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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, soups, breakfast burritos & baked goods
125 Beach St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Get directions
$10–20
Breakfast restaurant · Downtown
Classic American cafe with huge portions & friendly service
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Art museum · Downtown
Hands-on art & history exhibits, special programs for all ages
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Non-profit organization · River Street
Offers shelters, day services, and case management for homeless
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Restaurant · Downtown
Craft beer, Spanish & Mexican bar fare, outdoor seating, dog-friendly
Ice cream shop · Beach Flats
Scratch-made ice cream with local, organic ingredients
Supermarket · Downtown
Organic & local produce, juice bar, deli, and gifts
Hostel · Beach Flats
Cozy cottages with garden near beach; communal kitchen & lounge
Mediterranean restaurant · Downtown
Elegant Mediterranean & Afghan spot with lamb, seafood & veggie dishes
Coastal wood-fired cuisine with French undertones; oysters, aged beef
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Inn · Beach Flats
Hip B&B with local art, bamboo floors, free bikes