Guidebook for Santa Cruz

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Guidebook for Santa Cruz

Sightseeing

Small but charming museum dedicated to the history of surfing in SC. 10 minute scenic walk from property, located next to beautiful Lighthouse Field. Dog friendly beach near by!
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Μουσείο Σέρφινγκ Santa Cruz
701 W Cliff Dr
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Small but charming museum dedicated to the history of surfing in SC. 10 minute scenic walk from property, located next to beautiful Lighthouse Field. Dog friendly beach near by!
BEAUTIFUL view on northern end of Monterey Bay. From carriage house to Natural Bridges, it is a 3 mile walk (great 10K round trip for runners/joggers). Many scenic vistas along the way, dog friendly
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West Cliff Drive
West Cliff Drive
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BEAUTIFUL view on northern end of Monterey Bay. From carriage house to Natural Bridges, it is a 3 mile walk (great 10K round trip for runners/joggers). Many scenic vistas along the way, dog friendly
Located in Davenport, just north of SC. Scenic drive. U-pick berries and a full pie/bake shop, famous "honor til", and discount for cyclists (must wear helmet). Jams, fresh berries avail for purchase
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Swanton Berry Farm
25 Swanton Rd
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Located in Davenport, just north of SC. Scenic drive. U-pick berries and a full pie/bake shop, famous "honor til", and discount for cyclists (must wear helmet). Jams, fresh berries avail for purchase
Dog friendly, off leash beach near lighthouse. Hoola hoop dancing and fire juggling on Sunday early evenings during Spring/Summer. No, I'm not kidding.
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Κρατική Παραλία Lighthouse Field
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Dog friendly, off leash beach near lighthouse. Hoola hoop dancing and fire juggling on Sunday early evenings during Spring/Summer. No, I'm not kidding.
Nice Monarch Butterfly interpretive center. If you time your visit right, you can walk down the wooden boardwalk and see clusters of butterflies hanging from the trees! Also a kid friendly beach there
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Παραλία Natural Bridges State
2531 W Cliff Dr
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Nice Monarch Butterfly interpretive center. If you time your visit right, you can walk down the wooden boardwalk and see clusters of butterflies hanging from the trees! Also a kid friendly beach there
Towering redwoods and miles of serene hiking trails. The 1 mile redwood loop meanders through the biggest, most impressive trees. The cathedral hike (my favorite) is about 4 miles round trip, and takes you along a stream before ascending into the forest to the lovely cathedral redwood grove. Well worth it!
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Πάρκο Κρατικού Δάσους Ερυθροδένδρων Henry Cowell
101 N Big Trees Park Rd
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Towering redwoods and miles of serene hiking trails. The 1 mile redwood loop meanders through the biggest, most impressive trees. The cathedral hike (my favorite) is about 4 miles round trip, and takes you along a stream before ascending into the forest to the lovely cathedral redwood grove. Well worth it!
Wonderfull coastal bluff hike and access to rugged, hidden beaches. Mountainside hiking equally as great, and you can get to an elevated, panoramic view point with little effort.
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Πάρκο Πολιτείας Wilder Ranch
1401 Coast Rd
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Wonderfull coastal bluff hike and access to rugged, hidden beaches. Mountainside hiking equally as great, and you can get to an elevated, panoramic view point with little effort.

Shopping

One of the last, greatest independent book shops left in the United States. This is an excellent place to browse and get a feel for the local scene and culture.
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Bookshop Santa Cruz
1520 Pacific Ave
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One of the last, greatest independent book shops left in the United States. This is an excellent place to browse and get a feel for the local scene and culture.
Excellent locally owned grocery and health food store. Local organic produce, full butcher services and counter. Salad bar and deli on site.
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New Leaf Community Markets
1101 Fair Ave
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Excellent locally owned grocery and health food store. Local organic produce, full butcher services and counter. Salad bar and deli on site.
Ultra cool yarn shop and stitch salon. Owned and operated by Lady Epworth. :-) Discount given to ALL carriage house and cottage guests! Free knitting and crochet lessons offered every weekend.
Swift Stitch
402 Ingalls St
Ultra cool yarn shop and stitch salon. Owned and operated by Lady Epworth. :-) Discount given to ALL carriage house and cottage guests! Free knitting and crochet lessons offered every weekend.
Uber cool vintage and retro style men's, women's, and home design shop. A fun place to browse for funk, both old and new.
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Stripe Design Group LLC
107 Walnut Ave
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Uber cool vintage and retro style men's, women's, and home design shop. A fun place to browse for funk, both old and new.
Locally owned and operated since forever! Nice selection of footwear and hosiery, including hard-to-find styles. Visit adjacent "Legs" for lingerie and women's wear.
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Sockshop & Shoe Company
1515 Pacific Ave
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Locally owned and operated since forever! Nice selection of footwear and hosiery, including hard-to-find styles. Visit adjacent "Legs" for lingerie and women's wear.
Great European-style kitchenware and chef's shop. Independently owned.
Toque Blanche
1527 Pacific Ave
Great European-style kitchenware and chef's shop. Independently owned.
Saturdays, year round, from 8:00 to 1:00. Get there early for best selection! Prepared foods and (mostly) local produce.
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Farmer’s Market West Side
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Saturdays, year round, from 8:00 to 1:00. Get there early for best selection! Prepared foods and (mostly) local produce.

Arts & Culture

Lovely restored historic movie theater showing mostly foreign and indie films. Also midnight movies (Rocky Horror, anyone?!?) on weekends. Sister property: The Nickelodeon, also downtown.
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Del Mar Theater
1124 Pacific Ave
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Lovely restored historic movie theater showing mostly foreign and indie films. Also midnight movies (Rocky Horror, anyone?!?) on weekends. Sister property: The Nickelodeon, also downtown.
Classic, well-established jazz club that manages to attract some great talent for such a small venue.
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Kuumbwa Jazz Center
320-2 Cedar St
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Classic, well-established jazz club that manages to attract some great talent for such a small venue.

Everything Else

Hot tub and massage services spa located on quiet side street in downtown area. All rooms have hot tubs and saunas, some rooms overlook bamboo garden.
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Tea House Spa
112 Elm St
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Hot tub and massage services spa located on quiet side street in downtown area. All rooms have hot tubs and saunas, some rooms overlook bamboo garden.
Great place to get a massage. Hot tub and sauna rooms available for rent by the hour. Clean and well-established.
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Well Within Spa
417 Cedar St
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Great place to get a massage. Hot tub and sauna rooms available for rent by the hour. Clean and well-established.

Food scene

Excellent pie and "you pick" and resale berry farm. Check to see if your visit coincides with fresh, local Ollalieberries---simply THE BEST!
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Gizdich Ranch
55 Peckham Rd
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Excellent pie and "you pick" and resale berry farm. Check to see if your visit coincides with fresh, local Ollalieberries---simply THE BEST!
THE BEST pastries in SC. Wonderful sourdough breads, and a great overall SC local vibe. Not to be missed!
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Companion Bakeshop Westside Santa Cruz
2341 Mission St
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THE BEST pastries in SC. Wonderful sourdough breads, and a great overall SC local vibe. Not to be missed!
Funky little breakfast hotspot for tasty egg dishes, Acai bowls, and delectable smoothies! About a mile from the property, but best to drive (parking is tight).
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Cafe Brasil
1410 Mission St
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Funky little breakfast hotspot for tasty egg dishes, Acai bowls, and delectable smoothies! About a mile from the property, but best to drive (parking is tight).