Guidebook for Santa Cruz
Food Scene
Viva's Mexican Food
1201 Soquel AveDecent, organic Mexican food.
Charlie Hong Kong
1141 Soquel AveAffordable, quick Asian food
These guys have a yummy lunch buffet at a bargain. Also, good dinners.
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Real Thai Kitchen
1632 Seabright AveThese guys have a yummy lunch buffet at a bargain. Also, good dinners.
Tacos Moreno
1053 Water StGreat quesadillas and el pastor tacos!
My favorite place for espresso drinks in the neighborhood for you coffee connoisseurs.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lulus Midtown
925 Soquel AveMy favorite place for espresso drinks in the neighborhood for you coffee connoisseurs.
Lots of original spread choices. Good spot to grab a quick breakfast/lunch.
23 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bagelry
1636 Seabright AveLots of original spread choices. Good spot to grab a quick breakfast/lunch.
An authentic teahouse. Come here for a unique experience if you have some time to relax and sip. No wifi/cell phones allowed. They also serve healthy, tasty snacks.
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hidden Peak Teahouse
1541 Pacific AveAn authentic teahouse. Come here for a unique experience if you have some time to relax and sip. No wifi/cell phones allowed. They also serve healthy, tasty snacks.
Everything Else
Check their schedule for music. A lot of big names come through here.
52 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rio Theatre
1205 Soquel AveCheck their schedule for music. A lot of big names come through here.
Essentials
Locally owned health food store that offers better prices than Whole Foods. Also has a deli, hot bar, cafe, and juice bar. Hosts a burger stand in front on the weekends.
69 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Staff of Life
1266 Soquel AveLocally owned health food store that offers better prices than Whole Foods. Also has a deli, hot bar, cafe, and juice bar. Hosts a burger stand in front on the weekends.
Drinks & Nightlife
These guys have been around forever. They are a full restaurant and bar, with regular live music. Good weekend brunches; sit out back.
109 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Crêpe Place
1134 Soquel AveThese guys have been around forever. They are a full restaurant and bar, with regular live music. Good weekend brunches; sit out back.
My favorite place to go out dancing in Santa Cruz. Cozy, friendly atmosphere, and they get a lot of good music here.
83 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Moe's Alley
1535 Commercial WayMy favorite place to go out dancing in Santa Cruz. Cozy, friendly atmosphere, and they get a lot of good music here.