Plateau Drive Guidebook

Vic And Leanne
Vic And Leanne
Plateau Drive Guidebook

Food scene

American fare, kid-friendly, country western theme. Good food! 0.2 mi. 4-minute walk. Outdoor seating. Full bar
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Cowboy Bar & Grill
5447 Hwy 9
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American fare, kid-friendly, country western theme. Good food! 0.2 mi. 4-minute walk. Outdoor seating. Full bar
Highly recommend! Healthy and delicious food and drinks. Always seasonal and fresh. Outdoor seating. Amazing location, across from Steamer Lane on West Cliff in Lighthouse Field State Park. A must try!
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Steamer Lane Supply
644-670 W Cliff Dr
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Highly recommend! Healthy and delicious food and drinks. Always seasonal and fresh. Outdoor seating. Amazing location, across from Steamer Lane on West Cliff in Lighthouse Field State Park. A must try!
Highly recommend! One of the best restaurants in Santa Cruz. Mediterranean cuisine. Fine dining. Downtown Santa Cruz
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Laili
101 Cooper St
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Highly recommend! One of the best restaurants in Santa Cruz. Mediterranean cuisine. Fine dining. Downtown Santa Cruz
An excellent natural foods market, sandwiches to go, vitamins and supplements, deli, organic foods, and more. Downtown Felton. 0.8 mi
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Wild Roots Market
13159 Central Ave
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An excellent natural foods market, sandwiches to go, vitamins and supplements, deli, organic foods, and more. Downtown Felton. 0.8 mi
3 minute walk. Local coffee hangout with 4.5 * Yelp reviews. Famous chai. Breakfast goodies. 0.8 mile
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White Raven
6253 Hwy 9
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3 minute walk. Local coffee hangout with 4.5 * Yelp reviews. Famous chai. Breakfast goodies. 0.8 mile
Excellent bakery and deli in Capitola. Very popular. A "must try." Nice place to pick up food for day trips. 10.7 miles 504 Bay Ave, Capitola
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Gayle's Bakery & Rosticceria
504 Bay Ave
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Excellent bakery and deli in Capitola. Very popular. A "must try." Nice place to pick up food for day trips. 10.7 miles 504 Bay Ave, Capitola
Our favorite restaurant on the wharf. Fantastic views from the end of the Santa Cruz Wharf. Good Mexican Food! Unique menu with lots of seafood options. Good chips, salsa, guacamole and margaritas. Love their carnitas tacos.
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Olitas Cantina & Grille
49 Municipal Wharf
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Our favorite restaurant on the wharf. Fantastic views from the end of the Santa Cruz Wharf. Good Mexican Food! Unique menu with lots of seafood options. Good chips, salsa, guacamole and margaritas. Love their carnitas tacos.
Local. Organic. Pizza, Lasagna, Salads, Beer & Wine. 2 minute drive, 13 minute walk. Good food! 6205 Highway 9, Felton; 0.7 mile
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Redwood Pizzeria
6205 CA-9
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Local. Organic. Pizza, Lasagna, Salads, Beer & Wine. 2 minute drive, 13 minute walk. Good food! 6205 Highway 9, Felton; 0.7 mile
Local. Hearty portions of comfort food. 4.4**** reviews; Breakfasts, lunch and dinner. An easy walk. Good food! 0.7 mile 6155 Hwy 9
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Empire Grille
6155 Hwy 9
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Local. Hearty portions of comfort food. 4.4**** reviews; Breakfasts, lunch and dinner. An easy walk. Good food! 0.7 mile 6155 Hwy 9
Good breakfasts. 3.1 mi, 7 minute drive
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Heavenly Roadside Café
1210 Mt Hermon Rd
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Good breakfasts. 3.1 mi, 7 minute drive
Our favorite Italian restaurant in all of Santa Cruz county. RSVP required.
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Lillian's Italian Kitchen
1148 Soquel Ave
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Our favorite Italian restaurant in all of Santa Cruz county. RSVP required.
If you like fresh, warm donuts, these are really good! Really!
Felton Donuts & Pastries
6259 Graham Hill Rd
If you like fresh, warm donuts, these are really good! Really!
Recently opened. Fantastic! 6249 CA-9, Downtown Felton
The Grove Cafe and Bakery
Recently opened. Fantastic! 6249 CA-9, Downtown Felton
Downtown Santa Cruz on Pacific Garden Mall. Serves Spanish shared plates, paella, wine and cocktails. Several vegetarian and vegan entrees. Really good! RSVP
Barceloneta
1541 Pacific Ave
Downtown Santa Cruz on Pacific Garden Mall. Serves Spanish shared plates, paella, wine and cocktails. Several vegetarian and vegan entrees. Really good! RSVP
In the heart of Ben Lomond, 4.5 miles north on Highway 9. Cozy and inviting atmosphere, excellent food and service! Highly recommend! 
Aroma
In the heart of Ben Lomond, 4.5 miles north on Highway 9. Cozy and inviting atmosphere, excellent food and service! Highly recommend! 
Very popular! Recently joined up with S.C. Bread Boy to serve up fantastic Smash Burgers. Limited hours of operation. Check online for updates. Downtown Felton.
Humble Sea Tavern | Felton
Very popular! Recently joined up with S.C. Bread Boy to serve up fantastic Smash Burgers. Limited hours of operation. Check online for updates. Downtown Felton.

