Visiting The San Lorenzo Valley & Santa Cruz

Cynthia
Visiting The San Lorenzo Valley & Santa Cruz

Food Scene

Huge variety of flavors to choose from with homemade taste. Definitely a good spot for those hot summer days! My favorite is the cantaloupe flavor which is only available in the summer months. If you do not want to go all the way into Santa Cruz to taste Marianne's ice cream, it is also sold in containers at The Redwood Keg & Liquor store in downtown Boulder Creek.
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Marianne's Ice Cream
1020 Ocean St
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Huge variety of flavors to choose from with homemade taste. Definitely a good spot for those hot summer days! My favorite is the cantaloupe flavor which is only available in the summer months. If you do not want to go all the way into Santa Cruz to taste Marianne's ice cream, it is also sold in containers at The Redwood Keg & Liquor store in downtown Boulder Creek.
Vegetarian flair that teases the taste buds with hints of spices. Lovely serene setting. Try their refreshing tonic drinks. My favorite is the one with goji berries.
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Malabar Restaurant
514 Front St
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Vegetarian flair that teases the taste buds with hints of spices. Lovely serene setting. Try their refreshing tonic drinks. My favorite is the one with goji berries.
Deli style restaurant, nothing fancy but you get to choose your own vegan & organic ingredients that goes into your South East Asian inspired noodle/rice bowl. My favorite is Hoisin Pork...the meat is tender, moist with a slight tangy sweetness.
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Charlie Hong Kong
1141 Soquel Ave
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Deli style restaurant, nothing fancy but you get to choose your own vegan & organic ingredients that goes into your South East Asian inspired noodle/rice bowl. My favorite is Hoisin Pork...the meat is tender, moist with a slight tangy sweetness.
This place is popular and does not take reservations. Good hearty and healthy breakfast and brunch/lunch topped with a juice bar.
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Cafe Brasil
1410 Mission St
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This place is popular and does not take reservations. Good hearty and healthy breakfast and brunch/lunch topped with a juice bar.
Reasonably priced and fast service with some outdoor seating. The food is fresh with good variety on the menu. I love their fresh pressed carrot juice.
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Taqueria Vallarta
893 41st Ave
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Reasonably priced and fast service with some outdoor seating. The food is fresh with good variety on the menu. I love their fresh pressed carrot juice.
Ambiance is as the name described. Great comfort food with variety on the menu. Fun place to be at, chilling out with a drink and good company.
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Cowboy Bar & Grill
5447 Hwy 9
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Ambiance is as the name described. Great comfort food with variety on the menu. Fun place to be at, chilling out with a drink and good company.
Food is fresh and reasonably priced. There is single meal options served all day where you get a main entree, two vegetable rolls, choice of soup and rice. Fast and friendly service. You can dine in or order take out.
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The Red Pearl
13151 CA-9
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Food is fresh and reasonably priced. There is single meal options served all day where you get a main entree, two vegetable rolls, choice of soup and rice. Fast and friendly service. You can dine in or order take out.
It is actually now called La Placa Bakery. Cafe like restaurant offering both sweet and savory bakery, pizza, gelato as well as excellent coffee/latte making it an ideal stop for breakfast, lighter lunch or just to satisfy your sweet tooth. Outdoor and indoor seating.
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La Placa Family Bakery
9280 Hwy 9
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It is actually now called La Placa Bakery. Cafe like restaurant offering both sweet and savory bakery, pizza, gelato as well as excellent coffee/latte making it an ideal stop for breakfast, lighter lunch or just to satisfy your sweet tooth. Outdoor and indoor seating.
This is a popular place for locals to grab a hamburger, ice cream, shakes, smoothie or the likes. Reminds me of an old drive in. Food taste fresh and not greasy. For some reason I have taken a liking to their chocolate swirl cone which has a light but really smooth texture to it.
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Fosters Freeze
110 Mountain St
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This is a popular place for locals to grab a hamburger, ice cream, shakes, smoothie or the likes. Reminds me of an old drive in. Food taste fresh and not greasy. For some reason I have taken a liking to their chocolate swirl cone which has a light but really smooth texture to it.
