Area Attractions

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• Actors Theater in Santa Cruz
• Santa Cruz Ballet Theater
• Cabrillo Music Festival in nearby Aptos
• University of California Santa Cruz Dickens Project
• Esperanza Del Valle - Mexican folklorico dance
• Mountain Community Theater
• New Music Works - contemporary concert series
• New Pickle Circus
• Open Studios - local artists display their work over 3 weekends in October
• Santa Cruz Baroque Festival
• Santa Cruz Chamber Players - local musicians
• Santa Cruz Symphony - year-round performances
• Santa Cruz Dance Gallery - classes and performances
• Shakespeare Santa Cruz Festival - indoor and outdoor performances

Amusement Parks:

• Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - outdoor amusement park with free admission
• Monterey Bay Aquarium - educational marine museum and sanctuary

Bakeries:

• Gayle's Bakery - famous desserts and deli in nearby Capitola

Beaches:

• Pleasure Point Beach: Directly in Front of Pleasure Point Inn
• Twin Lakes Beach
• Capitola Beach
• Seabright Beach
• Harbor Beach

Bicycling:

• Along East Cliff drive...Start right in front of Pleasure Point Inn!
• West Cliff Drive and Natural Bridges State Park in Santa Cruz
• Big Basin Redwoods State Park in Boulder Creek
• Castle Rock State Park
• Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park in Felton
• New Brighten State Beach Park in Capitola
• Forest of Nisene Marks State Park in nearby Aptos
• The Bicycle Shop of Santa Cruz 831-454-0909
• Armadillo Cyclery 831-426-7299
• Cruiser King 831-477-1288
• Elecrtic Sierra Cycles 831-425-1593
• Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation (Bicycles) 831-460-3200

Boating:

• Capitola Bay Marina
• Chardonnay Charters
• Harbor Water Taxi
• O'Neill Sea Odyssey
• O'Neill Yacht Center
• Pacific Yachting
  

Bowling:

• Boardwalk Bowl (Surf Bowl)
• Cabrillo Lanes

Breweries:

• Seabright Brewery
• Santa Cruz Brewing Company and Front Street Pub

Car Racing:

• Watsonville Speedway 831-462-6160

Dining:

• Al Dente (Italian)
• Aldo's Harbor (Italian)
• Bella Rosa (Continental)
• Cafe Cruz (Rosticceria & Bar)
• Cafe Sparrow (Country French)
• Cafe Rio (seafood)
• Caffe Lido (Italian)
• Ciao Bella (Italian)
• Clouds (Continental)
• Crow's Nest (seafood)
• Dharmas Natural Foods (Vegetarian)
• El Palomar (Mexican)
• Gabriella (Italian)
• Ideal Bar & Grill (seafood)
• Margaritaville (Mexican)
• Ostrich Grille (Fancy California Cuisine)
• Paradise Beach Grille (California Cuisine)
• Pink Godzilla Sushi (Japanese)
• Shadowbrook (California)
• Shogun (Japanese)
• Stagnero's at the Wharf (seafood)
• Theo's (French California Cuisine)
• Zelda's (Beach Bar & Grill)

Events:

• Capitola Art and Wine Festival
• Begonia Festival

Fishing:

• Capitola Boat & Bait
• Loch Lomond Fishing
• Stagnaro's Fishing Trips
• Santa Cruz Boat Rentals
• Santa Cruz Sportfishing
• Shamrock Charters

Golf:

• Pasatiempo Golf Club in Santa Cruz - rated as one of Americas top 100
• De Lavega in Santa Cruz - mountain top course with low green fees and lighted driving range
• Boulder Creek Golf and Country Club - located in the Santa Cruz mountains, par 65 course
• Aptos Seascape in nearby Aptos
• Valley Gardens in nearby Scotts Valley - 9 hole course
• Pebble Beach Golf Course - 45 minutes from Pleasure Point Inn

Hiking:

• Wilder Ranch State Park - miles of hiking and biking trails on 3,600 acres
• Big Basin Redwoods State Park - nature walks over 80 miles of trails
• Henry Cowell State Park - home of the coastal redwoods with miles of trails
• Forest of Nisene Marks - redwood lines trails to hike or bike
• Loch Lomond Recreation Area - fresh water fishing on lake with row boats available
• Natural Bridges State Park - eucalyptus groves winter home to the Monarch Butterfly
• Ano Nuevo State Reserve - hike through the sand to see the elephant seals

