Guidebook for Santa Cruz

Marie & Peter
Marie & Peter
Guidebook for Santa Cruz

Food Scene

it is the closest restaurant right on the beach, only a 5 min. drive or a 15 min. scenic walk, authentic mexican cuisine
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Cafe El Palomar
2222 E Cliff Dr
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it is the closest restaurant right on the beach, only a 5 min. drive or a 15 min. scenic walk, authentic mexican cuisine
a santa cruz classic so expect to wait for a table on weekends, large portions, great home fries...
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Zachary's Restaurant
819 Pacific Ave
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a santa cruz classic so expect to wait for a table on weekends, large portions, great home fries...
very unique cuisine created by santa cruz iconic chef joseph schultz, gathered from his travels to india and indonesia, et al. small, santa cruz funky, local artists on display, open kitchen, with joe himself often behind the wok
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India Joze
418 Front St
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very unique cuisine created by santa cruz iconic chef joseph schultz, gathered from his travels to india and indonesia, et al. small, santa cruz funky, local artists on display, open kitchen, with joe himself often behind the wok
within walking distance, closest burger 'n fries (and more) , family-run, economical, easy parking,
U.S. Meal
21505 E Cliff Dr
within walking distance, closest burger 'n fries (and more) , family-run, economical, easy parking,
run by a local italian family, quite elegant, cozy setting at upscale prices; within walking distance
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Star Bene
East Cliff Drive
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run by a local italian family, quite elegant, cozy setting at upscale prices; within walking distance
one of the most upscale, nearby restaurants , cocktail lounges
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The Point Chophouse
3326 Portola Dr
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one of the most upscale, nearby restaurants , cocktail lounges
closest taqueria, long-established local eatery, authentic mexican menu
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Taqueria Michoacan
21401 E Cliff Dr
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closest taqueria, long-established local eatery, authentic mexican menu
reasonably priced good food, walking distance
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Lago di Como
21490 E Cliff Dr
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reasonably priced good food, walking distance
much more than coffee, healthy, light food, friendly, popular with previous JGO guests, walking distance
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Windmill
21231 E Cliff Dr
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much more than coffee, healthy, light food, friendly, popular with previous JGO guests, walking distance
tasty, close, economical, unique, on way walk to/from beach, occasional hawaiian music on patio
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Aloha Island Grille
1700 Portola Dr
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tasty, close, economical, unique, on way walk to/from beach, occasional hawaiian music on patio
great open-air location at the harbor mouth. italian family-run for decades. moderate prices, friendly service. awnings if you prefer shade to sun.
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Aldo's Harbor Restaurant
790 Mariner Park Way
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great open-air location at the harbor mouth. italian family-run for decades. moderate prices, friendly service. awnings if you prefer shade to sun.

Drinks & Nightlife

swing dancing on fridays, 530--730 and jazz jams on sunday afternoons. popular music at night. bocci ball at certain non-dance times.
The Cellar
140 Encinal Street
swing dancing on fridays, 530--730 and jazz jams on sunday afternoons. popular music at night. bocci ball at certain non-dance times.
many headliners stop by this intimate jazz club on weeknights between their weekend shows in SF and LA. not limited to the jazz genre. food and wine are served.
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Kuumbwa Jazz Center
320-2 Cedar St
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many headliners stop by this intimate jazz club on weeknights between their weekend shows in SF and LA. not limited to the jazz genre. food and wine are served.
closest nightlife to our place. also a restaurant.
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Crow's Nest Restaurant
2218 E Cliff Dr
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closest nightlife to our place. also a restaurant.
a little further than the michoacan and limited seating in a casual, cozy space but very tasty, authentic mexican cuisine
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Salsas Taco Bar
1710 Brommer St
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a little further than the michoacan and limited seating in a casual, cozy space but very tasty, authentic mexican cuisine

