Chris & Venesa’s guidebook
Food scene
Local favorite! Cozy with traditional Italian entrees.
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Caruso's Tuscan Cuisine
115 San Jose AveLocal favorite! Cozy with traditional Italian entrees.
This historic restaurant has fine food and spirits in an Old World Charm like atmosphere. Beautiful Outdoor gardens! You take a short tram ride to the dining area. Live music in the lounge / patio area. Dining room is business casual to formal wear. Complimentary pickup in a very cool old school car! Call (831) 475-1511 to book.
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Shadowbrook Restaurant
1750 Wharf RdThis historic restaurant has fine food and spirits in an Old World Charm like atmosphere. Beautiful Outdoor gardens! You take a short tram ride to the dining area. Live music in the lounge / patio area. Dining room is business casual to formal wear. Complimentary pickup in a very cool old school car! Call (831) 475-1511 to book.
Café Cruz
2621 41st AveGood food and service and nice atmosphere.
Ugly Mug CoffeeHouse
4640 Soquel DrGreat coffee!
Breakfast! Small cozy and definite local favorite. Great service! Capitola Village.
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Avenue Cafe
427 Capitola AveBreakfast! Small cozy and definite local favorite. Great service! Capitola Village.
Wharf House Restaurant
1400 Wharf RdOn the wharf with all the atmosphere
Lillian's Italian Kitchen
1148 Soquel AveAnother fine Italian Restaurant Local Favorite
Mentone
174 Aptos Vlg Wy*Michelin-Starred chef* Pizzas are Amazing!
Great Food and take out available. Love the Smoked Gouda MacNCheese. $$
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The Hideout
9051 Soquel DrGreat Food and take out available. Love the Smoked Gouda MacNCheese. $$
Beer 30
2504 S Main StCraft Beers
Award winning pizza! Our favorite place to take visitors for pizza and cocktails (they come in a shaker) downtown Santa Cruz. Live shows on Saturday.
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Kiantis Pizza & Pasta Bar
1100 Pacific AveAward winning pizza! Our favorite place to take visitors for pizza and cocktails (they come in a shaker) downtown Santa Cruz. Live shows on Saturday.
The Original Pizza My Heart on the beach, Best Pizza (over 41st ave best oven) thin crusted so good
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Pizza My Heart
209 EsplanadeThe Original Pizza My Heart on the beach, Best Pizza (over 41st ave best oven) thin crusted so good
Sante Adairius Rustic Ales
103 Kennedy DrYummy sandwiches within walking distance to Seacliff State Park “Cement Ship”
Castelli’s Caffe & Deli. Seacliff area
Yummy sandwiches within walking distance to Seacliff State Park “Cement Ship”
Sightseeing
You can rent bikes at the Epicenter
Cycling bike shop in Aptos (they will drive you to the top of the forest!) or drive into the park with so many hiking trails bring a lunch!
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The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park
Aptos Creek RoadYou can rent bikes at the Epicenter
Cycling bike shop in Aptos (they will drive you to the top of the forest!) or drive into the park with so many hiking trails bring a lunch!
Land of Medicine Buddha
5800 Prescott RdSo serene lovely place to walk, hike and explore.
Capitola Village!! Beach 🏖 Food, Spirits, Music, Shopping, paddle boarding and Surf. Photo opportunities galore!
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Capitola Beach Company
131 Monterey AveCapitola Village!! Beach 🏖 Food, Spirits, Music, Shopping, paddle boarding and Surf. Photo opportunities galore!
*Beach- Local surf community. Fun vibe beautiful walk along the cliffs - watch the surfers. Dog people 🐾
*Food and shops (wetsuit pioneer Jack) O'Neill surf shop -
- Drive 41st Ave strip until it ends at the beach-
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Pleasure Point
*Beach- Local surf community. Fun vibe beautiful walk along the cliffs - watch the surfers. Dog people 🐾
*Food and shops (wetsuit pioneer Jack) O'Neill surf shop -
- Drive 41st Ave strip until it ends at the beach-
Photo opportunities! Picturesque sunsets. Historic cement ship. New Brighton State Beach to your right or Rio Del Mar to your left.
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Seacliff State Beach
State Park DrivePhoto opportunities! Picturesque sunsets. Historic cement ship. New Brighton State Beach to your right or Rio Del Mar to your left.
Der Mystery Spot
465 Mystery Spot RdVery Unique Place and a true mystery...
DeLaveaga Disc Golf Course
1468 Upper Park RdWorld Famous Championship Disc Golf Course
Beautiful, secluded than most, California cliffs to your right, incredible long beautiful walk to your left... Love this beach! So quiet. Sit awhile. Marine life often visits. Pelicans seals otters dolphins and if your lucky a whale sighting. Parking is $10 and is good for entry at all State Parks for the day! Ask for a list of parks.
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New Brighton State Beach
1500 Park AveBeautiful, secluded than most, California cliffs to your right, incredible long beautiful walk to your left... Love this beach! So quiet. Sit awhile. Marine life often visits. Pelicans seals otters dolphins and if your lucky a whale sighting. Parking is $10 and is good for entry at all State Parks for the day! Ask for a list of parks.