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"Along Santa Cruz's nostalgia-laced main stretch, I ate a sandwich at The Picnic Basket." - Travel + Leisure Editors
Creative sandwiches, homemade soups, breakfast burritos, ice cream
125 Beach St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Get directions
$20–30
Ice cream shop · Downtown
Artisan ice cream with seasonal flavors, scratch-made cones
2 Postcards
Restaurant · Downtown
Coastal wood-fired cuisine with French undertones; oysters, beef
5 Postcards
Pastry shop · Natural Bridges
Breads, kouign amann, almond escargot, ham & cheese croissant
1 Postcard
Arboretum · Meder
Rare plants, succulent garden, butterfly area, eucalyptus grove
0 Postcards
Motel · West King Street
Rooms with free Wi-Fi, hot tub, sauna, and courtyard
Chocolate shop · King Street
Handmade chocolates, ice cream bars, and sea salt caramel delights
Thai restaurant · Downtown
Thai dishes & natural wine in a unique bookstore setting
4 Postcards
Hotel · Beach Flats
Oceanfront hotel with retro-chic rooms & beach access
Inn · Beach Flats
Chic, eco-conscious inn with fireplaces, bikes, and courtyard
Deli · Downtown
Gourmet Italian deli with custom sandwiches, pastas & salads