Things To Do
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
Best redwoods in Santa Cruz County! Four Crosses Trial is one of the best. Fun fact: Madeline got attacked by wasps on a field trip one time. Don't go off the trail!
Roaring Camp Train Depot
Trains are cool. Redwoods are cool. What's not to love!
Wilder Ranch State Park
A former dairy ranch turned State Park with tons of trails and early Californian ranching history.
Shark Fin Cove
A quintessential photo-op along Highway 1.
UC Santa Cruz Arboretum & Botanic Garden
This garden is set over some 115 acres and includes over 300 rare plant species.
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
I mean, when in Rome... Our first jobs in Santa Cruz. RIP Slush Puppy.
Seymour Marine Discovery Center
Whale Bones!! Enough said. If you can't make it to Monterey Bay Aquarium, this scratches the same itch.
The Mystery Spot
Check this item off your bucket list and get yourself an iconic bumper sticker!
Makai Island Kitchen & Groggery
Andrew and Madeline have a love for Tiki drinks. We’ve had great drinks and food at Makai on the Santa Cruz Wharf.
Martinelli's Company Store
They offer daily free tastings of the absolute best sparkling apple cider. Santa Cruz Local Approved!
Venus Spirits Cocktails & Kitchen | Westside
For our fellow gin-lovers out there!
Davenport Roadhouse
Live Music, Food, and Inn upstairs!
Humble Sea Brewing Co.
For our fellow craft beer lovers out there!
Discretion Brewing
Have a shimmer pils and enjoy!
Crow's Nest Restaurant
Get the best of both worlds, a view of the Santa Cruz Harbor and Twin Lakes Beach!
Tacos Moreno
Make sure to grab plenty of salsa. Cash only.
Gayle's Bakery & Rosticceria
Madeline's favorite bakery in Santa Cruz. Try the Princess Cake and Twice Baked Potatoes.
The Buttery
Andrew's neighborhood bakery in Santa Cruz. Try the Carrot Cake and Fruit Torte.
Companion Bakeshop Westside Santa Cruz
Lots of great pastries and take-home options!
Madeline's Childhood Mural at The Sentinel Parking Lot
If you're in Downtown Santa Cruz, stop by parking lot No. 16, located behind the old Santa Cruz Sentinel Building, you can find one of Madeline's early mosaic pieces.