Things to Do
Mentone
Excellent restaurant. Only Michelin stared restaurant in Santa Cruz. Reservations recommended.
Venus Spirits Cocktails & Kitchen | Beachside
A lovely restaurant at Rio Del Mar Beach. They are a distillery, they make their own gin, and vodka.
Venus Pie Trap
A cute coffee shop with delicious pies and scrumptious bagels. At lunch, they serve New Haven-style pizza.
Companion Bakeshop Aptos
A cute bakery close to Seacliff Inn
The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park - Hiking/Mnt. Biking
Beautiful hiking in the redwoods. For those of you staying at Seacliff, you can enter the park through Aptos Rancho Road across from Safeway. If you would like to mountain bike you can rent from Epicenter Cycling at the main entrance. *there is very little cell phone service while in the park.
Capitola State Beach - Surfing
Best spot for beginners. Can rent boards and wetsuits from Capitola Beach Company.
Lester Estate Wines | Deer Park Ranch - Wine Tasting
Beautiful property and great wine. This was the original site of our celebration. Only open on Saturdays.
Windy Oaks Winery
Lovely wine and property. Open Fri-Sun.