Fun things to do in Santa Cruz (US)

Best and most fun things to do in Santa Cruz : Follow the crowd or avoid the queues by visiting the most popular attractions during the quiet hours as indicated below.

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El Palomar (Mexican restaurant)
1336 Pacific Ave
4.4

Visitors usually stay 25 min to 1,5 hr here. It's most quiet on Tuesdays.

Join us for lunch, dinner, weekend brunch or our weekday happy hour specials. Since El Palomar's opening in 1983, Jose and Amelia Espinoza have been serving Santa Cruz unique and fresh Mexican cuisine inspired by authentic family recipes. Our commitment to excellence has continuously earned El Palomar the award of "Best Mexican Restaurant in Santa Cruz." El Palomar boasts a full bar with an extensive, hand-picked tequila selection.

For more info visit the website or checkout Google Maps.

Charlie Hong Kong (Restaurant)
1141 Soquel Ave
4.4

Charlie Hong Kong is most popular around 7 PM on Fridays. Visitors usually stay 25 min here. It's most quiet on Thursdays.

Charlie Hong Kong offers a healthy, organic, and affordable vegan/vegetarian menu in a laidback, street-food atmosphere! Based in Santa Cruz, California, we offer take out and dine in options in an awesome location (not a half mile from Seabright Beach)! The eating area is dog-friendly and our sense of community is emphasized through our use of communal tables!

For more info visit the website or checkout Google Maps.

Taqueria Santa Cruz (Mexican restaurant)
1002 Soquel Ave
4.2

Taqueria Santa Cruz is most popular around 1 PM on Sundays. Visitors usually stay 15-45 min here. It's most quiet on Tuesdays.

For more info visit the website or checkout Google Maps.

Jack's Hamburgers (Burger restaurant)
202 Lincoln St
4.5

Jack's Hamburgers is most popular around 2 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay 20-45 min here. It's most quiet on Thursdays.

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Kianti’s Pizza & Pasta Bar (Pizza restaurant)
1100 Pacific Ave
4.2

Kianti’s Pizza & Pasta Bar is most popular around 7 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay 1-1,5 hours here. It's most quiet on Tuesdays.

Open for dine-in, patio, curbside, take-out and delivery. Located in the heart of downtown Santa Cruz, Kianti's Pizza & Pasta bar stands boldly amongst fellow businesses with its vibrant colors and welcoming atmosphere. The indoor lively and upbeat atmosphere is a crowd pleaser, with weekend performances. For those preferring a more relaxed experience, dine within our heated patios and cozy up to the fireplace. Kianti's is an extremely kid friendly restaurant.

For more info visit the website or checkout Google Maps.

Taqueria Vallarta (Mexican restaurant)
1221 Mission St
4.3

Taqueria Vallarta is most popular around 1 PM on Sundays. Visitors usually stay 15-45 min here. It's most quiet on Mondays.

For more info visit the website or checkout Google Maps.

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