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Santa Cruz / Monterey / Big Sur

Santa Cruz / Monterey / Big Sur

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Created by Matt K • Updated On: February 25, 2018
Portola Redwoods State Park is one of Santa Cruz / Monterey / Big Sur.

1. Portola Redwoods State Park

7.9
Portola Redwoods State Park, La Honda, CA
State or Provincial Park · 9 tips and reviews
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park is one of Santa Cruz / Monterey / Big Sur.

2. Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park

9.4
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park (Hwy 9), Santa Cruz, CA
State or Provincial Park · 33 tips and reviews
Big Basin Redwoods State Park is one of Santa Cruz / Monterey / Big Sur.

3. Big Basin Redwoods State Park

9.2
21600 Big Basin Way, Boulder Creek, CA
State or Provincial Park · 42 tips and reviews
Big Sur Deli is one of Santa Cruz / Monterey / Big Sur.

4. Big Sur Deli

6.3
47520 CA-1, Big Sur, CA
Deli · 3 tips and reviews
Henry Miller Memorial Library is one of Santa Cruz / Monterey / Big Sur.

5. Henry Miller Memorial Library

7.7
48603 Highway 1, Big Sur, CA
Bookstore · 10 tips and reviews
Ragged Point is one of Santa Cruz / Monterey / Big Sur.

6. Ragged Point

8.5
19019 Highway 1, Big Sur, CA
Scenic Lookout · 12 tips and reviews
Point Sur Lightstation is one of Santa Cruz / Monterey / Big Sur.

7. Point Sur Lightstation

8.0
Hwy 1, Big Sur, CA
Lighthouse · 6 tips and reviews
Big Sur Roadhouse is one of Santa Cruz / Monterey / Big Sur.

8. Big Sur Roadhouse

8.1
47080 Highway 1, Big Sur, CA
American Restaurant · 25 tips and reviews
McWay Falls is one of Santa Cruz / Monterey / Big Sur.

9. McWay Falls

8.7
Cabrillo Hwy, Big Sur, CA
Waterfall · 23 tips and reviews
Big Sur Taphouse is one of Santa Cruz / Monterey / Big Sur.

10. Big Sur Taphouse

8.6
Hwy 1, Big Sur, CA
Pub · 23 tips and reviews
Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park is one of Santa Cruz / Monterey / Big Sur.

11. Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park

8.5
65084 Highway 1, Big Sur, CA
State or Provincial Park · 23 tips and reviews
Big Sur Beach is one of Santa Cruz / Monterey / Big Sur.

12. Big Sur Beach

8.5
Big Sur, CA
Beach · 5 tips and reviews
Pfeiffer Beach is one of Santa Cruz / Monterey / Big Sur.

13. Pfeiffer Beach

9.0
Sycamore Canyon Road Big Sur (at Highway 1), Big Sur, CA
Beach · 32 tips and reviews
Hurricane Point is one of Santa Cruz / Monterey / Big Sur.

14. Hurricane Point

9.1
Cabrillo Hwy (CA-1), Carmel, CA
Scenic Lookout · 6 tips and reviews
Sierra Mar is one of Santa Cruz / Monterey / Big Sur.

15. Sierra Mar

9.0
47900 Post Ranch Inn, Big Sur, CA
New American Restaurant · 43 tips and reviews
Big Sur is one of Santa Cruz / Monterey / Big Sur.

16. Big Sur

9.2
Pacific Coast Highway, Big Sur, CA
Other Great Outdoors · 38 tips and reviews
Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park is one of Santa Cruz / Monterey / Big Sur.

17. Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park

9.3
47225 Pfeiffer Big Sur (at Cabrillo Hwy), Big Sur, CA
State or Provincial Park · 28 tips and reviews
9 Burger is one of Santa Cruz / Monterey / Big Sur.

18. 9 Burger

6.6
15520 Highway 9, Boulder Creek, CA
Burger Joint · 9 tips and reviews
Joe's Bar is one of Santa Cruz / Monterey / Big Sur.

