1
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Amusement park
Amusement park offers a variety of games & rides right on a mile-long stretch of sandy beach.
4.60 (43.4K reviews)
2
Santa Cruz Wharf
Fishing pier
Beach shops, seafood restaurants, sea lions & fishing draw crowds to this landmark bayside pier.
4.60 (14.8K reviews)
3
Crow's Nest Restaurant
American restaurant
Seaside restaurant with exposed beams & views serves an extensive menu of casual American fare.
$$ $$
4.30 (4.9K reviews)
5
Costco Wholesale
Warehouse store
Members-only warehouse selling a huge variety of items including bulk groceries, electronics & more.
$$ $$
4.60 (3.4K reviews)
6
Santa Cruz Diner
Diner
Kid-friendly spot for breakfast all-day, classic American eats & international options such as pho.
$ $$$
4.10 (3.1K reviews)
7
Pizza My Heart
Pizza restaurant
Surf-themed California chain for pizzas with local ingredients in a low-key counter-serve setting.
$ $$$
4.50 (3K reviews)
8
Taqueria Los Pericos
Mexican restaurant
Laid-back counter-serve spot featuring a menu of tacos, burritos & other Mexican staples.
$ $$$
4.60 (2.9K reviews)
10
Stagnaro Bros.
Seafood restaurant
Seaside eatery turning out seafood staples like chowder & fish 'n' chips with views of the Pacific.
$$ $$
4.30 (2.6K reviews)
11
Ideal Bar & Grill
Bar & grill
Bustling room & bar with American entrees including steamed clams plus cocktails such as margaritas.
$$ $$
4.00 (2.5K reviews)
12
Wilder Ranch State Park
State park
Natural landscape with diverse activities including hiking trails, picnic areas & horseback riding.
4.70 (2.3K reviews)
13
Hula's Island Grill
Restaurant
Tropical, tiki-inspired outpost offering a range of Hawaiian eats with an American spin & drinks.
$$ $$
4.40 (2.2K reviews)
14
Woodstock's Pizza Santa Cruz
Pizza restaurant
Laid-back pizzeria serves made-to-order pies plus sandwiches & other casual fare in a chill setting.
$$ $$
4.40 (2.2K reviews)
15
Riva Fish House
Seafood restaurant
Low-key establishment serves hearty portions of prawns, oysters & other American seafood favorites.
$$ $$
4.20 (2.2K reviews)
16
Denny's
Diner
Casual diner chain dishing up classic American comfort fare, including all-day breakfast favorites.
$ $$$
3.00 (2.1K reviews)
18
Seabright Beach
Beach
Sandy beach offering swimming, surfing & views of the Walton Lighthouse, plus seasonal lifeguards.
4.60 (1.9K reviews)
19
Zachary's Restaurant
Breakfast restaurant
Diner-style American cuisine served in a casual family-friendly atmosphere.
$$ $$
4.60 (1.7K reviews)
20
Betty Burgers
Hamburger restaurant
Classic American diner food reigns supreme at this casual stop for burgers, wings & more.
$$ $$
4.40 (1.7K reviews)