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hether you have traveled here from over the hill or another part of the world, thank you for visiting our “sunny side” of the Monterey Bay. Santa Cruz County is one of the smallest counties in California, yet it contains a wide variety of beautiful scenery and hosts dozens of microclimates. Here you will find the Santa Cruz Mountains with its redwood forests, acres of some of the world’s most fertile farmland, long sandy beaches, and ocean bluffs. It is also the gateway to the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, supporting one of the world’s most diverse marine ecosystems. It is home to numerous mammals, seabirds, fish, invertebrates and plants in a remarkably productive coastal environment. In close proximity to our wonderful county is Monterey County. These rich and varied environments make the Monterey Bay area an exciting vacation destination with something of interest for everyone. This guide will help you to locate all of our special activities, attractions, restaurants, and accommodations. Whether you visit one of our award-winning wineries, hike in our state parks, ride the roller coaster, take a walk on the beach, or do it all, we’re glad you’re here!
TRAVEL TIPS 1) Always wear sun block, even on cloudy days 2) Dress in layers for morning fog and afternoon sun. 3) Never turn your back on the ocean. 4) Wear long pants and long sleeve shirts when hiking in local forests to avoid poison oak, insect bites and ticks. 5) Always check ocean conditions for rip tides and heavy or dangerous surf. 6) For road information and heavy traffic updates, call 511 from cell phones and 800-427-ROAD (7623) from land phones. 7) Always keep valuables with you, or at least out of sight in your car, and lock your car. INFORMATION, PLEASE!
The Aptos Information Center can provide you with valuable tips to make your travel adventure more memorable. Local publications and numerous rack cards are all available.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
COAST UIDE ITIES G V I T C A 2018
Monterey Bay
Travel Adventures Published By: Watsonville Newspapers LLC 100 Westridge Drive • Watsonville, CA 95076 831-761-7300
Welcome....................................................3 Travel Directory..............................................5 Wineries.................................................6 Antiquing Directory.........................................7 Golf...........................................................8 Accommodations........................................9 The Boardwalk................................................10 Monterey Bay Map......................................14 Activities & Excursions...................................16 Restaurant Directory................................26
Activities & Excursions Santa Cruz.........................16 Monterey...................22 Capitola.......................18 Moss Landing.................24 Aptos............................20 Big Sur.................................25
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Aptos Area Aptos/La Selva Fire Protection District......685-6690 Cabrillo Area Central Fire Protection District...................479-6842 Aptos Hills California Department of Forestry..............724-2446
Law Enforcement
Aptos Sheriff’s Service Center....................662-0690 Santa Cruz County Sheriff ..........................454-7600 California Highway Patrol............................662-0511
Medical/Ambulance
Dominican Santa Cruz Hospital..................462-7700 Emergency Room............................462-7710 Palo Alto Medical Foundation.....................458-5865 Watsonville Community Hospital...............724-4741 Emergency Room............................761-5613 AMR Paramedics..........................................423-7030 U.S. Coast Guard..........................................647-7300
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Tourism Information
Aptos.............................................................688-1467 Santa Cruz....................................................425-1234 Monterey.......................................................657-6400 Carmel...........................................................624-2522 Pacific Grove................................................373-3304 San Francisco........................................415-974-6900 San Jose................................................408-295-9600 CA Welcome Center @ Pier 39 SF......415-981-1280 Seacliff Visitor Center..................................685-6444 Santa Cruz County Parks............................454-7901 California State Parks..................................429-2850 Hearst Castle.........................................800-444-4445 National Steinbeck Center..........................775-4721 Yosemite National Park........................209-372-4386
Transportation
Blue Water Sedans & Limousines.......800-734-4313 Quintessential Tours............................415-488-6877 Early Bird Airport Shuttle............................462-3933 Santa Cruz Metro Transit.............................425-8600 Metro Para Cruz............................................425-4664 Yellow Cab Company...................................423-1234
Roads and Weather
Road Conditions...................................800-427-7623 Weather........................................................656-1724
sanderlingsrestaurant.com • (831) 662-7120 One Seascape Resort Drive, Aptos (Across from Seascape Village on Seascape Blvd.)
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o you love good wine? The Santa Cruz Mountains Appellation is nestled in one of the most unique natural environments in the world. Varied microclimates create ideal conditions for the three main varietals of the region. Chardonnay and Pinot Noir flourish in the cooler climates aided by the area’s coastal fog, and Cabernet Sauvignon thrives in the hotter inland areas of the region. There are over 70 boutique, family-owned wineries between Half Moon Bay and Watsonville, but there is nothing small about the flavor and
APTOS Armitage Wines
105c Post Office Drive 831-708-2874 www.armitagewines.com Thurs. – Fri., 2pm – 7pm Sat: 12-7pm; Sun: 12-6pm
Nicholson Vineyards
Wineries
CAPITOLA Armida Winery
Capitola tasting room 103 Stockton Avenue 831-462-1065 www.armida.com To visit contact tastingroom@ armida.com
2800 Pleasant Valley Road Pelican Ranch Winery 831-724-7071 102 Kennedy Dr. www.nicholsonvineyards.com 831-426-6911 Saturdays, 12-5 pm www.pelicanranch.com Spring/summer: Fridays, 3-8pm Saturday and Sunday 12-5pm Pleasant Valley
Vineyards, Inc.
600 Pleasant Valley Road 831-288-0074 www.pvvines.com Open April-September, most Saturdays, 12-5pm
AROMAS River Run Winery
65 Rogge Lane (off Hwy 129) 831-726-3112 www.riverrunwines.com By appointment
CORRALITOS Alfaro Family Vineyards & Winery 420 Hames Road 831-728-5172 www.alfarowine.com Sat. 12 to 5 pm all year; Sundays all summer, June 14 - Sept. 6
Windy Oaks Estate Vineyards & Winery 550 Hazel Dell Road 831-786-9463 www.windyoaksestate.com Corralitos, open Mon.- Thurs., 2-6pm; Fri.-Sun. 12-7pm
character of these wines. Finding them can be an adventure in itself, as a fair number of wineries are tucked away on mountain roads that cut through redwood forests. Many have stunning views of the Monterey Bay. You will be rewarded with friendly and knowledgeable winery staff to help you taste these wonderful wines, and often you will be talking to the winemakers themselves; an intimate experience. The Santa Cruz Mountain Winegrowers Association has many programs to help you experience local wines. For wineries
SANTA CRUZ Equinox 427 Swift St., Unit C Beauregard Vineyards
831-471-8608 Visit www.equinoxwine.com for event schedule
10 Pine Flat Road 831-425-7777 www.beauregardvineyards.com MJA Vineyards Email tastingroom@ 328 Ingalls St. beauregardvineyards.com or call 831-421-9380 831.425.7777 for inquiries. www.mjavineyards.com Tasting: Sun.-Thurs. 12-7pm, Bottle Jack Winery Fri. & Sat. 12-8pm 1088 La Madrona Drive 831-227-2288 Odonata www.bottlejackwines.com 2343 Mission St. Tastings third Saturday of each 831-566-5147 month, 12-4pm www.odonatawines.com
Bruzzone Family Vineyard
Tasting: Fri.-Sun. 12-5pm Pizza night, Tues. 4:30-8pm Every First Friday 4:30 to 8pm
