Laura's Guidebook
Food scene
Super delicious açaí bowls, fresh pressed juices, tasty salads.
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Amazon Juices
1066 41st AvenueSuper delicious açaí bowls, fresh pressed juices, tasty salads.
A local institution; offering delicious baked goods, breakfast and lunch.
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The Buttery
702 Soquel AvenueA local institution; offering delicious baked goods, breakfast and lunch.
Their Bowl of Soul not to be missed! Great coffee, breakfasts, and pastries by Manresa Bread. Located in Pleasure Point.
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Verve Coffee Roasters
816 41st AvenueTheir Bowl of Soul not to be missed! Great coffee, breakfasts, and pastries by Manresa Bread. Located in Pleasure Point.
Peoples Coffee
1200 17th AvenueA short walk from the room and usually busy.
Starbucks
21620 E Cliff DrLocated just down the street and right next to Sunny Cove Beach.
Our favorite sushi spot - huge portions, fresh food and a great Happy Hour!
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Akira Seabright
1222 Soquel AvenueOur favorite sushi spot - huge portions, fresh food and a great Happy Hour!
Delicious vegetarian and meat options. Inexpensive, organic yummy food.
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Charlie Hong Kong
1141 Soquel AvenueDelicious vegetarian and meat options. Inexpensive, organic yummy food.
Some of the best food in Santa Cruz County. Local, seasonal, and simply delicious.
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3101 N Main StSome of the best food in Santa Cruz County. Local, seasonal, and simply delicious.
Farm to table Italian featuring some amazing Italian wines. Quant and romantic.
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La Posta
538 Seabright AvenueFarm to table Italian featuring some amazing Italian wines. Quant and romantic.
Comfortable and approachable, upbeat yet casual. Yummy food.
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East End Gastropub
1501 41st AveComfortable and approachable, upbeat yet casual. Yummy food.
Another really good Italian restaurant and very close to the room. The polenta appetizer is so rich and decadent.
13 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Lago di Como
21490 East Cliff DriveAnother really good Italian restaurant and very close to the room. The polenta appetizer is so rich and decadent.
Persephone
7945 Soquel DrFine dining. Offering a Chef’s tasting menu and wine pairings.
Beaches
A locals beach a short walk down 17th Ave, past the Starbucks. The cliffs offer protection from the wind.
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Sunny Cove Beach
A locals beach a short walk down 17th Ave, past the Starbucks. The cliffs offer protection from the wind.
Another very close beach right next to the Harbor. You might even see a sailboat or two.
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Twin Lakes State Beach
Another very close beach right next to the Harbor. You might even see a sailboat or two.
If you’re visiting in October or November you can see the monarch butterflies at the Eucalyptus grove.
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Natural Bridges State Beach
If you’re visiting in October or November you can see the monarch butterflies at the Eucalyptus grove.
Our personal favorite beach - there’s a convenient parking lot right across the street and super easy access. A short bike ride away.
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Moran Lake Beach
Our personal favorite beach - there’s a convenient parking lot right across the street and super easy access. A short bike ride away.
Surf Spots
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Lovely place for a walk along the cliffs and to see the surfers at “The Hook”.
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Pleasure Point
Lovely place for a walk along the cliffs and to see the surfers at “The Hook”.
A favorite place for a walk on West Cliff and to see lots of seasoned surfers. There is also a surfing museum and iconic surfer statue.
27 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Steamer Lane
700 West Cliff DriveA favorite place for a walk on West Cliff and to see lots of seasoned surfers. There is also a surfing museum and iconic surfer statue.
Breweries
Great atmosphere, a variety of beers, light meals.
9 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Sante Adairius Santa Cruz Portal
1315 Water StGreat atmosphere, a variety of beers, light meals.
New Bohemia Brewing Co.
1030 41st AveA fun place to hang out.
On the west side of town and serving up beer and ciders.
32 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Humble Sea Brewing Co.
820 Swift StOn the west side of town and serving up beer and ciders.
East Cliff Brewing Company
21517 E Cliff DrA short walk from the room and great beers.
Wineries
A local winery that’s specializes in sparkling wine methode champenoise.
6 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Equinox Sparkling Wine
334 Ingalls StreetA local winery that’s specializes in sparkling wine methode champenoise.
Offering a large selection of wines and great atmosphere to catch some live music.
7 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Stockwell Cellars
1100 Fair AveOffering a large selection of wines and great atmosphere to catch some live music.
A delightful restaurant with an extensive wine bottle shop featuring many international wines.
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Soif
105 Walnut AvenueA delightful restaurant with an extensive wine bottle shop featuring many international wines.
Sightseeing
Get up close to our massive, gorgeous redwoods.
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Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
101 North Big Trees Park RoadGet up close to our massive, gorgeous redwoods.
After hiking in a bit, you’ll find a gorgeous swimming hole and usually many college kids from UCSC.
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Garden of Eden
After hiking in a bit, you’ll find a gorgeous swimming hole and usually many college kids from UCSC.
Such a unique experience with the tram down to the restaurant.
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Shadowbrook Restaurant
1750 Wharf RoadSuch a unique experience with the tram down to the restaurant.
This is a good restaurant but really the views are the main attraction. Right on the harbor. Offering nightly entertainment.
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Crow's Nest Restaurant
2218 East Cliff DriveThis is a good restaurant but really the views are the main attraction. Right on the harbor. Offering nightly entertainment.
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
400 Beach StreetA fun place to spend a day!
The Mystery Spot
465 Mystery Spot RoadOptical illusion or energy vortex?!? You decide.
Neighborhoods
A lovely little promenade with restaurants, bars, shops, and a beach. What more can you ask for?
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Capitola
A lovely little promenade with restaurants, bars, shops, and a beach. What more can you ask for?
Great views, surfing, restaurants and shops. Experience the Santa Cruz vibe.
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Pleasure Point
Great views, surfing, restaurants and shops. Experience the Santa Cruz vibe.
Twin Lakes
Our neighborhood! Visit the Harbor and many great beaches here.