Visitor Info
When visiting Santa Cruz plan a fun day of shopping, dining and seeing The Santa Cruz Follies!
“The crowning jewel of the Golden State, Santa Cruz County welcomes visitors with an enchanting blend of nostalgia, natural beauty and invigorating activities”.
Santa Cruz County is located on California’s Central Coast, 65 miles south of San Francisco and 35 miles north of Monterey. Situated on the northern side of Monterey Bay and hugged by redwood forested mountains, Santa Cruz County has 29 miles of beaches and an extraordinary number of state parks and beaches – 14 in all – and each offers a unique experience for visitors.Fresh local produce, sustainable seafood and award-winning California wines are featured in abundance on Santa Cruz County restaurant menus. Organic and locally-grown choices are served up throughout the area’s restaurants, each offering a unique dining experience.Even the most seasoned shopper will find shopping in Santa Cruz County a truly one-of-a-kind experience. From quaint shops in Downtown Santa Cruz to specialty shops in Capitola Village and the Capitola Mall beyond town, to antique shopping in Soquel Village and Aptos, to unique items on the Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf and in Pleasure Point, distinctive items are waiting to be discovered. Excerpt from Santa Cruz County 2010 Official Travel Guide
- Cultural Council of Santa Cruz County Santa Cruz Visitor Information
- Santa Cruz Sentinel
- Chaminade Santa Cruz Chaminade Resort and Spa with stunning coastlines views offers lunch and dinner in the Linwood Bar and Grille.
- Cloud's Downtown Cloud's, located downtown, is an upscale restarurant offering American Cusine in a comfortable, chic atmosphere surrounded by contemporary art and lighting
- Cocoanut Grove Santa Cruz Cocoanut Grove, caters to groups and will offer lunch to Follies tour groups. This turn of the century dining room is part of the historic Santa Cruz Boardwalk. Call early to make a reservation.
- Crow’s Nest Restaurant Located beach-side at the harbor in Santa Cruz, it is a great stop for delicious food, a drink with friends, and musical entertainment. Check the monthly calendar for schedule.
- Hindquarter's Pub and Grille HQ Bar & Grille has made it's reputation by serving the finest grilled sirloins, huge Texas T Bones, baby back ribs and chicken too. Here's "Where the elite meat".
- Peachwood's Steakhouse Peachwood's Steakhouse is located adjacent to the Inn at Pasatiempo. They serve their steaks cooked over California Peachwood, which provides just a hint of flavor. The warm and friendly atmosphere is a characteristic of the Midwest.
- Santa Cruz Diner- Established in 1998, Santa Cruz Diner is locally owned and family run. In the tradition of fine East Coast Diners, our mission is to provide good value, great "home-style" food, and friendly service at reasonable prices.
- Severino's Grill at the Best Western Seacliff Inn Enjoy award wining deli food with a relaxing view of the Koi pond and a cascading waterfall
- Shadowbrook Shadowbrook Restaurant, located beside lush Soquel Creek, is best reached by it's own quaint red cable car, or a meandring garden path descent. It offers world class service and Old World charm and grace. Full Menu