Rancho Don Bosco, 1690 Glen Canyon Road Santa Cruz Mountain www.bruzzonevineyards.com Vineyard Open Passport Saturday 334-A Ingalls St. or call 831-332-0909 for 831-426-6209 appointment santacruzmountainvineyard.com Tasting: Mon.–Fri., 12- 5pm; Dancing Creek Sat. & Sun. – 12-5:30pm or by appointment Winery 4363 Branciforte Drive 408-497-7753 Ser www.dancingcreekwinery.com 427 Swift St. Tasting third Saturday of each 831-901-7806 month, 12-5pm Visit www.serwinery.com for event schedule
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without tasting rooms, there is a Passport Program which gets you into these wineries four times a year, once each season. A major benefit auction is held in May and the Vintners’ Festival is held the first two weekends in June, so you can easily buy and taste hard-to-find wines. Call 831-685-VINE(8463) or go to www. SCMWA.com to receive a brochure with all the wineries, maps, events, history, and a list of restaurants who serve local wines. Welcome to “America’s Premier Mountain Appellation.” Sones Cellars
334 B Ingalls St. 831-420-1552 www.sonescellars.com Thurs. 2-5:30pm, Fri-Sun., 12 to 5pm (other times by appt)
Stockwell Cellars
1100 Fair Ave. Santa Cruz 831-818-9075 www.stockwellcellars.com Tasting: Fridays, 5 to 9pm; Every first and third Saturdays, 2 to 7pm
Storrs Winery & Vineyards
Poetic Cellars
5000 N. Rodeo Gulch Road 831-462-3478 www.poeticcellars.com Sat., 12-5pm; Sun. 1-5pm
Soquel Vineyards
8063 Glen Haven Road Soquel 831-462-9045 www.soquelvineyards.com Sat. & Sun. 11am-4:30pm
WATSONVILLE Winemakers Studio Open Saturday 12-5pm 18 Hangar Way, Ste C
303 Potrero Street No. 35 Santa Cruz Roudon-Smith 831-458-5030 Winery www.storrswine.com Hours: Daily, 12-5pm and by appt. 18 Hangar Way 831-438-1244 www.roudonsmith.com
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Bargetto Winery 3535 N. Main St. 831-475-2258 ext. 14 www.bargetto.com Open daily 12-5pm
Hunter Hill Vineyard 7099 Glen Haven Road 831-465-9294 www.hunterhillwines.com Sat. & Sun., 11 am-4 pm
Wargin Wines
18 Hangar Way Watsonville 831-531-8108 www.warginwines.com In addition to Saturday Studio hours, also pours Sunday, 12-5pm
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Antiquing on The Monterey Bay Directory APTOS Monterey Bay Estate Jewelry & Antiques 7765 Soquel Dr. #D 831-662-8560
Hildegunn Hawley Antiques
306 3rd • 623-8880
SANTA CRUZ
1532 Pacific Ave • 831-426-3215
Dolores & 7th • 831-624-7517
1533 Pacific Ave • 831-458-9131
Dolores between 5th & 6th 831- 626-7464
2404 Mission St • 831-457-4422
Tancredi & Morgen
7174 Carmel Valley Rd 831-625-4477
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Lincoln between 5th & 6th 831-272-1300
S. Adamson Antiques
Emergency and safety services are listed on page 6
The Little Red Barn Antiques
Mr. Goodies Antiques
Robertson’s Antiques
Animal Shelter.................................................454-7303 Animal Rescue................................................633-6298 Aptos Little League........................................427-8116 Consumer Affairs...........................................454-2050 Graffiti Hotline................................................. 427-0462 Aptos Library.................................................. 427-7702 Aptos Post Office..................................(800) 275-8777 Senior Network Services...............................462-1433 Santa Cruz Metro Transit...............................425-8600 Metro Para Cruz............................................. 425-4664 Yellow Cab Company.....................................423-1234 Road Information.................................. (800) 427-7623 Weather............................................................656-1724
407 3rd • 831-623-4767
Dolores between Ocean & 7th 831-626-3457
Off the Wall
DIAL 911 FOR ALL EMERGENCIES Local area code is 831
Golden Wheel Antiques 300 3rd • 831- 623-4792
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SAN JUAN BAUTISTA
Cannery Row Antique Mall 471 Wave St • 831-655-0264
American Revival Co
1541 Pacific Ave • 831-427-9997
Judy Wyant Antiques
Miss Jessie May’s Antiques Shen’s Gallery
Attilias Antiques
2630 Soquel Dr • 831-475-6920
Modern Life
925 41st Ave • 831-475-6802
SOQUEL Baker & Co. Antiques
5011 Soquel Dr • 831-818-8809
Clearwater Bazaar
711 Cannery Row • 831-372-3567
2131 Portola Dr • 831-465-0630
490 Lighthouse Ave • 831-3203192
4401 Soquel Dr • 831-462-1528
Milestones
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700 Camino El Estero 831-655-9766
MOSS LANDING Hamlin Antiques
8071 Moss Landing Rd • 633-3664
PACIFIC GROVE Antique Clock Shop
489 Lighthouse Ave • 831-372-6435
Holman’s Antique Plaza
542 Lighthouse Ave • 831-646-0674
Pacific Grove Antiques
472 Lighthouse Ave • 831-658-0488
Trotter’s Antiques
590 Lighthouse Ave • 831-373-3505
Crawford Antiques
Curtis Antiques and Fine Arts 4618 Soquel Dr • 831-462-0383
Soquel Village Antiques
4700 Soquel Dr • 831-476-4747
Frank’s Antiques
4900 Soquel Drive • 831-462-3953
After Effects Antiques
4920 Soquel Dr • 831-475-5991
Traders Emporium Antiques
4940 Soquel Dr • 831-475-9201
Wisteria Antiques & Gardens
5870 Soquel Dr • 831-462-2900
WATSONVILLE Shabby Maison
1000 Green Valley Rd 831-254-9272
Carriage House Antiques 723 F East Lake Ave 831-319-4885
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Monterey Bay Golf
GOLF COURSE
The Monterey Bay is a spectacular backdrop to some of the most famous links in the world.
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hether you prefer to play in the mountains, coastal valleys, or near the ocean, there is no shortage of stunning scenery in a county that offers golf courses for players of every skill level. Play among the towering redwoods at Boulder Creek Country Club in the Santa Cruz Mountains, shoot a quick 9 holes at the casual Valley Gardens in Scotts Valley, or challenge yourself in the wooded terrain of De Laveaga in Santa Cruz (which also features a two-tiered driving range for all weather conditions). Nestled in the foothills of Santa Cruz, Pasatiempo Golf Club
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Bayonet/Black Horse Golf Course 36 Seaside Boulder Creek Golf Course & Country Club 18 Boulder Creek Carmel Valley Ranch Golf Club 18 Carmel De Laveaga Golf Club 18 Santa Cruz Del Monte Golf Course 18 Monterey Laguna Seca Golf Course 18 Monterey Monterey Pines Golf Course 18 Monterey Pacific Grove Golf Links 18 Pacific Grove Pajaro Valley Golf Club 18 Royal Oaks Pasatiempo Golf Club 18 Santa Cruz Pebble Beach Golf Links 18 Pebble Beach Poppy Hills Golf Course 18 Pebble Beach Rancho Cañada Golf Club 36 Carmel Seascape Golf Course 18 Aptos Salinas Fairways Golf Course 18 Salinas San Juan Oaks Golf Course 18 Hollister Spanish Bay 18 Pebble Beach Spring Hills Golf Course 18 Watsonville Spyglass Hill Golf Course 18 Pebble Beach Valley Gardens Golf Course 9 Scotts Valley
combines breathtaking views and a truly demanding championship course that continues to challenge even the pros since 1929. Head toward the coast to hear the ocean from the historic Seascape Golf Course
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WEBSITE
831-899-7271
www.bayonetblackhorse.com
831-338-2121 831-625-9500 831-423-7214 831-373-2700 831-373-3701 831-656-2167
www.bouldercreekgolf.com www.premierclubcvr.com www.delaveagagolf.com www.pebblebeach.com www.lagunasecagolf.com www.nps.edu/Services/MWR/Services/ FitnessRecreation/Golf/index.html www.playpacificgrove.com www.pajarovalleygolf.com www.pasatiempo.com www.pebblebeach.com www.poppyhillsgolf.com www.ranchocanada.com www.seascapegc.com www.salinasfairways.com www.sanjuanoaks.com www.pebblebeach.com www.springhillsgolf.com www.pebblebeach.com www.valleygardensgolfcourse.com
831-648-5775 831-724-3851 831-459-9155 800-654-9300 831-622-8239 831-624-0111 831-688-3214 831-758-4653 831-636-6113 831-647-7495 831-724-1404 831-625-8563 831-438-3058
in Aptos, or continue south on Highway 1 to find gentle undulating greens and views of rich agricultural land at Pajaro Valley Golf Club or Spring Hills Golf Course in the Watsonville area.
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Accommodations S
anta Cruz and Monterey counties offer a wide array of accommodations. Luxury inns and full-service resorts top the list with sweeping views and all the frills.
