Santa Cruz · Santa Cruz County, CA
Shopping in Santa Cruz
Scout analyzed 71 Santa Cruz places and surfaced the ones that actually fit shopping.
Places analyzed
71
Matches
23
Typical spend
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Typical visit
59 min
Best neighborhoods for shopping
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Opal Cliffs
Verve Coffee Roasters
NorCal-originated chain for thoughtfully sourced coffee drinks in a modern space with wooden decor.
Food & Drink
Ugly Mug CoffeeHouse
Food & Drink
11th Hour Coffee
Opal Cliffs
Cat & Cloud Coffee
Airy, artsy neighborhood cafe for coffee & pastries served in contemporary digs with outdoor seats.
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
Food & Drink
Shrine Coffee
Family
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Amusement park offers a variety of games & rides right on a mile-long stretch of sandy beach.
Seabright
Verve Coffee Roasters
NorCal-originated chain for thoughtfully sourced coffee drinks in a modern space with wooden decor.
Wellness
Pacific Coast Aesthetics
Food & Drink
Lulu Carpenter's
Artisan coffee, pastries, lunch & brunch served in a circa-1865 building with a welcoming vibe.
Food & Drink
11th Hour Coffee Westside
Seabright
The Buttery
Bustling institution making breads, pastries & custom cakes, plus breakfast, sandwiches & salads.
Food & Drink
Santa Cruz Coffee Roasting
Acclaimed coffee shop earns buzz with small-batch & artisanal blends in a cozy, comfortable space.
Arts & Culture
Seymour Marine Discovery Center
Interactive marine science museum & aquarium, with hands-on exhibits, a touch pool & a gift shop.
Outdoors
UC Santa Cruz Arboretum & Botanic Garden
Vast collection of rare plants with a succulent garden, a butterfly area & a eucalyptus grove.
Nightlife
Beer Thirty Bottle Shop & Pour House
Low-key, dog-friendly beer garden & eatery serving an array of pub grub, bottles & local brews.
Shopping
Patagonia Outlet
Seabright
Forever Thrift
Sports & Recreation
DeLaveaga Golf Course
Public hilltop 18-hole course with a tricky 10th hole, 2-level driving range & well-stocked shop.
Outdoors
Patio, trail, or open-air.
No reservation needed
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