Horseback Riding:

• Redwood Riding Adventures in Felton 831-335-1334
• Castle Rock State Park in the Santa Cruz Mountains
• Rancho de Oso State Park in Davenport

Museums and Galleries:

• Art Museum of Santa Cruz - tours, lectures, workshops
• Cabrillo Art Gallery - revolving exhibits from local artists
• Capitola Historical Museum
• Davenport Jail Museum - 1914 county jail
• Evergreen Historical Cemetery in Santa Cruz
• McPherson Center for Art and History in downtown Santa Cruz
• Mission Santa Cruz
• Santa Cruz City Museum of Natural History on East Cliff Drive
• Santa Cruz Mission State Historical Park - restoration of Native American living quarters
• Santa Cruz Surfing Museum

Night Clubs:

• Catalyst in downtown Santa Cruz
• Crow's Nest at the Yacht Harbor
• Margaritaville in the town of Capitola

Rock Climbing:

• Pacific Edge Indoor Climbing Gym 831-454-9254

Sailing:

• Capitola Bay Marina
• Chardonnay Charters
• Harbor Water Taxi
• O'Neill Sea Odyssey
• O'Neill Yacht Center
• Pacific Yachting
  

Shopping:

• Capitola Shopping Mall
• Outdoor botique shopping in downtown Capitola
• Pacific Garden Mall in downtown Santa Cruz
• Antiquing at one of the many shops or the outdoor antique faire
• Gift boutiques at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
• Costco, Safeway, K-mart, and various grocery stores nearby

Sightseeing:

• Giant Redwoods - by foot or by train
• Vineyards - over 40 small, mostly family-run wineries
• Bird Watching - more than 300 species make Santa Cruz County home
• Whale Watching
• Sea Lions at Ano Nuevo State Reserve - hike though the sand to see them up close
• Begonia Gardens
• Roaring Camp and Big Trees Railroad - ride the steam train through the redwoods
• University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum

Spas:

• Pleasure Point Inn Spa Packages
• Heartwood Spas
• Kiva Retreat House
• Well Within

Surfing and Windsurfing:

• Club Ed Surf School - Check Out Our Room and Board Surf Package
• Cowell's Beach Shop
• O'Neill Beach Store

Tennis Courts:

• Harbor High School in Santa Cruz
• Santa Cruz High School
• Jade Street Park in Capitola
• Mike Fox Tennis & Roller Hockey Court in Santa Cruz
• Cabrillo College in nearby Aptos

Theaters:

• 41st Avenue Playhouse in Capitola
• Cinema 9
• Aptos Twin
• Nickelodeon in Santa Cruz
• Del Mar and Rio in downtown Santa Cruz

Wineries:

• Bargetto Hours: Mon-Sat 10-5; Sun 12-5 3535 North Main Street Soquel, CA
  Phone: (831) 475-2258 x 14
  Bargetto offers tours, tasting and a picnic area for visitors. Tours must be arranged in advance. Their tasting room and courtyard overlook Soquel Creek.
• Bonny Doon Hours: 11-5 daily 2 Pine Flat Road Santa Cruz, CA
  Phone: (831) 425-4518
  Bonny Doon offers tasting but no tours. Scenic picnic tables are available for visitors. Bonny Doon specializes in Rhone/Italian varietals/blends.
• Hallcrest/Organic Wine Works Hours: 11-5:30 daily 379 Felton Empire Rd Felton, CA
  Phone: (831) 335-4441
  Hallcrest offers tours and tasting. Tours need to be arranged at least 2 weeks in advance. A scenic outdoor picnic area is available for visitors. The Organic Wine Works features certified organically grown and processed non-sulfited wines.
• Storrs Winery Hours: Thur-Mon, 12-5 303 Potrero St #35 Santa Cruz, CA
  Phone: (831) 458-5030 Tasting only. Storrs features handcrafted Chardonnay, Zinfandel, Merlot and Petite Sirah.
• Hunter Hill Hours: Saturdays 11-3 7099 Glen Haven Road Soquel, California
  Phone: (831) 465-9294
  Tasting only. Hunter Hill presents a unique selection of fine red wines. The winery features a hilltop gazebo with views of the Monterey Bay.
• Click HERE for a list of Winery Tours Included In Our Lodging Packages.