All-Suites Accommodations Award-Winning Restaurant | Championship Golf Sports & Tennis Club | In-Suite Spa Treatments Resort Options such as Beach-Fires-To-Go & Romance
Enjoy the hospitality of a historic bed and breakfast or a cozy beachside vacation rental. Camping is also an option with many State Parks and private campsites available. Whoever you are, whatever your needs, you will find it here.
Hotels Best Western PlusSeacliff Inn (800) 367-2003 7500 Old Dominion Crt Aptos, Ca 95003
Seascape Beach Resort
(800) 549-7371 1 Seascape Resort Dr. Aptos, CA 95003
Harbor Inn
(831) 479-9731 645 7th Ave Santa Cruz, CA
Mission Inn
(800) 895-5455 2250 Mission St. Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Casablanca Inn
(831) 423-1570 101 Main Street Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott (800) Marriott 1255 41st Ave Capitola, CA 95010
Rio Sands Hotel
116 Aptos Beach Dr Aptos, CA 95003 (831) 688-3207
Flora Vista Inn
1258 San Andreas Rd La Selva Beach CA 95076 (831) 724-8663
Chaminade Resort & Spa
1 Chaminade Ln Santa Cruz, CA 95065 (831) 475-5600
Sand Rock Farm Bed and Breakfast 6901 Freedom Blvd Aptos, CA 95003 (831) 688-8005
Santa Cruz Dream Inn
175 W Cliff Dr Santa Cruz, CA 95060 (831) 426-4330
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Vacation Rentals Bailey Property Management
Cheshire Rio Realty
Beach House Rentals
Kendall & Potter Property Management
(831) 688-7009 www.baileyproperties.com 106 Aptos Beach Dr., Aptos
(800) 330-2979 www.beach-houserentals.com 312 Capitola Ave Ste: D Capitola
(831) 688-2041 www.cheshirerio.com 107 Aptos Beach Drive, Aptos (800) 386-6826 www.montereycoast.com 522 Capitola Ave., Capitola
Local Wi-fi Aptos Branch Library
(831) 427-7702 7695 Soquel Drive, Aptos
Aptos Coffee Roasting
(831) 685-0100 19A Rancho Del Mar, Aptos
Best Western Plus-Seacliff Inn (831) 688-7300 7500 Old Dominion Court, Aptos
Bittersweet Cafe
(831) 662-9899 787 Rio Del Mar Blvd, Aptos
Casablanca Inn & BistroÂ
(831) 423-1570 Main & Beach Streets, Santa Cruz
Full Of Beans
(831) 685-2120 10 Seascape Village, Aptos
Pacific Coffee Roasting Co. (831) 685-2520 7554 Soquel Drive, Aptos
With breathtaking ocean views from spacious suites and beach villas, enjoy the comfort of a beach home and luxury of a resort overlooking Monterey Bay.
Rio Sands Hotel
(831) 688-3207 116 Aptos Beach Drive, Aptos
Seascape Beach Resort
(800) 549-7371 1 Seascape Resort Drive, Aptos
Surf City Coffee
(831) 684-2750 9105 Soquel Drive, Aptos
Visit SeascapeResort.com or call (800) 929-7727 today
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Santa Cruz’s premier tourist destinatio For
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hen the weather warms up, families will flock to the beach. And the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk will be ready for them. Now in the midst of its 111th season, the Boardwalk is a mix of old charm and new thrills that appeal to multiple generations. Boardwalk spokesman Kris Reyes said the park always has new things to offer every season. In 2017, it unveiled its new main entrance, complete with two new rides, food offerings, games and more. While 2018 won’t see that large of an addition, it still
promises to be better than the year before, according to Reyes. “We are always committed to making the Boardwalk better than it was the year before,” he said. “It’s one of our core values at the park. We are always looking to make the park more fun than it was the year before.” The $14 million “Main Entrance” project made its debut last year, featuring two new rides, more ticket windows, a new Fright Walk experience, two arenas for The Vault Lazer Maze and more. One of the most popular
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summer events at the Boardwalk is Friday Night Bands on the Beach, Reyes said, featuring top bands from the ‘80s and ‘90s. Free Movies on the Beach is another Boardwalk staple. But the Boardwalk’s pride and joy, and one of the most iconic roller coasters in the country, is located right in the heart of the park: The 94-yearold Giant Dipper. Opening on May 17, 1924, the National Amusement Park Historical Association lists the Giant Dipper as the oldest roller coaster in California, the fifth oldest in the country and the ninth oldest in the
world. The nearly two-minute ride stands at 70 feet tall, reaching speeds of 55 mph. The coaster was designated a National Historic Landmark by the U.S. National Park Service in 1987. That same year, another signature attraction at the Boardwalk was given historic status: The 1911 Looff Carousel. Designed by Danish woodcarver Charles I.D. Looff, the carousel is one of only a few carousels in the world still featuring a working ring dispenser, according to the Boardwalk. As the carousel spins
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around, riders are challenged to throw those rings into the “mouth” of a clown portrait. Music for the carousel is provided by a 342-pipe Ruth und Sohn band organ built in 1894. For the 10th time, the Boardwalk was named the world’s Best Seaside Park by the amusement industry during the 2017 Golden Ticket Awards at the Lake Compounce amusement park in Connecticut. The Golden Ticket Awards are presented annually and are calculated from an international poll conducted by
Amusement Today. In 2016, the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk was named “Best Boardwalk in the USA” by USA Today readers, and the Giant Dipper was named “Best Bay Area Roller Coaster” by the San Francisco Chronicle. The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is located on 400 Beach St. in Santa Cruz. For information, visit beachboardwalk.com or call (831) 423-5590.
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Kayaking the Monterey Bay By TARMO HANNULA
For Monterey Bay Travel Adventures
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or a unique, close-up window into the ecosystem of the Monterey Bay, trying hopping into a kayak and paddling your way into the Pacific or into the tranquil waters of Elkhorn Slough. Thanks to the folks at Kayak Connection, who operate out of Moss Landing and the Santa Cruz Harbor, and Monterey Bay Kayaks, who have a location in Moss Landing and Monterey, the experience is made simple and accessible. Jess Grigsby, who owns Kayak Connection with her husband, Dave, said the Santa Cruz location offers kayakers a chance to paddle out of the Santa Cruz Harbor and onto the open sea to take in Santa Cruz’s iconic sights such as Steamer’s Lane, Lighthouse Point, the Municipal Wharf and the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. “Just being out on the open sea in a kayak is a unique experience,” Jess Grigsby said. “The wildlife, the Monterey Bay Sanctuary, fresh air and exercise are a great combination. Also,
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the Elkhorn Slough experience is sheltered and most often calm with so many species of birds and the world’s largest population of the southern sea otter. The minute you set out in the water you are immersed in interesting wildlife; you don’t have to paddle really far into the slough before the show begins.” Both companies offer an array of tours led by marine biology experts that focus on giving people a maximum of education of the ecosystem and its inhabitants while having fun. Grigsby said people can rent kayaks and take off by themselves or sign up for a tour. People on the tours are first given a safety lesson and instructions about how to kayak in a fun and relaxing manner and what to do if you capsize. “It’s really easy and we want everyone to get the most out of their experience,” Grigsby said. While both companies offer similar tours and classes Monterey Bay Kayaks offers “sit on top” kayaks, which are geared toward beginners.
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anta Cruz means Holy Cross in Spanish and began as a Spanish settlement in 1791. Today it has a population of over 60,000 and is the largest city in Santa Cruz County. Santa Cruz sits on the north edge of Monterey Bay about 72 miles south of San Francisco. It’s probably best known for surfing, but with miles of beautiful coastline and a moderate climate, surfing is just the beginning of the many adventures awaiting you on this pristine beach-front paradise.
Activities & Excursions
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Shopping on Pacific Avenue
Spend a day at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, the West Coast’s best seaside amusement park: 27 rides, miniature golf, Casino Fun Center and arcade. You won’t run out of things to do at this admission free park. Take in the sun and build sand castles on the beach or ride the roller coasters. Bowling, miniature golf, and laser tag are great indoor activities if the sun gets to be too much. When you are ready for a meal, the Municipal Wharf has a great selection of seafood restaurants.
