Guidebook for Felton
Food Scene
Cowboy Bar & Grill
5447 Hwy 9Great burgers and yam cakes with a tangy jalapeno sauce.
Walking distance to local "best little pour house in Felton." Great coffee, ambiance, bakery items and local vibe.
39 habitants recommandent
White Raven
6253 Hwy 9Walking distance to local "best little pour house in Felton." Great coffee, ambiance, bakery items and local vibe.
Walking distance to local "farm to table" style restaurant. Ever changing menu based on local produce in season. Great burgers and they make their own ketchup! Beautiful brass tap beers, free samples and eclectic, local favorites.
62 habitants recommandent
The Cremer House
6256 CA-9Walking distance to local "farm to table" style restaurant. Ever changing menu based on local produce in season. Great burgers and they make their own ketchup! Beautiful brass tap beers, free samples and eclectic, local favorites.
Great Mexican food just steps away, open late, get a bite to eat and a beer or sangria.
34 habitants recommandent
Taqueria Vallarta
893 41st AveGreat Mexican food just steps away, open late, get a bite to eat and a beer or sangria.
Empire Grille
6155 Hwy 9The food never disappoints! So good!
Located right at the mouth of the Santa Cruz harbor, great views, awesome food & drinks (upstairs, outdoor patio or inside). Often live music upstairs and frequent events like ukulele concerts or boat parades outside.
276 habitants recommandent
Crow's Nest Restaurant
2218 E Cliff DrLocated right at the mouth of the Santa Cruz harbor, great views, awesome food & drinks (upstairs, outdoor patio or inside). Often live music upstairs and frequent events like ukulele concerts or boat parades outside.
Mackenzies Chocolates
1492 Soquel AveHand made chocolates including chocolate or peanut butter banana slugs!
By far, the favorite coffee of the locals. Several local shops.
220 habitants recommandent
Verve Coffee Roasters
816 41st AveBy far, the favorite coffee of the locals. Several local shops.
Get the local favorite "Big Sur" and a t-shirt for around $6. Lots of other great flavored slices available and several locations.
141 habitants recommandent
Pizza My Heart
209 EsplanadeGet the local favorite "Big Sur" and a t-shirt for around $6. Lots of other great flavored slices available and several locations.
Walk across the street and take in peaceful views of the San Lorenzo River as you sip fresh brewed coffee, read the local "Good Times" paper and enjoy a delicious breakfast with great service and a down home atmosphere.
14 habitants recommandent
Rockys Cafe
6560 Hwy 9Walk across the street and take in peaceful views of the San Lorenzo River as you sip fresh brewed coffee, read the local "Good Times" paper and enjoy a delicious breakfast with great service and a down home atmosphere.
Chopstix
6249 CA-9Great Chinese food.
Parks & Nature
Beautiful & easy redwood loop walk just shy of 1 mile long. Adjacent to Roaring Camp Railroad.
38 habitants recommandent
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park Campground
2591 Graham Hill RdBeautiful & easy redwood loop walk just shy of 1 mile long. Adjacent to Roaring Camp Railroad.
Great photo op at the covered bridge. Taco Truck Tuesdays, frequent local events, an equestrian center across the bridge or just a great place to take the kids to play, have a picnic or toss a ball/frisbee to your dog.
22 habitants recommandent
Felton Covered Bridge County Park
Graham Hill RoadGreat photo op at the covered bridge. Taco Truck Tuesdays, frequent local events, an equestrian center across the bridge or just a great place to take the kids to play, have a picnic or toss a ball/frisbee to your dog.
Fall Creek Unit Trailhead
Felton Empire RoadGreat walking / hiking trails.
Entertainment & Activities
Ride the train to the boardwalk or up to Bear Mountain. Civil War re-enactment every Memorial Day, frequent festivals and Thomas the Tank Engine visits several times a year (kids LOVE it!).
Adjacent to Henry Cowell State Redwood Park - park at one and walk just steps over to the other.
