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Food Scene
Gayle's Bakery & Rosticceria
504 Bay AveVoted Best in the County- a bit pricey
Extremely romantic dinner overlooking Soquel Creek. Near the Beach in Capitola- 4 star food, the bar/waiting area is good for appetizers and even a light dinner- the place is famous and worth a visit.
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Shadowbrook Restaurant
1750 Wharf RdExtremely romantic dinner overlooking Soquel Creek. Near the Beach in Capitola- 4 star food, the bar/waiting area is good for appetizers and even a light dinner- the place is famous and worth a visit.
Great local spot for mexican food- on the creek in Soquel- only about a mile from Lahaina Hale. Lunch or dinner-
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Little Tampico
2605 S Main StGreat local spot for mexican food- on the creek in Soquel- only about a mile from Lahaina Hale. Lunch or dinner-
Go Upstairs at Stagnaro's- it has a bar and full restaurant with amazing views of the Wharf, the Bay, the Boardwalk- you can even see the harbor. On Wednesday nights between April and September, the local sailor's have a race- lots of boats and beautiful compliment to sunset-
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Stagnaro Bros.
59 Municipal WharfGo Upstairs at Stagnaro's- it has a bar and full restaurant with amazing views of the Wharf, the Bay, the Boardwalk- you can even see the harbor. On Wednesday nights between April and September, the local sailor's have a race- lots of boats and beautiful compliment to sunset-
local's hangout- lots of live music at night- great coffee and pastries - it is small and funky- very 'Soquel'....
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Ugly Mug CoffeeHouse
4640 Soquel Drlocal's hangout- lots of live music at night- great coffee and pastries - it is small and funky- very 'Soquel'....
Great Tai Food- you can have a dinner just from their appetizer menu- very good.
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Bangkok West
2505 Cabrillo College DrGreat Tai Food- you can have a dinner just from their appetizer menu- very good.
Locals love this place- very good food, great service, small and very nice- full bar as well- seating inside or out (they have heaters). reasonable prices
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The Hideout
9051 Soquel DrLocals love this place- very good food, great service, small and very nice- full bar as well- seating inside or out (they have heaters). reasonable prices
One of the best barbeque places in the county- nightly entertainment too- but they run out of food and shut down by 9pm the do take-out and it is GREAT!
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Aptos St. BBQ
8059 Aptos StOne of the best barbeque places in the county- nightly entertainment too- but they run out of food and shut down by 9pm the do take-out and it is GREAT!
Restaurant and Bar- this place has a world famous (yes famous) Cream of Artichoke Soup- it is AMAZING- and worth the drive- up the coast off Highway 1 in Pescadero. Also- they do a homemade Ollalaberry Pie- again- absolutely amazing.
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Duarte's Tavern
202 Stage RdRestaurant and Bar- this place has a world famous (yes famous) Cream of Artichoke Soup- it is AMAZING- and worth the drive- up the coast off Highway 1 in Pescadero. Also- they do a homemade Ollalaberry Pie- again- absolutely amazing.
There are 3 or 4 places in Davenport- right on Hiway 1 north of Santa Cruz. A brewery, a bakery, and a great mexican food restaurant- views from the cliffs here are amazing and whales can be seen during the California Gray Whale migration.
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Davenport Roadhouse
1 Davenport AveThere are 3 or 4 places in Davenport- right on Hiway 1 north of Santa Cruz. A brewery, a bakery, and a great mexican food restaurant- views from the cliffs here are amazing and whales can be seen during the California Gray Whale migration.
Drinks & Nightlife
Famous- biggest bands that have ever played in Santa Cruz play here- also right on the Pacific Garden Mall in Downtown Santa Cruz- Great place to stroll around after dark. Pacific Ave .
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The Catalyst
1011 Pacific AveFamous- biggest bands that have ever played in Santa Cruz play here- also right on the Pacific Garden Mall in Downtown Santa Cruz- Great place to stroll around after dark. Pacific Ave .
All the funky little restaurants in Capitola (the 'Esplanade') a pretty cool. Margaritaville- Mexican, Zelda's -seafood is great, Paradise Beach Grill- very good w/white tablecloths, Sand Bar- bar w nightly music
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Capitola Beach Company
131 Monterey AveAll the funky little restaurants in Capitola (the 'Esplanade') a pretty cool. Margaritaville- Mexican, Zelda's -seafood is great, Paradise Beach Grill- very good w/white tablecloths, Sand Bar- bar w nightly music
Great local micro-brewery- their beer is available in many of the local restaurants as well
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Discretion Brewing
2703 41st AveGreat local micro-brewery- their beer is available in many of the local restaurants as well
Entertainment & Activities
World Famous for the Dipper Roller Coaster, and many movies filmed here- Lost Boys, Sudden Impact, Killer Clowns from outer space, it is 'The Tourist Spot' for the area. Fun for a day- caution- check for open times- hours are reduced in off season but you can always walk around- always open to strolling and along Santa Cruz Main Beach
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Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park
400 Beach StWorld Famous for the Dipper Roller Coaster, and many movies filmed here- Lost Boys, Sudden Impact, Killer Clowns from outer space, it is 'The Tourist Spot' for the area. Fun for a day- caution- check for open times- hours are reduced in off season but you can always walk around- always open to strolling and along Santa Cruz Main Beach
Two trains are located in Roaring Camp (up Graham Hill Road toward Felton)
1- narrow gauge train that goes from Roaring Camp up to the top of the mountain (about a 3 mile trek) Bear Mountain- it is all their property- fun for train lovers and children- lots of history in these hills
2- A full size train goes (check schedule) from Roaring Camp down along the San Lorenzo River to the Boardwalk (all the way to the beach)- a very cool ride and absolutely beautiful. They do a special Christmas time train and some night trains too. A great experience- at least once!
