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    Sarah
    "Check out the great selection of restaurants and the sea lions too."(14 Tips)
    Got S.
    "SIt on the roof at Stagnaro's for great drinks and an awesome view!"(5 Tips)
    jennifer lei c.
    "Lots of renovation at the boardwalk and streets."(6 Tips)
    Jana T.
    "Seal watching at it's best!"(4 Tips)
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  • Ricky N.
    Ricky NicholesDecember 31, 2013
    Make it out to the end of the wharf to watch sea lions through the open cut-outs. Also, about halfway down on the south side (facing the Boardwalk) there is a platform that the sea lions hang out on.
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    MJ LeeNovember 26, 2016
    Make sure you check out the sea lions.
  • Penny S.heart icon on user image
    Penny SmithFebruary 11, 2016
    Lots of walking, food & great stores! Here during the week on business but still gets crowded during commute hours.
  • David P.
    David ParkMay 8, 2014
    This is really a surprisingly nice walk. Metered parking available just outside, but parking is pretty reasonable so just drive in if you don't feel like walking. Sea Lions swim right under the pier
  • Soph A.heart icon on user image
    Soph AhmMay 4, 2019
    Lots of little arcades, a small but diverse set of rides and plenty of fair type food. Recommend coming when it’s not a school holiday!
  • Amy L.heart icon on user image
    Amy LeighNovember 14, 2017
    Great views gets busy on weekends when families come in. Lots of fishing and animals to see
  • Theresa E.heart icon on user image
    Theresa EspyOctober 26, 2013
    Get a table by the window @ woodies for some of the best views of the seals,surfers and sea life!!
  • Olivia W.
    Olivia WilderSeptember 18, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Riva has the best fish, and even if you don't go for dinner - get the gelato at the gelato bar on the left as you go in the door. FABULOUS!
  • Angel J.heart icon on user image
    Angel JanuaryFebruary 26, 2013
    Ride the Giant Dipper, awesome drops and dips. There's also a pretty view of the pier and beach while climbing to the top.
  • Shanan
    ShananJanuary 18, 2011
    Vino Prima Wine Bar is a must! It's almost at the end of the wharf across the walkway from Olita's Cantina! Go there! The owners are awesome and the wines....divine! :)
  • Nancilou B.heart icon on user image
    Nancilou BiscottiApril 30, 2014
    Best chowder Stagnaro's, best burger and pesto pasta the Dolphin, best fresh fish and zuchinni sticks Riva's
  • Nico P.
    Nico PitneyJanuary 7, 2013
    "Make it to the end of the pier, where open sections of the wharf allow for great views of sea lions hanging out on pilings below." http://buff.ly/VL0pCo
  • Olivia W.
    Olivia WilderAugust 28, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Had great fish & chips at Miramar Fish Grotto! Wasn't greasy, but tender and crispy on the outside.
  • Jafafa H.
    Jafafa HotsJune 25, 2010
    In two spots far out on the southern side of the wharf there are stairs hidden out of the way that let you down to water level. Sea lions lay about there you can get inches away and face to face with
  • Sarahheart icon on user image
    SarahSeptember 22, 2016
    Check out the great selection of restaurants and the sea lions too.
  • Bjørn
    BjørnMay 10, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Go down the stairs on the opposite side of the road from the Stagnaro Brothers restaurant to get the best view of the sea lions.
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    E MarSeptember 17, 2014
    Try to spot the sea lions napping beneath the pier!
  • Ashtyn K.
    Ashtyn KarachristosFebruary 13, 2013
    Make sure to stop off at Gilda's Restaurant! Super cheap and Super delicious!
  • Nadine S.heart icon on user image
    Nadine SchaefferNovember 5, 2012
    There are almost always sea lions hanging out at the end of the wharf - look down!
  • Elise R.
    Elise RiceMarch 31, 2012
    Firefish! Pricey but worth it! You have to go there at least once!
  • Avery L.
    Avery LaurinMay 10, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Stuffed salmon was very good!!
  • Sherwin S.
    Sherwin ShershotApril 23, 2014
    Nice boardwalk. Will definitely come back and ride the big rides
  • James S.heart icon on user image
    James SmithJune 8, 2015
    Good place to enjoy scenic views and seafood.
  • Vladyslav Z.heart icon on user image
    Vladyslav ZakharchenkoFebruary 22, 2017
    Nice place to watch otters and sea lions
  • Carrie B.
    Carrie BrowdeApril 28, 2013
    The seals are adorable but keep your hands to yourself!
  • Lauren T.heart icon on user image
    Lauren TomlinsonOctober 28, 2015
    You can always see sea lions at the end!
  • Roman I.heart icon on user image
    Roman IvanovOctober 18, 2013
    Don't leave your camera in the car. You could miss nice photo shots.
  • jennifer lei c.
    jennifer lei chanApril 24, 2010
    Great weather right now, arcade is still open late. Boardwalk closed. Lots of renovation at the boardwalk and streets.
  • Patti P.
    Patti PerazzoSeptember 3, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Get the fried calamari at Dolphin restaurant at the end of the wharf!
  • Sarah R.
    Sarah RNovember 20, 2017
    Watch the sea lions, and get some seafood at stagnaros
  • Nofar C.
    Nofar CohenSeptember 5, 2013
    Lots and lots of sealions underneath the wharf. Beautiful place. Stores too expensive
  • Chen H.
    Chen HanJunApril 2, 2012
    free parking, nice beach and reasonably priced motels
  • Got S.
    Got ScreenplayNovember 30, 2012
    SIt on the roof at Stagnaro's for great drinks and an awesome view!
  • Simon W.
    Simon WillisonMay 26, 2014
    The sea lions here are excellent
  • Oka A.
    Oka Artha NegaraAugust 13, 2014
    Nice atmosfhere 🙏 ocean,beach,surfing,peoples
  • Sofia O.heart icon on user image
    Sofia O.August 3, 2015
    Good for families, actually not a touristic place.
  • Luca R.
    Luca RossettiniFebruary 4, 2012
    Calamari and fries, ocean view, surf and relax!
  • Mary S.heart icon on user image
    Mary SAugust 25, 2015
    Cute area--very touristy
  • Barbara L.
    Barbara LunaJuly 25, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Great weather this week. Boardwalk open late. Good week in Santa Cruz.
  • Francine S.
    Francine SneddonMay 24, 2013
    Eat at Gilda's for breakfast only. Not great for lunch or dinner.
  • Bill B.heart icon on user image
    Bill BoydJune 24, 2018
    A lot of fun shops
  • Got S.
    Got ScreenplayNovember 30, 2012
    Drive to the end- usually more available parking.
  • Jesus H.
    Jesus HoyosNovember 17, 2013
    go to the very end to see the seals...
  • Jana T.heart icon on user image
    Jana TaylorJuly 20, 2014
    Seal watching at it's best!
  • Dee T.heart icon on user image
    Dee TallaksonNovember 15, 2015
    $un, surf and fun!
  • Faryn S.
    Faryn SchneiderApril 6, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Gotta go to stagnaros best sea food
  • Scott C.
    Scott CarnahanNovember 26, 2011
    Man, you can see the boardwalk. That place is so cool.
  • Debra S.heart icon on user image
    Debra Shoup-MartinezOctober 30, 2015
    Not Dog friendly!
  • Ricky A.
    Ricky ArchulettaMarch 22, 2010
    Marianis has best confections. Lots of starving pelicans some getting pushy
  • Jenn S.
    Jenn SMarch 27, 2011
    Saw sea otters today. Jellyfish in the summer.
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