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You've chosen one of Santa Cruz's most beloved neighborhoods — welcome to Pleasure Point. Here's where the locals eat, surf, exp

Neighborhood Coffee

Fuel up before you hit the water Santa Cruz takes its coffee seriously. These are the spots the locals line up for.



Neighborhood Food

From tacos to fine dining — eat well Pleasure Point has some of Santa Cruz's best restaurants right at your doorstep.



Best Beaches

Pick your spot From the legendary breaks at Pleasure Point to the calm waters of Capitola — there's a beach for every mood.

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Surf Shops

Gear up Need a board, a wetsuit, or just some wax? These are the shops the local surf community trusts.

Farmers Markets

Fresh, local, delicious Santa Cruz has some of the best farmers markets in California — perfect for stocking up the kitchen.

Downtown

Time: 12:30-5pm

Day: Wednesday

Location: Cedar St & Church St, Downtown Santa Cruz

Aptos Cabrillo college

Time: 8am–12pm

Day: Saturday

Location: Cabrillo College, 6500 Soquel Drive, Aptos, CA 95003

Live Oak

Time: 9am–1pm

Day: Sunday

Location: 15th & Eastcliff Dr

West Side

Time: 9am–1pm

Day: Saturday

Location: Mission St. Ext. and Western Dr.

Experiences

Beyond the beach From the Boardwalk to the Redwoods — there's more to Santa Cruz than surf.

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Best Hikes

Lace up Ocean bluffs, redwood forests, and mountain trails — all within minutes of the house.

Santa Cruz Trails

Host Favorites

Our personal picks!

Avanti Restaurant

Lago Di Como

La Marea

Hook and Line

The Alley-Oop

Las Palmas taco bar

Ozzys Pizzaria