Jacob’s guidebook
Food scene
Imura Japanese Restaurant
1994 Main StBest Sushi in Santa Cruz County!
HOME
3101 N Main StGreat food made with local ingredients
Tortilla Flats
4616 Soquel DrBest margaritas in town
RANCH MILK Mexican Grill & Craft Beer House
1 S Green Valley RdGood Mexican good. Great selection of craft beer to go.
Beautiful views of Monterrey Bay and great wine. Very close to the house.
22 locals recommend
Windy Oaks Winery
550 Hazel Dell RdBeautiful views of Monterrey Bay and great wine. Very close to the house.
Mentone
174 Aptos Vlg WyAmazing cocktails and food (Italian)
Great cocktails and food. Right on the beach.
9 locals recommend
Venus Spirits Cocktails & Kitchen | Beachside
131 EsplanadeGreat cocktails and food. Right on the beach.
El Michoacano Restaurant
1998 Freedom BoulevardVery good Mexican food
Leisure
Kiva Retreat
702 Water StSauna and soaking
La Selva Beach
Beach! 10 min away
Refuge
27300 Rancho San Carlos RdSauna and soaking in Carmel. Get the day pass!
Manresa State Beach
1445 San Andreas RdBeach. 10 min away!
Moss Landing
Quirky spot with beach accesss
Carmel City Beach
Beach. 40 min drive
Sightseeing
Elkhorn Slough
Rent a kayak and paddle up the slough
Hiking
If you're only going to hike around one time, go here.
272 locals recommend
The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park
Aptos Creek RoadIf you're only going to hike around one time, go here.
Land of Medicine Buddha
5800 Prescott RdA hidden gem. 6-mile loop
Mount Madonna
Lots of trails. More exposed and sunny than other hiking spots.
A hidden gem. This is our go-to spot for weekday hikes with our dog. You likely won't see another person on the trail.
15 locals recommend
Byrne-Milliron Forest
809 Browns Valley RdA hidden gem. This is our go-to spot for weekday hikes with our dog. You likely won't see another person on the trail.
Wilder Ranch State Park
1401 Coast RdEpic views
Arts
The Catalyst
1011 Pacific AveMusic venue
Rio Theatre
1205 Soquel AveMusic venue
The Crêpe Place
1134 Soquel AveMusic venue
Moe's Alley
1535 Commercial WayMusic venue
Necessities
Four Corners Market
1003 Amesti RdGas, beer/wine, and other provisions. 5 min walk
Staff Of Life Natural Foods
906 E Lake AveOrganic grocery store
Fun
Big attraction for many coming to Santa cruz
745 locals recommend
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park
400 Beach StBig attraction for many coming to Santa cruz
2-night reservations include 2x free guest passes to the Monterrey Bay Aquarium! Passes must be returned by 6pm the day before your check-out date. If you would like to use the guest passes, please send us a message at least 5 days prior to your check-in date.
668 locals recommend
Monterey Bay Aquarium
886 Cannery Row2-night reservations include 2x free guest passes to the Monterrey Bay Aquarium! Passes must be returned by 6pm the day before your check-out date. If you would like to use the guest passes, please send us a message at least 5 days prior to your check-in date.