400 Beach St., Santa Cruz • (831) 426-7433
Visit the many boutiques and bookstores along Pacific Avenue. The Pacific Garden Mall is the main shopping district in Santa Cruz. Between the shops take in a movie or browse the Museum of Art and History. Coffee houses and nightlife are also abundant in our downtown region.
Downtown, Santa Cruz
The Mystery Spot Experience unique variations in gravity, balance, perception, height and light. 465 Mystery Spot Rd. Santa Cruz • 831-425-8337
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Seymour Marine Discovery Center
Santa Cruz Parks & Beaches Day Use Parks De Laveaga Park
850 Branciforte Dr Santa Cruz, CA 95060 (831) 420-5270
Harvey West Park
300 Evergreen St Santa Cruz, CA 95060 (831) 420-5270
Neary Lagoon
110 California St Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Come touch a friendly shark, see how marine scientists work, and take in the spectacular Monterey Bay. The exhibit hall offers a deeper dive into the adventure of ocean research here in Santa Cruz and around the world. Visit the center today and explore the fascinating world of marine science. Appropriate for all ages. 100 Shaffer Road, Santa Cruz. (831) 459-3800 www.seymourcenter.ucsc.edu.
Surfing
Chardonnay Sailing Charters
Lighthouse Field
1401 Coast Rd Santa Cruz, CA 95060 (831) 423-0528
Loch Lomond
100 Loch Lomond Way Felton, California 95018 (831) 335-7424
Sports Parks Ken Wormhoudt Skate Park & Roller Hockey Practice Area 299 San Lorenzo Blvd at Riverside Avenue.
Beach Volleyball Courts 108 Beach St Santa Cruz, CA 95067 (831) 420-5270
Disc Golf Course
Upper Park Rd Santa Cruz, CA 95067 www.delaveagadiscgolf.com
Lawn Bowling Green
137 Dakota Street in San Lorenzo Park (831) 420-5270
Bicycle Trip Bike Park
119 Center Street in Depot Park
Beaches Twin Lakes State Beach
E Cliff Dr at 7th Ave Santa Cruz, CA 95062 (831) 427-4863
Natural Bridges State Beach
If the act of riding a wave sounds like an exciting afternoon there are plenty of surf shops ready to rent surfboards, boogie boards, wetsuits and anything else you may need for your surfing adventure. And be sure to check out the Santa Cruz Surfing Museum at 701 W. Cliff Dr., Santa Cruz, located in the Lighthouse with 100 years of surfing history and a gift shop. www.santacruzsurfingmuseum.org
Take a first class cruise through the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary aboard our 70 foot sailing yacht. See protected wildlife, take in the beauty of the coastline and experience the exhilaration of sailing. Chardonnay II provides a variety of public charters giving you the opportunity to taste local wines and microbrews while tantalizing your taste buds with the creations of local culinary artists. Private charters are available for corporate events, team buildings, weddings, and burial at sea. Excursions aboard the Chardonnay II are perfect for any age group and fun for everyone from seasoned sailors to first time adventurers.
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Swanton Blvd & W Cliff Dr Santa Cruz, CA 95067 (831) 423-4609
Lighthouse Field State Beach 701 W Cliff Dr Santa Cruz, CA 95060 (831) 420-5270
Sunny Cove Beach Sunny Cove Drive Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Seabright Beach
Santa Cruz Harbor Walton Lighthouse
Main Beach/Cowell Beach
Mitchell’s Cove Beach
Beach St Santa Cruz, CA 95067 (831) 420-5270
West Cliff Dr. Santa Cruz, CA 95060 (831) 420-5270
26th Street Beach
Twentyfirst Avenue County Park
1305 E Cliff Dr Santa Cruz, CA 95062
26th St and E Cliff Dr Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Its Beach
680 Atlantic Ave Santa Cruz, CA 95062
E Cliff Dr Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Westcliff Dr Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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apitola evolved out of a settlement known as Soquel Landing named for a wharf at the end of Soquel Creek dating back to the 1850s. Sitting on the northeast shore of Monterey Bay, Capitola is known for its steep cliffs and beautiful beaches. Capitola Village is a popular tourist destination for its excellent restaurants and one-of-a-kind shops and galleries. Soquel sits next to Capitola on the north side of the Cabrillo Highway. It shares many of the great qualities of Capitola and if you are into antiquing Soquel Village is a must-shop destination. For more information on restaurants in the area, see page 34.
Activities & Excursions
Wine Tasting in the Santa Cruz Mountains Santa Cruz Mountain wines await and Soquel and Capitola contain great places to experience those wines. A favorite on Main Street in Soquel is Bargetto Winery, which recently marked more than 80 years in operation. Finish off the wine tasting with a delicious lunch at one of the many eateries in the area, and stop in at a few antique shops.
New Brighton Beach & Camp Facilities
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Capitola Village
Capitola/Soquel Parks & Beaches Day Use Parks Jade Street Park/Capitola Community Center 4400 Jade St, Capitola 831-475-5935
Monterey Park
700 Monterey Avenue, Capitola
Anna Jean Cummings Park 461 Old San Jose Rd, Soquel
Noble Gulch Park
Esplanade Park
100 Monterey Ave, Capitola,
Soquel Creek Park Wharf Road, Capitola
The Farm Park & Community Center
Cunnison Lane & Soquel Drive, Soquel
Bay Ave, Capitola
Stroll along the streets of the quaint Capitola Village. Grab your morning coffee and watch the waves crash from a bench overlooking the ocean. An amazing place for shopping, Capitola Village has numerous small shops and boutiques. When lunchtime comes around, visit Zelda’s and enjoy your meal on the patio which has an amazing view of the beach. When you are ready to wind down your day, stop into Shadowbrook for a tour of the beautiful grounds and stay for a delicious dinner and night cap.
Fishing
Wineries Armida Winery
Pelican Ranch Winery
Bargetto Winery
Soquel Vineyards
103 Stockton Ave, Capitola (831) 462-1065 3535 N Main St, Soquel (831) 475-2258
102 Kennedy Dr, Capitola (831) 426-6911
8063 Glen Haven Rd, Soquel (831) 462-9045
Hunter Hill Vineyard & Winery
7099 Glen Haven Rd, Soquel (831) 465-9294
Beaches New Brighton State Beach 1500 Park Ave, Capitola (831) 464-6329
Capitola City Beach
San Jose Ave & Esplanade, Capitola
Summer Events Wharf to Wharf Race July 22, 2018 8:30 am
Each year thousands of runners from all around the globe return to Santa Cruz, California for the annual six-mile race to Capitolaby-the-Sea.
Capitola Beach Festival September 29-30, 2018
Fishing on the Capitola Wharf is always a fun way to spend the morning. You can fish straight off the pier or rent a boat and head out to one of the nearby reefs. Fishing off the pier an angler can choose to fish the surf area for the larger barred and calico surfperch, or fish deeper water for white croaker, several smaller species of perch, jacksmelt, flounder, sole, sand dabs and halibut. The pier was rebuilt in the 80’s and offers great seafood dining. Brought to you by the APTOS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE •
Capitola Art & Wine Festival September 8 & 9, 2018 The
festival combines Art, Wine, Music and Food, all in charming Capitola Village. Over 150 fine artists and 22 Santa Cruz Mountains wineries will participate in this year’s Festival.
Organizers of the Capitola Begonia Festival, which concluded in 2017 after 65 years, have formed a new event. The Beach Festival will continue the traditional Sand Sculpture Contest, Fishing Derby, Rowboat Races, and Horseshoe Tournament
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he Ohlone people originally named Aptos which means “the meeting of two creeks.” Probably the most mispronounced area in Santa Cruz County, the residents say it “app-toss.” Aptos is especially unique with the Forest of Nisene Marks and Seacliff State Beach within walking distance of each other. Nisene Marks has some of the best hiking and mountain biking in the world. Seacliff State Beach hosts the concrete ship SS Palo Alto lying in the water. If you are camping in an RV, Seacliff Beach is one of the best places to spend the weekend.
Activities & Excursions
Aptos Village
Tucked into the center of Santa Cruz County, tiny Aptos Village offers a surprisingly wide range of shops, wine tasting rooms, restaurants and activities. Enjoy the small treasures of our antique stores and boutiques.
