Heather’s guidebook
Restaurants in town
Many restaurants in town, or very close by!
Very close. Delicious. Cambodian based.
Outdoor seating.
Owner also owns the bar next door and the restaurant two doors down, named "Two Doors Down" that serves beer, burgers. All excellent. You can mix menus and order from both restaurants.
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Jia Tellas
18 Victor SquareVery close. Delicious. Cambodian based.
Outdoor seating.
Owner also owns the bar next door and the restaurant two doors down, named "Two Doors Down" that serves beer, burgers. All excellent. You can mix menus and order from both restaurants.
Kaosook Thai Cuisine
Mount Hermon RoadClose. Favorite. Delicious.
Ambrosia India Bistro - Scotts Valley
6006 La Madrona DrClose. Delicious. Very quiet inside.
Rumble Fish
4727 Scotts Valley DrVery close.
Just outside Scotts Valley on the the way to Felton. Great breakfast, nice seating outside deck. Worth the little drive.
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Heavenly Roadside Café
1210 Mt Hermon RdJust outside Scotts Valley on the the way to Felton. Great breakfast, nice seating outside deck. Worth the little drive.
Otoro Sushi
235 Mt Hermon RdClose.
Los Gallos Taqueria
3726 Florence StVery close. Delicious Shrimp tacos and other items.
Very close. Fun bar. Often has bands playing outside during summer.
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Steel Bonnet Brewing Company
20 Victor SquareVery close. Fun bar. Often has bands playing outside during summer.
Giftshops
Several fun gift shops in town.
Zinnia's
219 Mt Hermon RdMy personal favorite. Decorations, jewelry, clothing, kitchenware, etc.
Bumblebees by the Sea
222 Mt Hermon RdAlso favorite. Decorations, jewelry, gifts. Tons of things to look at.
Encore Resale Boutique
5163 Scotts Valley DrA good selection of gently used or new clothing.
Ivy's Porch
5311 Scotts Valley DrAntiques, collectibles.
The Find
5275 Scotts Valley DrAntiques, collectibles.
Markets
Super close. Great deli, made to order sandwiches, large selection of pre-marinaded meats, to-go sushi, full butcher shop, and fresh seafood. They also have a nice selection of cheese, wine, organic fruits and veggies.
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Scotts Valley Market
14 Victor SquareSuper close. Great deli, made to order sandwiches, large selection of pre-marinaded meats, to-go sushi, full butcher shop, and fresh seafood. They also have a nice selection of cheese, wine, organic fruits and veggies.
Nob Hill Foods
222 Mt Hermon RdNext closest.
Safeway
253 Mt Hermon RdWild Roots Market
13159 Central AveIn Felton.
In Santa Cruz. West Cliff. Beautiful organic fruits and veggies, cheeses, wines, beers, etc.. Pick up groceries here if you are going to one of the fun restaurant/bars in the area, visiting the Seymore Center or Natural Bridges State Park or walking West Cliff Drive.
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New Leaf Community Markets
1101 Fair AveIn Santa Cruz. West Cliff. Beautiful organic fruits and veggies, cheeses, wines, beers, etc.. Pick up groceries here if you are going to one of the fun restaurant/bars in the area, visiting the Seymore Center or Natural Bridges State Park or walking West Cliff Drive.
Felton Farmers Market
120 Russell AveTuesdays
May through October
2:30pm - 6:30pm
Wednesdays April through October 1pm - 6pm
Downtown Santa Cruz.
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Santa Cruz Community Farmers' Market
700-798 Cedar StWednesdays April through October 1pm - 6pm
Downtown Santa Cruz.
Things to do
Lodato Park
This park is connected to trails in the neighborhood. 3 mile moderate hike.
Nice theater. Assigned seating. Food and beverages, including alcohol. Order tickets in advance online.
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CineLux Scotts Valley Cafe & Lounge
226 Mt Hermon RdNice theater. Assigned seating. Food and beverages, including alcohol. Order tickets in advance online.
Bigfoot Discovery Museum
5497 Hwy 9Everything you need to know about Bigfoot.
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
101 N Big Trees Park RdGreat hiking. Bigger redwoods.
Roaring Camp
5401 Graham Hill RdRide a train to the beach. Many festivals located here.
Nice easier hike along trails, old railroad tracks, to a swimming hole.
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Garden of Eden - Henry Cowell Redwood State Park
California 9Nice easier hike along trails, old railroad tracks, to a swimming hole.
Land of Medicine Buddha
5800 Prescott RdNice hike.
The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park
Aptos Creek RoadBeautiful hiking
Beautiful walk at sunset (or anytime) on paved walkway along ocean.
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West Cliff Drive
West Cliff DriveBeautiful walk at sunset (or anytime) on paved walkway along ocean.
Big Basin Redwoods State Park
21600 Big Basin WayVigorous hikes to giant redwoods.
History demonstrations, hiking trails including one up to view the bay.