19. Joe's Bar

6.8
13118 Highway 9 (Forest St), Boulder Creek, CA
Bar · 6 tips and reviews
Taqueria Los Amigos is one of Santa Cruz / Monterey / Big Sur.

20. Taqueria Los Amigos

7.4
13070 Highway 9, Boulder Creek, CA
Taco Restaurant · 4 tips and reviews
Boulder Creek Brewery Outpost is one of Santa Cruz / Monterey / Big Sur.

21. Boulder Creek Brewery Outpost

7.6
13101 Highway 9, California
Café · No tips or reviews
Jenna Sue's Cafe is one of Santa Cruz / Monterey / Big Sur.

22. Jenna Sue's Cafe

8.1
Highway 9, Boulder Creek, CA
Coffee Shop · 11 tips and reviews
Chart House Restaurant is one of Santa Cruz / Monterey / Big Sur.

23. Chart House Restaurant

8.5
444 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Cannery Row · 31 tips and reviews
The Crown & Anchor is one of Santa Cruz / Monterey / Big Sur.

24. The Crown & Anchor

8.1
150 W Franklin St, Monterey, CA
Pub · Old Monterey Business District · 77 tips and reviews
The Bull & The Bear is one of Santa Cruz / Monterey / Big Sur.

25. The Bull & The Bear

6.9
479 Alvarado St, Monterey, CA
Bar · Old Monterey Business District · 5 tips and reviews
Peter B's Brewpub is one of Santa Cruz / Monterey / Big Sur.

26. Peter B's Brewpub

6.9
2 Portola Plz (Behind the Portola Hotel & Spa), Monterey, CA
Brewery · Old Monterey Business District · 42 tips and reviews
Beverly's Fabric & Crafts is one of Santa Cruz / Monterey / Big Sur.

27. Beverly's Fabric & Crafts

7.8
2090 Fremont St (Casa Verde Way), Monterey, CA
Arts and Crafts Store · 3 tips and reviews
Ike's Sandwiches is one of Santa Cruz / Monterey / Big Sur.

28. Ike's Sandwiches

8.2
570 Munras Ave, Ste 70 (Webster), Monterey, CA
Sandwich Spot · Old Monterey Business District · 12 tips and reviews
Monterey Bay Coastal Trail is one of Santa Cruz / Monterey / Big Sur.

29. Monterey Bay Coastal Trail

8.2
Monterey Bay Coastal Trail, Monterey, CA
Hiking Trail · Old Monterey Business District · 20 tips and reviews
Mundos Cafe is one of Santa Cruz / Monterey / Big Sur.

30. Mundos Cafe

8.4
2233 Fremont St (at Ramona Ave), Monterey, CA
Sandwich Spot · 15 tips and reviews
Monterey Farmers Market is one of Santa Cruz / Monterey / Big Sur.

31. Monterey Farmers Market

8.4
Alvarado Street (btwn Del Monte & Pearl), Monterey, CA
Farmers Market · Old Monterey Business District · 21 tips and reviews
Hula's Island Grill is one of Santa Cruz / Monterey / Big Sur.

32. Hula's Island Grill

8.6
622 Lighthouse Ave (at Hoffman Ave), Monterey, CA
Restaurant · New Monterey · 119 tips and reviews
Alvarado Street Brewery & Grill is one of Santa Cruz / Monterey / Big Sur.

33. Alvarado Street Brewery & Grill

8.8
426 Alvarado St, Monterey, CA
Brewery · Old Monterey Business District · 62 tips and reviews
Compagno's Market & Deli is one of Santa Cruz / Monterey / Big Sur.

34. Compagno's Market & Deli

8.7
2000 Prescott Ave (at Taylor Street), Monterey, CA
Sandwich Spot · New Monterey · 42 tips and reviews
Pebble Beach Golf Links is one of Santa Cruz / Monterey / Big Sur.

