Foursquare helps you find the perfect places in Santa Cruz to go with friends:

  • 9.3

    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)"
  • 9.3

    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"
  • 9.4

    Verve Coffee Roasters

    Coffee Shop 104 Bronson St #19 Santa Cruz, CA

    People also say (31 tips):

    • Ashley M.
      Ashley Mowrey: "Consistent quality, beautiful space, and friendly and helpful baristas. There's no indoor seating and outdoor seating is limited, so you're SOL if you don't get lucky with seating."
  • 9.1

    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."
  • 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.."
  • 9.1

    Marianne's Ice Cream

    Ice Cream Parlor 1020 Ocean St Santa Cruz, CA

    People also say (83 tips):

    • 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."

People are talking about these places in Santa Cruz:

  • 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"
  • 9.4

    Seabright State Beach

    Beach Seabright Ave Santa Cruz, CA

    People also say (33 tips):

    • Elliott D.
      Elliott D: "Beautiful, clean, great beach. People do their own thing and its lovely. I love the views, especially at dusk and when there are sailboats."
    • Ryan B.
      Ryan Block: "Probably my favorite beach in Mid/East SC. Been coming here since '04....just be sure to Stash Your Trash and give respect for the locals. Bonfires too."
  • 9.2

    Giant Dipper

    Attraction Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Santa Cruz, CA

    People also say (23 tips):

    • Jonathan J.
      Jonathan Jimenez: "It’s such a great read that holds great memories. It’s really fun and probably the best one. You really have to be having a fun time with great people to enjoy this ride as much as I do."
    • Kris R.
      Kris Rowberry: "You will be hard pressed to find a better, snoother wooden coaster in California, maybe even the USA. Get a wristband and try all the seats...they are much different experiences!"

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