Molly’s guidebook

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Food scene

Delicious wood-fired pizza on the Westside. Note: They do not take reservations.
94 místní doporučují
Bantam
1010 Fair Ave
94 místní doporučují
Delicious wood-fired pizza on the Westside. Note: They do not take reservations.
Love this spot! Great place to have a glass of wine & read. Extensive wine list (including natural wines) & delicious farm-to-table menu.
BAD ANIMAL
1011 Cedar St
Love this spot! Great place to have a glass of wine & read. Extensive wine list (including natural wines) & delicious farm-to-table menu.
Fabulous local restaurant & walking distance from house. Reservations highly recommended! You can sometimes get in without one if you arrive early.
32 místní doporučují
HOME
3101 N Main St
32 místní doporučují
Fabulous local restaurant & walking distance from house. Reservations highly recommended! You can sometimes get in without one if you arrive early.
One of the best Santa Cruz restaurants. Never disappoints. Cozy & romantic. Also has outdoor option.
62 místní doporučují
La Posta
538 Seabright Ave
62 místní doporučují
One of the best Santa Cruz restaurants. Never disappoints. Cozy & romantic. Also has outdoor option.
Popular Aptos restaurant. A family favorite.
32 místní doporučují
Mentone
174 Aptos Vlg Wy
32 místní doporučují
Popular Aptos restaurant. A family favorite.
Awesome beer garden close to house. You can bring in your own food!
82 místní doporučují
Beer 30
2504 S Main St
82 místní doporučují
Awesome beer garden close to house. You can bring in your own food!
Closest market. Great if you need to pick up a quick item. And they have wine now!
6 místní doporučují
Sunnyside Produce
2520 S Main St
6 místní doporučují
Closest market. Great if you need to pick up a quick item. And they have wine now!
Great vegetarian take-out spot for breakfast or lunch. Especially their breakfast sandwiches. (And super reasonably priced!) (Soquel)
17 místní doporučují
Pretty Good Advice
3070 Porter St
17 místní doporučují
Great vegetarian take-out spot for breakfast or lunch. Especially their breakfast sandwiches. (And super reasonably priced!) (Soquel)
Nearby bagel shop!
12 místní doporučují
The Bagelry Soquel
4763 Soquel Dr
12 místní doporučují
Nearby bagel shop!
Closest coffee shop
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Ugly Mug CoffeeHouse
4640 Soquel Dr
19 místní doporučují
Closest coffee shop
Popular coffee shop. Not too far of a drive.
220 místní doporučují
Verve Coffee Roasters
816 41st Ave
220 místní doporučují
Popular coffee shop. Not too far of a drive.
125 místní doporučují
West End Tap and Kitchen
334 Ingalls St
125 místní doporučují
Classic Santa Cruz breakfast spot
67 místní doporučují
Linda's Seabreeze Café
542 Seabright Ave
67 místní doporučují
Classic Santa Cruz breakfast spot
If you are near the boardwalk, this is my favorite lunch spot!
50 místní doporučují
The Picnic Basket
125 Beach St
50 místní doporučují
If you are near the boardwalk, this is my favorite lunch spot!
Ice cream made completely from scratch. Lots of unusual flavors that change frequently. They also have a downtown location.
45 místní doporučují
The Penny Ice Creamery Pleasure Point
820 41st Ave
45 místní doporučují
Ice cream made completely from scratch. Lots of unusual flavors that change frequently. They also have a downtown location.
Another family favorite on the Westside of Santa Cruz
125 místní doporučují
West End Tap and Kitchen
334 Ingalls St
125 místní doporučují
Another family favorite on the Westside of Santa Cruz
This place is always busy. Lots of outdoor seating.
50 místní doporučují
Humble Sea Brewing Co.
820 Swift St
50 místní doporučují
This place is always busy. Lots of outdoor seating.
Delicious baked goods. Also have a location on West Side.
13 místní doporučují
Companion Bakeshop Aptos
7486 Soquel Dr
13 místní doporučují
Delicious baked goods. Also have a location on West Side.
I have not yet eaten here yet but am hearing good things about it. (Capitola) Very close to house!
10 místní doporučují
Trestles Restaurant
316 Capitola Avenue
10 místní doporučují
I have not yet eaten here yet but am hearing good things about it. (Capitola) Very close to house!
Favorite Westside coffee shop. Their breakfast burritos are phenomenal!
71 místní doporučují
Cat & Cloud Coffee
3600 Portola Dr
71 místní doporučují
Favorite Westside coffee shop. Their breakfast burritos are phenomenal!

Hiking

Pogonip Main entrance - Brayshaw Trail and Clubhouse
Brayshaw Trail
Beautiful hike
Very special spot, super close to house. Hike through the redwoods.
68 místní doporučují
Land of Medicine Buddha
5800 Prescott Rd
68 místní doporučují
Very special spot, super close to house. Hike through the redwoods.
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Státní park Les Nisene Marks
Aptos Creek Road
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Sightseeing

Love Wilder! This is a great spot for hiking & biking (34 miles of trails). Also a wonderful spot for kids - chickens, goats, horses & historical buildings. Great spot for picnics, too.
219 místní doporučují
Státní park Wilder Ranch
1401 Coast Rd
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Love Wilder! This is a great spot for hiking & biking (34 miles of trails). Also a wonderful spot for kids - chickens, goats, horses & historical buildings. Great spot for picnics, too.
Favorite Vintage/Antique shop. Endless layers of gems!
Attilia's Antiques
2630 Soquel Drive
Favorite Vintage/Antique shop. Endless layers of gems!
Another favorite antique shop in soquel
Trader's Emporium Antiques
4940 Soquel Dr
Another favorite antique shop in soquel
This is one of my favorite spots to view the bay. It feels touristy looking at it from afar, but once I'm actually on it, I'm always delighted. If you go to the end you can watch the seals below basking in the sun. (right across from ice cream shop). Such a unique vantage point.
143 místní doporučují
Přístaviště Santa Cruz
21 Municipal Wharf
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This is one of my favorite spots to view the bay. It feels touristy looking at it from afar, but once I'm actually on it, I'm always delighted. If you go to the end you can watch the seals below basking in the sun. (right across from ice cream shop). Such a unique vantage point.
A Santa Cruz classic that never gets old. Makes you feel like a kid again! Double check hours before you go, as we are in off-season, rides are only open certain hours.
745 místní doporučují
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park
400 Beach St
745 místní doporučují
A Santa Cruz classic that never gets old. Makes you feel like a kid again! Double check hours before you go, as we are in off-season, rides are only open certain hours.

Favorite beaches

This is my favorite walking beach. You can park up top at Seascape Resort & walk down a paved path to beach. Walk south towards Manresa State Beach and you'll quickly be away from the crowds (especially if you go on a weekday).
Seascape Park
This is my favorite walking beach. You can park up top at Seascape Resort & walk down a paved path to beach. Walk south towards Manresa State Beach and you'll quickly be away from the crowds (especially if you go on a weekday).

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Bring layers

It can get chilly at night!