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Foursquare helps you find the perfect places in Santa Cruz to go with friends:

  • 9.5

    Pleasure Point

    Beach E Cliff Dr Santa Cruz, CA

    People also say (13 tips):

    • Jason S.
      Jason Shellen: "Bring the kids out at low tide for some awesome tide pool walks. Sea urchins, crabs, octopus and if you're lucky some seal, dolphin and sea otters spottings."
  • 9.2

    Cat & Cloud Coffee

    Coffee Shop 3600 Portola Dr Santa Cruz, CA

    People also say (16 tips):

    • Roddy K.
      Roddy Körner: "How many ❤️ can you give a place? The Roastery rocks! Super chill vibe and awesome people. The coffee is great and the place too"
  • 9.4

    Verve Coffee Roasters

    Coffee Shop 104 Bronson St #19 Santa Cruz, CA

    People also say (31 tips):

    • Ashley M.
      Ashley Mowrey: "Consistent quality, beautiful space, and friendly and helpful baristas. There's no indoor seating and outdoor seating is limited, so you're SOL if you don't get lucky with seating."
  • 9.0

    Cafe Brasil

    Brazilian Restaurant 1410 Mission St Santa Cruz, CA

    People also say (64 tips):

    • Luciana W.
      Luciana W: "If you want to know what Brazilians eat every morning or if you are Brazilian and miss your daily breakfast, order the "Pingado": sliced French bread w/ butter served w/ coffee & warm milk. Saudades.."
  • 9.0

    Marianne's Ice Cream

    Ice Cream Parlor 1020 Ocean St Santa Cruz, CA

    People also say (83 tips):

    • Krishna S.
      Krishna Shrinivas: "Kahlua crunch is awesome. Junior double is huge!!! butter brickle is smooth. The ice creams are thick, not too sweet. The ones with nuts are nutty. Tip the servers. They are great."
  • 9.3

    Bookshop Santa Cruz

    Bookstore 1520 Pacific Ave. Santa Cruz, CA

    People also say (27 tips):

    • Nicholas J.
      Nicholas Javier: "Too much great to say about this place. Good lightning, lots of unique selection and good recommendations. The used books boxes are fantastic, and always updated. (And full)"

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  • 9.3

    Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park

    State or Provincial Park Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park Santa Cruz, CA

    People also say (33 tips):

    • Runqiu C.
      Runqiu Cai: "One of the few old growth redwoods. Very short east stroll. Take the River Trail for a longer walk."
    • Brian J.
      Brian JJ: "$10 for a parking day pass near the visitor center. Or park near downtown off the 17 and take a short hike through the meadow to get to the Redwood Loop trail."
  • 9.3

    Wilder Ranch State Park

    State or Provincial Park 1401 Coast Rd Santa Cruz, CA

    People also say (10 tips):

    • Nimalan M.
      Nimalan Mahendran: "Great place for mountain biking, although you have to watch out for horse poop and it can be really muddy."
    • IS K.
      IS KLE: "Good spot to bring kids to hike. Neat July 4th old timey festival with music and mule rides and snacks."
  • 9.3

    West Cliff Drive

    Scenic Lookout West Cliff Drive Santa Cruz, CA

    People also say (20 tips):

    • Athonia C.
      Athonia Cappelli: "These are south facing beaches. Sunset is not over the sea until October here. Pedestrians, please stay right on the path so that bikes can pass. Both are allowed on the sidewalk. Best surf 🏄 in CA!"
    • Shaina P.
      Shaina Prasad: "Absolutely love love love this spot. Best place to reflect and let the waves fix it all"

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