Sightseeing

see and hear the sea lions, restaurants and fish markets, bay excursions, occasional outdoor dancing and special events, pay parking
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Пирс Санта-Круз
21 Municipal Wharf
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see and hear the sea lions, restaurants and fish markets, bay excursions, occasional outdoor dancing and special events, pay parking
the campus is set in the redwoods. the drives departing the campus offer great views of the city and across monterey bay. can be combined with hiking on the upper campus and/or the pogo nip park below campus at the end of spring st.
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Калифорнийский университет в Санта-Крузе
Arboretum Road
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the campus is set in the redwoods. the drives departing the campus offer great views of the city and across monterey bay. can be combined with hiking on the upper campus and/or the pogo nip park below campus at the end of spring st.
easy, scenic walk or bike past the 2-6 and pleasure point surfing areas
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West Cliff Drive
West Cliff Drive
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easy, scenic walk or bike past the 2-6 and pleasure point surfing areas
walk, bike, jog, push stroller, skateboard (or drive if you have to) from the wharf to natural bridges state park along the edge of the cliffs that drop down to the bay, watching (or joining!) surfers at the famous steamer lane along the way.
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West Cliff Drive
West Cliff Drive
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walk, bike, jog, push stroller, skateboard (or drive if you have to) from the wharf to natural bridges state park along the edge of the cliffs that drop down to the bay, watching (or joining!) surfers at the famous steamer lane along the way.

Parks & Nature

besides the beach, there are hikes in the woods and a opportunity see monarch butterflies on their seasonal migration. combine with a walk or drive along west cliff drive
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Природные Бриджес-Стейт-Бич
2531 W Cliff Dr
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besides the beach, there are hikes in the woods and a opportunity see monarch butterflies on their seasonal migration. combine with a walk or drive along west cliff drive
get deep into the amazing redwoods within a half hour of our oasis. easy, one-mile, self-guided trail through redwood grove plus many more strenuous trails.
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Государственный парк красных лесов Генри Коуэлла
101 N Big Trees Park Rd
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get deep into the amazing redwoods within a half hour of our oasis. easy, one-mile, self-guided trail through redwood grove plus many more strenuous trails.
5-10 min. walk, small but popular local beach, waves crashing on rocks at high tide, boogie-boarding surf, fee on weekends for very limited parking
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Sunny Cove
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5-10 min. walk, small but popular local beach, waves crashing on rocks at high tide, boogie-boarding surf, fee on weekends for very limited parking
popular local beach, seasonal lifeguards and small boat rental, walking distance to restaurants, campfires permitted until 10PM, walk from JGO or pay for parking on weekends
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Пляж Twin Lakes
995 Live Oak Avenue
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popular local beach, seasonal lifeguards and small boat rental, walking distance to restaurants, campfires permitted until 10PM, walk from JGO or pay for parking on weekends

Arts & Culture

near the seabright beach, local displays, bookshop, grassy park outside
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Казино Black Mesa
1305 E Cliff Dr
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near the seabright beach, local displays, bookshop, grassy park outside
user-friendly, almost new facility. wifi inside and out, computers and internet available, comfortable reading chairs, complete periodical room, views of lagoon and beach from patio.
Live Oak Branch Library
2380 Portola Dr
user-friendly, almost new facility. wifi inside and out, computers and internet available, comfortable reading chairs, complete periodical room, views of lagoon and beach from patio.

Shopping

many unique products grown/made by trainees striving to grow out of homelessness, plus many other gifts made by local artists on consignment. open friday through sunday plus all day thanksgiving to christmas.
Homeless Garden Project Store
1338 Pacific Ave
many unique products grown/made by trainees striving to grow out of homelessness, plus many other gifts made by local artists on consignment. open friday through sunday plus all day thanksgiving to christmas.

Essentials

at 17th av. not a typical supermarket but the closest.
Live Oak Supermarket
1668 Capitola Rd
at 17th av. not a typical supermarket but the closest.