Sightseeing

A must see! Peaceful and grounding. Favorite hiking!
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헨리코웰레드우즈주립공원
101 N Big Trees Park Rd
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A must see! Peaceful and grounding. Favorite hiking!
A gem, right in our neighborhood. Ride the train to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk or Bear Mountain.
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Roaring Camp, Big Trees and Pacific Railroad Station
North Big Trees Park Road
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A gem, right in our neighborhood. Ride the train to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk or Bear Mountain.
Beautiful, especially at sunset. Check out the tide pools at low tide and the monarch butterfly trail
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내추럴 브리지스 스테이트 비치
2531 W Cliff Dr
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Beautiful, especially at sunset. Check out the tide pools at low tide and the monarch butterfly trail
A beautiful drive up the coast and on a windy day the kite surfers and wind sailers will be out.
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와델 비치 (Waddell Beach)
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A beautiful drive up the coast and on a windy day the kite surfers and wind sailers will be out.
Historic Covered Bridge and the tallest in the USA. Playground; Sand Volleyball Court; River Access; Lawn Area; Fishing; Picnic Area
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펠턴커버드브리지카운티공원
Graham Hill Road
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Historic Covered Bridge and the tallest in the USA. Playground; Sand Volleyball Court; River Access; Lawn Area; Fishing; Picnic Area
Picturesque ocean spot with tidepools. Any beach along the PCH north of Santa Cruz is going to be beautiful. Stop at as many state beaches as possible.
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빈 할로우 스테이트 비치 (Bean Hollow State Beach)
New Years Creek Road
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Picturesque ocean spot with tidepools. Any beach along the PCH north of Santa Cruz is going to be beautiful. Stop at as many state beaches as possible.
Highly recommend! Scenic 17-Mile Drive in Picturesque Pebble Beach. Dramatic coastal cliffs, snow-white beaches, championship golf courses. Stop at Gayle's bakery in Capitola on the way for picnic foods.
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17-마일 드라이브
17 Mile Drive
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Highly recommend! Scenic 17-Mile Drive in Picturesque Pebble Beach. Dramatic coastal cliffs, snow-white beaches, championship golf courses. Stop at Gayle's bakery in Capitola on the way for picnic foods.
Aquarium and marine science, museum. Great for kids! Interactive and hands on.
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시모어마린디스커버리센터
100 McAllister Way
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Aquarium and marine science, museum. Great for kids! Interactive and hands on.
A hidden secret of southern Santa Cruz County, this beach is tucked away between the farmlands. Pack a picnic for the evening, drive down along the secluded roads and watch the sunset over the ocean and sands.
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선셋 주립 해변
Sunset Beach Road
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A hidden secret of southern Santa Cruz County, this beach is tucked away between the farmlands. Pack a picnic for the evening, drive down along the secluded roads and watch the sunset over the ocean and sands.
Año Nuevo State Park offers docent-guided walks between December 15 and March 31, which feature the elephant seals in their natural habitat. To view the elephant seals during this season, you must be on a guided walk. Elephant seal viewing requires a 3-4 mile moderate hike over varied terrain, including sand dunes. The walks last about two and a half hours. They operate daily from early morning to mid afternoon. For more information and to reserve a tour, search: Elephant Seal Guided Walks
Año Nuevo State Park
Año Nuevo State Park offers docent-guided walks between December 15 and March 31, which feature the elephant seals in their natural habitat. To view the elephant seals during this season, you must be on a guided walk. Elephant seal viewing requires a 3-4 mile moderate hike over varied terrain, including sand dunes. The walks last about two and a half hours. They operate daily from early morning to mid afternoon. For more information and to reserve a tour, search: Elephant Seal Guided Walks

