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Mission West
Cocktail bar
👍👍 It is what it is, a bar. A few years ago the bar changed owners and its name and changed from a place for hard drinking types to a more varied clientele. Now it js a pleasant place to stop for a drink with friends. The bartenders are first rate and won't need to look up how to make your drink on th...
4.90 (37 reviews)
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Kuumbwa Jazz Center
Jazz club
Concert hall dedicated to bringing jazz to the community through performances & education.
$$ $$
4.80 (344 reviews)
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Shanty Shack Brewing
Brewery
Casual brewery & tasting room pouring classic craft beers in playful quarters with patio seats.
$ $$$
4.80 (269 reviews)
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Rush Inn
Bar
👍👍 This bar is a fun little hidden gem in Santa Cruz as well as the bartender Molly. She gave us the best service and we had the best conversation with her. This bar has pool also.
$ $$$
4.80 (35 reviews)
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Vino Prima Wine Bar
Wine bar
Relaxed, airy waterfront spot for wine tasting with savory snacks & ocean views.
$$ $$
4.80 (32 reviews)
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Pyramid Park
Park
👍👍 These reviews are odd. Here's the latest info.
Friday May 21, 2017. At 3pm there were 32 people, 30 of whom were naked, and 3 dogs. About half women half men. By 6pm the last person was leaving, well before sunset.
Nice and clean area right on cliff dr. No stairs but the climb isn't challenging if y...
4.70 (388 reviews)
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Woodhouse Blending & Brewing
Brewery
👍👍 This is a really beautiful brewery with some delicious beer. I love hazy beers and this place had quite a selection on tap. The art on the wall is great to look at and we enjoyed playing foozeball. My husband literally melted into the couches by the entrance. It felt like we were in a gallery and ev...
4.70 (221 reviews)
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MeloMelo Kava Bar
Juice shop
🫤 I visited the Santa Cruz location and
street performers came in with saxophones. They were incredibly entertaining and even had the chance to
play part of an instrumental version of the song Barbie Girl before getting kicked out by one of the employees with a man-bun. All the customers were having a...
$$ $$
4.70 (135 reviews)
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The Apéro Club
Wine bar
👍👍 Great place in Santa Cruz with an abundance of natural wines and opportunities for people watching. Would love to keep it a secret but everyone should go and enjoy! If you read this review and go you might be disappointed but if you are you it’s because you have bad taste. ⚡️
4.70 (50 reviews)
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Natural Bridges Visitor Center
Visitor center
👍👍 ⛱️🌊🏄🥾🌼📷
💡Here's a tip: walk off to the right of the beach, climb the ridge (it can be slippery at some points) and keep walking. You'll find a more secluded beach section down a bit
Popular beach spot, with surfers and sail boats right off the shore. This beach is known for its natural stone...
4.60 (1.3K reviews)
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Harbor Café
Breakfast restaurant
The nautical theme & relaxing outdoor patio continue the laid-back vibe at this American diner.
$$ $$
4.60 (1.1K reviews)
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Sunny Cove
Public beach
This small, off-the-beaten-path spot for swimming & sunbathing is located beneath a pair of bluffs.
4.60 (621 reviews)
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Lupulo Craft Beer House
Restaurant
A laid-back spot for domestic & international craft beers, with Spanish & Mexican-tinged bar fare.
$$ $$
4.60 (512 reviews)
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Companion Bakeshop
Bakery
Sourdough breads & pastries baked on premise & served in a casual setting with gourmet light fare.
$$ $$
4.60 (431 reviews)
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Blacks Beach
Public beach
👍👍 I have been going to this local beach for over 30 years. One of the better beaches in the county. Not a big beach and not a lot of facilities but also not overcrowded and pretty clean most days. Great views of the Bay and perfect for viewing a sunset. Plenty of wildlife including a occasional ot...
4.60 (344 reviews)
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Callahan's
Sports bar
👍👍 We had a blast at this bar! Great live music, nice stiff drinks. Good service.
$ $$$
4.60 (180 reviews)
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Two-Six Beach
Park
👍👍 Great beach (when the tide is right!) just a few steps down from the end of 26th avenue. A very popular surf and boogie board spot and not much street parking, so getting a spot for your vehicle is typically difficult. On very nice days expect the beach to be packed. Winds can be strong in the af...
4.60 (97 reviews)