Guidebook for Scotts Valley

Terri
Guidebook for Scotts Valley

Food Scene

Great food at the harbor with an ocean view including view of the lighthouse. Check out calendar of events online. Thursday night beach parties, Wed. night sailboat regattas and nightlife every night!
276 paikallista suosittelee
Crow's Nest Restaurant
2218 E Cliff Dr
276 paikallista suosittelee
Great food at the harbor with an ocean view including view of the lighthouse. Check out calendar of events online. Thursday night beach parties, Wed. night sailboat regattas and nightlife every night!
Pacific Avenue in the heart of Downtown Santa Cruz is the place to eat, shop and be entertained. Enjoy food from all over the world, window shop the unique stores and boutiques, take in a move at one of the 4 local theaters, have a cocktail and experience the nightlife of Santa Cruz.
88 paikallista suosittelee
Pacific Avenue
Pacific Avenue
88 paikallista suosittelee
Pacific Avenue in the heart of Downtown Santa Cruz is the place to eat, shop and be entertained. Enjoy food from all over the world, window shop the unique stores and boutiques, take in a move at one of the 4 local theaters, have a cocktail and experience the nightlife of Santa Cruz.

Drinks & Nightlife

Great music, nice location right off Hwy 1. Check out the music calendar online.
19 paikallista suosittelee
Severino's Bar & Grill
7500 Old Dominion Ct
19 paikallista suosittelee
Great music, nice location right off Hwy 1. Check out the music calendar online.
Downtown Santa Cruz has all the night life you could ask for. Whether it karaoke, pool or music you crave, Pacific Avenue is your answer.
25 paikallista suosittelee
Downtown Association
740 Front St
25 paikallista suosittelee
Downtown Santa Cruz has all the night life you could ask for. Whether it karaoke, pool or music you crave, Pacific Avenue is your answer.
Take in a show at the famous Catalyst Club! Music, comedy, multiple stages, multiple bars, and more.
81 paikallista suosittelee
The Catalyst
1011 Pacific Ave
81 paikallista suosittelee
Take in a show at the famous Catalyst Club! Music, comedy, multiple stages, multiple bars, and more.
If you are a Blues fan this is the place to be. Great nightlife and and even better music
83 paikallista suosittelee
Moe's Alley
1535 Commercial Way
83 paikallista suosittelee
If you are a Blues fan this is the place to be. Great nightlife and and even better music

Parks & Nature

Beautiful hiking trails & more:)
38 paikallista suosittelee
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park Campground
2591 Graham Hill Rd
38 paikallista suosittelee
Beautiful hiking trails & more:)
Natural Bridges is one the most iconic beaches in Santa Cruz. It gets its name from the bridge-like rocks that are left over form the waves crashing into them for years. It is also the location that millions of Monarch butterflies migrate to every year. For a full day of fun, look no further!
261 paikallista suosittelee
Natural Bridges State Beach
2531 W Cliff Dr
261 paikallista suosittelee
Natural Bridges is one the most iconic beaches in Santa Cruz. It gets its name from the bridge-like rocks that are left over form the waves crashing into them for years. It is also the location that millions of Monarch butterflies migrate to every year. For a full day of fun, look no further!

Essentials

Great deli and specialty grocery store
16 paikallista suosittelee
Scotts Valley Market
14 Victor Square
16 paikallista suosittelee
Great deli and specialty grocery store
Nob Hill is one of the larger grocery stores in the area and carries a lot of locally produced foods. There is also a Safeway located across the main road from here.
14 paikallista suosittelee
Nob Hill Foods
222 Mt Hermon Rd
14 paikallista suosittelee
Nob Hill is one of the larger grocery stores in the area and carries a lot of locally produced foods. There is also a Safeway located across the main road from here.

Entertainment & Activities

Classic wooden roller coaster & many other rides right on the beach! Free outdoor movies on Thursday nights and beach concerts on Friday nights in the summer. It has a large arcade, miniature golf and the Boardwalk Bowl is right across the street.
745 paikallista suosittelee
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park
400 Beach St
745 paikallista suosittelee
Classic wooden roller coaster & many other rides right on the beach! Free outdoor movies on Thursday nights and beach concerts on Friday nights in the summer. It has a large arcade, miniature golf and the Boardwalk Bowl is right across the street.

Getting Around

There is also a bus system for surrounding areas that you can access in Scotts Valley
19 paikallista suosittelee
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
919B Ocean St
19 paikallista suosittelee
There is also a bus system for surrounding areas that you can access in Scotts Valley
There is a city bus that is accessible less than 10 minutes away in the town of Scotts Valley with a Park & Ride lot. It can bring you anywhere in Santa Cruz County, as well as take you into the Silicon Valley where you can connect with buses, shuttles and taxis to the San Jose Airport. Taxi cabs are are also available, but Uber tends to be cheaper in this area. Within Santa Cruz there are bike and car rentals, as well as a Trolley that can take you to the Wharf, Beach, Boardwalk and Downtown shops and restaurants for only 25 cents!
Scotts Valley Park and Ride Center
There is a city bus that is accessible less than 10 minutes away in the town of Scotts Valley with a Park & Ride lot. It can bring you anywhere in Santa Cruz County, as well as take you into the Silicon Valley where you can connect with buses, shuttles and taxis to the San Jose Airport. Taxi cabs are are also available, but Uber tends to be cheaper in this area. Within Santa Cruz there are bike and car rentals, as well as a Trolley that can take you to the Wharf, Beach, Boardwalk and Downtown shops and restaurants for only 25 cents!

Sightseeing

The Santa Cruz Wharf, located at the end of Downtown, has some of the most beautiful views. You can see the Beach Boardwalk all lit up at night, visit with the Sea Lions that call under the wharf home, watch the surfers catching waves. All from some of the best seafood restaurants you will ever experience.
143 paikallista suosittelee
Santa Cruzin laituri
21 Municipal Wharf
143 paikallista suosittelee
The Santa Cruz Wharf, located at the end of Downtown, has some of the most beautiful views. You can see the Beach Boardwalk all lit up at night, visit with the Sea Lions that call under the wharf home, watch the surfers catching waves. All from some of the best seafood restaurants you will ever experience.
Highway 1 and West Cliff Drive are the most scenic drives in coastal California. Whales and Dolphins are a very common sight form the cliffs. Finding hidden beaches and beautiful walks are a great way to spend the day!
193 paikallista suosittelee
West Cliff Drive
West Cliff Drive
193 paikallista suosittelee
Highway 1 and West Cliff Drive are the most scenic drives in coastal California. Whales and Dolphins are a very common sight form the cliffs. Finding hidden beaches and beautiful walks are a great way to spend the day!