Hiking and Biking

One of our favorite local places to hike. Huge views of the bay and zero crowds on the western edge of Santa Cruz at Moore Creek Preserve, a 246-acre greenbelt. A peaceful hike with open meadows and Redwood canyons. We like to park by Pacific Shores Apartments at 1240 Shaffer Road and Hwy 1. Walk across Hwy 1 to the trail. Very limited parking on Meder Street.
Moore Creek Preserve
Moore Creek Trail
One of our favorite local places to hike. Huge views of the bay and zero crowds on the western edge of Santa Cruz at Moore Creek Preserve, a 246-acre greenbelt. A peaceful hike with open meadows and Redwood canyons. We like to park by Pacific Shores Apartments at 1240 Shaffer Road and Hwy 1. Walk across Hwy 1 to the trail. Very limited parking on Meder Street.
A favorite hiking place. Great views of the area
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Quail Hollow Ranch County Park
800 Quail Hollow Rd
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A favorite hiking place. Great views of the area
Great hiking and biking! Follow the Old Landing Cove Trail along the bluffs for some majestic ocean views. 2.4 easy miles. Other good hiking and biking trails across the highway.
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와일더랜치주립공원
1401 Coast Rd
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Great hiking and biking! Follow the Old Landing Cove Trail along the bluffs for some majestic ocean views. 2.4 easy miles. Other good hiking and biking trails across the highway.
All kinds of biking and hiking trails. Convenient and peaceful walk to the park, especially early morning or early evening. Lots of deer around sunset, sometimes coyotes. Enjoy a 360 degree view from the Observation Deck, a 5.3 mi. loop, a moderately challenging hike. There's a QR code at the park's kiosk with an downloadable hiking trial map.
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헨리코웰레드우즈주립공원
101 N Big Trees Park Rd
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All kinds of biking and hiking trails. Convenient and peaceful walk to the park, especially early morning or early evening. Lots of deer around sunset, sometimes coyotes. Enjoy a 360 degree view from the Observation Deck, a 5.3 mi. loop, a moderately challenging hike. There's a QR code at the park's kiosk with an downloadable hiking trial map.
Nice spot for a lengthy beach walk. Try famous Marianne’s Ice Cream right outside the park entrance
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시클리프스테이트해변
State Park Drive
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Nice spot for a lengthy beach walk. Try famous Marianne’s Ice Cream right outside the park entrance
Several shady trails for hiking during those hot days. A beautiful spot that's nearby. Photos were taken by our Airbnb guest and talented photographer, Saul Shiffman from Pittsburgh.
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Fall Creek Unit Trailhead
Felton Empire Road
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Several shady trails for hiking during those hot days. A beautiful spot that's nearby. Photos were taken by our Airbnb guest and talented photographer, Saul Shiffman from Pittsburgh.
A moderately challenging hike through old growth redwoods up to a rewarding lookout with views of the Monterey Bay on one side and the Santa Cruz Mountain ridges and valleys on the other. A rare Santa Cruz sandhills habitat, with ponderosa pines, gnarled manzanita and bush lupine.
Henry Cowell Redwoods Observation Deck
A moderately challenging hike through old growth redwoods up to a rewarding lookout with views of the Monterey Bay on one side and the Santa Cruz Mountain ridges and valleys on the other. A rare Santa Cruz sandhills habitat, with ponderosa pines, gnarled manzanita and bush lupine.
Awesome mountain bike and hiking trails.
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포고닙
501 and 410 Golf Club Dr
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Awesome mountain bike and hiking trails.
So majestic! One of the most beautiful places on earth. Go early if you want parking, otherwise hike in. Worth the drive!
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포인트 로보스
62 CA-1
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So majestic! One of the most beautiful places on earth. Go early if you want parking, otherwise hike in. Worth the drive!

Libations

Beer, wine and cocktails
An historic and highly rated vineyard in our own neighborhood. Just a 3 minute drive or a 20 minute walk away. You might stop at Wild Roots Market to pick up picnic needs to enjoy with a bottle of wine and relax on their deck.
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Hallcrest Vineyards
379 Felton Empire Rd
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An historic and highly rated vineyard in our own neighborhood. Just a 3 minute drive or a 20 minute walk away. You might stop at Wild Roots Market to pick up picnic needs to enjoy with a bottle of wine and relax on their deck.
Just down the street. Fantastic dive bar and local favorite. Fun atmosphere and awesome bartenders. A lovely outside garden area with fire pit, and a great pool table inside. A juke box with a great selection of tunes.
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Monty's Log Cabin
5755 Hwy 9
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Just down the street. Fantastic dive bar and local favorite. Fun atmosphere and awesome bartenders. A lovely outside garden area with fire pit, and a great pool table inside. A juke box with a great selection of tunes.

Local Music

Great food! A 13 minute walk away, a local favorite. As per their website, "brings an unrivaled live music experience to the Santa Cruz mountains. Music lovers of all genres can see both the best local talent or their favorite touring musicians while enjoying fresh craft food and drinks served in-house. Our restaurant is open Wednesday through Sunday 4-9PM. Seating is limited and please order from the bar."
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Felton Music Hall
6275 Hwy 9
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Great food! A 13 minute walk away, a local favorite. As per their website, "brings an unrivaled live music experience to the Santa Cruz mountains. Music lovers of all genres can see both the best local talent or their favorite touring musicians while enjoying fresh craft food and drinks served in-house. Our restaurant is open Wednesday through Sunday 4-9PM. Seating is limited and please order from the bar."

Adventures

Zip line and other Aerial adventures in our local forest. Highly rated!
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Mount Hermon Adventures
17 Conference Dr
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Zip line and other Aerial adventures in our local forest. Highly rated!

Playgrounds

Great playground for kids, skatepark, basketball courts, picnic areas
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스카이파크
361 Kings Village Rd
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Great playground for kids, skatepark, basketball courts, picnic areas
Closest playground for kids. Across from Safeway.
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펠턴커버드브리지카운티공원
Graham Hill Road
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Closest playground for kids. Across from Safeway.
A fun playground with swings and climbing structures. Skate park.
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Highlands County Park
8500 CA-9
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A fun playground with swings and climbing structures. Skate park.