Guidebook for Santa Cruz
Essentials
Amazing organic produce, groceries, and health products.
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The Food Bin and The Herb Room
1130 Mission StAmazing organic produce, groceries, and health products.
All the best organic groceries and health care in one place.
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New Leaf Community Markets
1101 Fair AveAll the best organic groceries and health care in one place.
Food Scene
Great scene, sandwiches and breakfasts. And of course - the closest place for a great coffee or latte.
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Emily's Good Things To Eat
1129 Mission StGreat scene, sandwiches and breakfasts. And of course - the closest place for a great coffee or latte.
Taqueria Santa Cruz
2215 Mission StOur favorite walking spot to get tacos.
Amazing restaurants and a favorite place to go for clam chowder and views.
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Santa Cruz Wharf
21 Municipal WharfAmazing restaurants and a favorite place to go for clam chowder and views.
Sabieng
1218 Mission StGreat Thai
Amazing food and mezcal bar. Real Oaxacan cuisine.
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Copal Restaurant
1203 Mission StreetAmazing food and mezcal bar. Real Oaxacan cuisine.
Shogun Japanese Restaurant
1123 Pacific AveReally good sushi.
European style outdoor dining area with a dozen local restaurants and bars.
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Abbott Square
118 Cooper StEuropean style outdoor dining area with a dozen local restaurants and bars.
Sightseeing
The place to see and be seen! Walk the three mile paved route along the beach cliffs and see surfers, sea lions, whales, locals and fisherman.
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West Cliff Drive
West Cliff DriveThe place to see and be seen! Walk the three mile paved route along the beach cliffs and see surfers, sea lions, whales, locals and fisherman.
One of the only ocean side boardwalks in the country.
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Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park
400 Beach StOne of the only ocean side boardwalks in the country.
Shopping
Downtown Santa Cruz is vibrant, eclectic, full of fun shops and tasty restaurants! Walk there in less than seven minutes.
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Pacific Avenue
Pacific AvenueDowntown Santa Cruz is vibrant, eclectic, full of fun shops and tasty restaurants! Walk there in less than seven minutes.
Everything Else
Nearest hiking spot - includes views of the beach and trails through Redwood groves.
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Pogonip Creek Nature Loop
Pogonip Creek Nature LoopNearest hiking spot - includes views of the beach and trails through Redwood groves.
Our go-to beach. It is the closest beach with a natural bridge, surfers, plenty of sand and a "scene".
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Lighthouse Field State Beach
Our go-to beach. It is the closest beach with a natural bridge, surfers, plenty of sand and a "scene".
Big, big trees - including a one mile loop around old growth. So many hiking trails and river swim spots.
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Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
101 N Big Trees Park RdBig, big trees - including a one mile loop around old growth. So many hiking trails and river swim spots.