Nearby
DINING - Some of our favorite restaurants, bakeries and breweries within walking distance....
Casual:
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Mission Street BBQ, excellent BBQ
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Burger. (good burgers, large beer selection, fun atmosphere)
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Parish Pub (excellent burgers, pub food, beer)
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West End Tap Room (great family spot, great food)
A step up:
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Bantam (wood fired pizza, salads, small plates, fried chicken, wine - our favorite)
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Avanti (Great food, fun cocktails, date night)
Bakeries:
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Companion (the best)
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Kelly's
Breweries:
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Humble Sea
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Santa Cruz Mountain
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A slew of great wineries.
Grocery stores:
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New Leaf, gourmet, organic, local
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Safeway
Ask us for more recommendations...
THINGS TO DO IN SANTA CRUZ
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Go to the famous Santa Cruz Boardwalk and ride the amusement park rides
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Walk down the Wharf and see the sea lions
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Visit West Cliff Lighthouse
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Check out the cool rock formations at Natural Bridges State Park
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Watch the world-class surfers at "Steamers Lane"
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See the Monarch butterflies at the nearby preserve
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Walk or bike the paths at Wilder Ranch
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Witness some weird at the Mystery Spot
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Mountain bike on some of the best trails around
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Feel small next to the giant redwoods in the Henry Cowell State Park
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Visit one of the many local wineries
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Walk around the quaint village of Capitola
THINGS TO DO NEARBY
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Drive north to Davenport and visit Shark Fin Cove
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Watch big wave surfers at Mavericks
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Head south to Big Sur and check out beautiful waterfalls, coastline, and hiking
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Visit the famous Monterey Aquarium
