NEARBY LOCATIONS
Most standard shopping needs can be found in the nearby town of Watsonville, about 15-20 minutes away. Many popular restaurants and also located in the same area.
LOCAL
SHOPPING
Most standard shopping needs can be found in the nearby town of Watsonville, about 15-20 minutes away. Many popular restaurants and also located in the same area. Some of the stores located at the Watsonville Square Shopping Center include Target, Staples, Food Maxx, and Yogurt Land.
Take Sunset Beach Road to San Andreas Road, turn right onto San Andreas Rd. Follow San Andreas Road until it dead ends at Beach Road, turn left onto Beach Road. Follow Beach Road past the light. Turn left onto Ohlone Parkway, at the traffic circle, continue straight to stay on Ohlone Parkway. Ahead on the right is shopping center.
SHOPPING
LOCATIONS
1. Nob Hill Foods, CVS Drug Store, Imura Japanese Restaurant
2. Food Maxx
3. Pizza Hut/Erik’s Deli
4. Target
5. Applebee’s Grill and Bar
6. Subway/Baskin Robbins
7. Round Table Pizza
8. Togo’s Eatery
9. Movie Theaters
LOCAL
RESTAURANTS
Although the Last Gleam is fully equipped for dining in, there might be occasions where you would appreciate dining out. Aside from the well known restaurants listed on the local shopping page here are a few local restaurants well known in the Santa Cruz area which are sure to satisfy your dining pleasure.
Palapas
Aptos / Seascape
Located in the Seascape
community, Palapas offers a
variety of traditional Mexican
favorites and specializes in
coastal Mexican cuisine.
Cafe Rio
Aptos / Rio Del Mar
Cafe Rio offers a large choice of
specialties from the land and sea.
Cafe Rio is Located on the beach
in Rio Del Mar.
Chaminade
Soquel
Primarily known as a resort and
conference center, Chaminade
also houses some excellent
dining venues. For a truly unique
and elegant experience try the
Library
Stagnaro’s on
the Wharf
Santa Cruz
Our favorite restaurant on the
wharf with a full selection of
entrees, but most well known for
excellent seafood
SIGHTS
AND ATTRACTIONS
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
The Santa Cruz beach and boardwalk have been a popular attraction for visitors for over 100 years. It is a great place for fun with plenty of rides and amusements. There is plenty of parking near the boardwalk (for a fee), but the traffic around the area can be pretty difficult at times.
Capitola Village
The Capitola has been a popular summer destination for over 70 years. The quaint Capitola Village and Esplanade are home to numerous shops with a wide variety of apparel and gift items as well as a great selection of fine restaurants.
SIGHTS
AND ATTRACTIONS
Monterey Bay Aquarium
Monterey Bay Aquarium is a nonprofit public aquarium in Monterey, California. Known for its regional focus on the marine habitats of Monterey.
Pebble Beach & 17 Mile Drive
17 mile drive is a scenic drive that goes through pebble Beach and pacific groove along the Monterey peninsula.
LOCAL
SURFING AREAS
Pleasure Point
Pleasure Point is a neighborhood and famous surfing spot in Santa Cruz, CA. You can choose to surf or stay dry at the Pleasure Point Park that overlooks the Monterey Bay.
Steamer Lane
Steamer Lane is a famous surfing location in Santa Cruz, California. It is just off a point on the side of cliffs in the West Cliff residential area near downtown Santa Cruz, providing easy access and a good vantage point for viewing.