35. Pebble Beach Golf Links

9.0
Pacific Grove, CA
Golf Course · 3 tips and reviews
The Open Sea is one of Santa Cruz / Monterey / Big Sur.

36. The Open Sea

9.1
Monterey Bay Aquarium (866 Cannery Row), Monterey, CA
Aquarium · Cannery Row · 12 tips and reviews
Sea Otter Exhibit is one of Santa Cruz / Monterey / Big Sur.

37. Sea Otter Exhibit

9.0
Monterey Bay Aquarium (886 Cannery Row), Monterey, CA
Aquarium · Cannery Row · 5 tips and reviews
Monterey Bay is one of Santa Cruz / Monterey / Big Sur.

38. Monterey Bay

9.2
Monterey, CA
Bay · 22 tips and reviews
Monterey Bay Aquarium is one of Santa Cruz / Monterey / Big Sur.

39. Monterey Bay Aquarium

9.3
886 Cannery Row (at David Ave.), Monterey, CA
Aquarium · Cannery Row · 420 tips and reviews
Restaurant 1833 is one of Santa Cruz / Monterey / Big Sur.

40. Restaurant 1833

500 Hartnell St, Monterey, CA
American Restaurant · Old Monterey Business District · 71 tips and reviews
Montrio Bistro is one of Santa Cruz / Monterey / Big Sur.

41. Montrio Bistro

8.7
414 Calle Principal, Monterey, CA
American Restaurant · Old Monterey Business District · 61 tips and reviews
The Sardine Factory is one of Santa Cruz / Monterey / Big Sur.

42. The Sardine Factory

7.9
701 Wave St, Monterey, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Cannery Row · 41 tips and reviews
The Poke Lab is one of Santa Cruz / Monterey / Big Sur.

43. The Poke Lab

8.4
475 Alvarado St, Monterey, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Old Monterey Business District · 2 tips and reviews
Shake's Old Fisherman's Grotto is one of Santa Cruz / Monterey / Big Sur.

44. Shake's Old Fisherman's Grotto

7.5
39 Fishermans Wharf (off Olivier St), Monterey, CA
Seafood Restaurant · 146 tips and reviews
Monterey's Fish House is one of Santa Cruz / Monterey / Big Sur.

45. Monterey's Fish House

8.5
2114 Del Monte Ave (at Dela Vina Ave), Monterey, CA
Seafood Restaurant · 80 tips and reviews
Santa Cruz Surfing Museum is one of Santa Cruz / Monterey / Big Sur.

46. Santa Cruz Surfing Museum

7.7
701 W Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA
Museum · Westside · 9 tips and reviews
Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History at the McPherson Center is one of Santa Cruz / Monterey / Big Sur.

47. Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History at the McPherson Center

7.8
705 Front St (at Cooper St), Santa Cruz, CA
Museum · Downtown Santa Cruz · 5 tips and reviews
Shanty Shack Brewing is one of Santa Cruz / Monterey / Big Sur.

48. Shanty Shack Brewing

8.4
138 Fern St, Santa Cruz, CA
Brewery · Central Santa Cruz · 6 tips and reviews
The Red Room is one of Santa Cruz / Monterey / Big Sur.

49. The Red Room

7.8
1003 Cedar St (Locust St), Santa Cruz, CA
Bar · Downtown Santa Cruz · 41 tips and reviews
Red Restaurant and Bar is one of Santa Cruz / Monterey / Big Sur.

50. Red Restaurant and Bar

7.9
200 Locust St (Cedar), Santa Cruz, CA
Bar · Downtown Santa Cruz · 10 tips and reviews
99 Bottles of Beer on the Wall is one of Santa Cruz / Monterey / Big Sur.

51. 99 Bottles of Beer on the Wall

110 Walnut Ave, Santa Cruz, CA
Bar · Downtown Santa Cruz · 57 tips and reviews
New Bohemia Brewing Co. is one of Santa Cruz / Monterey / Big Sur.

52. New Bohemia Brewing Co.

1030 41st Ave, Santa Cruz, CA
Brewery · 6 tips and reviews
Santa Cruz Ale Works is one of Santa Cruz / Monterey / Big Sur.