Good Italian food. They also serve breakfast during the weekends. They are at two locations; Ben Lomond and Scotts Valley.
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Ristorante Casa Nostra
9217 CA-9
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Good Italian food. They also serve breakfast during the weekends. They are at two locations; Ben Lomond and Scotts Valley.
Excellent coffee/lattes made from Santa Cruz Coffee, a local coffee company. Good breakfast and lunch sandwiches. plus muffins. Be sure to check out the seating overlooking the creek in the back of the cafe. This is after you walk pass a live big redwood tree inside the cafe coming up from the floor and extending out thru the roof.
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The Tree House Cafe
13266 Main Street
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Excellent coffee/lattes made from Santa Cruz Coffee, a local coffee company. Good breakfast and lunch sandwiches. plus muffins. Be sure to check out the seating overlooking the creek in the back of the cafe. This is after you walk pass a live big redwood tree inside the cafe coming up from the floor and extending out thru the roof.
Casual restaurant in Scotts Valley offering Cambodian/Thai cuisine with homemade taste. My favorite is the catfish Amok which is steamed in a packet made out of banana leaves. Curry chicken is mild and sweet with a hint of cinnamon. Grab a patio seating on a warmer evening.
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Jia Tellas
18 Victor Square
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Casual restaurant in Scotts Valley offering Cambodian/Thai cuisine with homemade taste. My favorite is the catfish Amok which is steamed in a packet made out of banana leaves. Curry chicken is mild and sweet with a hint of cinnamon. Grab a patio seating on a warmer evening.
Love their buffet lunch here which has both vegetarian and non vegetarian dishes. For dinner, they have "thali" which is a platter of different dishes served with warm naan (Indian bread). Dining room has distant view of the redwoods. There is also a bar in the restaurant for you to unwind.
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Ambrosia India Bistro - Scotts Valley
6006 La Madrona Dr
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Love their buffet lunch here which has both vegetarian and non vegetarian dishes. For dinner, they have "thali" which is a platter of different dishes served with warm naan (Indian bread). Dining room has distant view of the redwoods. There is also a bar in the restaurant for you to unwind.
Love coming here for my Japanese food. There are a few fish tanks located throughout the dining room making it a more interesting dining experience. Its fun and calming to watch the colorful fishes while waiting for your order to arrive. Good portions.
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Sushi San
6231 Graham Hill Rd
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Love coming here for my Japanese food. There are a few fish tanks located throughout the dining room making it a more interesting dining experience. Its fun and calming to watch the colorful fishes while waiting for your order to arrive. Good portions.
Breakfast & lunch in downtown Boulder Creek. Patio seating in the back. Friendly service.
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Bella's
13132 CA-9
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Breakfast & lunch in downtown Boulder Creek. Patio seating in the back. Friendly service.
Good sized portions delicious Japanese food in downtown Boulder Creek.
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Tae's Edo Sushi Bar
13271 CA-9
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Good sized portions delicious Japanese food in downtown Boulder Creek.
Friendly local small pub with good food and live music. Be sure to check out the schedule for who is performing when.
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Henfling's of Ben Lomond
9450 CA-9
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Friendly local small pub with good food and live music. Be sure to check out the schedule for who is performing when.
Good spread for their all you can eat buffet lunch which includes both, meat and vegetarian dishes, naan bread, rice, fruit, desert and hot chai tea. Food is fresh and it is reasonably priced.
Royal Taj India Cuisine
270 Soquel Ave
Good spread for their all you can eat buffet lunch which includes both, meat and vegetarian dishes, naan bread, rice, fruit, desert and hot chai tea. Food is fresh and it is reasonably priced.
Located in downtown Santa Cruz. Good food, friendly service and ambiance. Right next door is Bookshop Santa Cruz in case you want to pick up a book.
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Chocolate the Restaurant
1522 Pacific Ave
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Located in downtown Santa Cruz. Good food, friendly service and ambiance. Right next door is Bookshop Santa Cruz in case you want to pick up a book.
