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restaurant Guide

Casual Dining
www.asliceofkiantis.com 46 Front Street, Santa Cruz 831.469.4421 www.bonnydoonvineyard.com/cellardoor 328 Ingalls Street, Santa Cruz

A Slice of KiAnti’S

Bonny Doon VineyArD cellAr Door

Steps from Santa Cruz Wharf. Offering pizzas, subs and ready-made slices. Walk-up counter and patio seating or call ahead for take out. See ad pg. 14. Offers a unique and exceptional foray into the world of vibrant, mineral-driven wines and locally sourced, organic cuisine. See ad pg. 39.

Open daily from 11am
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831.425.6771 / 831.425.4518

The Buttery is an award-winning bakery cafe located in east Santa Cruz. Enjoy our new deli offering wonderful sandwiches and delightful 831.458.3020 fresh salads. See ad pg. 18. On the beach with sweeping views of Monterey crow’S neSt Bay. Fresh seafood, aged Midwestern beef, salads www.crowsnest-santacruz.com & pasta. Upstairs live entertainment & dancing 2218 E. Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz 831.476.4560 most nights. See ad pg. 6. Dine where the locals dine! Since 1963. Come Dolphin reStAurAnt see our new patio! Great food, great prices! The 71-A Municipal Wharf, Santa Cruz panoramic ocean views are free! See ad pg. 15. 831.426.5830 A new standard in Mexican cuisine - combining el pAlomAr reStAurAnt recipies from Michoacan with local produce & www.elpalomarcilantros.com 1336 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz 831.425.7575 fresh fish in unique dishes. See ad pg. 10. Ocean view dining on the Santa Cruz Wharf. fire fiSh Grill 25 Santa Cruz Wharf, Seafood, pasta & steaks. Chef’s fresh fish specials Santa Cruz 831.423.5200 daily. See ad pg. 15. Pastas, oak-roasted chicken, vegetarian dishes, GAyle’S BAKery & roSticceriA soups, specialty salads, award-winning breads & www.gaylesbakery.com 504 Bay Avenue, pastries, wine and espresso. See ad pg. 54. Capitola 831.462.1200

the Buttery www.butterybakery.com 702 Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz

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Where the locals eat! The original Stagnaro family restaurant. Serving fresh seafood, steaks, www.gildas-restaurant.com 37 Municipal Wharf, Santa Cruz 831.423.2010 pastas, salads. See ad pg. 14. www.thehindquarter.com 303 Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz

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831.426.7770 / 831.426.7773 hulA’S iSlAnD Grill & tiKi room
www.hulastiki.com 221 Cathcart Street, Santa Cruz

A comfortable atmosphere. Aged midwestern steaks, prime rib, fresh seafood, smoked specialties, exciting nightly specials. 1960’s Vegas meets 1950’s Waikiki. Fun & friendly service, and a tiki bar that will knock your flip flops off! See ad pg. 11.

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831.426.hulA (4852) iDeAl BAr & Grill

www.idealbarandgrill.com 106 Beach Street, Santa Cruz 831.423.5271 www.johnnysharborside.com 493 Lake Ave., Santa Cruz 831.479.3430 www.kiantis.com 1100 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz 831.469.4400 www.chaminade.com One Chaminade Lane, Santa Cruz 831.475.5600 www.pacificthaisantacruz.net 1319 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz 831.420.1700 www.thepennyicecreamery.com 913 Cedar Street, Santa Cruz 831.204.2523 www.santacruzcoffee.com 1330 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz 831.459.0100

Located on Main Beach, with a spectacular deck Open $$overlooking the Monterey Bay. Featuring fresh daily, 8am - X $$$ 10:30pm California cuisine. See ad pg. 14. Fresh catch made your way plus a full bar & amazing view make Johnny’s Harborside the place to go for great food & service. Voted Best of Santa Cruz since 2004. This high energy restaurant offers hand tossed pizzas & create your own pastas. Weekend performances by pizza-spinning champions. See ad pg. 14. Featuring contemporary California cuisine capturing the rich flavors of the Central Coast. Menu features local products. See ad pg. 1.
Authentic Thai Cuisine, modern casual environment made unique by the best Bubble Teas/Shakes in Santa Cruz/Monterey area. Futbol friendly, view art by local artists. Find us on Facebook. See ad pg. 10.
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The Penny Ice Creamery is the only ice cream shop in Santa Open Sun, Cruz making delicious ice cream completely from scratch. Tues & Weds noon - 9pm; Changing with the seasons, flavors feature locally farmed & Thurs - Sat organic ingredients. See ad pg. 20. noon - 11pm

