Guidebook for Scotts Valley

Judith
Guidebook for Scotts Valley

Food Scene

It's got the best coffee in the county - roasting their beans on site. The weekend brunch is amazing! http://www.lulucarpenters.com/coffee-cat/
11 lokale inwoners bevelen aan
Coffee Cat
255 Mt Hermon Rd
11 lokale inwoners bevelen aan
It's got the best coffee in the county - roasting their beans on site. The weekend brunch is amazing! http://www.lulucarpenters.com/coffee-cat/
Great for beer and pub food. http://www.cremerhouse.com/
62 lokale inwoners bevelen aan
The Cremer House
6256 CA-9
62 lokale inwoners bevelen aan
Great for beer and pub food. http://www.cremerhouse.com/
Best sushi in Scotts Valley. http://www.rumblefish-sv.com/
17 lokale inwoners bevelen aan
Rumble Fish
4727 Scotts Valley Dr
17 lokale inwoners bevelen aan
Best sushi in Scotts Valley. http://www.rumblefish-sv.com/
Good food - amazing outdoor seating. http://ristorantecasanostra.com/
49 lokale inwoners bevelen aan
Ristorante Casa Nostra
9217 CA-9
49 lokale inwoners bevelen aan
Good food - amazing outdoor seating. http://ristorantecasanostra.com/
Yummy Middle Eastern food - super romantic patio. Best to call for reservations. http://lailirestaurant.com/
104 lokale inwoners bevelen aan
Laili
101 Cooper St
104 lokale inwoners bevelen aan
Yummy Middle Eastern food - super romantic patio. Best to call for reservations. http://lailirestaurant.com/
Irish name with a California menu. Burgers, salads, and an extensive bar. Live music some Thursdays and Fridays. https://www.malonesgrille.com/
15 lokale inwoners bevelen aan
Malone's Grille
4402 Scotts Valley Dr
15 lokale inwoners bevelen aan
Irish name with a California menu. Burgers, salads, and an extensive bar. Live music some Thursdays and Fridays. https://www.malonesgrille.com/
Classic subs. These sandwiches travel well if you want to pick them up as you leave town and eat them later.
TOGO'S SANDWICHES
266 Mt Hermon Rd
Classic subs. These sandwiches travel well if you want to pick them up as you leave town and eat them later.
Best Mexican food in town. They make their own tortillas and tortilla chips. Yummy margaritas. http://elpalomarsantacruz.com/ There's taco bar off the bar if that's more what you're looking for.
37 lokale inwoners bevelen aan
El Palomar Restaurant
1336 Pacific Ave
37 lokale inwoners bevelen aan
Best Mexican food in town. They make their own tortillas and tortilla chips. Yummy margaritas. http://elpalomarsantacruz.com/ There's taco bar off the bar if that's more what you're looking for.
The most touristy place for a casual meal. The food is good, the drinks are OK but let's face it - you go there for the priceless view. http://www.crowsnest-santacruz.com/
276 lokale inwoners bevelen aan
Crow's Nest Restaurant
2218 E Cliff Dr
276 lokale inwoners bevelen aan
The most touristy place for a casual meal. The food is good, the drinks are OK but let's face it - you go there for the priceless view. http://www.crowsnest-santacruz.com/
Super romantic but a tad dated. https://www.shadowbrook-capitola.com/
205 lokale inwoners bevelen aan
Shadowbrook Restaurant
1750 Wharf Rd
205 lokale inwoners bevelen aan
Super romantic but a tad dated. https://www.shadowbrook-capitola.com/
From one of the oldest fishing families in the Santa Cruz area comes the freshest local fish and some of the best views in the area.
25 lokale inwoners bevelen aan
Stagnaro Bros.
59 Municipal Wharf
25 lokale inwoners bevelen aan
From one of the oldest fishing families in the Santa Cruz area comes the freshest local fish and some of the best views in the area.
Great place for bread, pastries, etc. It's where I go for cakes when I don't make them myself. http://www.butterybakery.com/
133 lokale inwoners bevelen aan
The Buttery
702 Soquel Ave
133 lokale inwoners bevelen aan
Great place for bread, pastries, etc. It's where I go for cakes when I don't make them myself. http://www.butterybakery.com/
Good bar in the front but the crepes are what you come for. It's a quintessential Santa Cruz restaurant - you never know what's going to entertain you. I've seen live music, a magician, belly dancers...
109 lokale inwoners bevelen aan
The Crêpe Place
1134 Soquel Ave
109 lokale inwoners bevelen aan
Good bar in the front but the crepes are what you come for. It's a quintessential Santa Cruz restaurant - you never know what's going to entertain you. I've seen live music, a magician, belly dancers...

Sightseeing

Their narrow gauge railroad takes you through some of the oldest redwood trees in the world! The Sun Tan Express is a fun way to travel to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Sometimes Thomas the Tank Engine drops by!
150 lokale inwoners bevelen aan
Roaring Camp
5401 Graham Hill Rd
150 lokale inwoners bevelen aan
Their narrow gauge railroad takes you through some of the oldest redwood trees in the world! The Sun Tan Express is a fun way to travel to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Sometimes Thomas the Tank Engine drops by!
You have to drive this stretch of road if you want to claim you've been to Santa Cruz. In August and September it's not uncommon for Blue Whales to feed so close to shore you can see the anchovies fly out of their massive mouths! It's an absolutely gorgeous drive year round. Better yet! Get our of your car and walk!
193 lokale inwoners bevelen aan
West Cliff Drive
West Cliff Drive
193 lokale inwoners bevelen aan
You have to drive this stretch of road if you want to claim you've been to Santa Cruz. In August and September it's not uncommon for Blue Whales to feed so close to shore you can see the anchovies fly out of their massive mouths! It's an absolutely gorgeous drive year round. Better yet! Get our of your car and walk!
It's a bit of a drive but the lighthouse and the views from the bluffs are unparalleled. Maybe combine it with a visit to Ano Nuevo or Half Moon Bay?
23 lokale inwoners bevelen aan
Pigeon Point Lighthouse
Pigeon Point Road
23 lokale inwoners bevelen aan
It's a bit of a drive but the lighthouse and the views from the bluffs are unparalleled. Maybe combine it with a visit to Ano Nuevo or Half Moon Bay?

