Darla's Guidebook
Sightseeing
I-State Park ye-Nisene Marks
Aptos Creek RoadGreat hiking for you and your dogs!
Visit the site of the iconic Cement Ship and explore the beaches for sand dollars and shells. your dogs will love this long and beautiful beach walk.
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Seacliff State Beach
State Park DriveVisit the site of the iconic Cement Ship and explore the beaches for sand dollars and shells. your dogs will love this long and beautiful beach walk.
Just a breath taking drive up the coast to see the elephant seals! also visit the bakery for amazing sourdough bread baked with olives, artichokes and cheese and garlic.
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Ano Nuevo State Park
Just a breath taking drive up the coast to see the elephant seals! also visit the bakery for amazing sourdough bread baked with olives, artichokes and cheese and garlic.
Visitor Center
Redwood Grove Loop TrailTrain ride through the redwoods!!!
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park
400 Beach StFun for everyone!!!
Breakwater Cove
32 Cannery RowScuba divers paradise!
Santa Cruz Surfing Museum
701 W Cliff DrA surfer must!
The Mystery Spot
465 Mystery Spot RdFun and weird all at the same time!!!
Truly a mystery! A bit of a drive but interesting and one of a kind.
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IWinchester Mystery House
525 S Winchester BlvdTruly a mystery! A bit of a drive but interesting and one of a kind.
Music 🎵🎵🎵
Kuumbwa Jazz Center
320-2 Cedar StMoe's Alley
1535 Commercial WayAptos St. BBQ
8059 Aptos StUsually great music to accompany great BBQ.
Always music on the weekends...bands and dancing. Beautiful Koi pond and patio.
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Severino's Bar & Grill
7500 Old Dominion CtAlways music on the weekends...bands and dancing. Beautiful Koi pond and patio.
Food Scene
The best food and pet friendly patio in town! Tell Thomas and Elizabeth (owners) hello!
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Bittersweet Bistro
787 Rio Del Mar BlvdThe best food and pet friendly patio in town! Tell Thomas and Elizabeth (owners) hello!
Try the Cobb Salad!!! Dog friendly patio, friendly staff...my lunch go-to with friends.
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Parish Publick House Aptos
8017 Soquel DrTry the Cobb Salad!!! Dog friendly patio, friendly staff...my lunch go-to with friends.
I haven't been but hear it's great!
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Venus Spirits Cocktails & Kitchen | Beachside
131 EsplanadeI haven't been but hear it's great!
Best breakfast burritos in town...say Hi to Dan and Julie!
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Seascape Foods
16 Seascape VillageBest breakfast burritos in town...say Hi to Dan and Julie!
A local treasure to Aptos. Good food, great margaritas, amazing staff...a true Aptos institution!!
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Manuel's Mexican Restaurant
261 Center AveA local treasure to Aptos. Good food, great margaritas, amazing staff...a true Aptos institution!!
Austin and Pete are doing such a great job here! Two local guys making a name for themselves. Drinks are delightful and food is delish! Ahi Tower and Spaghetti and meatballs are my staples!
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The Hideout
9051 Soquel DrAustin and Pete are doing such a great job here! Two local guys making a name for themselves. Drinks are delightful and food is delish! Ahi Tower and Spaghetti and meatballs are my staples!
My favorite pizza joint. Pepperoni or Todo Santos are my go-tos. they deliver here!
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Pizza My Heart
209 EsplanadeMy favorite pizza joint. Pepperoni or Todo Santos are my go-tos. they deliver here!
Locally owned and delish pizza! Menu includes burgers and sandwiches...delivery available.
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Village Host Pizza & Grill
4 Seascape VillageLocally owned and delish pizza! Menu includes burgers and sandwiches...delivery available.
Hands down the BEST Chinese food in town. Family owned and the food is amazing. order BBQ pork and the eggplant dish..
mouth watering.
Hong Kong Garden
14 Seascape VillageHands down the BEST Chinese food in town. Family owned and the food is amazing. order BBQ pork and the eggplant dish..
mouth watering.
Get the Sand Dabs or the Scallops!!! Must have the chips, salsa and guacamole and the Roasted Poblano Bisque. Say Hello to Kim and Ray for me!
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Haute Enchilada Café
7902 Moss Landing RdGet the Sand Dabs or the Scallops!!! Must have the chips, salsa and guacamole and the Roasted Poblano Bisque. Say Hello to Kim and Ray for me!
GREAT margaritas!!!! Carne asada nachos to die for!!! Iconic restaurant on the way to Monterey...guaranteed to fix your hunger!
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The Whole Enchilada Market Place
7902 CA-1GREAT margaritas!!!! Carne asada nachos to die for!!! Iconic restaurant on the way to Monterey...guaranteed to fix your hunger!
Guests give this place rave reviews! Best oatmeal in town!
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Norma Jean's Coffee
8043 Soquel DrGuests give this place rave reviews! Best oatmeal in town!
Fine dining at its best! Great wine selection and outstanding service. Bob and Julie run a top notch restaurant with amazing food!
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Café Sparrow
8042 Soquel DrFine dining at its best! Great wine selection and outstanding service. Bob and Julie run a top notch restaurant with amazing food!
Bar
Mediterranean
265 Center AveBest little dive bar in town! see Joey for the BEST margarita in town!
Locals love this place...pet friendly...lite bites and great beers.
South Point Seascape - Taproom & Coffee Bar
10 Seascape VillageLocals love this place...pet friendly...lite bites and great beers.
Restaurant and bar on the beach...English fare. On the Capitola Esplanade...great people watching.
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Britannia Arms Of Capitola
110 Monterey AveRestaurant and bar on the beach...English fare. On the Capitola Esplanade...great people watching.
Pet Health
Pacific & Santa Cruz Veterinary Specialists
2585 Soquel DriveEmergency veterinary clinic.