Seacliff State Beach
Enjoy an afternoon stroll along the esplanade or a walk on Seacliff State Beach. Grab a picnic on your way to the beach or stop in for casual lunch at at Aptos’ selection of restaurants. Make sure to bring your camera to remember the views of a historical wonder, the SS Palo Alto cement ship. The visitor center at Seacliff State Beach is a great place to learn about the area’s natural wonders. 20 MONT EREY BAY T RAVEL ADVENT URES •
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The Forest of Nisene Marks Aptos
Parks & Beaches Day Use Parks Forest of Nisene Marks State Park Aptos Creek Rd, Aptos (831) 763-7063
Aptos Dog Park
2255 Huntington Ave, Aptos
Seascape Park
1 Seascape Resort Dr, Aptos
Aptos Village Park
Perhaps one of the most accessible of Santa Cruz County’s myriad natural areas, is Nisene Marks State Park. With a long, flat road leading into its center, the park has several hiking areas readily accessible by vehicle. Many visitors drive in past the entrance station and park in the lot near the steel bridge, which is about a mile in and a perfect place to begin a walk. For the ambitious and adventure seeking types, the park offers 30 miles of hiking trails winding through 10,000 acres, with sites that include Five Finger Falls and Maple Falls. The entrance is a short drive up Aptos Creek Road past Epicenter Bicycling, which rents bikes for anyone interested in taking a two-wheel tour of the park. While the fire road is the only place where biking is permitted, it has become a favorite of mountain bikers as it stretches
for miles to the north and allows for long rides. However visitors choose to travel through the park, they should be prepared to leave behind the hustle of city life and enter a verdant, silent green place where the forest largely muffles man-made noise. Cabrillo College Historian Emeritus Sandy Lydon said that many potential visitors don’t know about Nisene Marks, assuming they must drive for hours to the Sierra Nevada Mountains to see a truly beautiful park. “You walk in, take your sunglasses off and its like, ‘wow! Instant peacefulness,’” Lydon said. “You can go in and clear away the cobwebs from your head. All the noise and stress you feel can be cleared away in 10 minutes.”
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100 Aptos Creek Rd, Aptos (831) 454-7900
Beaches Seacliff State Beach State Park Dr, Aptos (831) 685-6442
Rio Del Mar Beach Rio Del Mar, Aptos (831) 685-6500
La Selva Beach Aptos, CA 95001
Hidden Beach
Rio Del Mar, Aptos
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n close proximity to Santa Cruz County is Monterey County. Here you will find the picturesque cities of Carmel-by-the-Sea, Pacific Grove, Monterey and the world-renowned Pebble Beach. Whether you’re a golfer, shopper, or avid beachgoer, Monterey County has something for you! Visit the historic Steinbeck Center, Fisherman’s Wharf or Cannery Row. Stop by the Monterey Bay Aquarium for a peek at the sea life that lives in the bay. Take a drive through Pebble Beach on the beautiful 17-Mile Drive. Take a bike ride along the beach and enjoy the lovely coastal views.
Golfing
17-Mile Drive
The Monterey Peninsula’s breathtaking landscape, coastal bluffs, sandy beaches, nature trails and a forest of pine and cypress trees is an ideal setting for some of the most challenging golf courses in the world. Enjoy the ocean air as a deer strolls across the fairway, with 15 spectacular courses within driving distance.
Drive the beautiful 17-Mile Drive through Monterey and Pacific Grove. Stop by the world-famous Pebble Beach Golf Course where all the pro-golfers play. Head over to Carmel-By-The-Sea afterward for lunch in this dog-friendly town. Peruse the stores on your way down to the ocean.
Monterey Bay Aquarium Tour the marine wonders of Monterey Bay at the Monterey Bay Aquarium on Cannery Row. Seahorses, jellyfish, penguins and more are residents of this world famous aquarium. You can even pet sting rays and star fish in the touch pools. If you are lucky, you may be there at the right time to see a great white shark!
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Cannery Row
Monterey Parks & Beaches Day Use Parks Toro Park
Manzanita Park
501 Monterey-Salinas Highway 68, Salinas, CA 93908 (888) 588-2267
17100 Castroville Blvd Prunedale, CA 93907 For information call: (831) 663-0859.
Royal Oaks Park
537 Maher Road, Watsonville, CA 95076 • (888) 588-2267
Garrapata State Park
Highway 1,South of Rio Road in Carmel, CA (831) 624-4909
Jacks Peak County Park
25020 Jacks Peak Park Road, Monterey, CA 93940 (888) 588-2267
Tour Cannery Row on the Monterey waterfront and see historic sardine canning factories. Cannery Row is one of the Central Coast’s most popular tourist destinations, with plenty of hotels, shopping, restaurants, attractions, nightlife and — don’t forget — the sea otters! There are numerous attractions to fascinate the kids. Check out the Monterey Mirror Maze & Laser Vault Challenge or catch a movie at the IMAX Theater.
Campground Parks Laguna Seca Recreation Area
1025 Monterey-Salinas Highway 68, Salinas, CA 93908
Lake San Antonio
www.lakesanantonioresort.com
Lake Nacimiento (800) 323-3839 or (805) 238-3256
San Lorenzo Park
1160 Broadway King City, CA 93930 For Reservations: Individual Campsites: 1-888-588-CAMP or (831) 755-4899 Group Reservations: (831) 755-4895
Beaches McAbee Beach
Located at the foot of Hoffman Avenue on the ocean side of Cannery Row.
San Carlos Beach
Located at the end of Cannery Row, next to Coast Guard Pier.
Del Monte Beach
Located west of Del Monte Avenue; follow Casa Verde Way up the hill.
Monterey State Beach & Monterey Bay Waterfront Park Located along Del Monte Avenue.
Marina State Beach
Reservation Road exit off Hwy 1.
Asilomar State Beach Located in Pacific Grove.
Carmel Beach
Located at the bottom of Ocean Avenue in Carmel-by-the-Sea.
Carmel River State Beach From Highway 1, head west on Rio Road. Take a left on Carmelo Street.
Lovers Point Beach
Located on Ocean View Blvd. in Pacific Grove.
Golf Courses Bayonet Black Horse Golf Course Seaside (831) 899-7271
Laguna Seca Golf Course Monterey (831) 373-3701
Pacific Grove Golf Course Pacific Grove (831) 648-5775 Brought to you by the APTOS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE •
Pebble Beach Golf Links
Pebble Beach • (831) 662-8723t
Rancho Cañada Golf Course Carmel (831) 624-0111
Spyglass Hill GC Pebble Beach (831) 415-3268
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Activities & Excursions
hile traveling south on the Cabrillo Highway from Santa Cruz to Monterey you will find the small harbor town of Moss Landing. On a clear day you can easily spot Moss Landing from anywhere on the Monterey Bay by its immense smoke stacks rising up from the local power plant. But don’t let the industrial appearance fool you - Moss Landing is rich with wildlife and natural wonders. Originally named Moss, to honor Charles Moss who built the wharf as a whaling port, the name was changed in 1917. Today the Moss Landing Harbor berths over 600 boats: including fishing boats, pleasure craft, research vessels, and tour and charter boats.
Kayaking & Paddleboarding
Sportfishing
Moss Landing
Parks & Beaches Day Use Parks Moss Landing State Wildlife Area Moss Landing, CA (831) 649-2870
Sea Otters
Jetty Road Moss Landing, CA 95039
Moss Landing Commercial Park
7697 California 1 Moss Landing, CA 95039 (831) 633-6262
Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve 1700 Elkhorn Rd Watsonville, CA 95076 (831) 728-2822
Explore Wildlife Blue Ocean Whale Watch
If you are looking for a paddling adventure the Elkhorn Slough is a perfect destination. It features tranquil calm waters and is a little less crowded than some of the other spots on the bay. There is a good chance you’ll see a lot of special sea life including sea lions, sea otters, and too many different species of birds to name here. Get everything you need from lessons to rentals from the Kayak Connection at 2370 Highway 1.
Come out to the bay and book a charter for a fabulous day on the water with your friends and family! Several deepsea charters supply visitors with all the essential equipment for a great day of fishing. Moss Landing offers stunning views and great stocks of salmon, bass, crab, halibut, rock cod, albacore, sand dab, blue mackerel, coppers, vermilions, and lingcod. Fishing licenses are required so call ahead to make sure you’re ready to go with a valid permit.
