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Food scene
Our favorite sushi joint is a short trip to Capitola. Try the DeLaVeaga Roll, it's incredible!
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Miyako Japanese Restaurant
1820 41st AveOur favorite sushi joint is a short trip to Capitola. Try the DeLaVeaga Roll, it's incredible!
The best pizza place in all of Santa Cruz, grab a slice, whole pie, and head over to the bluffs above Seacliff State Beach to take in the view with your meal! Our favorite pizza is the Corralitos. Highly recommend!
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Pizza 1
253 Center AveThe best pizza place in all of Santa Cruz, grab a slice, whole pie, and head over to the bluffs above Seacliff State Beach to take in the view with your meal! Our favorite pizza is the Corralitos. Highly recommend!
One of the best microbreweries in the Bay Area, their barrel aged beers are right up there with Russian River brewing.
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Sante Adairius Santa Cruz Portal
1315 Water StOne of the best microbreweries in the Bay Area, their barrel aged beers are right up there with Russian River brewing.
Our favorite local Italian inspired eatery in the area. The bread is also simply epic!
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La Posta
538 Seabright AveOur favorite local Italian inspired eatery in the area. The bread is also simply epic!
U-Pick Apples and Strawberries, some of the best pie ever, and some living history make this a great day destination for families with kids. You'll leave smiling!
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Gizdich Ranch
55 Peckham RdU-Pick Apples and Strawberries, some of the best pie ever, and some living history make this a great day destination for families with kids. You'll leave smiling!
Always a classic. Perfect after a day at the beach. You can order ahead online and skip the long lines.
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Marianne's Ice Cream
1020 Ocean StAlways a classic. Perfect after a day at the beach. You can order ahead online and skip the long lines.
Abbott Square
118 Cooper StThere's something here for everyone, lots of yum!
Sightseeing
This 2.5 mile stretch of coastline has it all: historic lighthouse, dog beaches, epic surfing, biker, and walker friendly.
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West Cliff Drive
West Cliff DriveThis 2.5 mile stretch of coastline has it all: historic lighthouse, dog beaches, epic surfing, biker, and walker friendly.
The Wilder Ranch is a historic working ranch. They still have old farm houses and equipment, and even some livestock. The best part is there's some great mountain biking and also some of the most breathtaking coastal views on the Wilder Bluff Loop trail (approximately 2.5 mile loop).
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Wilder Ranch State Park
1401 Coast RdThe Wilder Ranch is a historic working ranch. They still have old farm houses and equipment, and even some livestock. The best part is there's some great mountain biking and also some of the most breathtaking coastal views on the Wilder Bluff Loop trail (approximately 2.5 mile loop).
An easy 0.8 mile trail loop with a MASSIVE old growth redwood. Breathe in the forest This trail is a crowd pleaser for kids and seniors alike due to the flat, and short nature of the trail. It's packed full of beauty.
Visitor Center
Redwood Grove Loop TrailAn easy 0.8 mile trail loop with a MASSIVE old growth redwood. Breathe in the forest This trail is a crowd pleaser for kids and seniors alike due to the flat, and short nature of the trail. It's packed full of beauty.
A mellow beach with plenty of sand and sun. This is also a primo spot for beginning surfers as gentle rollers of 1-2ft will carry you for 100+ yards.
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Cowell Beach
Front StA mellow beach with plenty of sand and sun. This is also a primo spot for beginning surfers as gentle rollers of 1-2ft will carry you for 100+ yards.
A great 3 mile R/T hike to a natural spring just below UCSC. There's something magical about this place. Roughly 300' of elevation gain.
Spring Box Trailhead
Spring Box TrailA great 3 mile R/T hike to a natural spring just below UCSC. There's something magical about this place. Roughly 300' of elevation gain.
Don't let permit parking in the summer stop you..this is our favorite beach in Santa Cruz! Plus there's nearby food. Crow's Nest Market in the nearby harbor area can't be beat for cheap eats and last minute provisions.
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Twin Lakes Beach
995 Live Oak AvenueDon't let permit parking in the summer stop you..this is our favorite beach in Santa Cruz! Plus there's nearby food. Crow's Nest Market in the nearby harbor area can't be beat for cheap eats and last minute provisions.
Otters, jellies, harbor seals, and all kinds of waterfowl. Grab a kayak from one of the outfitters and head out for a great morning in nature before the tide comes in.
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Elkhorn Slough
Otters, jellies, harbor seals, and all kinds of waterfowl. Grab a kayak from one of the outfitters and head out for a great morning in nature before the tide comes in.
U-Conn Trail Head
Rincon TrailSome great single track and fire road for MTB and trail runners!
Floating docks and all kinds of cape rushes, waterfowl, and a 0.75 flat loop make this a great spot for feeding ducks, relaxing, and finding something off the beaten path. See if you can spot turtles!
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Neary Lagoon Park
110 California StFloating docks and all kinds of cape rushes, waterfowl, and a 0.75 flat loop make this a great spot for feeding ducks, relaxing, and finding something off the beaten path. See if you can spot turtles!