Parks & Nature

Lots of great trails for hikers of every level. There's a level, paved loop suitable for wheelchairs and strollers as well as trails that will challenge the most fit hiker. All trails showcase the coastal redwoods.
335 lokale inwoners bevelen aan
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
101 N Big Trees Park Rd
335 lokale inwoners bevelen aan
Lots of great trails for hikers of every level. There's a level, paved loop suitable for wheelchairs and strollers as well as trails that will challenge the most fit hiker. All trails showcase the coastal redwoods.
Great hiking and a living history farm. Head toward the ocean for a stunning, generally level, loop that includes snowy plovers, a fern grotto, tons of little critters and the occasional bobcat! Head inland for steeper terrains and 180-degree views of the Monterey Bay and Pacific Ocean.
219 lokale inwoners bevelen aan
Wilder Ranch State Park
1401 Coast Rd
219 lokale inwoners bevelen aan
Great hiking and a living history farm. Head toward the ocean for a stunning, generally level, loop that includes snowy plovers, a fern grotto, tons of little critters and the occasional bobcat! Head inland for steeper terrains and 180-degree views of the Monterey Bay and Pacific Ocean.
Not sure if this is a state park but it's a great place to go birding. Lots of trails and there are a couple of kayak rental places in Moss Landing.
46 lokale inwoners bevelen aan
Elkhorn Slough
46 lokale inwoners bevelen aan
Not sure if this is a state park but it's a great place to go birding. Lots of trails and there are a couple of kayak rental places in Moss Landing.
This is one of the few mainland breeding areas of the massive elephant seal. The adult males show up around the new year and you MUST have a tour ticket to see them. It's well worth planning ahead to see these behemoths!
88 lokale inwoners bevelen aan
Ano Nuevo State Park
88 lokale inwoners bevelen aan
This is one of the few mainland breeding areas of the massive elephant seal. The adult males show up around the new year and you MUST have a tour ticket to see them. It's well worth planning ahead to see these behemoths!
Amazing redwoods! Great hiking!
230 lokale inwoners bevelen aan
Big Basin Redwoods State Park
21600 Big Basin Way
230 lokale inwoners bevelen aan
Amazing redwoods! Great hiking!

Essentials

Clean and friendly. Good place to pick up groceries.
14 lokale inwoners bevelen aan
Nob Hill Foods
222 Mt Hermon Rd
14 lokale inwoners bevelen aan
Clean and friendly. Good place to pick up groceries.
Drug store that has a great selection of greeting cards
Walgreens
210 Mt Hermon Rd
Drug store that has a great selection of greeting cards

Entertainment & Activities

Most up-to-date movie theater in the county. Features first-run mainstream movies.
18 lokale inwoners bevelen aan
CineLux Scotts Valley Cafe & Lounge
226 Mt Hermon Rd
18 lokale inwoners bevelen aan
Most up-to-date movie theater in the county. Features first-run mainstream movies.
Kitschy theatre that features the latest Indy movies.
63 lokale inwoners bevelen aan
Landmark's Nickelodeon Theatre
210 Lincoln St
63 lokale inwoners bevelen aan
Kitschy theatre that features the latest Indy movies.
Classic old movie theater. Features the latest Indy movies.
51 lokale inwoners bevelen aan
Del Mar Theater
1124 Pacific Ave
51 lokale inwoners bevelen aan
Classic old movie theater. Features the latest Indy movies.
The BEST aquarium in the United States. It's a bit of a drive to get there but SO worth it! Arrive early for smallest crowds and happiest animals. I have guest passes - let me know if you'd like to use them.
668 lokale inwoners bevelen aan
Monterey Bay Aquarium
886 Cannery Row
668 lokale inwoners bevelen aan
The BEST aquarium in the United States. It's a bit of a drive to get there but SO worth it! Arrive early for smallest crowds and happiest animals. I have guest passes - let me know if you'd like to use them.
Part of University of California Santa Cruz
80 lokale inwoners bevelen aan
Seymour Marine Discovery Center
100 McAllister Way
80 lokale inwoners bevelen aan
Part of University of California Santa Cruz

Getting Around

The closest car rental agency. They can pick you up and have fair prices.
19 lokale inwoners bevelen aan
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
919B Ocean St
19 lokale inwoners bevelen aan
The closest car rental agency. They can pick you up and have fair prices.

Arts & Culture

Fun, little museum. Kids love climbing on the grey whale sculpture on the grounds. It's right across the street from a nice beach.
50 lokale inwoners bevelen aan
Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
1305 E Cliff Dr
50 lokale inwoners bevelen aan
Fun, little museum. Kids love climbing on the grey whale sculpture on the grounds. It's right across the street from a nice beach.
Cool museum in downtown Santa Cruz.
133 lokale inwoners bevelen aan
Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History
705 Front St
133 lokale inwoners bevelen aan
Cool museum in downtown Santa Cruz.