Mission Hill Creamery is one of The 15 Best Places for Caramel in Santa Cruz.

1. Mission Hill Creamery

8.0
1101 Pacific Ave (Cathcart), Santa Cruz, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · Downtown Santa Cruz · 26 tips and reviews

Elisabeth S.Elisabeth Sporleder: The salted caramel is to die for. All organic and made from llocal Straus Family Creamery!

Sheri S.Sheri Shipe: I haven't had a flavor that I didn't like. Salted caramel and chocolate stout and Turkish coffee not to miss. Have tastes.

Spencer S.Spencer Schoeben: quite good ice cream. fun vibe too. love the salted caramel.

The Penny Ice Creamery is one of The 15 Best Places for Caramel in Santa Cruz.

2. The Penny Ice Creamery

8.8
913 Cedar St (at Locust St.), Santa Cruz, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · Downtown Santa Cruz · 75 tips and reviews

Randall N.Randall Nacamuli: The ice creams are fabulous, current favorites are the mint w/ cacao nib, the caramel, and the raspberry rose sorbet. The Earl Grey bon bon is superb as well.

michael t.michael toews: Pink peppercorn and bitter caramel ftw!

Kimberly S.Kimberly S: I wanted to try all of the flavors of the day but ultimately decided on Salted Caramel Brownie in a waffle cone. While quite tasty, the ice cream was a bit icy and overly sweet for my taste.

Oswald is one of The 15 Best Places for Caramel in Santa Cruz.

3. Oswald

8.7
121 Soquel Ave (at Front St.), Santa Cruz, CA
American Restaurant · Downtown Santa Cruz · 14 tips and reviews

Rick H.Rick Hartley: The burgers with blue cheese and caramelized onions are the best. Great cocktails too.

Tyler F.Tyler Fox: Delicious food and very legit portions! A great night out.

Mimsie L.Mimsie Lemar: Sit at the bar... Great bar food. You want quiet and intimate get a table... Beautiful Santa Cruz Food!!!

Marini's Candies is one of The 15 Best Places for Caramel in Santa Cruz.

4. Marini's Candies

7.6
1308 Pacific Ave (at Walnut Ave.), Santa Cruz, CA
Dessert Shop · Downtown Santa Cruz · 12 tips and reviews

K8K8: Caramel apples are my favorite, they will even cut it into wedges for you :) All of the fudge is delicious too!

Raymond P.Raymond Peck: A must stop in Santa Cruz. Amazing saltwater taffy, fudge, and the best caramel apple you'll ever have. Get the one with walnuts you won't regret it.

Karen B.Karen Boland: Mexican chocolate icecream is mui delish!

Nut Kreations is one of The 15 Best Places for Caramel in Santa Cruz.

5. Nut Kreations

8.3
104 Lincoln St (Pacific Avenue), Santa Cruz, CA
Snack Place · Downtown Santa Cruz · 4 tips and reviews

Maribeth S.Maribeth Sites: Trying the dark chocolate salted caramel popcorn is a must its a top seller

Katherine L.Katherine Lee: Love it here! Wide selection and they are all delicious!!!!

Drew T.Drew Tipton: huge selection of fresh nuts--with lots of flavor variety! Read more.

The Picnic Basket is one of The 15 Best Places for Caramel in Santa Cruz.

6. The Picnic Basket

7.9
125 Beach St, Santa Cruz, CA
Restaurant · 48 tips and reviews

Rob A.Rob Anthony: Bacon baguette with cheddar, sliced apple, caramelized onions and spinach, and their generously seeded (sesame, sunflower and pumpkin) side salad. Deeeeeelicious!

Anna J.Anna James: Delicious sandwiches; roasted chicken with sundried tomatoes,kale pesto, and bacon with cheddar, apple,caramelized onions, both are yummy.

Caroline B.Caroline Black: The chicken, kale and sundried tomato baguette is yummy

Mackenzies Chocolates is one of The 15 Best Places for Caramel in Santa Cruz.

7. Mackenzies Chocolates

7.7
1492 Soquel Ave (at Frederick St), Santa Cruz, CA
Candy Store · Eastside · 3 tips and reviews

John O.John Overstreet: The dark chocolate "cubes" filled with creamy caramel are amazing!

Billy A.Billy Ayoubi: Amazing chocolates OMG!