Whale Watching
Elkhorn Slough
8022 Moss Landing Rd Moss Landing, CA 95039 (831) 633-5555
Monterey Bay Kayaks Moss Landing, CA 95039 (800) 649-5357
Moss Landing KOA
7905 Sandholdt Rd Moss Landing, CA 95039 (831) 633-6800
Sanctuary Cruises
Always popular are the whale watching tours and because Moss Landing is at the heart of the bay it’s a prime location to start looking for whales. The Monterey Submarine Canyon begins right offshore which means it’s only minutes before you’re over deep, cold, nutrient-rich water that attracts all kinds of wildlife. There are plenty of tours departing year-round and there are whales for all seasons. In the spring we have Humpback Whales, with a few Gray Whales in the beginning of the season. In summer look for Humpback Whales, Blue Whales, and Fin Whales. Fall has Humpback Whales and Blue Whales while during the Winter months watch for Migrating Gray Whales.
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Moss Landing Harbor 7881 Sandholdt Rd (831) 600-5103
7881 Sandholdt Rd Moss Landing, CA 95039 (831) 917-1042
Beaches Moss Landing State Beach
Jetty Rd, Moss Landing, CA 95039 (831) 649-2836
Salinas River State Beach
Moss Landing, CA 95039 (831) 649-2836
Zmudowski State Beach 200 Giberson Rd Moss Landing, CA 95039 (831) 649-2836
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ig Sur can easily compete for one of the most beautiful places on earth and can only be experienced in person. No visit to the California Central Coast is complete without at least a hike and meal at this epic recreational haven. Big Sur’s Cone Peak is the highest coastal mountain in the contiguous 48 states, ascending nearly a mile (5,155 feet/1571 m) above sea level, only three miles from the ocean. This unique terrain, natural beauty, and isolated area attracted such famous writers and Hollywood superstars as Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton, Henry Miller, Edward Weston, and Hunter S. Thompson. Orson Welles and his wife Rita Hayworth owned a cabin here, which is now the location of a popular restaurant, Nepenthe.
Hiking
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Day Use Parks Andrew Molera State Park Big Sur, CA 93920 (831) 667-2315
Point Sur State Historic Park Big Sur, CA 93920 (831) 625-4419
Mill Creek Redwood Preserve Palo Colorado Road CA 93923 (831) 372-3196
Campground Parks Big Sur Campground & Cabins 47000 California 1 Big Sur, CA 93920 (831) 667-2322
Launtz Creek Campground Big Sur, CA 93920
Ventana Campground 48123 State Highway 1 Big Sur, CA 93920 (831) 667-2331
Riverside Campground & Cabins 47020 California 1 Big Sur, CA 93920 (831) 667-2414
If you love to hike this is the place! Featuring many different terrains from beaches to mountains there is an adventure for all ages. Wade through mellow streams while hiking in lush tree lined valleys. Climb to the top of high ridges for breathtaking 360degree views of the Pacific Ocean on one side and three million acres of mountainous wilderness on the other. Be sure to bring your camera because you will want to remember these sights for the rest of your life.
Big Sur can accommodate any kind of camper. Whether you like to rough-it or prefer a luxury RV there is a camp site to meet your needs. Streamside camping is available in the Big Sur Valley and ocean view, bluff camping is available in the southern end of Big Sur. There is tent and RV camping on both sides of the Big Sur River which features seasonal catch & release fishing, swimming and inner tubing. Many sites offer tent cabins as well as luxury “cabin style” rentals.
Sightseeing
Nacimiento-Fergusson Rd, Big Sur, CA (800) 634-6108
Little Sur Campground Carmel, CA 93923
Beaches Pfeiffer State Beach
End of Sycamore Canyon Rd Big Sur, CA 93920 (831) 667-2315
Jade Cove
Explore the natural wonders of Big Sur with a cruise down Highway 1. Your first stop is the Bixby Bridge which introduced automobile travel to this remote coastal area. Next stop the historic Point Sur Lighthouse, which sits atop a volcanic rock. Head over to Pfeiffer Beach with its purple sand and waterfall plunging into the Pacific. When you’re ready for a snack stop by the River Inn and enjoy a beverage while sitting in the cool relaxing stream. Brought to you by the APTOS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE •
Ponderosa Campground
California 1 CA 93920
McWay Waterfall Trail 65100 Cabrillo Hwy Big Sur, CA 93920
Partington Cove Big Sur, CA 93920
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n abundance of the freshest ingredients grace the tables of our restaurants and cafés. We celebrate gourmet homemade sausage, hand-cut pastas and plenty of organic produce. As you’ll find, there is always variety. Everything from fine dining to casual fare plus a great selection of ethnic foods is readily available. While you’re here, be sure to taste some of the locally caught seafood, try some Santa Cruz Mountains wine, or visit one of the many farms in the area. If a meal on the beach suits your mood, there are plenty of delis with ready-made-foods available to fill your picnic basket.
Restaurant Directory Aptos Ambrosia India Bistro 207 Sea Ridge Rd. (831) 685-0610 Aptos St. BBQ 8059 Aptos St. (831) 662-1721 Au Midi Restaurant & Bistro 7960 Soquel Dr. (831) 685-2600 Bangkok West Thai Cuisine 2505 Cabrillo College Dr. (831) 479-8297 Bittersweet Bistro 787 Rio Del Mar Blvd. (831) 662-9799
Café Rio 131 Esplanade (831) 688-8917
Lucy’s Hot Dogs 8037 Soquel Dr. (503) 382-9985
Pixie’s at the Beach 111 Venetian Rd. (831) 688-1115
Café Sparrow 8042 Soquel Dr. (831) 688-6238
Mangiamo’s Pizza and Wine Bar 783 Rio Del Mar #45 (831) 688-1477
Pizza 1 253 Center Ave. (831) 684-1110
Carried Away 7564 Soquel Dr. (831) 685-3926 Deluxe Foods of Aptos 783 Rio Del Mar Blvd. (831) 688-7442 Erik’s DeliCafe 102 Rancho Del Mar (831) 688-5656 Golden Buddha 9071 Soquel Dr. (831) 688-5886
Burger 7941 Soquel Dr. (831) 662-2811
Heather’s Patisserie 7486 Soquel Dr. (831) 662-3546
Café Bittersweet 787 Rio Del Mar Blvd. (831) 662-9899
Hong Kong Garden Restaurant 14 Seascape Village (831) 688-3869
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Manuel’s Mexican Restaurant 261 Center Ave. (831) 688-4848 Marianne’s Ice Cream 218 State Park Dr. Pacific Coffee Roasting Co. 7554 Soquel Dr. (831) 685-2520 Palapas Restaurant & Cantina 21 Seascape Village (831) 662-9000 Panda Inn 783 Rio Del Mar Blvd. (831) 688-8620
Red Apple Cafe 783 Rio Del Mar Blvd., Ste. 15 (831) 685-1224 Rio Del Mar Mexican 9067 Soquel Dr. (831) 662-8795 Sanderlings Restaurant at Seascape Beach Resort 1 Seascape Resort Dr. (831) 662-7120 SeaBreeze Tavern 101 Esplanade (831) 688-3420 Seascape Foods 16 Seascape Village (831) 685-3134
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Severino’s Bar & Grill at Best Western Seacliff Inn 7500 Old Dominion Ct. (831) 688-8987 Showtime Pizzeria 98 Rancho Del Mar (831) 662-3362 Sid’s Smokehouse 10110 Soquel Dr. (831) 662-2227 Sno-White Drive In 223 State Park Dr. (831) 688-4747 Sushi On the Run 7957 Soquel Dr. (831) 688-3690 Taqueria Los Gordos 7488 Soquel Dr. (831) 688-0911
Aldo’s Restaurant 616 Atlantic Ave. (831) 426-3736 Aquarius—Dream Inn 175 W Cliff Dr. (831) 460-5012 Cafe Brasil 1410 Mission St. (831) 429-1855 Café Mare 740 Front St. (831) 458-1212 Crow’s Nest 2218 E. Cliff Dr. (831) 476-4560 Gabriella Café 910 Cedar St. (831) 457-1677
The Hole in the Wall Cafe 257 Center Ave. (831) 685-0210
Hindquarter Bar & Grille 303 Soquel Ave. (831) 426-7770
The Palm Deli 3000 Valencia Ave. (831) 688-3354
I Love Sushi 516 Front St. (831) 421-0706
Uncle Kwok’s Szechwan Restaurant 7960 Soquel Dr. (831) 685-2121
Ideal Bar & Grill 106 Beach St. (831) 423-5271
Zameen Mediterranean Cuisine 7528 Soquel Dr. (831) 688-4465
Sanderling’s (Aptos)
99 Bottles of Beer on the Wall 110 Walnut Ave. (831) 459-9999
The Farm Bakery & Cafe 6790 Soquel Dr. (831) 684-0266
Village Host Pizza & Grill 4 Seascape Village (831) 685-8646
Dining Experiences
515 Kitchen and Cocktails 515 Cedar St. (831) 425-5051
India Joze 418 Front St. (831) 325-3633 Johnny’s Harborside 493 Lake Ave. (831) 479-3430 Kianti’s Pizza & Pasta Bar 1100 Pacific Ave. (831) 469-4400 La Posta Restaurant 538 Seabright Ave. (831) 457-2782
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Taqueria Sofia 112 Rancho Del Mar Shopping Ctr (831) 688-1417
Santa Cruz
Set in the beautiful Seascape Resort, Sanderlings is an elegant, but casual, restaurant with a breathtaking panoramic ocean view. A state-of-the-art aquatic reef tank is a focal point of the lovely dining room, where you will enjoy mouthwatering food from an award winning menu. Contemporary dishes, made with the freshest ingredients, feature seafood, steaks, pastas and scrumptious desserts. A heated patio is the ideal spot for outdoor dining or to enjoy a sunset cocktail, and the abundant wine cellar offers many choices, including many local selections. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served every day, and a splendidly displayed buffet brunch is served on Sundays. Children are sure to love their own little menu of fun dishes such as a Cowboy Quesadilla or Dinosaur Chicken Nuggets. A more casual dining option in the bar area offers everything from appetizers of crab cakes, a cheese plate or calamari to everything from the main dining room menu. And don’t miss a vodka-based Lemon Drop, or a Hot Buttered Rum - made with their own secret recipe. Sanderlings is not only warm and welcoming, it’s a restaurant where you can expect delicious food and courteous service.