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Roaring Camp, Big Trees and Pacific Railroad Station
North Big Trees Park RoadTwo trains are located in Roaring Camp (up Graham Hill Road toward Felton)
1- narrow gauge train that goes from Roaring Camp up to the top of the mountain (about a 3 mile trek) Bear Mountain- it is all their property- fun for train lovers and children- lots of history in these hills
2- A full size train goes (check schedule) from Roaring Camp down along the San Lorenzo River to the Boardwalk (all the way to the beach)- a very cool ride and absolutely beautiful. They do a special Christmas time train and some night trains too. A great experience- at least once!
As funky and campy as it gets- this place is HUGE with international visitors- it is a huge optical illusion that is fun to see and experience- the ride up to the Mystery Spot (up Branciforte Rd) is a beautiful drive.
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Mystery Spot Road
Mystery Spot RoadAs funky and campy as it gets- this place is HUGE with international visitors- it is a huge optical illusion that is fun to see and experience- the ride up to the Mystery Spot (up Branciforte Rd) is a beautiful drive.
Everything Else
Go Upstairs at Stagnaro's- it has a bar and full restaurant with amazing views of the Wharf, the Bay, the Boardwalk- you can even see the harbor. On Wednesday nights between April and September, the local sailor's have a race- lots of boats and beautiful compliment to sunset-
25 preporuka/e lokalaca
Stagnaro Bros.
59 Municipal WharfGo Upstairs at Stagnaro's- it has a bar and full restaurant with amazing views of the Wharf, the Bay, the Boardwalk- you can even see the harbor. On Wednesday nights between April and September, the local sailor's have a race- lots of boats and beautiful compliment to sunset-
All the funky little restaurants in Capitola (the 'Esplanade') a pretty cool. Margaritaville- Mexican, Zelda's -seafood is great, Paradise Beach Grill- very good w/white tablecloths, Sand Bar- bar w nightly music
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Capitola Beach Company
131 Monterey AveAll the funky little restaurants in Capitola (the 'Esplanade') a pretty cool. Margaritaville- Mexican, Zelda's -seafood is great, Paradise Beach Grill- very good w/white tablecloths, Sand Bar- bar w nightly music
Parks & Nature
great beach, SUP area, woods up at the campsites are beautiful
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Državna plaža Natural Bridges
2531 W Cliff Drgreat beach, SUP area, woods up at the campsites are beautiful
this is where the famous ''Cement Ship" is located- a great walk along the beach- park up at the top of the hill before the Park Entrance- and walk down- it is free and worth the hike- You can see across the bay to Monterey from the cliff here- lots of dolphin, whales, and white sharks (yes, great whites have become pretty prolific here- mostly adolescent)
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Državna plaža Seacliff
State Park Drivethis is where the famous ''Cement Ship" is located- a great walk along the beach- park up at the top of the hill before the Park Entrance- and walk down- it is free and worth the hike- You can see across the bay to Monterey from the cliff here- lots of dolphin, whales, and white sharks (yes, great whites have become pretty prolific here- mostly adolescent)
Shopping
a walk up and down Pacific Garden Mall in Santa Cruz will show you why many people believe in the slogan - Keep Santa Cruz Weird
this is the VW Bug and Tiedye capital of the world. Many homeless but that is part of the local culture.
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Pacific Avenue
Pacific Avenuea walk up and down Pacific Garden Mall in Santa Cruz will show you why many people believe in the slogan - Keep Santa Cruz Weird
this is the VW Bug and Tiedye capital of the world. Many homeless but that is part of the local culture.
your basic competitor to Safeway- good food and reasonable prices- a mile from Lahaina Hale- also next door is CVS and in the area is a Pizza place, Sushi place, and Pete's Coffee
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Nob Hill Foods
809 Bay Aveyour basic competitor to Safeway- good food and reasonable prices- a mile from Lahaina Hale- also next door is CVS and in the area is a Pizza place, Sushi place, and Pete's Coffee
Arts & Culture
A great Venue- very old and 'Deco'-
lots of famous artists/musicians/comedians come through the area and perform at the Rio.
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Rio Theatre
1205 Soquel AveA great Venue- very old and 'Deco'-
lots of famous artists/musicians/comedians come through the area and perform at the Rio.