridges & tidepools, popular for spotting seabirds, whales & seals.

2531 W Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, USA

Outdoors

Neary Lagoon Park

Wildlife refuge with trails & floating walkways, bird-watching areas, tennis courts & a playground.

110 California St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, USA

Family

Neptune's Kingdom

Nautical-themed entertainment center for family fun with mini-golf & arcade games plus casual chow.

400 Beach St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, USA

Outdoors

Ocean View Park

102 Ocean View Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062, USA

Food & Drink

Oswald Restaurant

Happening spot for creative American entrees in a modern setting with optional fixed-price menus.

121 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, USA

Wellness

Pacific Coast Aesthetics

28 Seascape Village, Aptos, CA 95003, USA

Sports & Recreation

Pacific Grove Golf Links

Municipal 18-hole golf course with ocean views, plus a shop, driving range & clubhouse.

77 Asilomar Ave, Pacific Grove, CA 93950, USA

Sports & Recreation

Pasatiempo Golf Course

20 Clubhouse Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, USA

Shopping

Patagonia Outlet

415 River St Ste C, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, USA

Food & Drink

Peoples Coffee

1200 17th Ave #130, Santa Cruz, CA 95062, USA

Outdoors

Pogonip Open Space

Scenic open space offering a hiking & biking trail network amid redwood & oak forests & slopes.

501 and 410 Golf Club Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, USA

Arts & Culture

Rio Theatre

Veteran music venue (1949) with 685 seats, hosting comedians & indie bands with Americana leanings.

1205 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062, USA

Food & Drink

Riva Fish House

Low-key establishment serves hearty portions of prawns, oysters & other American seafood favorites.

31 Municipal Wharf, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, USA

Outdoors

San Lorenzo Park

137 Dakota Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, USA

Family

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Amusement park offers a variety of games & rides right on a mile-long stretch of sandy beach.

400 Beach St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, USA

Food & Drink

Santa Cruz Coffee Roasting

Acclaimed coffee shop earns buzz with small-batch & artisanal blends in a cozy, comfortable space.

1330 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, USA

Food & Drink

Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing

This microbrewery makes organic beers & serves them in a dog-friendly taproom with eats & a garden.

402 Ingalls St #27, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, USA