Suggestions for Lighthouse near Santa Cruz

Kimber K. • November 27, 2011Amazing view! I go here every Thanksgiving. Advise to go to the south side of the lighthouse and enjoy the view! Amazing!!

Marek M. • September 26, 2014Stunning views but gets crowded after 9. Great place to watch the surfers in the early morning.

Susie S. • April 8, 2010Walk or rollerblade the 4 miles from Lighthouse to Natural Bridges Park.It is beautiful along the coast line, flat and good for you.

Kara M. • January 28, 2010Visit the pelicans by the fish shop (at the harbor) and watch the sea lions and otters near the lighthouse.

Annie S. • August 5, 2012Walk the west cliff, beautiful view, dream houses, lighthouses, secluded beaches, if your lucky there will be big waves because it's a great place to surf gaze...

K F. • July 23, 2013What a little gem! The volunteers do a fabulous job explaining the operation of the lighthouse & fog horn. Just be quiet walking up past the golf tee otherwise you might get a dirty look.

Majed A. • May 2, 2017Nothing to see there are many lighthouse cross the west coast has better view & facilities.

The Ritz-Carlton • August 16, 2012One of two historic lighthouses in the area, this is the only one to have stood on two oceans. Built on Massachusetts’ Cape Cod in 1882, it was moved to the Bay Area in 1928.

Amanda N. • March 7, 2016Beautiful views of the Pacific Ocean. The walk to the lighthouse is great for hill training. Bring comfortable trainers, windbreaker & knit cap.

Fi V. • November 15, 2015Beautiful lighthouse, with great views of the city in a clear day.

Mary S. • August 20, 2015Cute lighthouse near the bridge

Cristina B. • September 28, 2014Best place to bring someone from out of town because the views are great and then you can walk to the lighthouse. Fisherman's platter is always delicious as is their calamari and homemade focaccia.

Gaia D. • June 26, 2011Take a walk out to the lighthouse and watch all the boats, kayakers and wildlife. Look for seals and otters!

Taylor D. • June 23, 2015Scenic views of the SC harbor, lighthouse and boardwalk sounds.

Brian S. • September 27, 2017Grab a cup, a breakfast sandwich, and have a morning picnic on the beach with a lovely lighthouse to help frame your photos of Monterey bay.

IS K. • August 21, 2014Raspberry gingerbread ice cream. Crazy flavor. Great little ice cream place.

Jon B. • November 15, 2015Great food and cocktails for the money cant be beat.

Stephen A. • June 13, 2011The "Sophia" is my favorite drink. Best selection of vodkas and miscellaneous God stuff in town!

Suraj A. • August 16, 2014A great place to buy a few dozen tacos and beers to eat on the beach.

Peri-Sue K. • October 29, 2017My favorite ice cream place in the whole world! Love the Black Licorice!

Oliver C. • May 2, 2014Check out the cool tap handles. Only to be upstaged by the excellent beer selection behind them. And don't eat before you come, the grilled sandwiches are not your mothers grilled cheese....DELISH!!

Em L. • February 22, 2019Legit SoCal-style Mexican food. Tacos, burritos, everything was great (they even have a California / asada french fry burrito!). Killer salsa bar too.

Tonii B. • September 3, 2014Everything is great! I personally love the veggie. Go with the pizza, shirt combo too.

Richard S. • March 15, 2015Fish and chips with a pint of murphy's or go with the Irish nachos and green flash west coast IPA. Great place for lunch or dinner

Luis M. • August 30, 2014Favorite sushi place!Quick service, free appetizers, and excellent rolls.

Lisa B. • April 14, 2012Try the Rolled Crepes With Fresh Fruit - Sitting in the sun, feeling so pampered with this crepe!

Pacific Thai Santa Cruz • January 7, 2013Need a gluten-free dish? Just ask; we have gluten-free items such as, Pad Thai, Fresh Spring Rolls, and all our curries (Red, Yellow, Green, Panang, and Country).

Lily H. • August 30, 2015Love the different kinds of pizzas as well as salads here!