Suggestions for Community and Government near Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

Jay H. • March 2, 2014Tons of info and artifacts in the gift shop!!

Laura S. • June 18, 2011This place is stacked full of obscure & academic books, new and used. Its not even pretentious!

John • March 12, 2016Walkies crew is absolutely wonderful! I have had my furry baby Wilber in there hiking daycare program for over 3 years now. They have a true love for animals and are extremely caring and professional!

Maya W. • July 11, 2012The cafe(teria) in the basement is SUPER cheap

Kris V. • May 2, 2013Try the Baked Orchiette - #kvpinmybelly - #Pasta heaven in #SantaCruz with Gorgonzola cream sauce. YUM!

Stephen G. • January 19, 2010Get the raw basil tomato salad dressing. Mmmmm

Rico • December 10, 2010Great beers on Tap. Ask about the fine beers list.

Tara W. • March 8, 2011Try the Fresh Spring Rolls - Very fresh, avocado and tempeh add a lot to the flavor/texture combination, and almond sauce is yummy.

Andy W. • August 5, 2015Very small, but nice collection of mostly locally related art.

Andy M. • May 4, 2013Kid friendly! Great bloody Marys and awesome wings.

Ashtyn K. • February 13, 2013The pork chops are delicious! Make sure to get extra apple butter!

Ryan B. • July 25, 2017Great beers and delicious food. (more Belgian style, but they have some other great beers like an ale, lager, stout and pilsner.

Luis M. • August 30, 2014Often understaffed. Get things shipped to you if you can to avoid long waits.

Nat F. • July 18, 2010Get down to the complimentary breakfast early before its gone. Great biscuits & gravy and little cheese omlets. They do a great job keeping the food stocked but it's popular!

Brian S. • May 30, 2016Excellent calamari with jalapeños. Loved the Peter's Lager on the patio.

Odette D. • October 1, 2011Wonderful staff, lots of fun activities for the kiddos :) Love this place!

Athonia C. • September 26, 2015💇🏼 adopt a new hair color with vegan hair stylist, Jessica. Ask her to use hair dye that's not tested on animals🐇They only have 2 🚗 spaces reserved in the lot. There's 3 hour parking across street

Athonia C. • November 27, 2016Put the om nom nom nomb Chompskys on their vegetarian "Mediterranean combo plate" or just try the 🌶 vegan falafel Sandwich with added jalapeño. Both are the B💣MB-Diggity‼️ Joe's always keepin' it 💯

Connie T. • June 30, 2013There is a lovely citizenship program every Saturday from 3-5. I volunteer there, and it's wonderful!

JC S. • March 8, 2014A Theatre works venue that is a small theater but still has amazing production value.

Leonette S. • September 6, 2012Did you know the cultural center has rooms to rent for your events

Caroline D. • July 9, 2015I took piano lessons for years with Nina Shektman. They offer student music recitals and art camps for kids. What's interesting is that they go by the ABRSM music exam rather than the American exam.