Things To Do
Wilder Ranch State Park
Upper Wilder is one of our favorite hikes in Santa Cruz. We love walking down to the old eucalyptus and staring out over the coast. The trail is sunny and beautiful throughout the year. Down by the coast Lower Wilder is a beautiful short loop along the coast. We love to come here after work or on a weekend morning. We just recommend avoiding if it's windy! The official trail is called Old Landing Cove loop.
Pogonip Creek Nature Loop
Between the beautiful redwoods, koi pond and intention rocks you can't help feeling Pogonip is a bit magical. We try to do a short loop, we prefer Spring St. entrance, once a week to soak it in. If you're looking for an easy but beautiful walk, this is the place! Check out the schedule if you'd like to join us for this hike.
Cat & Cloud Coffee
Our daily morning walk often includes swinging by Cat & Cloud for an oat milk cappuccino for Rach and a tea or mocha for Gabe. They also have a killer breakfast burrito, with veg and vegan options, and carry local pastries from companion. Best coffee in town!
Shrine Coffee
When we switch up our morning walk direction we'll swing by Shrine! They serve Cat & Cloud coffee, but tend to be less crowded and have a lot more outdoor seating with a wonderful view of the ocean!
Cafe Brasil
Cafe Brasil holds a very special place in our hearts. Besides being our favorite brunch spot, that we frequent weekly, it's a place we've made so many wonderful memories with you all! We recommend joining the Yelp waitlist, it'll save you a lot of time.
Steamer Lane Supply
If you want a quick and affordable lunch this is the place! We frequent Steamer Lane on morning and lunchtime walks. Some of our favorites include; poke bowl, acai bowl, muffins, grass fed burgers and the aqua fresca. Great quality + a wonderful ocean view!
Full Steam Dumpling
One of our Friday night faves is Full Steam Dumpling ramen. They have the best asian fusion food in town, a great bar and often live music or comedy!
Gabriella Café
This is one of our favorite date night restaurants in town! They serve local/organic food and have a great selection of wines. Plus the cozy ambience is nice. Be sure to make a reservation to avoid a wait and specify if you want indoor or outdoor.
Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing
SCMB is a woman owned local brewery that we've been frequenting since we moved to Santa Cruz. We love the beer, vibes and abundance of seating. This is a great spot if you have a big group!
The Penny Ice Creamery
If you're craving dessert Penny's is the place! We love coming by here for a mini scoop or two on a cone. Rachel's favorite is the chocolate, but Gabe likes to switch it up!