Besides being a liquor store, there is a made to order sandwich deli in the back. There is also Marianne's ice cream in pint size containers in the freezer toward front of the store. As of this writing, there is Korean food on Fridays and Saturdays. Delicious and fresh tasting bulgogi!
The Redwood Keg Liquor & Deli
12980 CA-9
Besides being a liquor store, there is a made to order sandwich deli in the back. There is also Marianne's ice cream in pint size containers in the freezer toward front of the store. As of this writing, there is Korean food on Fridays and Saturdays. Delicious and fresh tasting bulgogi!
It's one street off from Highway 9 in downtown Boulder Creek. There is a sign on Highway 9 at the corner of Ace Hardware store, directing you to the place. No fuss, casual hot dog stand with outside seating. Chicago style hot dogs!
River Dogs
123 Forest St
It's one street off from Highway 9 in downtown Boulder Creek. There is a sign on Highway 9 at the corner of Ace Hardware store, directing you to the place. No fuss, casual hot dog stand with outside seating. Chicago style hot dogs!
In downtown Felton. Small cafe with friendly staff and casual atmosphere. Offers an assortment of hot drinks, health conscious smoothies and prepared deli food.
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White Raven
6253 Hwy 9
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In downtown Felton. Small cafe with friendly staff and casual atmosphere. Offers an assortment of hot drinks, health conscious smoothies and prepared deli food.
Outdoor and indoor seating that overlooks the water. Good food, reasonably priced and friendly staff. It is located at the very end of the wharf. Close by are sea lion viewing areas.
Dolphin
71 Municipal Wharf
Outdoor and indoor seating that overlooks the water. Good food, reasonably priced and friendly staff. It is located at the very end of the wharf. Close by are sea lion viewing areas.
Located on Mount Hermon Road in Scotts Valley, its a convenient stop if you are picking up or getting off the Hwy 17 Mount Hermon exit. Diner style restaurant with good selection of food on the menu for a hearty breakfast or lunch.
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Heavenly Roadside Café
1210 Mt Hermon Rd
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Located on Mount Hermon Road in Scotts Valley, its a convenient stop if you are picking up or getting off the Hwy 17 Mount Hermon exit. Diner style restaurant with good selection of food on the menu for a hearty breakfast or lunch.
Casual dining. Fast service and good portions. My favorite here is the "grilled" chicken burrito.
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Taqueria Los Amigos
13070 CA-9
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Casual dining. Fast service and good portions. My favorite here is the "grilled" chicken burrito.
Good place to grab some of their delicious coffee cake and a hot drink to go. Located in downtown Boulder Creek. Limited seating.
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Jenna Sue's Cafe
13090 CA-9
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Good place to grab some of their delicious coffee cake and a hot drink to go. Located in downtown Boulder Creek. Limited seating.
Friendly service. Deli style fresh Chinese food with good portions and variety of dishes to choose from. Try their sesame seed balls to satisfy your sweet cravings. You can opt to take out or dine in. Located in Scotts Valley.
Tim's Express
235 Mount Hermon Road
Friendly service. Deli style fresh Chinese food with good portions and variety of dishes to choose from. Try their sesame seed balls to satisfy your sweet cravings. You can opt to take out or dine in. Located in Scotts Valley.
Good selection of sushi. Most of the rolls have crab meat. Fast, friendly service.
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Otoro Sushi
235 Mt Hermon Rd
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Good selection of sushi. Most of the rolls have crab meat. Fast, friendly service.
Good Hawaiian food & cocktails at the Santa Cruz wharf. Great service.
Makai Island Kitchen & Groggery
49A Municipal Wharf
Good Hawaiian food & cocktails at the Santa Cruz wharf. Great service.
Very good baby back ribs! Nice ambiance.
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Hindquarter Bar & Grille
303 Soquel Ave
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Very good baby back ribs! Nice ambiance.
Nice casual atmosphere with a contemporary vibe. There is a modern fireplace at the back wall. It would feel cozy in the evenings. Mediterranean flair with a good helping of greens. Good tasting food.
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Zameen At The Point
851 41st Ave
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Nice casual atmosphere with a contemporary vibe. There is a modern fireplace at the back wall. It would feel cozy in the evenings. Mediterranean flair with a good helping of greens. Good tasting food.