Sanderlings at Seascape Beach Resort One Seascape Resort Dr. Aptos, CA 95003 (831) 662-7120 www.seascaperesort.com
Open daily for breakfast, lunch & dinner from 6:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday brunch 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Crow’s Nest (Santa Cruz)
One of Santa Cruz’s beloved hot spots where you pair great food with amazing views! The Crow’s Nest features stunning beachfront views of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary and colorful sailboats making their way to and from the adjoining harbor. Expansive shoreline decks offer a friendly, casual atmosphere. All this and more make this restaurant a favorite indulgence for locals and visitors alike. The Crow’s Nest’s award-winning menu features a delicious variety of fresh seafood from neighboring Monterey Bay and beyond, and the extensive wine list represents California’s best wineries. The upstairs lounge offers appetizers and casual meals throughout the day, and live music and dancing to rock, soul, blues, reggae and more. Sunday is Comedy Night, featuring nationally-known headliners. Rich woods and luminous works of glass art throughout both levels of the restaurant evoke classic California, and a unique collection of vintage surfboards and surf photography complete the unforgettable ambiance of Crow’s Nest.
Crow’s Nest Restaurant
2218 E. Cliff Dr. Santa Cruz, CA 95062 (831) 476-4560 • www.crowsnest-santacruz.com Open for lunch and dinner from 11:30 a.m., Sunday lunch/brunch 11:00 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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Laili Restaurant 101 Cooper St. (831) 423-4545
Margaritaville 231 Esplanade (831) 476-2263
Linwood’s Bar & Grill One Chaminade Lane (831) 475-5600
Miyako Japanese Restaurant 1820 41st Ave. # G (831) 462-5288
O’mei Restaurant 2316 Mission St. (831) 425-8458
Restaurant Directory
Oswald 121 Soquel Ave. (831) 423-7427
Paradise Beach Grille 215 Esplanade (831) 476-4900
Sabieng Thai Cuisine 1218 Mission St. (831) 425-1020
Shadowbrook Restaurant 1750 Wharf Rd. (831) 475-1511 Stockton Bridge Grille 231 Esplanade (831) 464-1933
Saturn Café 145 Laurel St. (831) 429-8505
Sushi Garden 820 Bay Ave. #148 (831) 464-9192
Seabright Brewery 519 Seabright Ave. #107 (831) 426-2739
Sweet Peas Café 2121 41st Ave. #107 (831) 476-2737
Stagnaro Bros Seafood 59 Municipal Wharf (831) 423-2180
Thai Basil 210 Monterey Ave. (831) 479-8985
Whale City Bakery 490 Hwy 1 (831) 423-9009
The Sand Bar 211 Esplanade (831) 462-1881 Wharf House Restaurant 1400 Wharf Rd. # B (831) 476-3534
Zachary’s Restaurant 819 Pacific Ave. (831) 427-0646
Capitola Britannia Arms 110 Monterey Ave. (831) 464-2583 Village Grill & Creamery 104 Stockton Ave. (831) 479-8888 Caruso’s Tuscan Cuisine 115 San Jose Ave. (831) 465-9040 Dharma’s Restaurant 4250 Capitola Rd. (831) 462-1717 Gayle’s Bakery & Rosticerria 504 Bay Ave. (831) 462-1200
Zelda’s 203 Esplanade (831) 475-4900
Soquel Discretion Brewing 2703 41st Ave. Ste. A (831) 316-0662 La Gioconda 3101 N. Main St. (831) 477-9265 Michael’s on Main 2591 S Main St. (831) 479-9777 Tortilla Flats Restaurant 4616 Soquel Dr. (831) 476-1754
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Watsonville Café Ella 734 East Lake Ave. (831) 722-0480 Cilantro’s and Jose’s Lounge 1934 Main St. (831) 761-2161 Cowboy’s Corner Cafe 946 Main St. (831) 761-8996 Ella’s at the Airport 100 Aviation Way (831) 728-3282 Imura Japanese Restaurant 1994 Main St. (831) 761-8799 Monterey Bay Caterers 152 W. Lake Ave. (831) 722-9444 Jalisco’s Mexican Restaurant 618 Main St. (831) 728-9080 Miyuki Japanese 452 East Lake Ave. (831) 728-1620 Red Apple Café 589 Auto Center Drive (831) 761-9551 Second St. Cafe 28 2nd St. (831) 724-7500 The Fish House 972 Main St. (831) 728-3333
Castroville Giant Artichoke Restaurant 11261 Merritt St. (831) 633-3501
Moss Landing Lemongrass Seafood Bar & Grill 413 Moss Landing Rd. (831) 633-0700 Lighthouse Harbor Grille 7904 Hwy 1 (831) 633-3858
Moss Landing Café 421 Moss Landing Rd. (831) 633-3355 Phil’s Fish Market and Eatery 7600 Sandholt Rd. (831) 633 2152 The Whole Enchilada Hwy 1 & Moss Landing Rd. (831) 633-3038
Monterey Abalonetti Seafood Trattoria 57 Fisherman’s Wharf (831) 373-1851 Alvarado Fish & Steak House 481 Alvarado St. (831) 717-4468 Ambrosia India Bistro 565 Abrego St. (831) 641-0610 American Burger 738 Lighthouse Ave. (831) 373-7573 Benihana 136 Olivier St. (831) 644-9007 Bistro Moulin 867 Wave St. (831) 333-1200 Café Fina 47 Fisherman’s Wharf (831) 372-5200 Characters Sports Bar & Grill Monterey Marriott 350 Calle Principal (831) 649-4234 Chart House 444 Cannery Row (831) 372-3362 Cibo Ristorante Italiano 301 Alvarado St. (831) 649-8151 Crab Louie’s Bistro 46 Old Fisherman’s Wharf 831.655.1173 Crown & Anchor 150 W Franklin St. (831) 649-6496
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Crystal Fish 514 Lighthouse Ave. (831) 649-3474
Old Fisherman’s Grotto 39 Fisherman’s Wharf (831) 375-4604
Domenico’s 50 Fisherman’s Wharf (831) 372-3655
Old Monterey Café 489 Alvarado St. (831) 646-1021
Epsilon Fine Greek Restaurant 422 Tyler St. (831) 655-8108 Gianni’s Pizza 725 Lighthouse Ave. (831) 649-1500
Paris Bakery Café 271 Bonifacio Plaza (831) 646-1620
Hula’s Island Grill 622 Lighthouse Ave. (831) 655-4852
Restaurant 1833 500 Hartnell St. (831) 643-1833
Jacks Restaurant & Lounge Two Portola Plaza (831) 649-2698
Rosine’s Restaurant 434 Alvarado St. (831) 375-1400
John Pisto’s Whaling Station 763 Wave St. (831) 373-3778 Koko’s Café 419 Alvarado St. (831) 375-3777 Lallapalooza Restaurant 474 Alvarado St. (831) 645-9036 Lopez Restaurant & Cantina 635 Cass Street (831) 324-4260 Louie Linguini’s Seafood Shack 660 Cannery Row (831) 648-8500 Loulou’s Griddle In the Middle Municipal Wharf 2 (831) 372-0568 Monterey Cookhouse 2149 Fremont St. (831) 642-9900 Monterey Fish House 2114 Del Monte Ave. (831) 373-4647 Montrio Bistro 414 Calle Principal (831) 648-8880
