The Commodore's Cottage
Food scene
The Harbor Cafe (next door) is an SC staple. What started out as a local hangout for Sailors and Fishermen has expanded into an award-winning Santa Cruz brunch hot spot. Incredible food, cocktails & service are combined with fun & casual good vibes.
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Harbor Café
535 7th AveThe Harbor Cafe (next door) is an SC staple. What started out as a local hangout for Sailors and Fishermen has expanded into an award-winning Santa Cruz brunch hot spot. Incredible food, cocktails & service are combined with fun & casual good vibes.
The Buttery
702 Soquel AveDelicious coffee, pastries & sandwiches
Super cute local coffee shop. Delicious coffee & food. Incredibly friendly staff. Nice patio to catch morning sun
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Cat & Cloud Coffee
3600 Portola DrSuper cute local coffee shop. Delicious coffee & food. Incredibly friendly staff. Nice patio to catch morning sun
Café Cruz has been a favorite dining place for area residents and out-of-towners for 24 years. Its atmosphere, menu selections and friendly staff are an ideal combination for enjoying a casual meal or celebrating a special occasion.
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Café Cruz
2621 41st AveCafé Cruz has been a favorite dining place for area residents and out-of-towners for 24 years. Its atmosphere, menu selections and friendly staff are an ideal combination for enjoying a casual meal or celebrating a special occasion.
Ride the cable car down to the restaurant, grab a seat in the bar & enjoy live music. The food & ambience in the bar is great! Kids will enjoy it too! Great patio for summer dining.
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Shadowbrook Restaurant
1750 Wharf RdRide the cable car down to the restaurant, grab a seat in the bar & enjoy live music. The food & ambience in the bar is great! Kids will enjoy it too! Great patio for summer dining.
Sightseeing
Just a short 10 minute walk from the house, Twin Lakes offers a beautiful beach, numerous dining options & beautiful views. Grab a beach towel from the house & put your toes in the sand!
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Twin Lakes Beach
995 Live Oak AvenueJust a short 10 minute walk from the house, Twin Lakes offers a beautiful beach, numerous dining options & beautiful views. Grab a beach towel from the house & put your toes in the sand!
Great spot for a walk along East Cliff drive to watch surfers
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Pleasure Point
Great spot for a walk along East Cliff drive to watch surfers
Park by the lighthouse / Surf Museum and stroll West Cliff Drive. The scenery is gorgeous & it’s fun to watch the surfers. West Cliff is also a great place for a jog if you’d like some extra exercise.
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West Cliff Drive
West Cliff DrivePark by the lighthouse / Surf Museum and stroll West Cliff Drive. The scenery is gorgeous & it’s fun to watch the surfers. West Cliff is also a great place for a jog if you’d like some extra exercise.
With over a mile of calm, glassy water to explore, the protection of the Santa Cruz Harbor is the ideal place for the novice to get used to the thrill of kayaking and stand up paddle boarding.
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Kayak Connection
413 Lake AveWith over a mile of calm, glassy water to explore, the protection of the Santa Cruz Harbor is the ideal place for the novice to get used to the thrill of kayaking and stand up paddle boarding.
Beautiful views of the yacht harbor & Twin Lakes Beach
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Crow's Nest Restaurant
2218 E Cliff DrBeautiful views of the yacht harbor & Twin Lakes Beach
Entertainment
Iconic Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk provides rides & entertainment for everyone. Don’t miss the Big Dipper ride
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Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park
400 Beach StIconic Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk provides rides & entertainment for everyone. Don’t miss the Big Dipper ride
Neighborhoods
Cute & quaint Capitola Village is great for an afternoon stroll & some souvenir shopping.
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Capitola
Cute & quaint Capitola Village is great for an afternoon stroll & some souvenir shopping.
Fitness
Family Cycling Center
914 41st AveGood for Bike Rentals