Santa Cruz offers scenic beaches, the historic Beach Boardwalk, beautiful nature trails like the Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park! Downtown Santa Cruz also has great shops, cafés, and dining for you to explore.
One of our favorite activities is going on a drive! Skyline offers a beautiful scenic drive from the Peninsula to the Ocean! Check out Alice's Restaurant while you're up there!
For near by shopping and dining, visit West Valley Mall in San Jose for a variety of stores and restaurants. Or head to Santana Row for upscale shopping, trendy boutiques, and outdoor cafés. We recommend trying out Eatly or Ramen Nagi!
Peninsula: Alice’s Drake’s Ramen Nagi Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ Pho Element Woodside Roadhouse Burgers South Bay: Eatly Lee’s Sandwiches Ramen Nagi Sparten Tacos Barcelona Teleferico Los Gatos Cafe Bill's Cafe Tostadas