Peter B’s Brewpub Two Portola Plaza (831) 649-2699
Sardine Factory 701 Wave St. (831) 373-3775 Schooners Coastal Kitchen & Bar 400 Cannery Row (831) 646-1706 Sea Harvest 598 Foam Street (831) 646-0547 Tarpy’s Roadhouse 2999 Monterey-Salinas Hwy. (831) 647-1444 The Wild Plum 731 Munras Ave. # B (831) 646-3109 Trailside Café 550 Wave St. (831) 649-8600 TusCA Ristorante 1 Old Golf Course Road (831) 657-6675
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Dining Experiences Shadowbrook (Capitola)
Long considered a “must do” when visiting the Santa Cruz County area, the Shadowbrook Restaurant, established in 1947, is an enchanting place overlooking Soquel Creek. Walk through fern-lined pathways or a ride in the hillside cable car down to the restaurant, where a variety of dining areas, each with its own special charm, await you. For something more informal, the restaurant’s Rock Room Lounge serves light entrees, pizzas from its wood-burning brick oven and desserts. Or just get a glass of wine at the beautiful and comfortable bar. The main dining area’s extensive menu offers an eclectic choice of seafood, steaks, pastas and desserts, presented with elegant style in a cozy chalet setting. Shadowbrook has won many awards, including “Most Romantic Restaurant,” “Best Service,” and the Wine Spectator “Award of Excellence.” With a focus on great food and service, and at affordable prices, this beautiful place continuously upholds its outstanding reputation.
Shadowbrook Restaurant
Capitola and Wharf Roads, Capitola-by-the-Sea, CA 95010 (831) 475-1511 or Toll Free (800) 975-1511 www.shadowbrook-capitola.com Open for dinner year-round, including holidays; Monday-Friday 5:00 – 8:45 p.m., Saturday 4:00-9:45 p.m., Sunday 4:00-8:45 p.m., Sunday Brunch 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Sid’s Smokehouse (Aptos)
Sid’s Smokehouse has one simple goal: Produce the best possible BBQ everyday! Our philosophy is “Slow and Low” when it comes to preparing the finest BBQ. That starts with selecting high quality meats, then applying a dry-rub of Chef Samy’s secret blend of spices and loading up our smoker multiple times per day to ensure we serve the juiciest BBQ possible. Sid’s Beef Brisket, St. Louis Style Spare Ribs, Chicken and Pork are smoked using local oak, almond and fruit woods. We also have amazing wood-fired pizza with the perfect crispy crust and gourmet toppings including our smoked meats, cheeses and fresh produce. All of our side dishes, from collard greens and smokehouse beans to mac ‘n cheese are made from scratch, in house. Add our rotating selection of beer and wine from West Coast breweries and vineyards and we’ve got a winning combination for you!
5th Ave. Deli & Catering 3300 5th Ave. (831) 625-2688
Sid’s Smokehouse
A W Shucks Ocean Ave. (831) 624-6605
Monday thru Friday: 11:30 am-9pm Saturday & Sunday: 11am-9pm
10110 Soquel Dr, Aptos, CA 95003 (831) 662.2227 • (831) 708.2177 - Catering www.sidssmokehouse.com
Anton & Michel Mission St. (831) 624-2406
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Aubergine at L’Auberge Carmel 7th Ave. at Monte Verde St. (831) 624-8578
Flaherty’s Seafood Grill & Oyster Bar 6th Ave. (831) 625-1500
Baja Cantina & Grill 7166 Carmel Valley Rd. (831) 625-2252
Flying Fish Grill Mission St. (831) 625-1962
Basil San Carlos St. (831) 626-8226
Forge in the Forest Restaurant Junipero St. (831) 624-2233
Bistro 211 211 Crossroads Blvd. (831) 625-3030 Bistro Giovanni San Carlos St. (831) 626-6003
Restaurant Directory
Brophy’s Tavern San Carlos St. (831) 624-2476 Café Stravaganza 241 Crossroads Blvd. (831) 625-3733 California Market 120 Highlands Dr. (831) 622-5450 Cantinetta Luca Dolores St. between Ocean and 7th (831) 625-6500
Grasing’s 6th Ave & Mission St. (831) 624-6562 Grill on Ocean Avenue Ocean Ave. (831) 624-2569 Hanagasa 8th Ave. & Mission Ave. (831) 625-4470 Jeffrey’s Grill & Catering 112 Mid Valley Center (831) 624-2029 Katy’s Place Mission St. (831) 624-0199 L’escargot Mission St. at 4th Ave. (831) 620-1942
Carmel Belle Doud Craft Studios San Carlos St. (831) 624-1600
La Balena Cucina Toscana Junipero St. (831) 250-6295
Casanova Restaurant 5th Ave. (831) 625-0501
La Bicyclette 7th Ave. at Dolores St. (831) 622-9899
Christopher’s on Lincoln Lincoln St. (831) 626-8000
Le St. Tropez Dolores Street (831) 624-8977
Club Jalapeño San Carlos St. (831) 626-1997
Little Napoli Dolores St. (831) 626-6335
da Giovanni 5th & 6th at Lincoln Street (831) 626-5800
Little Swiss Café 6th Ave. (831) 624-5007
Dametra Café South East Corner Of Ocean & Lincoln (831) 622-7766
Merlot Bistro Ocean Ave. at Lincoln (831) 624-5659
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Mission Ranch Restaurant 26270 Dolores St. (831) 625-9040
Big Sur Taphouse 47520 Hwy 1 (831) 667-2197
Mundaka 7th Ave. at San Carlos St. (831) 624-7400
Café Kevah 48510 Hwy 1 (831) 667-2344
Patisserie Boissiere Mission St. (831) 624-5008
Deetjen’s Big Sur Inn Restaurant 48865 Hwy 1 (831) 667-2377
Portabella Ocean Ave. (831) 624-4395 Rio Grill 101 Crossroads Blvd. (831) 625-5436 Sushi Heaven Dolores and 8th Ave. (831) 625-2067 Terry’s Lounge Lincoln and 7th (831) 624-3871 Tommy’s Wok Mission between Ocean & 7th (831) 624-8518 Vesuvio 6th Ave. (831) 625-1766
Lucia Lodge Restaurant 62400 Hwy 1 (831) 667-2391 Nepenthe 48510 Hwy 1 (831) 667-2345 Sierra Mar Hwy 1 (831) 667-2800 The Restaurant at Ventana Inn 48123 Hwy 1 (831) 667-2331 Treebones Resort Wild Coast Restaurant and Sushi Bar 71895 Hwy 1 (805) 927-2390
Yafa Carmel Junipero and 5th Ave, (831) 624-9232
Big Sur Big Sur Bakery & Restaurant 47540 Hwy 1 (831) 667-0520 Big Sur Lodge Restaurant 47225 Hwy 1 (831) 667-3100 Big Sur River Inn Restaurant 46840 Hwy 1 (831) 667-2700 Big Sur Roadhouse 47080 Hwy 1 (831) 667-2370
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