The Walnut Avenue Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Ham in Santa Cruz.

1. The Walnut Avenue Cafe

8.0
106 Walnut Ave (at Pacific Ave.), Santa Cruz, CA
Café · Downtown Santa Cruz · 62 tips and reviews

Trisha L.Trisha Liu: Oh. Em. Gee. Café Cristo. Layer turkey, ham and cheese between fluffy French toast, add cranberry sauce. Divine!

Sarah R.Sarah R: Come here for lunch and get the ham, peppers and swiss sandwich.

Glenn R.Glenn Roiz: Great staff. Mediterranean Chicken sandwich is my go to. Our #1 choice to meet friends for breakfast/lunch. Always good.

The Abbey Coffee, Art & Music Lounge is one of The 15 Best Places for Ham in Santa Cruz.

2. The Abbey Coffee, Art & Music Lounge

9.1
350 Mission St (at Highland Ave), Santa Cruz, CA
Coffee Shop · Westside · 25 tips and reviews

Susan C.Susan Cannon: The ham Good Fellows are amazing warmed up!

Andrew W.Andrew Ward: I usually order a cappuccino or Gibraltar. Love the comfortable, shaggy-chic decor. Check out the courtyard for an ultra peaceful experience. If they served Champagne I might never leave!

Aleks K.Aleks Kozak: Sit down and enjoy the coziness. Read a book, even if it's your MacBook... or your neighbor's. :)

The Crepe Place is one of The 15 Best Places for Ham in Santa Cruz.

3. The Crepe Place

8.2
1134 Soquel Ave (between Seabright & Cayuga), Santa Cruz, CA
Creperie · Eastside · 41 tips and reviews

Trisha L.Trisha Liu: My favorite crepes: Turkey (yes, just like Thanksgiving!) and Spinach Supreme - spinach, ham and cheesy goodness.

Lisa B.Lisa Brett: Try the Rolled Crepes With Fresh Fruit - Sitting in the sun, feeling so pampered with this crepe!

Yuri P.Yuri Parsons: order the crepe Alexander, it's super yummy

Zoccoli's Deli is one of The 15 Best Places for Ham in Santa Cruz.

4. Zoccoli's Deli

8.0
1534 Pacific Ave (btwn Front & Cooper), Santa Cruz, CA
Deli · Downtown Santa Cruz · 38 tips and reviews

Genny F.Genny Ferraro: They need to get Kaiser rolls and Taylor Ham if they want to be a real deli

Stanley P.Stanley Pratt: The warm chicken pesto sandwich is my favorite in a cold fall day.

Adam K.Adam Kalsey: Don't let the large crowd turn you off. They work quick here.

Upper Crust Pizza & Pasta is one of The 15 Best Places for Ham in Santa Cruz.

5. Upper Crust Pizza & Pasta

7.7
2415 Mission St (Swift St), Santa Cruz, CA
Pizzeria · Westside · 14 tips and reviews

Alan J.Alan J: My favorite pizza is their thin crust round 9inch pizza pepperoni mushroom on half ham pineapple on the other

SarahSarah: Yummy square pizza! They have a pizza lunch special. Their BBQ chicken and Asian inspired pizzas are bomb, too.

Brad H.Brad Haeger: Jalapeño, pineapple, and bacon on a square crust... Chew, swallow and repeat!

Aldo's Harbor Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Ham in Santa Cruz.

6. Aldo's Harbor Restaurant

7.4
616 Atlantic Ave, Santa Cruz, CA
Breakfast Spot · Eastside · 39 tips and reviews

Foodie P.Foodie Pilgrim: Try the Ham And Cheese Omelette - (via @Foodspotting)

laaziklaazik: Awesome for late breakfast or lunch. Easy going and with a view to harbour.

Alicia R.Alicia Rogers: Delicious breakfast! Sit outside along the Harbor with the heat lamps.

Zachary's Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Ham in Santa Cruz.

7. Zachary's Restaurant

8.2
819 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA
Breakfast Spot · Downtown Santa Cruz · 60 tips and reviews

Jeremy R.Jeremy Rollinson: Sourdough pancakes with ham. That is all.

Alex L.Alex Long: Another plug for those sourdough pancakes: Light, thin, crispy edges, and made with sourdough starter. Delicious!

Rosi M.Rosi Miramontes: Potatoes excellent! Grilled cheese awesome! Sourdough pancakes delish! Great place good service :)

Cafe Limelight is one of The 15 Best Places for Ham in Santa Cruz.

