Guidebook for Scotts Valley
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I worked there for 10 years and it is a fantastic Alister MacKenzie design built in 1929 just before he built Augusta National for Bobby Jones, who played on opening day at Pasatiempo.
pasatiempo.com
27 locals recommend
Pasatiempo Golf Course
20 Clubhouse RdI worked there for 10 years and it is a fantastic Alister MacKenzie design built in 1929 just before he built Augusta National for Bobby Jones, who played on opening day at Pasatiempo.
pasatiempo.com
If you golf, this is the place to go. If you don't, the drive along 17 Mile Drive is worth going itself.
There is also Spyglass Hill and Spanish Bay under the Pebble banner.
pebblebeach.com/
61 locals recommend
Pebble Beach Golf Links
1700 17 Mile DrIf you golf, this is the place to go. If you don't, the drive along 17 Mile Drive is worth going itself.
There is also Spyglass Hill and Spanish Bay under the Pebble banner.
pebblebeach.com/
Should you be flying into the area, San Jose is the closest and serves most major cities and airlines.
272 locals recommend
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport
1701 Airport BlvdShould you be flying into the area, San Jose is the closest and serves most major cities and airlines.
If you need something for a picnic or to have on hand during your stay.
14 locals recommend
Nob Hill Foods
222 Mt Hermon RdIf you need something for a picnic or to have on hand during your stay.
The Mystery Spot is a gravitational anomaly located in the redwood forests just outside of Santa Cruz, California.
http://www.mysteryspot.com/
208 locals recommend
The Mystery Spot
465 Mystery Spot RdThe Mystery Spot is a gravitational anomaly located in the redwood forests just outside of Santa Cruz, California.
http://www.mysteryspot.com/
Sightseeing
If you want to see a slice of Santa Cruz's surfing past, this is the place to go. You can watch the surfers from the cliffs or take your board and head out.
santacruzsurfingmuseum.org
75 locals recommend
Santa Cruz Surfing Museum
701 W Cliff DrIf you want to see a slice of Santa Cruz's surfing past, this is the place to go. You can watch the surfers from the cliffs or take your board and head out.
santacruzsurfingmuseum.org
The oldest wood roller coaster on the West Coast and a fun amusement park located on the Main Beach in Santa Cruz.
beachboardwalk.com/
745 locals recommend
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park
400 Beach StThe oldest wood roller coaster on the West Coast and a fun amusement park located on the Main Beach in Santa Cruz.
beachboardwalk.com/
If you enjoy old trains, this is a fun trip through the redwoods to Santa Cruz beach area or up into the redwoods.
roaringcamp.com
58 locals recommend
Roaring Camp, Big Trees and Pacific Railroad Station
North Big Trees Park RoadIf you enjoy old trains, this is a fun trip through the redwoods to Santa Cruz beach area or up into the redwoods.
roaringcamp.com
A nice park to take in vistas of the Pacific Ocean and perhaps take a walk along West Cliff Drive to take in even more along the cliffs.
261 locals recommend
Natural Bridges State Beach
2531 W Cliff DrA nice park to take in vistas of the Pacific Ocean and perhaps take a walk along West Cliff Drive to take in even more along the cliffs.
This is the "poor man's" Pebble Beach. Beautiful back-9 set along 17 Mile Drive across from the Pacific Ocean.
playpacificgrove.com/
25 locals recommend
Pacific Grove Golf Links
77 Asilomar AveThis is the "poor man's" Pebble Beach. Beautiful back-9 set along 17 Mile Drive across from the Pacific Ocean.
playpacificgrove.com/
Want to zip-line through the Redwood trees or spend a day doing adventurous things surrounded by the Redwoods in a well maintained setting? This is the place.
mounthermonadventures.com/
49 locals recommend
Mount Hermon Adventures
17 Conference DrWant to zip-line through the Redwood trees or spend a day doing adventurous things surrounded by the Redwoods in a well maintained setting? This is the place.
mounthermonadventures.com/
Shopping
Let the Papas family hook you up with a surfboard rental or SUP board and head over to Cowell's Beach for some surfing.
cowellssurfshop.com/
11 locals recommend
Cowell's Beach Surf Shop
30 Front StLet the Papas family hook you up with a surfboard rental or SUP board and head over to Cowell's Beach for some surfing.
cowellssurfshop.com/
Shop where the inventor of the wet suit started his business. Beach wear, surfboards and accessories and logo items for a souvenir.
36 locals recommend
O'Neill Surf Shop
110 Cooper StShop where the inventor of the wet suit started his business. Beach wear, surfboards and accessories and logo items for a souvenir.
In case you forgot something... Target, Macy's, Sears, Kohls... or if you just like to shop.
32 locals recommend
Capitola Mall
1855 41st AveIn case you forgot something... Target, Macy's, Sears, Kohls... or if you just like to shop.
If you need to get something for a picnic or to have on hand during your stay.
13 locals recommend
Safeway
253 Mt Hermon RdIf you need to get something for a picnic or to have on hand during your stay.
Food Scene
Hungry? A good restaurant located at the Santa Cruz Harbor.
Get some food and enjoy the view of the harbor and ocean.
crowsnest-santacruz.com/
276 locals recommend
Crow's Nest Restaurant
2218 E Cliff DrHungry? A good restaurant located at the Santa Cruz Harbor.
Get some food and enjoy the view of the harbor and ocean.
crowsnest-santacruz.com/
Great Italian food and small cozy restaurant... call a week ahead for reservations.
lilliansitaliankitchen.com/
125 locals recommend
Lillian's Italian Kitchen
1148 Soquel AveGreat Italian food and small cozy restaurant... call a week ahead for reservations.
lilliansitaliankitchen.com/
A favorite of ours with great food and outdoor dining when the weather is good for it.
cafecruz.com/
88 locals recommend
Café Cruz
2621 41st AveA favorite of ours with great food and outdoor dining when the weather is good for it.
cafecruz.com/
Starbucks
5600 Scotts Valley DrIf you like Starbucks, there is one a short distance from our house.
Peet's Coffee
214 Mt Hermon RdIf you prefer Peet's, there is one a short distance from our house.
Drinks & Nightlife
Shadowbrook is a unique and scenic restaurant with a great atmosphere and good food.
Hop in the cable car for a ride down to the river side restaurant.
shadowbrook-capitola.com/
205 locals recommend
Shadowbrook Restaurant
1750 Wharf RdShadowbrook is a unique and scenic restaurant with a great atmosphere and good food.
Hop in the cable car for a ride down to the river side restaurant.
shadowbrook-capitola.com/