Surfing Santa Cruz

Kathleen Daughety

Verve Coffee Roasters

Start your morning at one of the best coffee shops in the U.S.

Cowell's Beach

Spend the late morning surfing Cowell's Point.

Taqueria Vallarta

tacos moreno

Grab a quick lunch at Tacos Moreno

Pleasure Point Surf Spot

Spend the afternoon at this amazing surf spot. If you are a beginner, check out the spot at the end of 38th street. When the waves are good, watching surfers at the end of 41st street provides endless entertainment and inspiration.

Freeline Design Surf Shop

Freeline is the only place in town that rents hardboards.

Pleasure Pizza

After you've worked up an appetite, grab a slice of pesto pizza here.