Guidebook for Bonny Doon
Food Scene
Yummy food. Nice atmosphere. Easy drive from BD. No outdoor seating.
47 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Avanti Restaurant
1917 Mission St Yummy food. Nice atmosphere. Easy drive from BD. No outdoor seating.
Laili
101 Cooper St One of my favorites! Great outdoor patio.
Great place to catch the sunset. Tues. and Thurs. taco nights are the best.
32 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Olitas Cantina & Grille
49 Municipal WharfGreat 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 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Crow's Nest Restaurant
2218 E Cliff DrUpstairs happy hour is fun as are summer beach parties on Thursdays.
Manuel's Mexican Restaurant
261 Center AveWorth the drive!
Not the easiest drive from Bonny Doon but if you are in Felton it might be worth a stop.
62 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
The Cremer House
6256 CA-9Not the easiest drive from Bonny Doon but if you are in Felton it might be worth a stop.
Lillian's Italian Kitchen
1148 Soquel AveA VERY popular spot.
Essentials
New Leaf Community Markets
1101 Fair AveGreat butcher and all the essentials and then some. Local family run.
76 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Shopper's Corner
622 Soquel AveGreat 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 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
MJA Vineyards
328 Ingalls StGreat wine. Nice place to sit outside and make new friends. Not open late.
Local after surf./ bike/ etc... hangout.
94 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Santa Cruz Mountain Vineyard
334 Ingalls StLocal after surf./ bike/ etc... hangout.
Moe's Alley
1535 Commercial WayNot for nightlife but a nice winery just around the corner. Bring a picnic and sit by the creek.
32 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Beauregard Vineyard
10 Pine Flat RdNot for nightlife but a nice winery just around the corner. Bring a picnic and sit by the creek.
Red Room
Younger crowd. Downstairs or upstairs...you choose.
The name has changed to Flynns Cabaret. Small venue and some great bands.
41 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Felton Music Hall
6275 Hwy 9The 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 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Equinox Sparkling Wine
334 Ingalls StNot 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 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Venus Spirits
200 High RdI'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 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Parque Estatal Wilder Ranch
1401 Coast RdNice place to hike, bike or stroll the old farmstead.
Surf, kite board or stroll inland along a lovely easy trail.
15 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Waddell Beach
Surf, kite board or stroll inland along a lovely easy trail.
Great spot for hiking and mountain biking.
272 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Parque Estatal Forestal de Nisene Marks
Aptos Creek RoadGreat 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 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Playa Estatal Manresa
1445 San Andreas RdThe beach I grew up on so I'm partial. Great spot for long walks and beach break surfing.
Entertainment & Activities
Santa Cruz Yoga
402 Ingalls StGreat yoga studio with many classes daily.
Great teachers. The best for surf lessons.
7 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Richard Schmidt Surf School
30 Front Street 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 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park
400 Beach StA 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 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Pacific Avenue
Pacific AvenueLots of nice shops and restaurants on the outdoor Pacific Garden Mall.
Sightseeing
Lighthouse Field State Beach