Artisanal patisserrie near the East Cliff beach in Santa Cruz. Bakery that greatly satisfies the sweet tooth, beautiful to look at and definitely irresistible. The owner/chef is very friendly and helpful. Upon our arrival he greeted us and asked if we would like for him to describe the choices in the display case. A bit on the pricey side but well worth the splurge! We ended up with a box of 8 different kinds for $60.
Emozioni Patisserie
949 Ruff Drive
Artisanal patisserrie near the East Cliff beach in Santa Cruz. Bakery that greatly satisfies the sweet tooth, beautiful to look at and definitely irresistible. The owner/chef is very friendly and helpful. Upon our arrival he greeted us and asked if we would like for him to describe the choices in the display case. A bit on the pricey side but well worth the splurge! We ended up with a box of 8 different kinds for $60.
Friendly service, casual/relaxing atmosphere with indoor and outdoor patio seating. It is for the most part like any other cafe offering breakfast and lunch but the little surprise is their Tibetan Momo's...a dumpling that can be ordered steamed or pan fried. They are delicious just as the chicken panini.
River Cafe
415 River St
Friendly service, casual/relaxing atmosphere with indoor and outdoor patio seating. It is for the most part like any other cafe offering breakfast and lunch but the little surprise is their Tibetan Momo's...a dumpling that can be ordered steamed or pan fried. They are delicious just as the chicken panini.
Gabriella Cafe for your romantic dinner or a quiet lunch. Good food, service and ambiance...small, quiet and cozy. Recommend making reservations as they do get busy.
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Gabriella Café
910 Cedar St
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Gabriella Cafe for your romantic dinner or a quiet lunch. Good food, service and ambiance...small, quiet and cozy. Recommend making reservations as they do get busy.
Friendly service and lovely outdoor seating. Mouth watering burgers. They also serve beer on tap.
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The Sawmill Restaurant and Ale House
15520 California 9
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Friendly service and lovely outdoor seating. Mouth watering burgers. They also serve beer on tap.
Excellent service and good food for breakfast and lunch. Came here for their hearty breakfast. Located in Scotts Valley.
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Auntie Mame's
3103 Scotts Valley Dr
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Excellent service and good food for breakfast and lunch. Came here for their hearty breakfast. Located in Scotts Valley.
One of the local favorites and located in Ben Lomond.Excellent breakfasts with a retro vibe. There are tables, counter seats and patio seating. Staff are friendly and you get a down to earth feel as soon as you walk in.
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Spanky's
9520 Hwy 9
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One of the local favorites and located in Ben Lomond.Excellent breakfasts with a retro vibe. There are tables, counter seats and patio seating. Staff are friendly and you get a down to earth feel as soon as you walk in.
Nice dining room, excellent Italian food and good service. Located in downtown Boulder Creek. Would recommend for special occasion.
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Scopazzi's
13300 Big Basin Way
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Nice dining room, excellent Italian food and good service. Located in downtown Boulder Creek. Would recommend for special occasion.
Unique dining experience. You can take the tram or take a nice stroll thru the lovely garden with water features to get down to where the dining rooms are. Restaurant is right next to the river. Excellent service and the food is delicious. Great choice for special occasions.
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Shadowbrook Restaurant
1750 Wharf Rd
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Unique dining experience. You can take the tram or take a nice stroll thru the lovely garden with water features to get down to where the dining rooms are. Restaurant is right next to the river. Excellent service and the food is delicious. Great choice for special occasions.
A good place to unwind with a cold glass of beer and good food. There is variety in the beer selection. Delicious appetizers and sandwiches.
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Humble Sea Tavern
6256 California 9
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A good place to unwind with a cold glass of beer and good food. There is variety in the beer selection. Delicious appetizers and sandwiches.
Great food and excellent service in a casual setting. Good selection of breakfast items on the menu. One of our favorite spots for breakfast. Last time I was there, they charged coffee by the cup, no free refills.
