Coffee shops
Verve Coffee Roasters
816 41st AveCoffeetopia
3701 Portola DrCat & Cloud Coffee
3600 Portola DrPeoples Coffee
1200 17th AveZelda's on the Beach
203 Esplanade11th Hour Coffee
1001 Center StFood scene
Iconic Capitola Restaurant. A favorite celebration spot. Bonus - our Airbnb is within Shadowbrook’s complimentary vintage taxi shuttle service, so make reservations ahead and arrange your pick up time!
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Shadowbrook Restaurant
1750 Wharf RdIconic Capitola Restaurant. A favorite celebration spot. Bonus - our Airbnb is within Shadowbrook’s complimentary vintage taxi shuttle service, so make reservations ahead and arrange your pick up time!
Started as a 12 table top restaurant years ago and has since moved and grown to a weekend hot spot and in my opinion it’s the Best Italian Restaurant in town! Reservations recommended.
125 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lillian's Italian Kitchen
1148 Soquel AveStarted as a 12 table top restaurant years ago and has since moved and grown to a weekend hot spot and in my opinion it’s the Best Italian Restaurant in town! Reservations recommended.
Farm to Table - see if you can get a seat in the Wine Cellar!
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3101 N Main StFarm to Table - see if you can get a seat in the Wine Cellar!
Farm to Table just down the road. The inside Garden is magical.
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Café Cruz
2621 41st AveFarm to Table just down the road. The inside Garden is magical.
Farm to Table daily changing menu and always delicious for lunch and dinner. Reservation’s recommended.
31 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Gabriella Café
910 Cedar StFarm to Table daily changing menu and always delicious for lunch and dinner. Reservation’s recommended.
Pleasure Point eatery with a great menu and outdoor seating. Take a stroll on Pleasure Point when your done, it’s just down at the end of 41st street a few block to the Ocean.
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Süda
3910 Portola DrPleasure Point eatery with a great menu and outdoor seating. Take a stroll on Pleasure Point when your done, it’s just down at the end of 41st street a few block to the Ocean.
Newer Capitola eatery off the main drag offering delicious menu and drink options.
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Trestles Restaurant
316 Capitola AvenueNewer Capitola eatery off the main drag offering delicious menu and drink options.
The View restaurant opens for Breakfast through Dinner and just up the road. It offers outdoor seating with an excellent view of The Monterey Bay.
Hiking trails and spa services are on site. Definitely worth a visit!
The View at Chaminade
The View restaurant opens for Breakfast through Dinner and just up the road. It offers outdoor seating with an excellent view of The Monterey Bay.
Hiking trails and spa services are on site. Definitely worth a visit!
It’s been a staple to Capitola for decades, a place to visit and sit Beach Side.
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Zelda's on the Beach
203 EsplanadeIt’s been a staple to Capitola for decades, a place to visit and sit Beach Side.
Lots of Eatery Options right in Downtown Santa Cruz next to the Museum which is worth a visit as well. First Fridays are a happening time in Abbot Square.
32 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Abbott Square
118 Cooper StLots of Eatery Options right in Downtown Santa Cruz next to the Museum which is worth a visit as well. First Fridays are a happening time in Abbot Square.
If you like fresh Crepes you’ll love this and enjoy your time there outside in the Garden.
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The Crêpe Place
1134 Soquel AveIf you like fresh Crepes you’ll love this and enjoy your time there outside in the Garden.
Vegetarian and Vegan Staple with Locals.
62 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Dharma's Restaurant
4250 Capitola RdVegetarian and Vegan Staple with Locals.
Quick, delicious mediterranean inspired dishes. Take a stroll along 41st Street shopping and Pleasure Point when your done here.
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Zameen At The Point
851 41st AveQuick, delicious mediterranean inspired dishes. Take a stroll along 41st Street shopping and Pleasure Point when your done here.
Santa Cruz Diner
Classic Santa Cruz Diner open late!
Venus Spirits Cocktails & Kitchen | Beachside
Busy Santa Cruz Local Breakfast spot in downtown, usually there’s a wait on the weekends.
47 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Zachary's Restaurant
819 Pacific AveBusy Santa Cruz Local Breakfast spot in downtown, usually there’s a wait on the weekends.
Davenport stop to grab a bite before hitting the Davenport Beaches. There are a couple other eatery options on the same couple of blocks.
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Whale City Bakery
490 CA-1Davenport stop to grab a bite before hitting the Davenport Beaches. There are a couple other eatery options on the same couple of blocks.
Local ingredient hand made Ice Cream with several locations walk along Pleasure Point and 41st Street shopping when you’re done.
45 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Penny Ice Creamery Pleasure Point
820 41st AveLocal ingredient hand made Ice Cream with several locations walk along Pleasure Point and 41st Street shopping when you’re done.
Staple hand made ice cream shop in Santa Cruz - enjoy it while it lasts as they are building condos in its place. They will have a new location and currently have locations at the Boardwalk and West Side.
38 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Marianne's Ice Cream
1020 Ocean StStaple hand made ice cream shop in Santa Cruz - enjoy it while it lasts as they are building condos in its place. They will have a new location and currently have locations at the Boardwalk and West Side.
Sightseeing
Natural Bridges Monarch Trail
2531 W Cliff DrParque Estatal Forestal de Nisene Marks
Aptos Creek Road335 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Estatal de los Bosques de Secuoyas de Henry Cowell
101 N Big Trees Park RdCapitola By The Sea
Directly down the road on 7th Ave
Next to the Harbor and restaurants and coffee shops.
Twin Lakes State Beach
Directly down the road on 7th Ave
Next to the Harbor and restaurants and coffee shops.
Natural Bridges State Beach
2531 W Cliff DrSanta Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Muelle de Santa Cruz
21 Municipal WharfCarmel Beach Walk
Brewery and Wineries
Local, fun, beee garden with activities outside.
West side popular brewery with great beer offerings and outdoor seating.
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Humble Sea Brewing Co.
820 Swift StWest side popular brewery with great beer offerings and outdoor seating.
Local, nearby, great offer of excellent beers, indoor and outdoor seating.
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Discretion Brewing
2703 41st AveLocal, nearby, great offer of excellent beers, indoor and outdoor seating.
Beer 30
2504 S Main StSanta Cruz Mountain Brewing
West side brewery, excellent offerings, outdoor seating, near other local fun restaurants.
94 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Santa Cruz Mountain Vineyard
334 Ingalls StWest side brewery, excellent offerings, outdoor seating, near other local fun restaurants.
MJA Vineyards
328 Ingalls StSoquel Vineyards
8063 Glen Haven RdHallcrest Vineyards
379 Felton Empire Rd