Here are recommendations for spots on the westside of Santa Cruz that you might like.
These recommendations are solely the opinion of Myriam Telus. They are listed in no particular order.
11th hour - coffee and small meals (e.g., avocado toast, etc)
Iveta westside - coffee and lunch, close to Seymour Center
Companion - coffee and pastries.
Cat and Cloud - coffee
Verve
Cafe Brasil
West End Tap and Kitchen
Namaste
Bantam
Venus Spirits Cocktails and Kitchen
Upper Crust Pizza
Mo's Dumplings
Most of these restaurants are on or near Mission St.
You can rent E-bikes through BCycle (https://www.bcycle.com/ rentals). There are bikes around the city, including in front of Humble Sea.
Natural Bridges State Beach
Santa Cruz Boardwalk and Wharf
Monterrey Scenic Trail
Upper campus loop - drive around upper campus it's beautiful. You can take Bay Street all the way up until it becomes Coolidge Dr.
Coastal campus trail - there is a trail near the Seymour Center.
Pogonip trail - Look up " Pogonip Spring trailhead" or "Lookout trailhead" to see where to start.
Venus Spirits Cocktails and Kitchen
Humble Sea Brewing
Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing
There are 3-4 wine tasting spots near Humble Sea - Stockwell Cellars, MJA, and Santa Cruz Mountain Winery.
New Leaf grocery store
Safeway grocery store
Marianne's ice cream
Ferrell's donuts
Manresa Bread