Guidebook for Santa Cruz
Food Scene
Las Palmas Taco Bar
55 Front StCan't get any more convenient if they delivered.
The Picnic Basket
125 Beach StDelicious food!
Sawasdee By The Sea
101 Main StDelicious Thai
South Beach Pizza Co
303 Beach StPIZZZA
Falafel Hut محل فلافل حاره
309 Beach StClose by, and pretty good
Beach Street Cafe
399 Beach StConveniently located
Aquarius
175 W Cliff DrA little more high end, But delicious, and worth it!!
Stagnaro Bros.
59 Municipal WharfYes, yes, a million times yes!!!!!!!
Amazing pizza! The best pizza in Santa Cruz. They deliver! And they have happy hour, gets pretty packed on thursdays
17 locals recommend
Woodstock's Pizza Santa Cruz
710 Front StAmazing pizza! The best pizza in Santa Cruz. They deliver! And they have happy hour, gets pretty packed on thursdays
Highly Recommend for a delicious breakfast or brunch. Try their famous Acai Bowl. Be there early on weekends. Can get packed!
1410 Mission St
1410 Mission StreetHighly Recommend for a delicious breakfast or brunch. Try their famous Acai Bowl. Be there early on weekends. Can get packed!
Yes, There is absolutely nothing better than a top notch breakfast place. Guaranteed one of the best breakfasts you will ever have!
38 locals recommend
The Walnut Avenue Cafe
106 Walnut AveYes, There is absolutely nothing better than a top notch breakfast place. Guaranteed one of the best breakfasts you will ever have!
Missing that hawaiian food? Craving plate lunch or ahi poke? Speak no more.
21 locals recommend
Aloha Island Grille
1700 Portola DrMissing that hawaiian food? Craving plate lunch or ahi poke? Speak no more.
Vegan, and gluten free choices. Santa cruz, thai, and vietnamese infused menu. All choices are some of the best plates i've ever had. And its good for you, win-win!
80 locals recommend
Charlie Hong Kong
1141 Soquel AveVegan, and gluten free choices. Santa cruz, thai, and vietnamese infused menu. All choices are some of the best plates i've ever had. And its good for you, win-win!
This is where I go when I'm craving In-N-out. Don't worry it's way better, and they have different options! Fries are amazing too
8 locals recommend
Jack's Hamburgers
202 Lincoln StThis is where I go when I'm craving In-N-out. Don't worry it's way better, and they have different options! Fries are amazing too
Pacific Thai Santa Cruz
1319 Pacific AveDELICIOUS THAI FOOD!
One of the best indian food restaurants in town... Check out their vegetarian buffet!
7 locals recommend
Sitar Indian Cuisine
1133 Pacific AveOne of the best indian food restaurants in town... Check out their vegetarian buffet!
They have all vegetarian and vegan dishes. Plus it's the only place open till 3am.
21 locals recommend
Saturn Cafe
145 Laurel StThey have all vegetarian and vegan dishes. Plus it's the only place open till 3am.
Poet & Patriot Irish Pub
320 Cedar StLike Beer?
Santa Cruz Coffee Roasting
1330 Pacific AveDelicious Local Coffee
Caffe Pergolesi
418 Cedar StDelicious local coffee place. The real Santa Cruz "Experience"
Local little cozy spot to get food, and coffee, Great bread, and pastries too
133 locals recommend
The Buttery
702 Soquel AveLocal little cozy spot to get food, and coffee, Great bread, and pastries too
Betty Burgers
505 Seabright AveBurgers ;)
Wonderful beach view, and great foods, sometimes they throw parties:) Great for dinner or lunch
276 locals recommend
Crow's Nest Restaurant
2218 E Cliff DrWonderful beach view, and great foods, sometimes they throw parties:) Great for dinner or lunch
Essentials
Safeway
2203 Mission StBuy some groceries
Delicious local goods. Almost as good as the downtown farmers market every Wednesday.
248 locals recommend
New Leaf Community Markets
1101 Fair AveDelicious local goods. Almost as good as the downtown farmers market every Wednesday.
Everything Else
New Leaf Community Markets
1101 Fair AveBuy amazing local food. Basically whole foods
Drinks & Nightlife
Ideal Bar & Grill
106 Beach StEverything you want, and an ocean view!
burger. Aptos
7941 Soquel DrI think this one speaks for itself.
Hula's Island Grill
221 Cathcart StGood happy hour, amazing food too!!
The Reef Bar & Restaurant
200 Locust StGood Drinks, Good vibes.
Surf City Billiards Bar & Cafe
931 Pacific AvePool, Shuffle board, ect. Plenty of room for activities.
Beer 30
2504 S Main StLove Beer? You're Welcome
Motiv
1209 Pacific AveFeel like a drink, or listening to good music to dance to?
KC's Sports Bar & Lounge
711 Pacific AveWatch the Game!
The Blue Lagoon
923 Pacific AveDrinks. Thursday nights are 80's night!
Great, amazing, extravagant drinks.
If you think it, they can make it!
43 locals recommend
515 Kitchen & Cocktails
515 Cedar StGreat, amazing, extravagant drinks.
If you think it, they can make it!
Arts & Culture
Watch concert shows! Great venue for live music. There's a bar and pool upstairs on regular days as well.
81 locals recommend
The Catalyst
1011 Pacific AveWatch concert shows! Great venue for live music. There's a bar and pool upstairs on regular days as well.
Entertainment & Activities
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park
400 Beach StThe Boardwalk!!!!