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Rockys Cafe
6560 Hwy 9
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Great food and excellent service in a casual setting. Good selection of breakfast items on the menu. One of our favorite spots for breakfast. Last time I was there, they charged coffee by the cup, no free refills.
Wide selection of very good sushi. The staff are friendly.
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Rumble Fish
4727 Scotts Valley Dr
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Wide selection of very good sushi. The staff are friendly.
Tasty Thai food and very friendly owners. Restaurant is tucked away on an inside corner of the building with authentic Thai decor.
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Thai Heart
218 Mt Hermon Rd
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Tasty Thai food and very friendly owners. Restaurant is tucked away on an inside corner of the building with authentic Thai decor.
Good selection on their menu. This restaurant offers dine in, take out and delivery. Located in downtown Boulder Creek.
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Boulder Creek Glass
13200-b Central Ave
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Good selection on their menu. This restaurant offers dine in, take out and delivery. Located in downtown Boulder Creek.
Great service, good food and wide selection on the menu. A few surprising Asian dishes on the menu for a typical American diner...Vietnamese pho noodle soup, Asian rice bowl.
Santa Cruz Diner
Great service, good food and wide selection on the menu. A few surprising Asian dishes on the menu for a typical American diner...Vietnamese pho noodle soup, Asian rice bowl.
Located in the Brookdale Lodge. Retro vibe American diner with a digitalized TouchTunes jukebox. Has nice outdoor seating with views of the redwoods. Excellent breakfast and serves lunch and dinner as well. One of my favorites, Santa Cruz Roasting coffee is served here. Check out their live music performance schedule at the bar/beer garden adjacent to the diner. On Sundays there is BBQ with live music.
Brookdale Cafe
Located in the Brookdale Lodge. Retro vibe American diner with a digitalized TouchTunes jukebox. Has nice outdoor seating with views of the redwoods. Excellent breakfast and serves lunch and dinner as well. One of my favorites, Santa Cruz Roasting coffee is served here. Check out their live music performance schedule at the bar/beer garden adjacent to the diner. On Sundays there is BBQ with live music.
Craving a bowl of noodle soup? This is the place for it. Used to be Betty's Noodles. Fast and friendly service. The Super Bowls has a huge portion so try the regular noodle soup if you are not a big eater. My favorite here is the Spicy Peanut Noodle Soup and it is mild heat. They have a wide variety of noodle soup broth and Asian dishes. Definitely my go to place for noodle soup.
Monster Pot
431 Front St
Craving a bowl of noodle soup? This is the place for it. Used to be Betty's Noodles. Fast and friendly service. The Super Bowls has a huge portion so try the regular noodle soup if you are not a big eater. My favorite here is the Spicy Peanut Noodle Soup and it is mild heat. They have a wide variety of noodle soup broth and Asian dishes. Definitely my go to place for noodle soup.
Aroma is located in Ben Lomond. Warm and inviting ambiance with great food. On a winter's day, the fireplace is really a nice touch. It has a full bar. I would also keep this restaurant in mind as an option for special occasions.
Aroma
Aroma is located in Ben Lomond. Warm and inviting ambiance with great food. On a winter's day, the fireplace is really a nice touch. It has a full bar. I would also keep this restaurant in mind as an option for special occasions.
Succulent BBQ ribs and mouth watering hamburgers. Fast, friendly service. One of my favorite go to places for BBQ.
Bruno's Bar and Grill
230 Mt Hermon Rd
Succulent BBQ ribs and mouth watering hamburgers. Fast, friendly service. One of my favorite go to places for BBQ.
In downtown Felton. Family friendly, casual dining with variety on the menu. I always enjoy their fresh salmon and the braised ribs. Drinks from the bar to unwind.
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Empire Grille
6155 Hwy 9
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In downtown Felton. Family friendly, casual dining with variety on the menu. I always enjoy their fresh salmon and the braised ribs. Drinks from the bar to unwind.
One of Felton's old time favorites has re opened after several years of inactivity. Locals have fond memories of growing up playing in the pool during summer months. Friendly service, full bar with lounge area, swimming pool and good food. Beautiful atmosphere altogether.
