Guidebook for Santa Cruz

Amy & Eli
Guidebook for Santa Cruz

Food Scene

Verve has a total of 4 locations throughout Santa Cruz. This is the closest one to our home, but the Westside and Downtown locations are equally recommended. Among the many coffee shops in Santa Cruz, this is by far our favorite for their expert coffee creations and extensive high quality teas and snacks (cappuccino and bowl of soul recommended). Don't expect a meal here, although the pastries are amazing (almond or chocolate croissants highly recommended).
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Verve Coffee Roasters
816 41st Ave
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Verve has a total of 4 locations throughout Santa Cruz. This is the closest one to our home, but the Westside and Downtown locations are equally recommended. Among the many coffee shops in Santa Cruz, this is by far our favorite for their expert coffee creations and extensive high quality teas and snacks (cappuccino and bowl of soul recommended). Don't expect a meal here, although the pastries are amazing (almond or chocolate croissants highly recommended).
Our favorite Sushi spot if we had to pick one but many others are right on par.
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Sushi Garden
820 Bay Ave
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Our favorite Sushi spot if we had to pick one but many others are right on par.
Further than other attractions, this upscale Mexican restaurant will ALWAYS be busy. Make reservations the day before or drink strong house margs while you wait or checkout the cement ship.
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Manuel's Mexican Restaurant
261 Center Ave
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Further than other attractions, this upscale Mexican restaurant will ALWAYS be busy. Make reservations the day before or drink strong house margs while you wait or checkout the cement ship.
Another great sushi spot. Great atmosphere.
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Akira Sushi
1222 Soquel Ave
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Another great sushi spot. Great atmosphere.

Essentials

It's super close!!
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Whole Foods Market
911 Soquel Ave
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It's super close!!
A few minutes by foot. If you're not familiar they specialize in snacks and quick prep foods perfect for your adventure (go to Whole Foods for ready to eat food though)
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Trader Joe's
700 Front St
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A few minutes by foot. If you're not familiar they specialize in snacks and quick prep foods perfect for your adventure (go to Whole Foods for ready to eat food though)

Everything Else

Cruise the cliffs and enjoy stunning views or grab a board and catch some waves yourself!!
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Pleasure Point
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Cruise the cliffs and enjoy stunning views or grab a board and catch some waves yourself!!
Our go to spot in the neighborhood for yoga. Looking for a challenge, try the Sweaty Flow (among our favorite instructors are Leigh, Sean, Gabriel and Billy)
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Pleasure Point Yoga
3707 Portola Dr
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Our go to spot in the neighborhood for yoga. Looking for a challenge, try the Sweaty Flow (among our favorite instructors are Leigh, Sean, Gabriel and Billy)
Get outfitted for riding in the redwoods or along the coast if you didn't bring your own bike. We may have a bike or two you can borrow as well but not guaranteed.
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Epicenter Cycling
8035 Soquel Dr
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Get outfitted for riding in the redwoods or along the coast if you didn't bring your own bike. We may have a bike or two you can borrow as well but not guaranteed.
Rent kayaks and SUP's here. I rented kayaks for a couple months recovering from a knee surgery, the staff went out of their way to help me get on the water!!
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Kayak Connection
413 Lake Ave
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Rent kayaks and SUP's here. I rented kayaks for a couple months recovering from a knee surgery, the staff went out of their way to help me get on the water!!

Parks & Nature

Close to town and offers great viewing of the forest surrounding Santa Cruz
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Государственный парк красных лесов Генри Коуэлла
101 N Big Trees Park Rd
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Close to town and offers great viewing of the forest surrounding Santa Cruz
Best hiking close to Santa Cruz. Some mountain biking is accessible from here as well.
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Лесной парк Нисене Маркс штата
Aptos Creek Road
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Best hiking close to Santa Cruz. Some mountain biking is accessible from here as well.