Nightlife and Entertainment
Monday, September 6
Cold CaveHenry Miller Library; $25; 4:20pm. |
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Santa Cruz News
This week: They know him on the Fox reality cooking show MasterChef as "Jake from Santa Cruz, California." We know Jake Gandolfo as an entrepreneur and a local boy made good. Plus: Top stories from a range of local newspapers, including Santa Cruz Weekly, the Santa Cruz Sentinel and the Watsonville Register-Pajaronian, as well as Santa Cruz headlines from regional publications like the San Francisco Chronicle and Modesto Bee. Also: Reports from Santa Cruz-area radio and television stations, including KNTV (NBC11) and KCBS5.
Santa Cruz Dining Guide
The 2010 Santa Cruz Dining Guide Award-winning food critic Christina Waters reviews sleek newcomers to the Santa Cruz dining scene like Oswald, Aquarius and Cellar Door in the 2010 Santa Cruz Dining Guide, also available at select locations. Also reviewed: favorite local dining destinations including Clouds, Bittersweet, Gabriella and La Posta.
Santa Cruz Restaurants
Santa Cruz offers everything from casual fish and chips on the wharf to gourmet world-class fare—and yet jeans are always appropriate. In this casual atmosphere, ethnic and California cuisines mingle with an emphasis on fresh seafood and local organic ingredients. Downtown Santa Cruz alone offers an astounding array of casual and upscale dining, from taquerias to sushi bars and gourmet restaurants. Capitola-by-the-Sea is another destination for serious foodies. And the area's Farmers Markets are a surprisingly entertaining place to dine alfresco and enjoy the local bounty.
Accommodations in Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz offers every imaginable level of accommodation, from vacation bungalows and beach cottages to corporate retreat facilities. For the frugal traveler, motels throughout town range from budget-conscious to beachside cabin style, while luxury hotels and inns perch above the sea and await down redwood-shaded lanes. · University Inn · West Cliff Inn · Santa Cruz Beach Inn · Comfort Inn · Seascape Resort
Santa Cruz Area Attractions
Built to be the Coney Island of the West, the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk boasts an arcade, rides and fun-food galore. From here, visitors might hop aboard the narrow-gauge Big Trees & Pacific Railway to wind through the redwoods, or take a surfing lesson. Santa Cruz has world-renowned surf spots in Steamer Lane and Pleasure Point. Campers, rock climbers, hikers and bikers all eventually find their way to Santa Cruz's state parks and beaches.
Santa Cruz Real Estate
Buy Santa Cruz real estate, search Santa Cruz apartments, find a Santa Cruz roommate. Or, buy a home in one of these many Santa Cruz area neighborhoods: Bonny Doon, Davenport, Felton, Larkin Valley, Live Oak, Rio del Mar, Seacliff.
Santa Cruz Surf SpotsHand-picked and thoroughly tested—here's a list of Santa Cruz's best waves. Santa Cruz BeachesThe choicest spots for getting some sun and surf in and around Santa Cruz. Santa Cruz Hiking TrailsFrom leisurely strolls to difficult mountain treks, Santa Cruz has hiking trails for nearly every ability. Santa Cruz FestivalsFans of the Bard will want to drop in on UC-Santa Cruz's summertime Shakespeare Santa Cruz Festival, while film buffs might schedule a trip to coincide with the Pacific Rim Film Festival each autumn or the Santa Cruz Film Festival in spring. Monterey Bay Golf CoursesSome of the most challenging courses in the game of golf are located along the Central Coast. This is where to find them. Santa Cruz WineriesSome of the most popular wineries in Santa Cruz, California. Romantic GetawaysSanta Cruz and the Monterey Peninsula are home to stunning vistas and pristine beaches, making this one of the most romantic areas in the world. Santa Cruz Sports and RecreationPickup streetball courts, disc golf courses and outdoor recreation in Santa Cruz. Santa Cruz Movie TimesCheck showtimes and purchase movie tickets for Santa Cruz movie theaters. Shopping in Santa CruzWhere to find those shoes, that book, those jeans... Santa Cruz BeautyGuide to Day spas, salons, wellness centers and massage centers in the Santa Cruz Area. |
Green Santa CruzGoing green in Santa Cruz is easy with this list of eco-friendly shops and green businesses, environmental groups and community activist associations, and green events. Also featuring local Santa Cruz green news and environmental stories. Santa Cruz Coffee ShopsFrom artsy cafes to bean roasting giants, coffeehouses in Santa Cruz offer flavor and ambiance to spare. Santa Cruz Bike ShopsAn insider's selection of some of the best 2-wheeler shops on the coast. Mandatory bike to work day implemented by overzealously green bosses just got a whole lot easier. Santa Cruz Surf ShopsFrom mega-retailers to locally grown board shops, Santa Cruz surf shops can help budding wave-riders with everything they need...except skill. Santa Cruz Skate ShopsEverything skaters in Santa Cruz need to hit the skatepark, from complete board setups and skate apparel to spare parts and tools. Santa Cruz Grocery StoresWith an emphasis on organic, hormone free and locally grown, Santa Cruz grocery stores appeal to both health conscious and green-friendly shoppers. Santa Cruz Thrift StoresSecondhand bargain shopping for the economically conscious and the tragically hip. Monterey Bay Area Farmer's MarketsA guide to farmer's markets along the Central Coast. Santa Cruz & Monterey Bay Area Wedding GuideA guide to weddings in Santa Cruz and on the Monterey Peninsula. Includes expert wedding photographers in the Santa Cruz area to help newlyweds remember their special day forever. Santa Cruz Yoga StudiosYoga just might be the favorite local pastime. More than a dozen studios offer a full range of styles, from athletic Ashtanga to meditative Hatha. |
