Kathleen’s guidebook
Food scene
Pixie Deli is our favorite spot for breakfast burritos or a quick sandwich to take to Rio Del Mar Beach!
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Pixie Deli
111 Venetian RdPixie Deli is our favorite spot for breakfast burritos or a quick sandwich to take to Rio Del Mar Beach!
Need a pick me up, Flats is open until 3pm for all your coffee needs at Rio Del Mar Beach.
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Flats Bistro Aptos
113 EsplanadeNeed a pick me up, Flats is open until 3pm for all your coffee needs at Rio Del Mar Beach.
The Manresa owner just opened this new restaurant with light Italian fare. Nice of a quick gelato or an upscale dinner in Aptos.
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Mentone
174 Aptos Vlg WyThe Manresa owner just opened this new restaurant with light Italian fare. Nice of a quick gelato or an upscale dinner in Aptos.
The Penny Ice Creamery Aptos Village
141 Aptos Vlg WyCan't go wrong with a stop off at Penny Ice Creamery.
So many flavors to chose from here right next to Rio Del Mar beach!
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Marianne’s Ice Cream
218 State Park DrSo many flavors to chose from here right next to Rio Del Mar beach!
Persephone
7945 Soquel DrGreat for a nice meal out for a special occasion in Aptos.
Companion Bakeshop Aptos
7486 Soquel DrYummy baked goods in Aptos.
Grab a number and choose from a yummy selection of premade meals to take to Capitola Beach.
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Gayle's Bakery & Rosticceria
504 Bay AveGrab a number and choose from a yummy selection of premade meals to take to Capitola Beach.
Rio Del Mar beach's favorite Mexican restaurant and bar.
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Manuel's Mexican Restaurant
261 Center AveRio Del Mar beach's favorite Mexican restaurant and bar.
Paradise Beach Grille
215 EsplanadeGreat for a meal next to Capitola Beach.
Humble Sea Brewing Co.
820 Swift StGreat brew on Swift Street!
Laili
101 Cooper StDelicious food, great for a nice meal out in downtown Santa Cruz.
Make a reservation for this local Italian haunt near Seabright Beach!
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Lillian's Italian Kitchen
1148 Soquel AveMake a reservation for this local Italian haunt near Seabright Beach!
Zachary's Restaurant
819 Pacific AveTake your family out for brunch!
Red Room
Great place for drinks in downtown Santa Cruz!
Yummy brunch for reasonable prices near Seabright beach.
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Aldo's Harbor Restaurant
790 Mariner Park WayYummy brunch for reasonable prices near Seabright beach.
Aptos St. BBQ
8059 Aptos StFun place for BBQ that often has live music in Aptos Village.
Great coffee shop with outdoor patio in downtown Santa Cruz.
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11th Hour Coffee
1001 Center StGreat coffee shop with outdoor patio in downtown Santa Cruz.
Pretty Good Advice
3070 Porter StYummy food in a fast casual atmosphere.
Great place for groups with good beer and games, you can bring your own food.
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East Cliff Brewing Company
21517 E Cliff DrGreat place for groups with good beer and games, you can bring your own food.
Great local coffee shop with a number of locations in Aptos, Swift Street and Santa Cruz.
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Cat & Cloud Coffee
3600 Portola DrGreat local coffee shop with a number of locations in Aptos, Swift Street and Santa Cruz.
Locally owned burger joint with locations in Aptos Village, Seabright beach. 41st street and more.
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Betty Burgers
505 Seabright AveLocally owned burger joint with locations in Aptos Village, Seabright beach. 41st street and more.
Seabright Social
519 Seabright AveCharming brewery near Seabright beach.
Sightseeing
Great beach to hang out at and has a nice paved walk to sight see at the famous Cement Ship.
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Rio Del Mar State Beach
Great beach to hang out at and has a nice paved walk to sight see at the famous Cement Ship.
Lovely forest for a hike in the middle of Aptos Village.
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The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park
Aptos Creek RoadLovely forest for a hike in the middle of Aptos Village.
Crow's Nest Restaurant
2218 E Cliff DrGreat place for happy hour at Twin Lakes Beach.
Lovely beach with a coffee shop and restaurant right off of it, check out the Ukulele Club on Saturday mornings at 10am.
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Twin Lakes Beach
995 Live Oak AvenueLovely beach with a coffee shop and restaurant right off of it, check out the Ukulele Club on Saturday mornings at 10am.
The local surfing museum that is a great spot to watch surfers, make sure to check if it is open before going.
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Santa Cruz Surfing Museum
701 W Cliff DrThe local surfing museum that is a great spot to watch surfers, make sure to check if it is open before going.
Go wild on the roller coasters and don't forget to try a candy apple!
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Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park
400 Beach StGo wild on the roller coasters and don't forget to try a candy apple!
Right next to the Boardwalk! We love watching the sea lions and eating the clam chowder at Dolphin's (close to the end of the wharf).
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Santa Cruz Wharf
21 Municipal WharfRight next to the Boardwalk! We love watching the sea lions and eating the clam chowder at Dolphin's (close to the end of the wharf).
Great beach to chill for the day and take a walk to the scenic light house.
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Seabright Beach
Great beach to chill for the day and take a walk to the scenic light house.
Great place for children to explore the underwater life near Swift Street.
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Seymour Marine Discovery Center
100 McAllister WayGreat place for children to explore the underwater life near Swift Street.
A tiny hidden gem in Aptos that teaches about the rich history of the village, it may take all of 5 minutes to walk through.
Aptos Museum
7605 Old Dominion CtA tiny hidden gem in Aptos that teaches about the rich history of the village, it may take all of 5 minutes to walk through.
Neighborhoods
Aptos Village Square
7960 Soquel DriveWalk around Aptos Village Square and check out all the local haunts.
Enjoy the beach and walk around the quaint shops in Capitola Village
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Capitola
Enjoy the beach and walk around the quaint shops in Capitola Village
Swift Street
Swift StreetA cute area of town with breweries, bakery and cute shops.
The heart of downtown Santa Cruz with tons of restaurants, coffee shops and shops to explore.
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Pacific Avenue
Pacific AvenueThe heart of downtown Santa Cruz with tons of restaurants, coffee shops and shops to explore.
Fun with kids
Amazing park with a playground and skate park. Has beach views up on the bluff.
Seacliff Village County Park (McGregor)
McGregor DriveAmazing park with a playground and skate park. Has beach views up on the bluff.
Spend a morning at Hidden Beach Playground and Hidden beach, just steps away from each other in Aptos.
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Hidden Beach Park
660 Cliff DrSpend a morning at Hidden Beach Playground and Hidden beach, just steps away from each other in Aptos.
Great day trip with kids to explore trains in the Santa Cruz Mountains, during the summer you can take the railroad from Felton to the Boardwalk!
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Roaring Camp
5401 Graham Hill RdGreat day trip with kids to explore trains in the Santa Cruz Mountains, during the summer you can take the railroad from Felton to the Boardwalk!