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Be a Local in Santa Cruz
Verve Coffee Roasters is one of Be a Local in Santa Cruz.

1. Verve Coffee Roasters

9.0
816 41st Ave, Santa Cruz, CA
Coffee Shop · 55 tips and reviews

Morgan C.Morgan C.: Very clean place, awesome staff, fresh-smelling bathrooms, nice selection of treats,and amazing coffee!

Zachary's Restaurant is one of Be a Local in Santa Cruz.

2. Zachary's Restaurant

8.1
819 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA
Breakfast Spot · Downtown Santa Cruz · 60 tips and reviews

Trisha L.Trisha Liu: I love Mike's Mess. Zach's Bennie is also great. Husband's favorite is the sourdough pancakes.

Cafe Iveta is one of Be a Local in Santa Cruz.

3. Cafe Iveta

8.2
2125 Delaware Ave (at Swift St.), Santa Cruz, CA
Café · Westside · 26 tips and reviews

Barbara M.Barbara Matthews: The spicy egg biscuit is one of our faves; we get it *without* the cream cheese dollop (& of course, no bacon). Yum!

Harbor Cafe is one of Be a Local in Santa Cruz.

4. Harbor Cafe

8.9
535 7th Ave, Santa Cruz, CA
Café · 41 tips and reviews

Avery J.Avery Jenkins: Get the Cali Benedict - an Eggs Benedict with hollandaise sauce served on an open-faced croissant with bacon and avocado served with homefries or hashbrowns. Simply Delicious!!!

The Buttery is one of Be a Local in Santa Cruz.

5. The Buttery

8.7
702 Soquel Ave (Branciforte Ave), Santa Cruz, CA
Bakery · Eastside · 47 tips and reviews

Nate C.Nate Calderon: The best in town! Carrot Cake, Devils Food Cake, Sandwiches, Salads, Mocha's & Croissants. The list goes on... Just an all around fantastic place to hang out at! The barista's know what they're doing!

Saturn Cafe is one of Be a Local in Santa Cruz.

6. Saturn Cafe

145 Laurel St (Between Pacific & Front), Santa Cruz, CA
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Central Santa Cruz · 86 tips and reviews

Barbara M.Barbara Matthews: Don't be afraid to try anything. We've been coming to Saturn for 27 years and haven't had a bad meal or dessert yet. Amazing food and great atmosphere - truly Santa Cruz!

Chill Out Cafe is one of Be a Local in Santa Cruz.

7. Chill Out Cafe

8.5
860 41st Ave, Santa Cruz, CA
Burrito Restaurant · 12 tips and reviews

Avery J.Avery Jenkins: The Best Breakfast Burritos in Town!!! Get the La Vida Loca Breakfast Burrito - Scrambled Eggs, Turkey, Swiss Cheese, Hasbrowns, Green Chilis, Avocado, Tomatoes and Spicy Sauce. They Roll the Fatties!

Surfrider Cafe is one of Be a Local in Santa Cruz.

8. Surfrider Cafe

429 Front St (at Cathcart St), Santa Cruz, CA
Burger Joint · Downtown Santa Cruz · 40 tips and reviews

Trisha L.Trisha Liu: Indicators burger. Cheese, bacon, onion ring, BBQ sauce, yum.

The Penny Ice Creamery is one of Be a Local in Santa Cruz.

9. The Penny Ice Creamery

9.0
913 Cedar St (at Locust St.), Santa Cruz, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · Downtown Santa Cruz · 75 tips and reviews

Brenna G.Brenna G: They're happy to give you a taste of any (or all!) of their flavors, so give the "weird" flavors a try. You're likely to be surprised.

Seabright State Beach is one of Be a Local in Santa Cruz.

10. Seabright State Beach

9.4
Seabright Ave (East Cliff Dr), Santa Cruz, CA
Beach · Eastside · 33 tips and reviews

Morgan C.Morgan C.: Nice and quiet on Saturday in the morning!

Bookshop Santa Cruz is one of Be a Local in Santa Cruz.

11. Bookshop Santa Cruz

9.3
1520 Pacific Ave. (at Locust St.), Santa Cruz, CA
Bookstore · Downtown Santa Cruz · 27 tips and reviews

Ira S.Ira Serkes: Order iPad books through their website.

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is one of Be a Local in Santa Cruz.

12. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

8.6
400 Beach Street (btw Riverside Ave & Cliff St), Santa Cruz, CA
Pedestrian Plaza · Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk · 186 tips and reviews
Crow's Nest Restaurant is one of Be a Local in Santa Cruz.

13. Crow's Nest Restaurant

8.4
2218 E Cliff Dr (at 5th Ave), Santa Cruz, CA
American Restaurant · Eastside · 111 tips and reviews

Morgan C.Morgan C.: Best eggs benedict around.

Hula's Island Grill & Tiki Room is one of Be a Local in Santa Cruz.

14. Hula's Island Grill & Tiki Room

8.4
221 Cathcart St (btwn Pacific Ave & Cedar St), Santa Cruz, CA
Restaurant · Downtown Santa Cruz · 80 tips and reviews

Avery J.Avery Jenkins: Get the Volcano Bowl to share with friends!!! Also enjoy some of the best Hawaiian Kalua and Jerk Pork around because it's Delicious!!!

Cafe El Palomar is one of Be a Local in Santa Cruz.

15. Cafe El Palomar

7.7
2222 E Cliff Dr (at 6th Ave), Santa Cruz, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Eastside · 16 tips and reviews

Morgan C.Morgan C.: Cute place, very nice staff, very smokey restaurant, average food, fresh-smelling restrooms, beach view.

The Crepe Place is one of Be a Local in Santa Cruz.

16. The Crepe Place

8.1
1134 Soquel Ave (between Seabright & Cayuga), Santa Cruz, CA
Creperie · Eastside · 41 tips and reviews

Trisha L.Trisha Liu: Deluxe Garden Salad is gigantic and delicious! Get it with honey lemon dressing.

Cafe Brasil is one of Be a Local in Santa Cruz.

17. Cafe Brasil

9.0
1410 Mission St, Santa Cruz, CA
Brazilian Restaurant · Westside · 64 tips and reviews

MCMC: One of the best places to eat in Santa Cruz! Be patient... The wait is worth it!!

Pono Hawaiian Grill at The Reef Bar is one of Be a Local in Santa Cruz.

18. Pono Hawaiian Grill at The Reef Bar

120 Union St (Cedar street), Santa Cruz, CA
Hawaiian Restaurant · Downtown Santa Cruz · 59 tips and reviews

Athonia C.Athonia Cappelli: Pet friendly patio: no need to leave home your weasel!

99 Bottles of Beer on the Wall is one of Be a Local in Santa Cruz.

19. 99 Bottles of Beer on the Wall

110 Walnut Ave, Santa Cruz, CA
Bar · Downtown Santa Cruz · 57 tips and reviews

Zakk D.Zakk DeVine: True Americans come here to drink excellent beer. Be a True American! Drink beer at 99 Bottles!

515 Kitchen & Cocktails is one of Be a Local in Santa Cruz.

20. 515 Kitchen & Cocktails

8.2
515 Cedar St, Santa Cruz, CA
Lounge · Downtown Santa Cruz · 56 tips and reviews

Johnny U.Johnny Urquijo: Brunch is served sat & sun starting @ 10am. Get the chorizo sandwich. It's a Spanish style chorizo sausage that is butterflied and grilled to perfection. They also have a great whiskey selection!