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Taqueria El Alteño

Food+Drink | Watsonville

Spanky’s

Food+Drink | Ben Lomond

Pedro’s

Food+Drink | Los Gatos

Sue’s Gallery Cafe

Food+Drink | Saratoga

La Fondue

Food+Drink | Saratoga

Duarte’s Tavern

Food+Drink | Pescadero

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The Cremer House

12 | 11 | 2019

The Cremer House is a restaurant and bar known for its delicious tap selection, artisan eats, and it’s rustic yet refined atmosphere. The Cremer House is a must see location for anyone stopping through downtown Felton. With hardwood floors, dozens of windows, and a wrap around porch, The Cremer House is perfect for afternoon respite...

The Cats — Perfect, notorious BBQ

07 | 31 | 2018

But forget the BBQ for a minute, I had no idea how delicious the history here proved to be. A one-time stop for stagecoaches, the Cats Roadhouse had also served as a weigh station for lumber wagons. Along with the introduction of paved roads, its history took a turn...

Craft Beer Exploding In Santa Cruz

04 | 29 | 2018

If you like a tasty brew, you will enjoy exploring the craft beer taprooms in Santa Cruz County. There are some sixteen craft breweries and fifteen taprooms and counting in the county where you can enjoy flavorful, refreshing brews. You will discover that these small, unique businesses are creating outstanding artisanal brews that reflect their...

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Guide To Goat Rock

Billed as the gateway of the Santa Cruz Mountains, Castle Rock State Park earns that title in spectacular fashion. A great staging ground for a number of adventures, from bouldering to rock climbing, day hiking to backpacking, and even birding. The crown jewel, Goat Rock, is a limestone formation that is typical of the park’s geology...

Hike to Berry Creek Falls

One can experience an excellent hike to the iconic Berry Creek Falls by hiking a 9-mile out-and-back trail from Big Basin Redwoods State Park HQ. Of course, the full splendor comes on the 11-mile loop, with three additional waterfalls, all of them along the spectacular Berry Creek Falls Trail. Be forewarned; both are strenuous backcountry...

Skyline-to-the-Sea Trail

The Skyline-to-the-Sea Trail runs about 30 miles, depending on where you start and what side quests you settle on. Fulfilling the promise of its name, the trail dips, climbs and winds from the peaks of the Santa Cruz Mountains to the shores of the Pacific Ocean. On this epic journey, it passes waterfalls, springs and creeks, wetlands and chaparral...

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Arcangeli Grocery/Norms Market

Food+Drink | Pescadero

Auntie Mame’s Cafe

Food+Drink | Scotts Valley

Bella’s Cafe

Food+Drink | Boulder Creek

Boulder Creek Pizza & Pub

Food+Drink | Boulder Creek

Boulder Creek Roadside Cafe

Food+Drink | Boulder Creek

Buttercup Cakes & Farmhouse Frosting

Food+Drink | Santa Cruz

Cafe Delmarette

Food+Drink | Santa Cruz

Chocolate the Restaurant

Food+Drink | Santa Cruz

Coffee 9

Food+Drink | Ben Lomond

Conchita’s Ice Cream & Bakery

Food+Drink | Watsonville

Cowboy Bar & Grill

Food+Drink | Felton

Cruise Coffee Company

Food+Drink | Scotts Valley