ENJOY OUR FAVORITE PLACES!
Driving down the coast from San Francisco to Santa Cruz is one of our favorite things to do—it is one of our go-to weekend routines. Whether it’s the quality conversations in the car, stopping for a beach hike with the pup, painstakingly checking every surf spot along the way, frequenting our favorite eats, or simply sitting in the comfortable silence of watching the sunset on the ride home, this drive is the way we can access the most joy-filled aspects of our relationship in one adventure.
Cat and Cloud Coffee
10 PARADE ST, STE A
APTOS, CA 95003
3600 PORTOLA DR
SANTA CRUZ, CA 95062
719 SWIFT ST, STE 56
SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060
725 FRONT ST
SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060
The best coffee in Santa Cruz (yes we think its better than Verve!) and the home of our “new” favorite breakfast burrito. Whether its for breakfast/brunch, coffee and pastries, just a quick pit stop to refill on fresh coffee beans, or all of the above, this is a must stop for us when we get into town.
Cafe Brasil
1410 MISSION ST,
SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060
One of our favorite breakfast/brunch places and home of the best açaí bowl in town (which you can order to-go). Their Beef à Cavalo is highly recommended, along with their Grilled Kielbasa Sandwich (the Pandora) and Hearts of Palm salad. If you can hold your spice, stop your server and ask for their house made hot sauce (it’s by special request only!)
Amazon Juices
1066 41ST AVE,
CAPITOLA, CA 95010
Former holder of the “best breakfast burrito in town,” and still a good go-to of ours. Opened by the same owners as Cafe Brazil, they have a similar menu and serve the same açaí bowl. It is a great second option if you are looking for a quick order-at-the-counter stop.
Marianne’s Ice Cream
218 STATE PARK DR,
APTOS, CA 95003
1020 OCEAN ST,
SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060
Easily one of the best ice cream places in all of the Bay Area! (yes, that includes SF in our humble opinions). This place is a classic staple. If you value creaminess and quality over just an overload of flavor options (though they are not lacking in this area either), you won’t be disappointed!
Mentone
174 APTOS, VLG WY
APTOS, CA 95003
This is a great pizza place and date spot in Aptos, and only a mile down the road from Seacliff Inn. They have a Michelin star, enough said!