Things to do in Santa Cruz (US)

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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 1-2 hours here. It's most quiet on Tuesdays.

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Makai Island Kitchen & Groggery (Restaurant)
49A Municipal Wharf
4.4

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

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!

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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 15 min here. It's most quiet on Tuesdays.

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

The Habit Burger Grill is most popular around 7 PM on Fridays. 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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Gilda's (Seafood restaurant)
37 Municipal Wharf
4.1

Gilda's is most popular around 5 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 Wednesday - Sunday for breakfast, lunch, and dinner

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West End Tap and Kitchen (Beer)
334 Ingalls St d
4.4

West End Tap and Kitchen is most popular around 3 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay 1-1,5 hours here. It's most quiet on Mondays.

A neighborhood eatery which showcases the flavors of a traditional pub with a California twist; using local, fresh and seasonal ingredients. Offering 18 beers on tap, an extensive wine list, local ciders, and Sabe cocktails.

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