Dr. Zühal D.Dr. Zühal Doğruer Lüleci: Bademli dark çikolata fena değildi

Santa Cruz Coffee Roasting Company is one of The 15 Best Places for Caramel in Santa Cruz.

8. Santa Cruz Coffee Roasting Company

7.2
1330 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA
Coffee Shop · Downtown Santa Cruz · 25 tips and reviews

Mark S.Mark Sturn: Excellent Caramel Frappe - great flavor without being overly sweet.

Damian B.Damian Bayona: Spacious cafe with large coffee selection. Plenty of seating for work or relaxation.

Misha B.Misha Birman: Bathroom code 1812

Moe's Alley is one of The 15 Best Places for Caramel in Santa Cruz.

9. Moe's Alley

8.6
1535 Commercial Way, Santa Cruz, CA
Dive Bar · 5 tips and reviews

RemezclaRemezcla: Join the Bay Area’s cumbia band, La Misa Negra and Flor De Caña for a Latin Double Bill Dance Party at Moe’s Alley in Santa Cruz on January 30, 2015. Read more.

Marina C.Marina Cazorla: Some great seats near the stage if you get here early.

Charlie V.Charlie Villagrana: Old school bands!

The Red Room is one of The 15 Best Places for Caramel in Santa Cruz.

10. The Red Room

7.3
1003 Cedar St (Locust St), Santa Cruz, CA
Bar · Downtown Santa Cruz · 41 tips and reviews

Britt H.Britt Hoyer: Try the Jean Grey I don't even like Gin and this drink blew my friggin' mind. Also try "The Raven", perfectly cooked cheeseburger + brie cheese +caramelized onions = yes please thank you.

Richard D.Richard Davis: Grab a drink, chill out, and listen to some music in the ambient red glow

John W.John W: This place is full of ghosts.

Seabright Brewery is one of The 15 Best Places for Caramel in Santa Cruz.

11. Seabright Brewery

7.7
519 Seabright Ave (at Murray St), Santa Cruz, CA
Brewery · Eastside · 50 tips and reviews

Julia P.Julia Parker: The "Blur" IPA does not quite have the floral hop of a Pacific NW ale, but if you're into a med. bite bitter, you'll enjoy. Good w/ baked Brie & carmelized garlic appetizer

Trisha L.Trisha Liu: All beers are good - my husband's favorite is Oatmeal Stout. I love the Western burger.

Jaclyn B.Jaclyn B.: Sacrilicious and garlic fries. Just do it.

Marianne's Ice Cream is one of The 15 Best Places for Caramel in Santa Cruz.

12. Marianne's Ice Cream

9.1
1020 Ocean St (Ocean St), Santa Cruz, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · Eastside · 82 tips and reviews

Krishna S.Krishna Shrinivas: Kahlua crunch is awesome. Junior double is huge!!! butter brickle is smooth. The ice creams are thick, not too sweet. The ones with nuts are nutty. Tip the servers. They are great.

Rob H.Rob Hapner: 10-20, yum

Miss Courtney G.Miss Courtney G: Don't forget to get a number

Vino Locale is one of The 15 Best Places for Caramel in Santa Cruz.

13. Vino Locale

8.2
55 Municipal Wharf Ste B, Santa Cruz, CA
Wine Bar · 5 tips and reviews

Jodi M.Jodi Massey: Great service! Fabulous selection!

Athonia C.Athonia Cappelli: Join the xfinity wifi here using certificate from wifi.xfinity.com

Scott C.Scott Camp IV: Best bar in the world!

Companion Bakeshop is one of The 15 Best Places for Caramel in Santa Cruz.

14. Companion Bakeshop

8.8
2341 Mission, Santa Cruz, CA
Bakery · Westside · 21 tips and reviews

Hatice U.Hatice U.: Gibraltar coffee and blueberry lemon pie are great together; I can die for them!!

Michael P.Michael Phillips: Blue Bottle coffee pour over bar!!!

Susan C.Susan Cannon: Brick oven pizzas Tuesdays between 4:30-6:30pm

Dream Inn Santa Cruz is one of The 15 Best Places for Caramel in Santa Cruz.

15. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

9.0
175 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA
Hotel · Westside · 40 tips and reviews

Nicole A.Nicole Ames: Amazing views. Worth it. I would go back in a heartbeat.

Detlev A.Detlev Artelt: Nice and perfect located hotel in Santa Cruz. Direct at the beach.

Jason R.Jason Rosenberg: Get a room facing the Ocean. Read more.