8. Cafe Limelight

8.3
1016 Cedar St, Santa Cruz, CA
Sandwich Spot · Downtown Santa Cruz · 9 tips and reviews

Marina O.Marina Orton: Amazing paninis, but also hummus and iced tea!

Cosmo S.Cosmo Shepherd: Literally everything is good here. The tomato basil soup is bomb.

Ruby A.Ruby Anaya: Get the soup and half sandwich combo with a glass of freshly brewed Sweet Tea.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites is one of The 15 Best Places for Ham in Santa Cruz.

9. Holiday Inn Express & Suites

7.0
1410 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA
Hotel · Eastside · 15 tips and reviews

KristiKristi: Great complimentary breakfast with pancakes, cinnamon rolls, bagels, cereal, eggs, ham, yogurt, juice, etc. open from 7-10 am on weekends, 6:30-9:30 am on weekdays. Very nice hotel overall.

Nat F.Nat Ferguson: Get down to the complimentary breakfast early before its gone. Great biscuits & gravy and little cheese omlets. They do a great job keeping the food stocked but it's popular!

Jennifer M.Jennifer Miller: Room nicer than the Motel 6 in Michigan. Bed more comfortable, & more amenities. Would have preferred the fan on all night. Staff nice & helpful, even let us checkin early with no extra day charge

Dream Inn Santa Cruz is one of The 15 Best Places for Ham in Santa Cruz.

10. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

8.9
175 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA
Hotel · Westside · 40 tips and reviews

Jamie C.Jamie Currie: Super cool hotel. Clean and comfy beds, great views.

Detlev A.Detlev Artelt: Nice and perfect located hotel in Santa Cruz. Direct at the beach.

Jason R.Jason Rosenberg: Get a room facing the Ocean. Read more.

Cafe Brasil is one of The 15 Best Places for Ham in Santa Cruz.

11. Cafe Brasil

9.0
1410 Mission St, Santa Cruz, CA
Brazilian Restaurant · Westside · 64 tips and reviews

Ed Yoshi H.Ed Yoshi Hirata: Banana pancakes and avocado with poached eggs

ᴡ M.ᴡ Montero: This restaurant reminds me of the LEGO Movie, because everything is awesome.

maggieanticsmaggieantics: Avocado a cavalo with TOFU! You get some melted cheese AND zucchini that is marinated in the same deliciousness as the tofu. Add an acai smoothie and you're in nutrients heaven.

Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing is one of The 15 Best Places for Ham in Santa Cruz.

12. Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing

8.1
402 Ingalls St Ste 27 (btw Fair Ave and Swift Ave), Santa Cruz, CA
Brewery · Westside · 34 tips and reviews

Caitlin S.Caitlin Stinneford: Amazing outdoor seating. Dog friendly. Movies on Monday nights.

Sabina B.Sabina B.: Get the beer flight and sample all the goodness. If you're here during the colder months, get their ginger beer - it will not disappoint. The IPA is solid as well.

John G.John Gelbius: $3 brews during happy hour.

I Love Sushi is one of The 15 Best Places for Ham in Santa Cruz.

13. I Love Sushi

7.7
516 Front St, Santa Cruz, CA
Sushi Restaurant · Downtown Santa Cruz · 25 tips and reviews

Andy M.Andy Miller: Great place for a group, appetizers and drinks "on the house" flow freely, service is outstanding. Very creative special rolls.

Thom G.Thom Gerdes: Challenge the owner to a sake bomb race. Bonus points: Beat him :-)

Greg R.Greg Rose: Try the Hamachi Sashimi

Coaster's Lounge is one of The 15 Best Places for Ham in Santa Cruz.

14. Coaster's Lounge

7.4
115 Cliff St (Inside Boardwalk Bowl), Santa Cruz, CA
Karaoke Bar · 7 tips and reviews

Jerry M.Jerry Miller: Turkey club is a decent sandwich here. Pizza and beer are a good choice as well

DuntronDuntron: Incredible spot for people watching.

Martha R.Martha Rotter: If Rippin is playing, get down here! They rock!

Engfer Pizza Works is one of The 15 Best Places for Ham in Santa Cruz.

15. Engfer Pizza Works

7.5
525 Seabright Ave, Santa Cruz, CA
Pizzeria · Eastside · 15 tips and reviews

Ben C.Ben Cruz: Go for the no-name if you're vegetarian. Amazing oatmeal stout!

Shige H.Shige H: Ace's wild is the ticket

Brenna G.Brenna G: Pesto-Extra-Licious. Do it.