Local Food & Drink Favorites
Whether you're grabbing a quick coffee or planning a night out, downtown Santa Cruz has you covered.
Walkable favorites include:
- Trader Joe’s
- Taqueria Los Pericos
- New Leaf Community Market
- Chipotle
- Jamba Juice
- Woodhouse Brewery
- River Cafe
- Gabriella Cafe
- Zoccolis Delicatessen
- Mad Yolks
- Java Junction
- Lulu Carpenters
- Poke House
- Ibiza
- Laili Restaurant
- Woodstocks Pizza
- The Red Room
- Bad Animal
Entertainment & Activities
There’s always something to do in Santa Cruz—whether you're catching live music, browsing a local market, or spending the day on the boardwalk.
Highlights include:
- Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk & Arcade
- Live shows at The Catalyst or Rio Theatre
- First Friday Art Walks
- Downtown Farmers Market
- Surf lessons or paddle boarding
- Boutique shopping on Pacific Ave
- UCSC Arboretum & Botanic Garden
Nature & Outdoor Activities
From redwood forests to ocean views, Santa Cruz offers some of California’s best natural beauty—all within minutes of 201 River Street.
Nearby escapes:
- San Lorenzo Riverwalk
- West Cliff Drive walking & biking path
- Wilder Ranch State Park
- Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
- Pogonip open space trails
- Natural Bridges State Beach
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