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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Makai Island Kitchen & Groggery (Restaurant)
49A Municipal Wharf
4.3

Makai Island Kitchen & Groggery is most popular around 6 PM on Sundays. It's most quiet on Tuesdays.

The makers of Riva Fish House bring you the foods, flavors, flowers, and fun of Hawaii and beyond. And, an unparalleled view of Steamer Lane on the iconic Santa Cruz Wharf!

For more info visit the website or checkout Google Maps.

Lillian's Italian Kitchen (Italian restaurant)
1148 Soquel Ave
4.5

Lillian's Italian Kitchen is most popular around 6 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay 1,5 hours here. It's most quiet on Tuesdays.

For more info visit the website or checkout Google Maps.

Cafe Brasil (Restaurant)
1410 Mission St
4.6

Cafe Brasil is most popular around 11 AM on Sundays. It's most quiet on Tuesdays.

Breakfast, Juices, Bowls & Dishes in Santa Cruz, Brazilian Style Cafe Brasil is a family business where you can feel almost as invited to a Brazilian home.

For more info visit the website or checkout Google Maps.

The Buttery (Bakery)
702 Soquel Ave
4.4

The Buttery is most popular around 11 AM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay 10-45 min here. It's most quiet on Wednesdays.

We are a gourmet bakery in Santa Cruz, California offering the finest selection of wedding cakes, pies and tarts, pastries and European style breads. In our Corner Cafe, we serve breakfast and lunch made from fresh, locally grown ingredients! Order your next major cake from us! Not only do we customize cakes for birthdays, graduations, and holidays, we also specialize in weddings cakes.

For more info visit the website or checkout Google Maps.

Gilda's (Seafood restaurant)
37 Municipal Wharf
4.0

Gilda's is most popular around 7 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay 45 min to 1,5 hr here. It's most quiet on Mondays.

Fresh seafood & iconic wharf views. A Santa Cruz tradition for over 50 years, located at the center of the iconic Santa Cruz Wharf and across from the world famous Santa Cruz Boardwalk. Open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner

For more info visit the website or checkout Google Maps.

Izakaya West End (Japanese restaurant)
334 Ingalls St d
4.4

Visitors usually stay 1-1.5 hours here. It's most quiet on Tuesdays.

Japanese style gastropub

For more info visit the website or checkout Google Maps.

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