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Trout Farm Inn
7701 E Zayante Rd
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One of Felton's old time favorites has re opened after several years of inactivity. Locals have fond memories of growing up playing in the pool during summer months. Friendly service, full bar with lounge area, swimming pool and good food. Beautiful atmosphere altogether.

Interesting Things To Do - San Lorenzo Valley & Santa Cruz

The San Lorenzo Valley is in the Santa Cruz Mountains in Santa Cruz County, California and was once a logging industry center of California especially during the rebuilding of San Francisco after the 1906 earthquake. Now it is home to over 35,000 people. Home to millions of Sequoia sempervirens, or redwood trees, the valley includes the towns of Ben Lomond, Felton, Brookdale and Boulder Creek, which lie along the winding, two-lane and outer areas of the valley and Highway 9. The San Lorenzo River starts at its headwaters above Boulder Creek, it runs through the valley on its way to the city of Santa Cruz, where it then flows into the Monterey Bay and the Pacific Ocean and also supplies the city of Santa Cruz with its drinking water. Much of the river valley is rural and wooded and other areas have neighborhoods and schools, and shopping areas. At its northern end, it abuts Big Basin Redwoods State Park and Castle Rock State Park; toward the southern end is Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park.
An alternate to hiking to see the beautiful redwoods. Try one of the open trams on the train so you get the feel of being outside and completely immersed in the redwoods. A good option for family with kids. Be sure to check out events they have throughout the year; Memorial Day, 4th. of July.
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Roaring Camp, Big Trees and Pacific Railroad Station
North Big Trees Park Road
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An alternate to hiking to see the beautiful redwoods. Try one of the open trams on the train so you get the feel of being outside and completely immersed in the redwoods. A good option for family with kids. Be sure to check out events they have throughout the year; Memorial Day, 4th. of July.
This place offers boating, fishing and hiking. Pedal boats are available for rent. You can also bring your own boat.
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Loch Lomond Recreation Area
100 Loch Lomond Way
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This place offers boating, fishing and hiking. Pedal boats are available for rent. You can also bring your own boat.
There are multiple trails. The easier trail is paved and there are signs describing the different type of redwood trees. Fall Creek trail takes you to a waterfall. You can stop by at the Visitor Center for more information and to plan out your hike. Friendly staff on hand to answer your questions.
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Государственный парк красных лесов Генри Коуэлла
101 N Big Trees Park Rd
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There are multiple trails. The easier trail is paved and there are signs describing the different type of redwood trees. Fall Creek trail takes you to a waterfall. You can stop by at the Visitor Center for more information and to plan out your hike. Friendly staff on hand to answer your questions.
Hikers would love this park. Multiple trails with waterfall.
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Государственный парк Биг-Бейсин Редвудс
21600 Big Basin Way
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Hikers would love this park. Multiple trails with waterfall.
If you are a wine enthusiasts or love wine tasting, this is a good spot. Lovely views of the vineyard and beautiful drive along the way thru redwood trees via Bear Creek Road. Further north of this vineyard is Savannah Chanelle, another good stop.
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David Bruce Winery
21439 Bear Creek Rd
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If you are a wine enthusiasts or love wine tasting, this is a good spot. Lovely views of the vineyard and beautiful drive along the way thru redwood trees via Bear Creek Road. Further north of this vineyard is Savannah Chanelle, another good stop.
Add this to your wine tasting exploration route. Its on Bear Creek Road.
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Виноградник Savannah–Chanelle
23600 Congress Springs Rd
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Add this to your wine tasting exploration route. Its on Bear Creek Road.
Plan a visit to this museum to learn about the San Lorenzo Valley. Exhibits changes throughout the year. Does have limited hours and days so be sure to call ahead. Its run by volunteers from the Boulder Creek Historical Society.
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The San Lorenzo Valley Museum
12547 CA-9
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Plan a visit to this museum to learn about the San Lorenzo Valley. Exhibits changes throughout the year. Does have limited hours and days so be sure to call ahead. Its run by volunteers from the Boulder Creek Historical Society.
Another vineyard to add to your wine tasting exploration route!
