Guidebook for Santa Cruz

Geoffrey And Colleen
Geoffrey And Colleen
Guidebook for Santa Cruz

Sightseeing

A great spot for sunset and the Monarch butterflies
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Natural Bridges Állami Strand
2531 W Cliff Dr
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A great spot for sunset and the Monarch butterflies
Lots of restaurants to chose from & a good spot for souvenirs. The sea lions hang out under the wharf and are a 'must see' when visiting Santa Cruz.
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Santa Cruz móló
21 Municipal Wharf
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Lots of restaurants to chose from & a good spot for souvenirs. The sea lions hang out under the wharf and are a 'must see' when visiting Santa Cruz.
This is a free museum with wonderful information about the history of surfing in our area. Also a great spot to watch the surfers.
Lighthouse Avenue
Lighthouse Avenue
This is a free museum with wonderful information about the history of surfing in our area. Also a great spot to watch the surfers.
If you want to get out on the water this is the way to do it. You can take a number of 2 hour cruises, they serve drinks and apps and it is a wonderful way to see the Monterey Bay.
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Chardonnay Sailing Charters
790 Mariner Park Way
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If you want to get out on the water this is the way to do it. You can take a number of 2 hour cruises, they serve drinks and apps and it is a wonderful way to see the Monterey Bay.
This beautiful spot just up the coast is a hiker or biker's dream. But you'll need to bring your own bike because the beach cruiser just won't do.
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Wilder Ranch Állami Park
1401 Coast Rd
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This beautiful spot just up the coast is a hiker or biker's dream. But you'll need to bring your own bike because the beach cruiser just won't do.
These redwoods are awe inspiring. You can take a leisurely 1 mi. loop walk or lose yourself and hike all day among these majestic giants. The drive up Hwy 9 is quite an adventure too.
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Henry Cowell Redwoods Állami Park
101 N Big Trees Park Rd
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These redwoods are awe inspiring. You can take a leisurely 1 mi. loop walk or lose yourself and hike all day among these majestic giants. The drive up Hwy 9 is quite an adventure too.
Whale watching on the Monterey Bay is one of the best spots around. Last year when we went we saw the elusive Blue whales. Tons of fun.
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Santa Cruz Whale Watching
1718 Brommer St
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Whale watching on the Monterey Bay is one of the best spots around. Last year when we went we saw the elusive Blue whales. Tons of fun.

Shopping

Cute shops and delicious restaurants. Stroll Pacific Avenue and see our unique shops. Be sure to get there via Walnut Street's Historic Victorians neighborhood.
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Santa Cruz
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Cute shops and delicious restaurants. Stroll Pacific Avenue and see our unique shops. Be sure to get there via Walnut Street's Historic Victorians neighborhood.

Arts & Culture

The rides are so much fun. The Big Dipper Roller coaster should not be missed.
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Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park
400 Beach St
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The rides are so much fun. The Big Dipper Roller coaster should not be missed.

Drinks & Nightlife

This is just one of many wine tasting rooms in this complex. They are local Santa Cruz mountain grown wines, delicious!
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MJA Vineyards
328 Ingalls St
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This is just one of many wine tasting rooms in this complex. They are local Santa Cruz mountain grown wines, delicious!
A lively, fun restaurant downtown with good eats.
Louie's Cajun Kitchen and Bourbon Bar
110 Church St
A lively, fun restaurant downtown with good eats.

Everything Else

Close to campus
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University of California at Santa Cruz
Arboretum Road
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Close to campus
A free place to explore the wonders of the Marine Sanctuary. Don't miss the 15~ minute documentary.
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Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center
35 Pacific Ave
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A free place to explore the wonders of the Marine Sanctuary. Don't miss the 15~ minute documentary.

Essentials

Wonderful grocery store
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New Leaf Community Markets
1101 Fair Ave
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Wonderful grocery store
Locally-owed grocery store with a great wine selection.
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Shopper's Corner
622 Soquel Ave
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Locally-owed grocery store with a great wine selection.

Food Scene

One of our favorite restaurants downtown
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Laili
101 Cooper St
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One of our favorite restaurants downtown
Our favorite restaurant on the wharf. They have great chowder and we love to go for wine and apps at sunset.
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FireFish Grill
25 Municipal Wharf
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Our favorite restaurant on the wharf. They have great chowder and we love to go for wine and apps at sunset.