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  • 9.4

    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."
  • 9.2

    Cat & Cloud Coffee

    Coffee Shop 3600 Portola Dr Santa Cruz, CA

    People also say (16 tips):

    • Roddy K.
      Roddy Körner: "How many ❤️ can you give a place? The Roastery rocks! Super chill vibe and awesome people. The coffee is great and the place too"
  • 9.0

    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."
  • 9.0

    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 👌🏻"
  • 9.5

    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.."

People are talking about these places in Santa Cruz:

  • 9.1

    Natural Bridges State Beach

    State or Provincial Park 2531 W Cliff Dr Santa Cruz, CA

    People also say (45 tips):

    • Caroline D.
      Caroline Deng: "A hidden gem along California's coastline. Stop by during sunset for scenic views of the last remaining "natural bridge" out of the original 3."
    • Penny S.
      Penny Smith: "The view is # 1 but the parking is large enough to maneuver easily. Nice beach & soft sand for maximum exercise!"
  • 9.1

    Giant Dipper

    Attraction Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Santa Cruz, CA

    People also say (23 tips):

    • Kris R.
      Kris Rowberry: "You will be hard pressed to find a better, snoother wooden coaster in California, maybe even the USA. Get a wristband and try all the seats...they are much different experiences!"
    • Jonathan J.
      Jonathan Jimenez: "It’s such a great read that holds great memories. It’s really fun and probably the best one. You really have to be having a fun time with great people to enjoy this ride as much as I do."
  • 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."

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