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Big Basin Vineyards
830 Memory Ln
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Another vineyard to add to your wine tasting exploration route!
This is a popular place for those who like the thrill of zip lining thru the redwoods.
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Mount Hermon Adventures
17 Conference Dr
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This is a popular place for those who like the thrill of zip lining thru the redwoods.
Small community theatre with a more intimate setting. Check out their special pricing for community nights. You can purchase tickets online and pick up at will call window.
Mountain Community Theater
9400 Mill St
Small community theatre with a more intimate setting. Check out their special pricing for community nights. You can purchase tickets online and pick up at will call window.
If you prefer a less crowded beach, I recommend this. Parking is also less hectic across from the beach where you can park on the street in front of residential homes.
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Пляж Seabright State Beach
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If you prefer a less crowded beach, I recommend this. Parking is also less hectic across from the beach where you can park on the street in front of residential homes.
Dining with water views, sea lions viewing, fishing. You might also enjoy fish fry, fish sandwich, a bowl of clam chowder, etc without dining in.
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Пирс Санта-Круз
21 Municipal Wharf
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Dining with water views, sea lions viewing, fishing. You might also enjoy fish fry, fish sandwich, a bowl of clam chowder, etc without dining in.
Rides and gaming arcade. Fun for the whole family.
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Парк аттракционов на пляже Санта-Крус
400 Beach St
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Rides and gaming arcade. Fun for the whole family.
Another great option for hiking. Beautiful state park.
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Государственный парк Касл-Рок
15451 CA-35
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Another great option for hiking. Beautiful state park.
Scenic coast line. Popular spot for surfers. Pathway for pedestrians and biking along the beach.
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Pleasure Point
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Scenic coast line. Popular spot for surfers. Pathway for pedestrians and biking along the beach.
A good place to browse and buy books both, new and used.
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Bookshop Santa Cruz
1520 Pacific Ave
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A good place to browse and buy books both, new and used.
If you prefer trails with coastal views and bluffs, this is the hike you want to be on. Also good for mountain biking.
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Государственный парк Вайлдер Ранч
1401 Coast Rd
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If you prefer trails with coastal views and bluffs, this is the hike you want to be on. Also good for mountain biking.
Great for mountain bikers and hikers alike.
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Лесной парк Нисене Маркс штата
Aptos Creek Road
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Great for mountain bikers and hikers alike.
The trail connects UC Santa Cruz to Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park. If you like open meadows and rolling landscape this is the place to be.
Pogonip Creek Nature Loop
Pogonip Creek Nature Loop
The trail connects UC Santa Cruz to Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park. If you like open meadows and rolling landscape this is the place to be.
Family owned, third generation organic vegetables farm. Pumpkin patch in the fall...amazing variety of color, shape and size pumpkins and gourds. Have fun finding your way out of the corn maze!
Rodoni Farms
4444 CA-1
Family owned, third generation organic vegetables farm. Pumpkin patch in the fall...amazing variety of color, shape and size pumpkins and gourds. Have fun finding your way out of the corn maze!
Nice coastal trail with spectacular views all along the trail. Beautiful, quiet, not crowded. Parking directly off of Highway 1.
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Bonny Doon Beach
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Nice coastal trail with spectacular views all along the trail. Beautiful, quiet, not crowded. Parking directly off of Highway 1.
Mane Encounter wagon rides at the Zayante Hollow Ranch. Perfect for families, children, friends, couples and special occasions. We got to ride in the wagon pulled by beautiful Belgian horses, Margaret and Lily and after the ride we fed them cookies. The owners of Mane Encounter, Alisa & Craig and the owner of the ranch, Karen are all very friendly. There are horses, donkeys, goats and chickens on the ranch and we got to bottle feed the baby goats. Farm fresh eggs for $8/dozen. What a fun and enjoyable experience!
8240 E Zayante Rd
8240 East Zayante Road
Mane Encounter wagon rides at the Zayante Hollow Ranch. Perfect for families, children, friends, couples and special occasions. We got to ride in the wagon pulled by beautiful Belgian horses, Margaret and Lily and after the ride we fed them cookies. The owners of Mane Encounter, Alisa & Craig and the owner of the ranch, Karen are all very friendly. There are horses, donkeys, goats and chickens on the ranch and we got to bottle feed the baby goats. Farm fresh eggs for $8/dozen. What a fun and enjoyable experience!
