Guidebook for Santa Cruz
Sightseeing
Small but charming museum dedicated to the history of surfing in SC. 10 minute scenic walk from property, located next to beautiful Lighthouse Field. Dog friendly beach near by!
75 lokale anbefaler
Santa Cruz Surfing Museum
701 W Cliff DrSmall but charming museum dedicated to the history of surfing in SC. 10 minute scenic walk from property, located next to beautiful Lighthouse Field. Dog friendly beach near by!
BEAUTIFUL view on northern end of Monterey Bay. From carriage house to Natural Bridges, it is a 3 mile walk (great 10K round trip for runners/joggers). Many scenic vistas along the way, dog friendly
193 lokale anbefaler
West Cliff Drive
West Cliff DriveBEAUTIFUL view on northern end of Monterey Bay. From carriage house to Natural Bridges, it is a 3 mile walk (great 10K round trip for runners/joggers). Many scenic vistas along the way, dog friendly
Located in Davenport, just north of SC. Scenic drive. U-pick berries and a full pie/bake shop, famous "honor til", and discount for cyclists (must wear helmet). Jams, fresh berries avail for purchase
35 lokale anbefaler
Swanton Berry Farm
25 Swanton RdLocated in Davenport, just north of SC. Scenic drive. U-pick berries and a full pie/bake shop, famous "honor til", and discount for cyclists (must wear helmet). Jams, fresh berries avail for purchase
Dog friendly, off leash beach near lighthouse. Hoola hoop dancing and fire juggling on Sunday early evenings during Spring/Summer. No, I'm not kidding.
49 lokale anbefaler
Lighthouse Field State Beach
Dog friendly, off leash beach near lighthouse. Hoola hoop dancing and fire juggling on Sunday early evenings during Spring/Summer. No, I'm not kidding.
Nice Monarch Butterfly interpretive center. If you time your visit right, you can walk down the wooden boardwalk and see clusters of butterflies hanging from the trees! Also a kid friendly beach there
261 lokale anbefaler
Natural Bridges State Beach
2531 W Cliff DrNice Monarch Butterfly interpretive center. If you time your visit right, you can walk down the wooden boardwalk and see clusters of butterflies hanging from the trees! Also a kid friendly beach there
Towering redwoods and miles of serene hiking trails. The 1 mile redwood loop meanders through the biggest, most impressive trees. The cathedral hike (my favorite) is about 4 miles round trip, and takes you along a stream before ascending into the forest to the lovely cathedral redwood grove. Well worth it!
335 lokale anbefaler
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
101 N Big Trees Park RdTowering redwoods and miles of serene hiking trails. The 1 mile redwood loop meanders through the biggest, most impressive trees. The cathedral hike (my favorite) is about 4 miles round trip, and takes you along a stream before ascending into the forest to the lovely cathedral redwood grove. Well worth it!
Wonderfull coastal bluff hike and access to rugged, hidden beaches. Mountainside hiking equally as great, and you can get to an elevated, panoramic view point with little effort.
219 lokale anbefaler
Wilder Ranch State Park
1401 Coast RdWonderfull coastal bluff hike and access to rugged, hidden beaches. Mountainside hiking equally as great, and you can get to an elevated, panoramic view point with little effort.
Shopping
One of the last, greatest independent book shops left in the United States. This is an excellent place to browse and get a feel for the local scene and culture.
57 lokale anbefaler
Bookshop Santa Cruz
1520 Pacific AveOne of the last, greatest independent book shops left in the United States. This is an excellent place to browse and get a feel for the local scene and culture.
Excellent locally owned grocery and health food store. Local organic produce, full butcher services and counter. Salad bar and deli on site.
248 lokale anbefaler
New Leaf Community Markets
1101 Fair AveExcellent locally owned grocery and health food store. Local organic produce, full butcher services and counter. Salad bar and deli on site.
Ultra cool yarn shop and stitch salon. Owned and operated by Lady Epworth. :-) Discount given to ALL carriage house and cottage guests! Free knitting and crochet lessons offered every weekend.
Swift Stitch
402 Ingalls StUltra cool yarn shop and stitch salon. Owned and operated by Lady Epworth. :-) Discount given to ALL carriage house and cottage guests! Free knitting and crochet lessons offered every weekend.
Uber cool vintage and retro style men's, women's, and home design shop. A fun place to browse for funk, both old and new.
19 lokale anbefaler
Stripe Design Group LLC
107 Walnut AveUber cool vintage and retro style men's, women's, and home design shop. A fun place to browse for funk, both old and new.
Locally owned and operated since forever! Nice selection of footwear and hosiery, including hard-to-find styles. Visit adjacent "Legs" for lingerie and women's wear.
8 lokale anbefaler
Sockshop & Shoe Company
1515 Pacific AveLocally owned and operated since forever! Nice selection of footwear and hosiery, including hard-to-find styles. Visit adjacent "Legs" for lingerie and women's wear.
Toque Blanche
1527 Pacific AveGreat European-style kitchenware and chef's shop. Independently owned.
Saturdays, year round, from 8:00 to 1:00. Get there early for best selection! Prepared foods and (mostly) local produce.
11 lokale anbefaler
Farmer’s Market West Side
Saturdays, year round, from 8:00 to 1:00. Get there early for best selection! Prepared foods and (mostly) local produce.
Arts & Culture
Lovely restored historic movie theater showing mostly foreign and indie films. Also midnight movies (Rocky Horror, anyone?!?) on weekends. Sister property: The Nickelodeon, also downtown.
51 lokale anbefaler
Del Mar Theater
1124 Pacific AveLovely restored historic movie theater showing mostly foreign and indie films. Also midnight movies (Rocky Horror, anyone?!?) on weekends. Sister property: The Nickelodeon, also downtown.
Classic, well-established jazz club that manages to attract some great talent for such a small venue.
52 lokale anbefaler
Kuumbwa Jazz Center
320-2 Cedar StClassic, well-established jazz club that manages to attract some great talent for such a small venue.
Everything Else
Hot tub and massage services spa located on quiet side street in downtown area. All rooms have hot tubs and saunas, some rooms overlook bamboo garden.
12 lokale anbefaler
Tea House Spa
112 Elm StHot tub and massage services spa located on quiet side street in downtown area. All rooms have hot tubs and saunas, some rooms overlook bamboo garden.
Great place to get a massage. Hot tub and sauna rooms available for rent by the hour. Clean and well-established.
26 lokale anbefaler
Well Within Spa
417 Cedar StGreat place to get a massage. Hot tub and sauna rooms available for rent by the hour. Clean and well-established.
Food scene
Excellent pie and "you pick" and resale berry farm. Check to see if your visit coincides with fresh, local Ollalieberries---simply THE BEST!
46 lokale anbefaler
Gizdich Ranch
55 Peckham RdExcellent pie and "you pick" and resale berry farm. Check to see if your visit coincides with fresh, local Ollalieberries---simply THE BEST!
THE BEST pastries in SC. Wonderful sourdough breads, and a great overall SC local vibe. Not to be missed!
64 lokale anbefaler
Companion Bakeshop Westside Santa Cruz
2341 Mission StTHE BEST pastries in SC. Wonderful sourdough breads, and a great overall SC local vibe. Not to be missed!
Funky little breakfast hotspot for tasty egg dishes, Acai bowls, and delectable smoothies! About a mile from the property, but best to drive (parking is tight).
79 lokale anbefaler
Cafe Brasil
1410 Mission StFunky little breakfast hotspot for tasty egg dishes, Acai bowls, and delectable smoothies! About a mile from the property, but best to drive (parking is tight).