LOCAL RESOURCES

WHERE TO STAY, EAT & EXPLORE

Accommodation

- Hotel Paradox:   Contemporary boutique Hotel close to downtown ($$$)

- Hampton Inn Westside:  New hotel a mile from the ocean on the Westside ($$)

- Comfort Inn:  No frills hotel with nice rooms and close to everything ($)

- Airbnb.com:  Lots of local rooms + houses in the area to choose from

- Kayak.com:  Best place to search and compare latest hotel prices

Camping: 

- New Brighton State Beach:  Excellent coastal location + facilities ($35+)

- Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park:  Sleep amongst the giants ($35+)

- Santa Cruz Redwoods RV Resort:  Near redwoods + river ($45+)

Dining: 

- The Grille At Delaveaga:  Renewed iconic bar upstairs at the golf course

- Lillian's Italian Kitchen:  Outstanding (and abundant!) Italian restaurant ($$)

- Crow’s Nest:  Popular beachside eatery near the harbor ($$)

- Barcelonetta:  Epic Tapas in the heart of downtown Santa Cruz ($$$)

- Hula’s Island Grill:  Hawaiian surf theme with delicious eats ($$)

- The Crépe Place:  Iconic locals spot with outstanding diner Crépes ($$)

- El Palomar:  Great taco bar and pitchers of margaritas ($)

- Pono Hawaiian Grill:  Traditional Hawaiian eatery with top notch Poke ($$)

- Tacos Moreno:  A DeLa local favorite, and damn good ($)

Beer + Wine 

- Rangeside Bar:  Excellent outdoor bar adjacent to the DeLavega Driving Range

- The Grille At Delaveaga:  Renewed iconic bar upstairs at the golf course

- Sante Adairius:  The most comprehensive choice of beers in town

- El Palomar:  Large open roof bar + restaurant downtown

- Lüpulo:  Small plates and a great beer selection downtown

- Santa Cruz Mtn Brewing:  Award winning, certified organic brewery

- West End Tap & Kitchen:  Excellent eats + a large selection of beers

- Vino By The Sea:  Epic setting on the Santa Cruz Wharf

- Discretion Brewing:  family-owned, handcrafted organic beer

Santa Cruz Highlights:  

This quintessential California beach town offers a wealth of outdoor activities from surfing, kayaking, hiking, mountain biking, golfing or just lazing on the beach. An abundance of year-around activities, combined with the natural beauty of the Monterey Bay, make Santa Cruz an epic hub for outdoor enthusiasts.  It’s also home to the legendary Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, the historic Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf, UC Santa Cruz, the Santa Cruz Surfing Museum, and nearby Big Basin Redwood forests.

Visit SantaCruz.org to explore all the area has to offer.

Monterey Excursions:  

The Monterey Peninsula has been called the greatest meeting of land, sea and sky.  While it’s a given that the natural beauty of the area draws the visitor, it’s the endless activities including world-class golf, biking, sailing, wine tasting and fine dining that keep one coming back.  Monterey’s rich history, the historic Fisherman’s Wharf, Cannery Row, Carmel-by-the-Sea, the Monterey Bay Aquarium, and a spectacular assortment of parks and natural areas combine to provide a truly unrivaled place for your next getaway.

Visit SeeMonterey.com to explore all the area has to offer