West Side, Santa Cruz, California

~Restaurants to Try~


Cafe Brasil

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The breakfast menu & juice bar star at this colorful Brazilian cottage with outdoor patio seating.

Address: 1410 Mission St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060


West End Tap & Kitchen

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Eatery with rustic-industrial looks offers a gastropub menu with Californian leanings & craft beer.

Address: 334 Ingalls St d, Santa Cruz, CA 95060


Ristorante Avanti

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Popular spot for classic Italian cuisine with a Californian twist in a warm, laid-back atmosphere.

Address: 1917 Mission St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060


Mission St. BBQ

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Chill, family-owned spot with smoked BBQ fare, lots of craft beer on tap & nightly live blues.

Address: 1618 Mission St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060


Sabieng Thai

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Classic Thai fare served in a casual restaurant decked out with traditional Asian decor.

Address: 1218 Mission St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

~Breweries On The West Side~


Humble Sea Brewing Co.

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Place to sample the brewery’s main beers & seasonal releases, with nautical accents & a patio.

Address: 820 Swift St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Santa Cruz Ale Works

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This microbrewery makes organic beers & serves them in a dog-friendly taproom with eats & a garden.

Address: 402 Ingalls St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060


U.C. Santa Cruz

The University of California, Santa Cruz is a public research university in Santa Cruz, California. It is one of 10 campuses in the University of California system.

Address: 1156 High St, Santa Cruz, CA 95064

Santa Cruz Boardwalk

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Amusement park offers a variety of games & rides right on a mile-long stretch of sandy beach.

Address: 400 Beach St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

The Wharf

Known for fishing, boat tours, viewing sea lions, dining, nightlife and gift shops. The current wharf was built in 1914, the last of six built on the site, and is operated by the City of Santa Cruz Parks and Recreation Office.