Things To Do
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
A historic roller coaster, fair rides, arcade, and waterfront views. Good for a fun afternoon.
The Mystery Spot
A cabin in the woods where gravity defies the laws of nature. Great for kids and adults!
Gayle's Bakery & Rosticceria
Stepping across the threshold is like stepping back in time at this classic, quintessential American deli. You will find items like fresh basil chicken salad on a croissant, open-faced ham and brie, and lemon meringue tartelette whose flavor dances in your mouth. It's hard to recommend things here, but if you insist, I suppose we could narrow down our favorites to: - Basil Chicken Salad Croissant - Italiano Ficelle - Strawberry Shortcake Cookie - Raspberry Napoleon - German Chocolate Cookie
Adorable French Bakery
If I've lost track of Julia, I'm likely to find her here! Pastries are made fresh daily. Our favorites are: - Double turned almond croissant - Chocolate pistachio spin
Buzzo's Pizza
This is our absolute favorite place! The dough is fresh. The service is good. And you'll find unique and interesting menu options. If you venture here, we recommend: - Burrata cheese with fried bread and tomato - The arugula salad - The potato pizza (yes potato, with fried egg too. it's delicious!) - The jenkins pizza (more traditional with sausage and tomato sauce)
Beer Thirty
Right next to Buzzo's, so you can do both in one afternoon. We love a lot of the beers here and playing corn-hole or ping pong!
Zelda's on the beach
Seafood restaurant right on the ocean. It's a nice spot, and also the place at which we celebrated our engagement.
Shadowbrook Restaurant
Quiet, romantic spot by the river if you want to have a nice dinner or casual lunch. There's also a little trolly that takes you down into the restaurant.
Telefèric Barcelona Los Gatos
Come for the cocktails (they're amazing), and stay for the patatas bravas and burrata salad!
Los Gatos Cafe | Downtown
A classic breakfast spot for an easy breakfast. Enjoy a lovely stroll in historical Los Gatos afterward.
Italian Brothers Restaurant
Out of the Barrel
Asa Restaurant
Thomas Fogarty Winery
Picchetti Winery
