Guidebook for Santa Cruz
Food Scene
Verve Coffee Roasters
816 41st AveKelly's French Bakery
402 Ingalls StGood brunch.
West End Tap and Kitchen
334 Ingalls StBantam
1010 Fair AveThe pizza with herbs on top is something else.
Soif
105 Walnut AveAssembly
1108 Pacific AvenueWonderful croissants and morning buns. A favorite among locals.
64 locals recommend
Companion Bakeshop Westside Santa Cruz
2341 Mission StWonderful croissants and morning buns. A favorite among locals.
Drinks & Nightlife
Santa Cruz Mountain Vineyard
334 Ingalls StOrganic beer. Very Santa Cruz.
Kuumbwa Jazz Center
320-2 Cedar StWorld-class jazz. Drinks and dinner also served.
Nice place to sip cocktails and sit by the fire or listen to live music.
21 locals recommend
The Reef Bar & Restaurant
200 Locust StNice place to sip cocktails and sit by the fire or listen to live music.
Entertainment & Activities
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park
400 Beach StThe Mystery Spot
465 Mystery Spot RdVery Santa Cruz
Shopping
Cameron Marks
402 Ingalls StLocally made gifts.
Stripe Design Group LLC
107 Walnut Avewomen's clothes, jewelry, unique household items.
Bookshop Santa Cruz
1520 Pacific AveExceptionally good book store.
Essentials
Local, organic meat and produce. Breakfast/lunch/dinner to-go items. Smoothies. Good cheese selection. However, it's pricey.
248 locals recommend
New Leaf Community Markets
1101 Fair AveLocal, organic meat and produce. Breakfast/lunch/dinner to-go items. Smoothies. Good cheese selection. However, it's pricey.
Safeway
2203 Mission StArts & Culture
Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History
705 Front StDel Mar Theater
1124 Pacific AveIndependent movie house in the heart of downtown Santa Cruz.
Santa Cruz Shakespeare
501 Upper Park RdGetting Around
Santa Cruz Metro Center station