Things To Do

List compiled by our fantastic officiant and Santa Cruz expert, Stuart Gasner!
Not to be confused with the groom and spider enthusiast pictured above...
ACTIVITIES:
Hike in the Forest of Nisene Marks
Check out the concrete ship in Seacliff State Beach
Manresa State Beach
Golf at Seascape
Beginner surfing at Jack’s
Intermediate surfing at Pleasure Point
Rent a bike at Epicenter Cycle
Check out Capitola Village
Santa Cruz Boardwalk
Watch surfers at Steamer Lane/Surfing museum
Farmer’s markets
Tidepools at low tide at Pleasure Point
Tour UC Santa Cruz
RESTAURANTS & BARS:
Manuel’s
Gayle’s
Mentone
Zameen
Persephone
New Thai place in Aptos village
Peet’s in Rancho del Mar
Cat & Cloud in Aptos Village
Beer 30 in Soquel
Discretion Brewery
Steamer Lane Supply
Bantam
SHOPPING:
Warmth Company
Pacific Avenue in downtown Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz Skateboards for iconic sweatshirts
Santa Cruz Naturals for cannabis
O’Neill Surf Shop for Tshirts
Thrift place on Trout Gulch
Antique stores in Soquel