Ashton & Elizabeth
Things To Do
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Monterey Bay Aquarium
Monterey Zoo & Vision Quest Safari B&B
Downtown Santa Cruz
Visit Downtown Santa Cruz to do some shopping, see a movie, or grab a bite to eat. Our favorite spot to grab some food is Zoccoli's Deli.
West Cliff Drive
Take a walk on West Cliff. It's a great place to get some exercise, with 2 miles of ocean views. Watch surfers at Steamer Lane and, if you're lucky, you might even see a whale out in the distance.
Monterey Bay Kayaks - Elkhorn Slough
Go kayaking in Elkhorn Slough. You're guaranteed to see some otters in their natural habitat!
Seascape Golf Club
Roaring Camp, Big Trees and Pacific Railroad Station
If you have little ones with you, this is a must! You'll have the opportunity to ride an old steam train through the redwood forest and they have hands on stations where you can pan for gold.
Palapas Restaurant & Cantina
Grab some food at Ashton's old stomping grounds. During college Ashton served at this restaurant. We still eat here often when we are in town, the food is so good!
Gayle's Bakery & Rosticceria
Grab some lunch or a sweet treat at Gayle's!
Lillian's Italian Kitchen
If you like Italian food, you won't want to miss this place.