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Casual Dining
515 Kitchen & cocKtails
www.515santacruz.com 515 Cedar Street, Santa Cruz 831.425.5051

Specializing in a young cocktail scene and attractive appetizers. The balcony offers great views, while the downstairs bar area is an oasis of couches and living room ambiance. See ad pg. 11.

Open Mon. - Fri. 4pm 1:30am, Sat. & Sun. 10am - 1:30am

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a slice of Kianti’s www.asliceofkiantis.com Steps from Santa Cruz Wharf. Pizzas, subs and Open daily ready-made slices. Walk-up counter and patio X $-$$$ 46 Front Street, Santa Cruz 831.469.4421 seating or call ahead for take out. See ad pg. 14. from 11am 831.458.3020 the Buttery www.butterybakery.com 702 Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz
An award-winning bakery cafe located in east Santa Cruz. New deli offering wonderful sandwiches and delightful fresh salads. See ad pg. 18. Popular local restaurant featuring sustainable seafood, natural meats & fresh organic produce. Open copper-backed kitchen, full bar with fireplace and inviting heated patio. See ad pg. 18. Open daily, X $-$$ X 7am - 7pm
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831.476.3801 cafe Max

cafe cruz www.cafecruz.com 2621 41st Avenue, Soquel

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www.santacruzscottsvalley.hilton.com 6001 La Madrona Drive (in the Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley), Santa Cruz 831.440.1000

Featuring a creative menu with fresh ingredients for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Open daily, Adjacent to the restaurant is Max’s Lounge hours vary which features a full bar with flat panel TVs. by season See ad pg. 4. Organic Asian inspired street food. Vegan noodles & rice bowls - chicken, seafood, tofu & savory meats options. “Healthiest Restaurant in Santa Cruz County” Voted Best Cheap Eats. Eat-in or take-out. Open daily 11am - X 11pm

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www.charliehongkong.com 1141 Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz

charlie hong Kong

831.471.2609

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Family owned business for 42 years Delaveaga restaurant www.delaveagagolf.com 401 Upper Park Road, friendly atmosphere - great food. See ad pg. 26. Suite B, Santa Cruz 831.423.1600 71-A Municipal Wharf, Santa Cruz

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Dolphin restaurant

831.426.5830

Dine where the locals dine! Since 1963. Come see our new patio! The panoramic ocean views are free! See ad pg. 15.

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www.elpalomarcilantros.com 1336 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz

el paloMar restaurant

831.425.7575, 831.423.3023 831.423.5200
25 Municipal Wharf, Santa Cruz

A new standard in Mexican cuisine combining recipies from Michoacan with Open daily, local produce & fresh fish in unique dishes. 11am - X $-$$$ 10pm See ad pg. 10. Ocean view dining on the Santa Cruz Wharf. Open Seafood, pasta & steaks. Chef’s fresh fish daily, from X $$$$$ specials daily. See ad pg. 15. 11:30am Pastas, oak-roasted chicken, vegetarian dishes, Open daily soups, specialty salads, award-winning breads & 6:30am - X $-$$ X pastries, wine and espresso. See ad pg. 46. 8:30pm
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www.gaylesbakery.com 504 Bay Avenue, Capitola 831.462.1200

gayle’s BaKery & rosticceria

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

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A comfortable atmosphere. Aged midwest- Mon. - Sat. hinDquarter Bar & grille 11:30am - 2:30pm, www.thehindquarter.com 303 Soquel Avenue, ern steaks, prime rib, fresh seafood, smoked 5:30 - 9:30pm. Sun. X $-$$$ 10:30am - 2:30pm, specialties, exciting nightly specials. Santa Cruz 831.426.7770, 831.426.7773 5 - 9:30pm www.hulastiki.com 221 Cathcart Street, Santa Cruz 831.426.hula (4852) www.idealbarandgrill.com 106 Beach Street, Santa Cruz 831.423.5271 www.indiajoze.com 418 Front Street, Santa Cruz

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hula’s islanD grill & tiKi rooM

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.

Open Mon. - Thurs. from 4:30pm, Fri. & Sat. 11:30am - 11pm, Sun. 11:30am - 9pm

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iDeal Bar & grill

Located on Main Beach, with a spectacular Open daily, deck overlooking the Monterey Bay. Featur- 8am - X $$$$$ ing fresh California cuisine. See ad pg. 14. 10:30pm Vegetarian, vegan, seafood, lamb and chicken with a wok emphasis since 1972. Cafe, catering, beer and wine. Eclectic pan asian lunches and dinners daily except Sunday. Discount for online orders. Fresh catch made your way plus a full bar & amazing view make Johnny’s Harborside the place to go for great food & service.
Open Mon. Fri., 11:30am - 9pm, Sat. 3 - 9pm, closed Sunday Mon. - Thurs. 11:30am - 9pm, Fri. 11:30am - 10pm, Sat. & Sun. 10am 10pm

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inDia Joze restaurant

831.325.3633, 831.332.0255
www.johnnysharborside.com 493 Lake Ave., Santa Cruz

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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2012

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2012

Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2012
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
2012 Events Calendar
Maps
A Wine Lover’s Paradise
Monterey Bay
Galleries and Museums
Exploring Santa Cruz County’s Great Outdoors
Capitola and Soquel
Pajaro Valley and Watsonville
San Lorenzo Valley
Scotts Valley
Pleasure Point
Aptos
Davenport
Restaurant Guide
Lodging Guide
Visitor Activities
Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2012 - Intro
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2012 - Contents
Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2012 - 8
Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2012 - Welcome to Santa Cruz County
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2012 - Santa Cruz
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2012 - Your Wildlife Watching Destination
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2012 - Field to Table
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2012 - Locally Made
Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2012 - From the Mountains to the Sea
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2012 - Culture and Creativity
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2012 - 2012 Events Calendar
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2012 - Maps
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2012 - A Wine Lover’s Paradise
Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2012 - Monterey Bay
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2012 - Galleries and Museums
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2012 - Exploring Santa Cruz County’s Great Outdoors
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2012 - Capitola and Soquel
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2012 - Pajaro Valley and Watsonville
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2012 - San Lorenzo Valley
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2012 - Scotts Valley
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2012 - Pleasure Point
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2012 - Aptos
Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2012 - Davenport
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2012 - Restaurant Guide
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2012 - Lodging Guide
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2012 - Visitor Activities
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