Things To Do

Shadowbrook in Capitola for Classic SC Experience

Monty's Log Cabin in Felton for Best Dive Bar

Chaminade in Santa Cruz for Best Sunset Cocktails

Home in Soquel for Amazing Farm-to-Table Food

Los Pericos in Santa Cruz for most authentic Mexican Food

Humble Sea Brewery in Westside Santa Cruz

Whale City Bakery in Davenport for Breakfast, Lunch and Baked Goods with Beach View

Cafe Brasil in Santa Cruz for Delicious Brazilian Food

Bad Animal in Santa Cruz for Natural Wines, Books & Great Thai Food

Front & Cooper in Santa Cruz for Best Cocktails & Live Music on Weekends

West End Tap in Santa Cruz for Fusion Food

Moe's Alley or Felton Music Hall for Live Music

Wilder Ranch Hike (from redwoods to the ocean, so gorgeous)

Sand Hills Hike in Henry Cowell (quick hike, great ocean and forest views

Fall Creek Hike in Felton (easy and gorgeous, explore as far as you want)

Seabright Beach (best beach in Santa Cruz proper)

Shark Fin Cove (picturesque cliff trail overlooking ocean)

Joe's Bar

Boulder Creek's own special bar!