Hotels in UC Santa Cruz Santa Cruz

Bookshop Santa Cruz is a large, general independent bookstore located in the heart of downtown Santa Cruz, California since 1966.

The Penny Ice Creamery is the only ice cream shop in Santa Cruz making delicious ice cream completely from scratch in house. Our rotating selection of flavors feature local, seasonal, and organic ingredients served fresh daily, and we never use pre-mixed

It's hard to beat a day in the sun, a delicious drink in hand and a wonderful meal. At Harbor Cafe we make sure that you have everything you need to feel right at home. Check out our doggy menu for your furry friend too!

When my mom was a kid, she used to come "downtown" from Boulder Creek to see movies at the corner of Walnut and Pacific Avenue. I imagine the fun of those movie palace days every time I have breakfast in the cafe now housed in the old theater.

Full of sea life in the abundant tide pools

Cafe Brasil brings you authentic Brazilian cuisine in the Santa Cruz area.

Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing. An award winning, local, certified organic brewery. Yes, we're proud.

Kayak Connection is your Sea Kayaking and Stand-Up Paddling resource for the Monterey Bay.  We have two locations in Santa Cruz and in Moss Landing at the Elkhorn Slough where we have multiple tours available for local adventures.