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  • 9.5

    Pleasure Point

    Beach E Cliff Dr Santa Cruz, CA

    People also say (13 tips):

    • Jason S.
      Jason Shellen: "Bring the kids out at low tide for some awesome tide pool walks. Sea urchins, crabs, octopus and if you're lucky some seal, dolphin and sea otters spottings."
  • 9.0

    Harbor Cafe

    Café 535 7th Ave Santa Cruz, CA

    People also say (41 tips):

    • Damian B.
      Damian Bayona: "If there's a line, sit at the outside bar area for immediate food and drink service. The breakfast croissant is a must try 👌🏻"
  • 9.2

    Bookshop Santa Cruz

    Bookstore 1520 Pacific Ave. Santa Cruz, CA

    People also say (27 tips):

    • Nicholas J.
      Nicholas Javier: "Too much great to say about this place. Good lightning, lots of unique selection and good recommendations. The used books boxes are fantastic, and always updated. (And full)"
  • 9.0

    Cafe Brasil

    Brazilian Restaurant 1410 Mission St Santa Cruz, CA

    People also say (64 tips):

    • Luciana W.
      Luciana W: "If you want to know what Brazilians eat every morning or if you are Brazilian and miss your daily breakfast, order the "Pingado": sliced French bread w/ butter served w/ coffee & warm milk. Saudades.."
  • 9.2

    Cat & Cloud Coffee

    Coffee Shop 3600 Portola Dr Santa Cruz, CA

    People also say (16 tips):

    • Roddy K.
      Roddy Körner: "How many ❤️ can you give a place? The Roastery rocks! Super chill vibe and awesome people. The coffee is great and the place too"
  • 9.0

    Garden Liquor & Deli

    Deli 1815 Soquel Dr Santa Cruz, CA

    People also say (14 tips):

    • Beth M.
      Beth M: "Fell in love with a simple tuna sandwich out of the deli case. That lead to trying an awesome California breakfast burrito. Now I am making my way through the menu and everything is good."

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  • 9.2

    Wilder Ranch State Park

    State or Provincial Park 1401 Coast Rd Santa Cruz, CA

    People also say (10 tips):

    • IS K.
      IS KLE: "Good spot to bring kids to hike. Neat July 4th old timey festival with music and mule rides and snacks."
    • Nimalan M.
      Nimalan Mahendran: "Great place for mountain biking, although you have to watch out for horse poop and it can be really muddy."
  • 9.1

    Twin Lakes State Beach

    Beach East Cliff Dr Santa Cruz, CA

    People also say (20 tips):

    • Joshua H.
      Joshua Hoskinson: "A nice alternate beach, easily accessible. Not a ton of parking, but the extra parking lot one block up 7th St is a big help when its a bit crowded. Oh, & the coffee shop nearby is good stuff."
    • USA TODAY
      USA TODAY: "Credit for stand-up paddle boarding here goes to local supermodel Marisa Miller who has her own line of boards. Perfect place for getting out on the water and some surf is easy enough for beginners."
  • 9.3

    West Cliff Drive

    Scenic Lookout West Cliff Drive Santa Cruz, CA

    People also say (20 tips):

    • Athonia C.
      Athonia Cappelli: "These are south facing beaches. Sunset is not over the sea until October here. Pedestrians, please stay right on the path so that bikes can pass. Both are allowed on the sidewalk. Best surf 🏄 in CA!"
    • Shaina P.
      Shaina Prasad: "Absolutely love love love this spot. Best place to reflect and let the waves fix it all"

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