Things to do in Santa Cruz (US)

Crowd levels and popular times for 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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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.

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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

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The Habit Burger Grill (Burger restaurant)
1400 Ocean St
4.3

The Habit Burger Grill is most popular around 1 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay 30 min here. It's most quiet on Mondays.

The Habit Burger Grill is a burger-centric, fast-casual restaurant concept that specializes in preparing fresh, cooked-to-order chargrilled burgers and handcrafted sandwiches featuring grilled Tenderloin steak, grilled chicken and sushi-grade Ahi tuna cooked over an open flame. In addition, The Habit features fresh handcrafted salads and an appealing selection of sides and shakes. Visit The Habit Burger Grill today at 1400 Ocean St., Santa Cruz.

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Las Palmas Taco Bar (Mexican restaurant)
55 Front St
4.2

Las Palmas Taco Bar is most popular around 6 PM on Fridays. Visitors usually stay 30 min here. It's most quiet on Tuesdays.

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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.

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