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Roomy & centrally located, Santa Cruz’s original specialty coffee roasting company. Free internet Open daily X $ & live music Fri.-Sun. eve. See ad pg. 11. Large selection of fresh seafood. Upper deck StAGnAro BroS. reStAurAnt $$Open lounge, family-friendly dining, panoramic ocean 11am -daily X $$$ www.stagnarobros.com 9pm 59 Municipal Wharf, Santa Cruz 831.423.2180 views. Outdoor fish market. See ad pg. 14. www.chaminade.com One Chaminade Lane, Santa Cruz

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831.475.5600 wAlnut AVenue cAfe wooDieS cAfe

Sunset Restaurant is known for its vast assortment of fresh, sumptuous buffet items & panoramic views of the Monterey Bay. See ad pg. 1.

Open daily 7-11am, 5:30-9:30pm; Lunch Mon. - Sat. 11:30am - 1:30pm, Sunday Brunch 10am - 1:30pm

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Award winning breakfast & lunch in Downtown Santa Cruz. Indoor & outdoor seating. www.walnutavenuecafe.com 106 Walnut Avenue, Santa Cruz 831.457.2307 A local favorite! 25 Municipal Wharf, Santa Cruz 831.421.9410

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A taste of Santa Cruz past & present. A unique new Open addition to the Santa Cruz Wharf. Inspired by Woodies on the Wharf. A fun, casual & affordable place to eat. A daily from X 11:30am great deal on the bay...Woodies Cafe! See ad pg. 15.

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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2011

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2011

Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2011
Contents
Welcome to Santa Cruz County
Santa Cruz
Your Wildlife Watching Destination
Field to Table
Locally Made
From the Mountains to the Sea
Culture and Creativity
201163 Events Calendar
Maps
A Wine Lover’s Paradise
Monterey Bay
Galleries and Museums
Exploring Santa Cruz County’s Great Outdoors
Pajaro Valley and Watsonville
San Lorenzo Valley
Scotts Valley
Capitola and Soquel
Pleasure Point
Aptos
Davenport
Restaurant Guide
Lodging Guide
Visitor Activities
Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2011 - Intro
Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2011 - Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2011
Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2011 - Cover2
Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2011 - 1
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2011 - 4
Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2011 - 5
Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2011 - 6
Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2011 - Contents
Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2011 - 8
Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2011 - Welcome to Santa Cruz County
Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2011 - 10
Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2011 - 11
Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2011 - Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2011 - 13
Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2011 - 14
Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2011 - 15
Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2011 - 16
Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2011 - Your Wildlife Watching Destination
Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2011 - 18
Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2011 - Field to Table
Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2011 - 20
Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2011 - Locally Made
Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2011 - From the Mountains to the Sea
Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2011 - 23
Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2011 - 24
Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2011 - Culture and Creativity
Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2011 - 26
Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2011 - 201163 Events Calendar
Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2011 - 28
Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2011 - 29
Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2011 - 30
Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2011 - 31
Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2011 - Maps
Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2011 - 33
Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2011 - 36
Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2011 - A Wine Lover’s Paradise
Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2011 - 38
Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2011 - 39
Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2011 - Monterey Bay
Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2011 - 41
Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2011 - Galleries and Museums
Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2011 - 43
Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2011 - Exploring Santa Cruz County’s Great Outdoors
Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2011 - 45
Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2011 - 46
Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2011 - Pajaro Valley and Watsonville
Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2011 - 48
Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2011 - San Lorenzo Valley
Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2011 - 50
Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2011 - Scotts Valley
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2011 - 53
Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2011 - 54
Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2011 - Capitola and Soquel
Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2011 - 56
Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2011 - Pleasure Point
Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2011 - 58
Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2011 - Aptos
Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2011 - Davenport
Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2011 - Restaurant Guide
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2011 - Lodging Guide
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2011 - Visitor Activities
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2011 - Cover3
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