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  • 9.1

    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

    The Abbey Coffee, Art & Music Lounge

    Coffee Shop 350 Mission St Santa Cruz, CA

    People also say (26 tips):

    • Andrew W.
      Andrew Ward: "I usually order a cappuccino or Gibraltar. Love the comfortable, shaggy-chic decor. Check out the courtyard for an ultra peaceful experience. If they served Champagne I might never leave!"
  • 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."
  • 9.5

    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

    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.."
  • 9.3

    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."

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  • 9.4

    Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park

    State or Provincial Park Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park Santa Cruz, CA

    People also say (33 tips):

    • Runqiu C.
      Runqiu Cai: "One of the few old growth redwoods. Very short east stroll. Take the River Trail for a longer walk."
    • Brian J.
      Brian JJ: "$10 for a parking day pass near the visitor center. Or park near downtown off the 17 and take a short hike through the meadow to get to the Redwood Loop trail."
  • 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

    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."

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