Things To Do
The Buena Vista
Home of the original Irish Coffee in the United States, this is a great place to stop on your way to Fisherman’s Wharf or to take the famous SF cable cars to
Fisherman's Wharf
Famous waterfront neighborhood of SF featuring Pier 39, Ghirardelli Square, and Alcatraz Tours
Din Tai Fung 鼎泰豐
Some of the best dumplings in the Bay Area
Poor House Bistro
Shameless plug for great Cajun food in the Bay Area👀
Winchester Mystery House
The famous Winchester Mansion, which Sarah Winchester continuously added onto for years and which served as the inspiration for Disney’s Haunted Mansion
Marianne's Ice Cream
The must-try Santa Cruz ice cream spot. There’s also a location in Aptos😊
Shadowbrook Restaurant
Great for a nicer dinner — don’t miss the red cable car that takes you to the dining area. Reservations recommended
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
Gorgeous redwoods hiking and camping in the Bay Area. This is directly next to our wedding venue
Aptos St. BBQ
A good spot to eat in the Santa Cruz/Aptos area
Cannery Row
Historic waterfront area of Monterey named after John Steinbeck’s famous book. Stop by here if you’re planning on checking out the aquarium
Monterey Bay Aquarium
World-renowned aquarium on the Central Coast, definitely worth checking out if you have an extra day