58 habitants recommandent
Roaring Camp, Big Trees and Pacific Railroad Station
North Big Trees Park RoadRide the train to the boardwalk or up to Bear Mountain. Civil War re-enactment every Memorial Day, frequent festivals and Thomas the Tank Engine visits several times a year (kids LOVE it!).
Adjacent to Henry Cowell State Redwood Park - park at one and walk just steps over to the other.
Bigfoot Discovery Museum
5497 Hwy 9Yes, Felton has a Bigfoot museum. : )
A fun, quirky tour of a gravitational anomaly located in the redwood forests of Santa Cruz, CA.
www.mysteryspot.com
34 habitants recommandent
Mystery Spot Road
Mystery Spot RoadA fun, quirky tour of a gravitational anomaly located in the redwood forests of Santa Cruz, CA.
www.mysteryspot.com
Walk the boardwalk for free, enjoy a giant corndog or deep fried twinkie. Free Friday night concerts and always something going on (vollyball tournaments, Hawaiian canoe races, woodies on the wharf, etc. The Cave Train, carousel and Giant Dipper are must do's! Scene of the film "Lost Boys" and many others.
745 habitants recommandent
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park
400 Beach StWalk the boardwalk for free, enjoy a giant corndog or deep fried twinkie. Free Friday night concerts and always something going on (vollyball tournaments, Hawaiian canoe races, woodies on the wharf, etc. The Cave Train, carousel and Giant Dipper are must do's! Scene of the film "Lost Boys" and many others.
Essentials
Safeway
6255 Graham Hill RdUse my number for awesome discounts 831.588.6614.
Drug store and other essentials. Use my number for awesome discounts 831.588.6614.
8 habitants recommandent
CVS
6247 Graham Hill RdDrug store and other essentials. Use my number for awesome discounts 831.588.6614.
Our local organic grocery store. Pick up something vegan, gluten free or even peruse their selection of homeopathic herbs and/or essential oils.
89 habitants recommandent
Wild Roots Market
13159 Central AveOur local organic grocery store. Pick up something vegan, gluten free or even peruse their selection of homeopathic herbs and/or essential oils.
Everything Else
Felton Nails
6265 Graham Hill RdGreat manicures and/or pedicures. Right next to Safeway & CVS around the corner.
Getting Around
Graham Hill Road takes you directly from Felton into Santa Cruz, bypassing traffic on weekends or holidays. Scenic drive that drops you right onto Ocean Street with easy access to beaches, downtown and everythig else!
Graham Hill Road
Graham Hill RoadGraham Hill Road takes you directly from Felton into Santa Cruz, bypassing traffic on weekends or holidays. Scenic drive that drops you right onto Ocean Street with easy access to beaches, downtown and everythig else!
Highway 9 takes you directly from Felton into Santa Cruz, bypassing traffic on weekends or holidays. Scenic drive through the redwoods that drops you right onto River Street with easy access to beaches, downtown and everythig else! Easy way to get to highway 1 north up the coast to some secluded beaches, Natural Bridges, great restaurants on Mission St, etc.
Highway 9
Highway 9Highway 9 takes you directly from Felton into Santa Cruz, bypassing traffic on weekends or holidays. Scenic drive through the redwoods that drops you right onto River Street with easy access to beaches, downtown and everythig else! Easy way to get to highway 1 north up the coast to some secluded beaches, Natural Bridges, great restaurants on Mission St, etc.
Shopping
Find some great deals at at this local thrift store that use to be a bowling alley. Awesome for vintage shopping.
Abbot's Thrift
6164 Hwy 9Find some great deals at at this local thrift store that use to be a bowling alley. Awesome for vintage shopping.
I always find a cute outfit, new purse, and I LOVE the jewelry here - trendy & affordable. I always get compliments when I wear them. : )
TrendSetter Boutique
6223 Hwy 9I always find a cute outfit, new purse, and I LOVE the jewelry here - trendy & affordable. I always get compliments when I wear them. : )