53. Santa Cruz Ale Works

150 Dubois St, Santa Cruz, CA
Brewery · Central Santa Cruz · 8 tips and reviews
Seabright Brewery is one of Santa Cruz / Monterey / Big Sur.

54. Seabright Brewery

7.4
519 Seabright Ave (at Murray St), Santa Cruz, CA
Brewery · Eastside · 50 tips and reviews
Cafe Limelight is one of Santa Cruz / Monterey / Big Sur.

55. Cafe Limelight

1016 Cedar St, Santa Cruz, CA
Sandwich Spot · Downtown Santa Cruz · 9 tips and reviews
Surfrider Cafe is one of Santa Cruz / Monterey / Big Sur.

56. Surfrider Cafe

429 Front St (at Cathcart St), Santa Cruz, CA
Burger Joint · Downtown Santa Cruz · 40 tips and reviews
Brady's Yacht Club is one of Santa Cruz / Monterey / Big Sur.

57. Brady's Yacht Club

8.5
413 Seabright Ave, Santa Cruz, CA
Dive Bar · Eastside · 7 tips and reviews
Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing is one of Santa Cruz / Monterey / Big Sur.

58. Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing

8.1
402 Ingalls St Ste 27 (btw Fair Ave and Swift Ave), Santa Cruz, CA
Brewery · Westside · 34 tips and reviews
Pono Hawaiian Grill at The Reef Bar is one of Santa Cruz / Monterey / Big Sur.

59. Pono Hawaiian Grill at The Reef Bar

120 Union St (Cedar street), Santa Cruz, CA
Hawaiian Restaurant · Downtown Santa Cruz · 59 tips and reviews
Zachary's Restaurant is one of Santa Cruz / Monterey / Big Sur.

60. Zachary's Restaurant

8.4
819 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA
Breakfast Spot · Downtown Santa Cruz · 60 tips and reviews
515 Kitchen & Cocktails is one of Santa Cruz / Monterey / Big Sur.

61. 515 Kitchen & Cocktails

8.2
515 Cedar St, Santa Cruz, CA
Lounge · Downtown Santa Cruz · 56 tips and reviews
Hula's Island Grill is one of Santa Cruz / Monterey / Big Sur.

62. Hula's Island Grill

8.4
221 Cathcart St (btwn Pacific Ave & Cedar St), Santa Cruz, CA
Restaurant · Downtown Santa Cruz · 80 tips and reviews
Lúpulo Craft Beer House is one of Santa Cruz / Monterey / Big Sur.

63. Lúpulo Craft Beer House

8.8
233 Cathcart St (Cedar), Santa Cruz, CA
Bar · Downtown Santa Cruz · 21 tips and reviews
Downtown Farmer's Market is one of Santa Cruz / Monterey / Big Sur.

64. Downtown Farmer's Market

8.8
Cedar St (btwn Lincoln & Cathcart), Santa Cruz, CA
Farmers Market · Downtown Santa Cruz · 11 tips and reviews
The Walnut Avenue Cafe is one of Santa Cruz / Monterey / Big Sur.

65. The Walnut Avenue Cafe

8.5
106 Walnut Ave (at Pacific Ave.), Santa Cruz, CA
Café · Downtown Santa Cruz · 62 tips and reviews
Mission Street Barbecue is one of Santa Cruz / Monterey / Big Sur.

66. Mission Street Barbecue

8.7
1618 Mission St (btwn Olive & Bay St), Santa Cruz, CA
BBQ Joint · Westside · 28 tips and reviews
Streetlight Records is one of Santa Cruz / Monterey / Big Sur.

67. Streetlight Records

8.7
939 Pacific Ave (at Elm St.), Santa Cruz, CA
Record Store · Downtown Santa Cruz · 7 tips and reviews
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is one of Santa Cruz / Monterey / Big Sur.

68. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

8.6
400 Beach Street (btw Riverside Ave & Cliff St), Santa Cruz, CA
Pedestrian Plaza · Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk · 186 tips and reviews
Humble Sea Brewing Co. is one of Santa Cruz / Monterey / Big Sur.

