Tess & Dennis
Things To Do
Annieglass Inc
Glass blowing, wine tasting and shopping for unique glass pieces
Bookshop Santa Cruz
Tess' happy place
O'Neill Surf Shop
Classic Santa Cruz Surf Shop
Pacific Avenue
The main street in downtown Santa Cruz, lined with shops and restaurants
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Cant miss a ride on the Big Dipper. Also checkout Neptune's Kingdom for arcade games and mini-golf.
Santa Cruz Surfing Museum
Take a beautiful walk along West Cliff, check out surfers at Steamers Lane and the Surf Museum.
Santa Cruz Wharf
Check out the shops and restaurants. Don't forget to feed the seals.
Seacliff State Beach
A beautiful beach walk with views of the iconic Cement Ship
The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park
The Mystery Spot
A fun place to visit
Aptos St. BBQ
Bagelry
burger.
Chill Out Cafe
Cowboys Corner Cafe
For all my Templeton peeps this is as close to Hoovers as you're gonna get.
Crow's Nest
Great food and a beautiful view of the ocean and yacht harbor.
Garden Liquors & Deli
For all you deli sandwich lovers this is the closest and best spot I've found outside of SLO county. The Deli counter is closed on Sundays though.
Lillian's Italian Restaurant
One of our absolute favorites!
Manuel's Mexican Restaurant
Its open till midnight!
Palapas Restaurant & Cantina
Paradise Beach Grille
Parish Publick House Aptos
Sunrise Cafe
Great Breakfast
Surf City Sandwich
West End Tap and Kitchen
Next door to beer and wine tasting in the Swift Street area
Zelda's on the Beach
Casual seafood restaurant and bar on the beach
Marianne’s Ice Cream
The Penny Ice Creamery Pleasure Point
Verve Coffee Roasters
Beer THIRTY
Tons of great beers on tap, outdoor seating and family friendly
Capitola Wine Bar & Merchants
Cantine Winepub
Discretion Brewing
Humble Sea Brewing Co.
Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing
If you want to sample some of the beers from the brewery we're serving at the wedding
Venus Spirits
If fine spirits are your thing