Guidebook for Bonny Doon

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Guidebook for Bonny Doon

Food Scene

Yummy food. Nice atmosphere. Easy drive from BD. No outdoor seating.
47 residents recomanen
Avanti Restaurant
1917 Mission St
47 residents recomanen
Yummy food. Nice atmosphere. Easy drive from BD. No outdoor seating.
One of my favorites! Great outdoor patio.
104 residents recomanen
Laili
101 Cooper St
104 residents recomanen
One of my favorites! Great outdoor patio.
Great place to catch the sunset. Tues. and Thurs. taco nights are the best.
32 residents recomanen
Olitas Cantina & Grille
49 Municipal Wharf
32 residents recomanen
Great place to catch the sunset. Tues. and Thurs. taco nights are the best.
Upstairs happy hour is fun as are summer beach parties on Thursdays.
276 residents recomanen
Crow's Nest Restaurant
2218 E Cliff Dr
276 residents recomanen
Upstairs happy hour is fun as are summer beach parties on Thursdays.
Worth the drive!
91 residents recomanen
Manuel's Mexican Restaurant
261 Center Ave
91 residents recomanen
Worth the drive!
Not the easiest drive from Bonny Doon but if you are in Felton it might be worth a stop.
62 residents recomanen
The Cremer House
6256 CA-9
62 residents recomanen
Not the easiest drive from Bonny Doon but if you are in Felton it might be worth a stop.
A VERY popular spot.
125 residents recomanen
Lillian's Italian Kitchen
1148 Soquel Ave
125 residents recomanen
A VERY popular spot.

Essentials

248 residents recomanen
New Leaf Community Markets
1101 Fair Ave
248 residents recomanen
Great butcher and all the essentials and then some. Local family run.
76 residents recomanen
Shopper's Corner
622 Soquel Ave
76 residents recomanen
Great butcher and all the essentials and then some. Local family run.

Drinks & Nightlife

Great wine. Nice place to sit outside and make new friends. Not open late.
26 residents recomanen
MJA Vineyards
328 Ingalls St
26 residents recomanen
Great wine. Nice place to sit outside and make new friends. Not open late.
Local after surf./ bike/ etc... hangout.
94 residents recomanen
Santa Cruz Mountain Vineyard
334 Ingalls St
94 residents recomanen
Local after surf./ bike/ etc... hangout.
83 residents recomanen
Moe's Alley
1535 Commercial Way
83 residents recomanen
Not for nightlife but a nice winery just around the corner. Bring a picnic and sit by the creek.
32 residents recomanen
Beauregard Vineyard
10 Pine Flat Rd
32 residents recomanen
Not for nightlife but a nice winery just around the corner. Bring a picnic and sit by the creek.
Younger crowd. Downstairs or upstairs...you choose.
9 residents recomanen
Red Room
9 residents recomanen
Younger crowd. Downstairs or upstairs...you choose.
The name has changed to Flynns Cabaret. Small venue and some great bands.
41 residents recomanen
Felton Music Hall
6275 Hwy 9
41 residents recomanen
The name has changed to Flynns Cabaret. Small venue and some great bands.
Not open late but a nice stop if you like bubbles. The owner is a really nice guy and his sparkling wine is great.
10 residents recomanen
Equinox Sparkling Wine
334 Ingalls St
10 residents recomanen
Not open late but a nice stop if you like bubbles. The owner is a really nice guy and his sparkling wine is great.
I've only been once but if you like spirits it is worth a stop.
32 residents recomanen
Venus Spirits
200 High Rd
32 residents recomanen
I've only been once but if you like spirits it is worth a stop.

Parks & Nature

Nice place to hike, bike or stroll the old farmstead.
219 residents recomanen
Parc Estatal Wilder Ranch
1401 Coast Rd
219 residents recomanen
Nice place to hike, bike or stroll the old farmstead.
Surf, kite board or stroll inland along a lovely easy trail.
15 residents recomanen
Waddell Beach
15 residents recomanen
Surf, kite board or stroll inland along a lovely easy trail.
Great spot for hiking and mountain biking.
272 residents recomanen
Parc Estatal del Bosc de Nisene Marks
Aptos Creek Road
272 residents recomanen
Great spot for hiking and mountain biking.
The beach I grew up on so I'm partial. Great spot for long walks and beach break surfing.
55 residents recomanen
Platja Estatal de Manresa
1445 San Andreas Rd
55 residents recomanen
The beach I grew up on so I'm partial. Great spot for long walks and beach break surfing.

Entertainment & Activities

Great yoga studio with many classes daily.
11 residents recomanen
Santa Cruz Yoga
402 Ingalls St
11 residents recomanen
Great yoga studio with many classes daily.
Great teachers. The best for surf lessons.
7 residents recomanen
Richard Schmidt Surf School
30 Front Street
7 residents recomanen
Great teachers. The best for surf lessons.
A ride on the Big Dipper or Merry-Go-Round is fun for kids of all ages. Summertime has some weeknight after 5pm discounted rides. Check out their website for details. Local Costco had discounted ride passes as well.
745 residents recomanen
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park
400 Beach St
745 residents recomanen
A ride on the Big Dipper or Merry-Go-Round is fun for kids of all ages. Summertime has some weeknight after 5pm discounted rides. Check out their website for details. Local Costco had discounted ride passes as well.

Shopping

Lots of nice shops and restaurants on the outdoor Pacific Garden Mall.
88 residents recomanen
Pacific Avenue
Pacific Avenue
88 residents recomanen
Lots of nice shops and restaurants on the outdoor Pacific Garden Mall.

Sightseeing

49 residents recomanen
Lighthouse Field State Beach
49 residents recomanen