69. Humble Sea Brewing Co.

8.6
820 Swift St (at Mcpherson St), Santa Cruz, CA
Brewery · Westside · 24 tips and reviews
Lighthouse Field State Beach is one of Santa Cruz / Monterey / Big Sur.

70. Lighthouse Field State Beach

9.0
W Cliff Dr (btw Pelton & Columbia), Santa Cruz, CA
State or Provincial Park · Westside · 10 tips and reviews
Santa Cruz Main Beach is one of Santa Cruz / Monterey / Big Sur.

71. Santa Cruz Main Beach

8.7
Beach St, Santa Cruz, CA
Beach · Westside · 32 tips and reviews
Garden Liquor & Deli is one of Santa Cruz / Monterey / Big Sur.

72. Garden Liquor & Deli

8.8
1815 Soquel Dr, Santa Cruz, CA
Deli · 14 tips and reviews
Giant Dipper is one of Santa Cruz / Monterey / Big Sur.

73. Giant Dipper

9.1
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk (400 Beach St), Santa Cruz, CA
Attraction · Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk · 23 tips and reviews
The Light House is one of Santa Cruz / Monterey / Big Sur.

74. The Light House

9.0
420 W Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA
Lighthouse · Westside · 9 tips and reviews
Harbor Cafe is one of Santa Cruz / Monterey / Big Sur.

75. Harbor Cafe

8.9
535 7th Ave, Santa Cruz, CA
Café · 41 tips and reviews
The Abbey Coffee, Art & Music Lounge is one of Santa Cruz / Monterey / Big Sur.

76. The Abbey Coffee, Art & Music Lounge

9.2
350 Mission St (at Highland Ave), Santa Cruz, CA
Coffee Shop · Westside · 26 tips and reviews
The Penny Ice Creamery is one of Santa Cruz / Monterey / Big Sur.

77. The Penny Ice Creamery

8.9
913 Cedar St (at Locust St.), Santa Cruz, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · Downtown Santa Cruz · 75 tips and reviews
Bookshop Santa Cruz is one of Santa Cruz / Monterey / Big Sur.

78. Bookshop Santa Cruz

9.3
1520 Pacific Ave. (at Locust St.), Santa Cruz, CA
Bookstore · Downtown Santa Cruz · 27 tips and reviews
Natural Bridges State Beach is one of Santa Cruz / Monterey / Big Sur.

79. Natural Bridges State Beach

9.1
2531 W Cliff Dr (at Crespi Ct), Santa Cruz, CA
State or Provincial Park · Westside · 45 tips and reviews
Verve Coffee Roasters is one of Santa Cruz / Monterey / Big Sur.

80. Verve Coffee Roasters

9.1
1540 Pacific Ave (at Front St), Santa Cruz, CA
Coffee Shop · Downtown Santa Cruz · 127 tips and reviews
Wilder Ranch State Park is one of Santa Cruz / Monterey / Big Sur.

81. Wilder Ranch State Park

9.2
1401 Coast Rd, Santa Cruz, CA
State or Provincial Park · 10 tips and reviews
Seabright State Beach is one of Santa Cruz / Monterey / Big Sur.

82. Seabright State Beach

9.4
Seabright Ave (East Cliff Dr), Santa Cruz, CA
Beach · Eastside · 33 tips and reviews
Verve Coffee Roasters is one of Santa Cruz / Monterey / Big Sur.

83. Verve Coffee Roasters

9.4
104 Bronson St #19 (at Hall St), Santa Cruz, CA
Coffee Shop · Eastside · 31 tips and reviews
West Cliff Drive is one of Santa Cruz / Monterey / Big Sur.

84. West Cliff Drive

9.3
West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA
Scenic Lookout · Westside · 20 tips and reviews
Pleasure Point is one of Santa Cruz / Monterey / Big Sur.

85. Pleasure Point

9.5
E Cliff Dr (at 36th Ave), Santa Cruz, CA
Beach · 13 tips and reviews