Guidebook for Soquel
Food Scene
Great breakfast burritos and best little italian bakery in Soquel. Friendly people too.
Aldo's Italian Bakery
4628 Soquel DrGreat breakfast burritos and best little italian bakery in Soquel. Friendly people too.
West End Tap and Kitchen
334 Ingalls St"Foodie" dishes and beer.
Laili
101 Cooper StFantastic Persian and Middle Eastern dishes.
Bantam
1010 Fair AveAnother "foodie" spot
The Cremer House
6256 CA-9Gourmet food and beer. Also ... brunch!
Bittersweet Bistro
787 Rio Del Mar BlvdStrong reputation for great menu
Best sushi in Santa Cruz, but make sure you don't get the table by the front door if it's cold outside.
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Akira Sushi
1222 Soquel AveBest sushi in Santa Cruz, but make sure you don't get the table by the front door if it's cold outside.
Pizzeria Avanti
1711 Mission StOrganic seasonal pizzas, pastas and desserts.
A rare treat to experience Mongolian ethnic cuisine.
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Oyunaa's Mongolian Cuisine
1209 Soquel AveA rare treat to experience Mongolian ethnic cuisine.
Lively place that knows how to cook! Fairly busy on weekends until about 7:30-7:45pm. Reservations recommended.
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Café Cruz
2621 41st AveLively place that knows how to cook! Fairly busy on weekends until about 7:30-7:45pm. Reservations recommended.
Our favorite Sushi / Japanese restaurant (has a broader menu than Akira). Friendly, family run place.
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Miyako Japanese Restaurant
1820 41st AveOur favorite Sushi / Japanese restaurant (has a broader menu than Akira). Friendly, family run place.
We think the best hamburgers in Santa Cruz are served here, and when you add the secret dining garden - great!
U.S. Meal
21505 E Cliff DrWe think the best hamburgers in Santa Cruz are served here, and when you add the secret dining garden - great!
HOME
3101 N Main StGreat food prepared with locally sourced ingredients.
Authentic Thai food. Consistently good. Very friendly owners.
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Star of Siam Thai Cuisine - Soquel Village
3005 Porter StAuthentic Thai food. Consistently good. Very friendly owners.
El Chipotle Restaurant
4724 Soquel DrGood local Mexican food. Kids love it.
Sunrise Cafe
4718 Soquel DrTypical breakfast restuarant. Local favorite.
Harbor Café
535 7th AveQuaint shack for diner style eats.
Delicious menu made using locally sourced ingredients. Love the breakfast omlettes and fruit tarts. Fun store to browse while you wait.
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Farm Bakery & Cafe
6790 Soquel DrDelicious menu made using locally sourced ingredients. Love the breakfast omlettes and fruit tarts. Fun store to browse while you wait.
Delicious prepeared meals, salads and sandwiches, along with mouthwatering pasties, cakes and cookies make Gayles the perfect place for breakfast lunch, dinner or takeout for your picnicat the beach.
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Gayle's Bakery & Rosticceria
504 Bay AveDelicious prepeared meals, salads and sandwiches, along with mouthwatering pasties, cakes and cookies make Gayles the perfect place for breakfast lunch, dinner or takeout for your picnicat the beach.
Great family italian restaurant. Killer burrata and homemade foccacia. House wines are also quite good. Genorous pours of house reds and whites ;0)
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Lago di Como
21490 E Cliff DrGreat family italian restaurant. Killer burrata and homemade foccacia. House wines are also quite good. Genorous pours of house reds and whites ;0)
KAITO
Local favorite for ramen bowls and tatami room.
California comfort food and creative craft cocktails in the heart of downtown Santa Cruz
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Oswald Restaurant
121 Soquel AveCalifornia comfort food and creative craft cocktails in the heart of downtown Santa Cruz
Süda
3910 Portola DrGreat bar, creative small plates, cool firepits and out door seating.
Sightseeing
Mystery Spot Road
Mystery Spot RoadJust plain fun!. Must see while in Santa Cruz area
Beautiful hike from the boardwalk all the way along West Cliff to Natural Bridges State park. Don't miss the Sufers Museum
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Natural Bridges State Beach Vista Point
2531 W Cliff DrBeautiful hike from the boardwalk all the way along West Cliff to Natural Bridges State park. Don't miss the Sufers Museum
Parks & Nature
Close to town, easy hike, beautiful area, local favourite.
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Land of Medicine Buddha
5800 Prescott RdClose to town, easy hike, beautiful area, local favourite.
A variety of hike trails to suit all ages and energy levels. Beautiful redwood forest. Some bike trails. Easy access .
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The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park
Aptos Creek RoadA variety of hike trails to suit all ages and energy levels. Beautiful redwood forest. Some bike trails. Easy access .
Entertainment & Activities
Pacific Ave Cycles
153 Pacific AveIconic boardwalk - think "The Lost Boys". Beautiful Monterey Bay setting. Arcade games, classic boardwalk eats , and one of the last great 1920s classic boardwalk wooden roller coasters! The Santa Cruz Giant Dipper.
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Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park
400 Beach StIconic boardwalk - think "The Lost Boys". Beautiful Monterey Bay setting. Arcade games, classic boardwalk eats , and one of the last great 1920s classic boardwalk wooden roller coasters! The Santa Cruz Giant Dipper.
Stunning views, perfect outdoor area to relax, picnic, enjoy a bottle of wine or get a gropu together for a lively game of bocce ball.
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Wrights Station Vineyard & Winery
24250 Loma Prieta AveStunning views, perfect outdoor area to relax, picnic, enjoy a bottle of wine or get a gropu together for a lively game of bocce ball.
Great local winery. Outdoor seating and cosy fireplace in winter.
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MJA Vineyards--Summit Tasting Room
24900 Highland WayGreat local winery. Outdoor seating and cosy fireplace in winter.
Beautiful outdoor setting, take a picnic and enjoy the local wines.
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Regale Winery & Vineyards
24040 Summit RdBeautiful outdoor setting, take a picnic and enjoy the local wines.
Shuttle Smith Adventures
8035 Soquel DrEssentials
Nob Hill Foods
809 Bay AveSuper convenient, local supermarket, quality meat section.
Arts & Culture
Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History
705 Front StSanta Cruz Museum of Natural History
1305 E Cliff DrSanta Cruz Surfing Museum
701 W Cliff DrInsight into local surfer history and culture.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great selection of locally brewed beers and cider. Out door seating and small menu selection from next door restaurant, Carpos.
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Beer 30
2504 S Main StGreat selection of locally brewed beers and cider. Out door seating and small menu selection from next door restaurant, Carpos.