Santa Cruz has established itself as a beach resort community with a hippy vibe and extremely liberal-leaning society - so naturally we had to check it out! In this episode, we discuss all the best places to grab your nitro cold brew, baja taco, and whiskey flight - all with a view!

After Huntington Beach, California, trademarked the “Surf City USA” name, Santa Cruz politicians tried to stop the mark from being registered by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office because of a 10-year-old controversy over Santa Cruz’s nickname “Surf City.” This tells you a little something about the city and its culture.

Where to Stay

Dream Inn (retro-chic, downtown location)
https://www.dreaminnsantacruz.com/

Hotel Paradox (design-forward, modern)
https://www.hotelparadox.com/

West Cliff Inn (Victorian B&B)
https://www.westcliffinn.com/

What to Do

Santa Cruz Surfing Museum
http://www.cityofsantacruz.com/government/city-departments/parks-recreation/facilities/surfing-museum

Santa Cruz Wharf
http://www.cityofsantacruz.com/government/city-departments/parks-recreation/facilities/santa-cruz-wharf

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
http://beachboardwalk.com/

Big Basin Redwoods State Park
https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=540

Mystery Spot
https://www.mysteryspot.com/

Santa Cruz Farmer’s Market (year round, every Wednesday)
http://www.santacruzfarmersmarket.org/

Abbott Square Market (part food hall, part backyard bar)
https://abbottsquaremarket.com/

New Leaf Community Market (sundry and spirit supply)
https://www.newleaf.com/

Santa Cruz Flea Market (Satuday and Sunday)
https://www.ccgoodwill.org/shop/santa-cruz-flea-market/

Coffee

Eleventh Hour Coffee
https://eleventhhourcoffee.com/

Verve Coffee Roasters
https://www.vervecoffee.com/

Lulu Carpenter’s (eclectic blend selection)
https://www.lulucarpenters.com/

Where to Drink

Poet & Patriot Irish Pub
https://www.yelp.com/biz/poet-and-patriot-irish-pub-santa-cruz

Humble Sea Brewing Co.
https://humblesea.com/

Venus Spirits (gorgeous canned cocktails for grabbing and going)
https://www.venusspirits.com/

Johnny’s Harborside (cheap drinks and water views)
http://johnnysharborside.com/

Surf City Vintners
https://www.surfcityvintners.com/

Rexford Winery (New Tasting Room in Carmel Valley)
https://rexfordwinery.com/

Where to Eat

Taqueria Los Pericos
http://taquerialospericos.com/

The Bagelry
http://bagelrysantacruz.com/

The Picnic Basket (breakfast burrito)
https://www.thepicnicbasketsc.com/

The Penny Ice Creamery (marshmallow topping encouraged)
https://www.thepennyicecreamery.com/

Where to Shop

Sawyer Land & Sea
https://sawyersupply.com/

Stripe & Stripe Men
https://www.stripedesigngroup.com/

Cameron Marks
https://www.cameronmarks.com/