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Wilder Ranch State Park
1401 Coast RdHistory demonstrations, hiking trails including one up to view the bay.
Fun short trip to learn about the ocean. Near Natural Bridges State Park.
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Seymour Marine Discovery Center
100 McAllister WayFun short trip to learn about the ocean. Near Natural Bridges State Park.
Monarch butterflies nest here in winter. Nice trails to nesting spots and down to beach.
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Natural Bridges State Beach
2531 W Cliff DrMonarch butterflies nest here in winter. Nice trails to nesting spots and down to beach.
Go sailing from the Santa Cruz Harbor. Offers many different times and varieties of food and beverages. Reservations are a good idea.
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Chardonnay Sailing Charters
790 Mariner Park WayGo sailing from the Santa Cruz Harbor. Offers many different times and varieties of food and beverages. Reservations are a good idea.
Best place to go whale watching. Leaves from Moss Landing. Reservations online.
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Blue Ocean Whale Watching on the Monterey Bay
7881 Sandholdt RdBest place to go whale watching. Leaves from Moss Landing. Reservations online.
Das Monterey Bay Aquarium
886 Cannery RowNice place to kayak. Ideal kayak outing would be to start kayaking with last "rising" tide hour. Tide hours fluctuate.
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Moss Landing Harbor District
7881 Sandholdt RdNice place to kayak. Ideal kayak outing would be to start kayaking with last "rising" tide hour. Tide hours fluctuate.
Tourist spot, but locals enjoy too. Friday night bands on the beach during summer. Rides, food, pee-wee golf, bowling, etc.
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Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park
400 Beach StTourist spot, but locals enjoy too. Friday night bands on the beach during summer. Rides, food, pee-wee golf, bowling, etc.
Der Mystery Spot
465 Mystery Spot RdVery close. Fun, unique. Make reservations.
This beach is a family friendly beach with some parking down at the beach, and some parking a walk up into the neighborhood. In between the beach and upper parking are many different shops offering everything from Art to fun misc home items and decorations, clothing boutiques, local jewelry and more.
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Capitola Beach Company
131 Monterey AveThis beach is a family friendly beach with some parking down at the beach, and some parking a walk up into the neighborhood. In between the beach and upper parking are many different shops offering everything from Art to fun misc home items and decorations, clothing boutiques, local jewelry and more.
Restaurants in Santa Cruz, etc.
At Santa Cruz Yacht Harbor. More about the "view". Nicer restaurant downstairs. Casual upstairs. Amazing sunsets. Live music on weekends. Sailboat races on Wednesdays evenings during summer. Beach BBQs and music on Thursday evenings during summer. Comedy on Sunday evenings. Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free options.
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Crow's Nest Restaurant
2218 E Cliff DrAt Santa Cruz Yacht Harbor. More about the "view". Nicer restaurant downstairs. Casual upstairs. Amazing sunsets. Live music on weekends. Sailboat races on Wednesdays evenings during summer. Beach BBQs and music on Thursday evenings during summer. Comedy on Sunday evenings. Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free options.
My personal favorite. Downtown Santa Cruz. Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free options.
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Hula's Island Grill
221 Cathcart StMy personal favorite. Downtown Santa Cruz. Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free options.
Good food. Downtown Santa Cruz. They perform a fun routine to music on Fridays and Saturdays at 6:30 and 8:30 pm (estimated). Good Sunday brunch. Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free options.
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Kiantis Pizza & Pasta Bar
1100 Pacific AveGood food. Downtown Santa Cruz. They perform a fun routine to music on Fridays and Saturdays at 6:30 and 8:30 pm (estimated). Good Sunday brunch. Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free options.
Breakfast. Local favorite. Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free options.
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Linda's Seabreeze Café
542 Seabright AveBreakfast. Local favorite. Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free options.
Italian. Local favorite. Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free options.
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Lillian's Italian Kitchen
1148 Soquel AveItalian. Local favorite. Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free options.
Breakfast, Lunch. Downtown Santa Cruz. Local favorite. Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free options. Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free options.
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The Walnut Avenue Cafe
106 Walnut AveBreakfast, Lunch. Downtown Santa Cruz. Local favorite. Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free options. Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free options.
On Santa Cruz Wharf. Park right on wharf. Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free options.
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FireFish Grill
25 Municipal WharfOn Santa Cruz Wharf. Park right on wharf. Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free options.
Cafe Gratitude
103 Lincoln StDowntown Santa Cruz. Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free options.
Another favorite. Located in Capitola on the ocean/beach. A few seats outside with views. Live music some evenings. Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free options.
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Paradise Beach Grille
215 EsplanadeAnother favorite. Located in Capitola on the ocean/beach. A few seats outside with views. Live music some evenings. Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free options.
Very interesting place. Unique rooms, some with views of a river. Fish to Prime rib. Ride the trolley from the parking lot down to the restaurant. Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free options.
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Shadowbrook Restaurant
1750 Wharf RdVery interesting place. Unique rooms, some with views of a river. Fish to Prime rib. Ride the trolley from the parking lot down to the restaurant. Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free options.