Located in downtown Boulder Creek. Owner is friendly and I had fun browsing thru the store filled with interesting finds. There is a patio section in the back so do not miss that. Items are reasonably priced.
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Boulder Creek Antiques
13164 CA-9
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Located in downtown Boulder Creek. Owner is friendly and I had fun browsing thru the store filled with interesting finds. There is a patio section in the back so do not miss that. Items are reasonably priced.
Once you walk into the store you can smell the natural fragrances coming from the different items. There is essential oils, herbal salves, soaps, beautiful rugs, plants and home decor. Friendly and welcoming atmosphere makes it an excellent stop for items to pamper yourself with or as gifts. It is located in downtown Boulder Creek.
Manipura Apothecary & Marketplace
125 Forest St
Once you walk into the store you can smell the natural fragrances coming from the different items. There is essential oils, herbal salves, soaps, beautiful rugs, plants and home decor. Friendly and welcoming atmosphere makes it an excellent stop for items to pamper yourself with or as gifts. It is located in downtown Boulder Creek.
Well kept, clean movie theatre in Scotts Valley. Very comfortable seating with foot rest. A nice indoor activity in case the weather is too wet to be outdoors.
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CineLux Scotts Valley Cafe & Lounge
226 Mt Hermon Rd
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Well kept, clean movie theatre in Scotts Valley. Very comfortable seating with foot rest. A nice indoor activity in case the weather is too wet to be outdoors.
Located in Scotts Valley. Trails meander thru sunny hilltop views and shaded redwood trees. It makes for a very relaxing and peaceful hike. In Spring, wildflowers are in bloom. Not too difficult of an incline at all.
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Located in Scotts Valley. Trails meander thru sunny hilltop views and shaded redwood trees. It makes for a very relaxing and peaceful hike. In Spring, wildflowers are in bloom. Not too difficult of an incline at all.

Grocery Stores

Located in Felton, this is the nearest major grocery chain store.
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Safeway
6255 Graham Hill Rd
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Located in Felton, this is the nearest major grocery chain store.
Located in downtown Boulder Creek, this grocery store offers organic produce and many other health conscious items. A second store is in downtown Felton.
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Wild Roots Market
13159 Central Ave
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Located in downtown Boulder Creek, this grocery store offers organic produce and many other health conscious items. A second store is in downtown Felton.
Located in downtown Boulder Creek. Friendly service. There is a deli in the back of the store if you like to pick up a to go sandwich.
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Johnnie's Super Market
13225 CA-9
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Located in downtown Boulder Creek. Friendly service. There is a deli in the back of the store if you like to pick up a to go sandwich.
About 5 minutes south of downtown Boulder Creek, in downtown Ben Lomond. Good selection of warm deli food, boxed Japanese food and a salad bar.
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Ben Lomond Market
9440 Mill St
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About 5 minutes south of downtown Boulder Creek, in downtown Ben Lomond. Good selection of warm deli food, boxed Japanese food and a salad bar.
Convenient small neighborhood market close by. Plus it has Electric Vehicle Charging Station. Although it may not have everything you would find at a major grocery store, it is good for when you forgot to buy something or have a short shopping list and don't feel like going all the way back into town. It has a deli for sandwiches made to order.
Zayante Creek Market & Deli
9210 E Zayante Rd
Convenient small neighborhood market close by. Plus it has Electric Vehicle Charging Station. Although it may not have everything you would find at a major grocery store, it is good for when you forgot to buy something or have a short shopping list and don't feel like going all the way back into town. It has a deli for sandwiches made to order.

Massage

A great way to de-stress and get those sore muscles worked on. Reasonably priced so I do give a more generous tip.
6241 Graham Hill Rd
6241 Graham Hill Road
A great way to de-stress and get those sore muscles worked on. Reasonably priced so I do give a more generous tip.

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