The Best Food & Drink in Santa Cruz & Monterey

A Taste of Monterey

This regional Wine Bar, Market and Bistro is Cannery Row's 2nd largest attraction with Monterey's Best View and  is a must see when in Monterey. We invite you to come in and discover the culinary delights of Monterey Wine Country at our ocean vi... more

Alfaro Family Vineyards & Winery

Founded in 1998, this former 75 acre apple farm south of Santa Cruz has been transformed into Alfaro Family Vineyards & Winery. With 56 acres currently under vine, the most-recently planted 8 acres was CCOF Certified Organic in 2010. Owned by husband... more

Aptos Farmer's Market

Market customers appreciate the bountiful selection of top quality produce and specialty foods as well as the opportunity to connect with the farmers and vendors who produce it. Ninety vendors, of which most are certified organic or use sustainable f... more

Armida Winery Tasting Room

Nestled in downtown Capitola, Armida Winery's Tasting Room is the perfect way to start or end a stroll by the beach. Our intimate yet cozy tasting room has a beautiful view and is steps away from award-winning restaurants, artisan shops, art gallerie... more

Armitage Wines

Our focus is delicately crafting Pinot noir from the Santa Cruz Mountains. Our tasting room is in Aptos. Come visit us there to relax with a glass of hand crafted Pinot noir. more

Bargetto Winery

Bargetto Winery is dedicated to enriching the quality of life through the enjoyment of wine as it complements meals, contributes to well-being and celebrates life. Bargetto has produced handcrafted wines in the Santa Cruz Mountains since 1933. As th... more

Bargetto Winery & Tasting Room

Bargetto Wines operates one of Monterey's oldest tasting room and receives accolades for their fine wines. They carry a full line of dinner and specialty dessert wines. They offer tastings and tours and are located on famous Cannery Row. more

Beauregard Vineyards

Beauregard Vineyards produces handcrafted cool climate mineral-driven Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel from the Ben Lomond Mountain. They are a family owned and operated business dating back to 1949. If you're looking for... more

Bernardus

Owner Ben Pon appreciates wine as an art- a form of art that transcends the ordinary. His dream with Bernardus is to make a red wine equal to the finest from Bordeaux. To achieve this, Ben, a Dutchman who could have planted vineyards anywhere in the... more

Betty Burgers

Betty Burgers is a Santa Cruz favorite.  With its classic diner feel, unique decor, and awesome bar, Betty Burgers is the place to get your burger fix. You can find all types of tasty burger combos, from Western and Hawaiian styles to the class... more

Blackstone Winery

Blue House Farm

Farm Stand Schedule: You can find our produce at the Pie Ranch Farm Stand, located just north of Ano Nuevo State Park on Hwy 1, 25 minutes north of Santa Cruz. The stand is open every weekend from 11-7. more

Bonny Doon Botanicais

Bonny Doon Vineyard

Bonny Doon takes its inspiration from practices employed in simpler, less industrial times. That being said, there are some fairly esoteric techniques included in the Bonny Doon canon, such as Biodynamic viticultural practices. These practices give B... more

Bruno's Market & Delicatessen

Great selection of choice meats, fish, poultry, fresh produce, fine wines, and cold beer. Brick oven pizzas to go.  Giant gourmet deli sandwiches, lunchmeats, homemade salads, oak wood BBQ chicken, ribs, sausages, and tri-tip. Includes food prod... more

Cafe Carmel

Café Carmel is a European style coffee house serving breakfast sandwiches and an assortment of deli products, cheeses , antipasti, soup and salads, fresh baked pastries, ice cream, smoothies, and milk shakes. We cater, too. more

Calera

Calera wines express that pioneer spirit and are revered the world over. We are proud to report that even Robert Parker is convinced: "Calera is one of the most compelling Pinot Noir specialists of not only the New World, but of Planet Earth." We... more

California Coffee

This is a really nice spot. Lots of outdoor seating. There is a dog section as well. They have live music periodically as well. more

Carmel Bakery

Carmel Bakery was established in 1911 and is a Carmel landmark. Famous for scones, shortbread, Danish & giant pretzels, Italian cannoli and their Cappacinos. more

Carmel Cafe and Cocoa Bar

Charming European coffeehouse with a truly decadent cocoa menu, fresh baked cakes and cookies, quiche, sandwiches and caual bistro patio seating where well-behaved dogs are welcome. more

Carmel Food Tours

You will take a leisurely stroll through the heart of Carmel, taste a specially-selected variety of foods and wines from local restaurants and boutique shops, and become acquainted with the unique history and culture of this magical city. more

Carmel Valley Coffee Roasting Co.

Where visitors and friends meet to enjoy fresh-roasted coffee from around the world. Also features Scharffen Berger hot chocolate and a variety of delicious cocoas. Wonderful fresh-baked pastries. Internet access available. more

Carousel Candies

Carousel Candies, a popular candy destination for locals and visitors alike that is known for its delicious award-winning gourmet confections, is located at 31 Old Fisherman’s Wharf, Monterey, CA 93940 (831) 646-9801 (www.carouselcandies.com) w... more

Casa de Fruta

Ever since we planted our first orchards in 1908, we've been growing. At our roadside location in the fertile Pacheco Valley between Monterey and Yosemite, we've welcomed visitors from around the world. We hope you'll stop by and try some of our new... more

Casalegnos Store

Open since 1929 we are a country store with fresh seasonal vegetables and fruits from the family farm and local farmers.  We recently paired with the Ugly Mug and added espresso, coffee and tea to our offerings. We try to offer as local as possi... more

Chocolate

Chocolate is located in downtown Santa Cruz.  Open for lunch and dinner, you will find a mix of cuisines with a unique Mediterranean spin. Enjoy downtown Santa Cruz's weather and culture with our Garden Patio and Champagne Happy Hour.  Whe... more

Cima Collina Hilltop Ranch & Vineyards

Cima Collina produces artisan wines from small Monterey vineyards. The idea of an “artisan wine” is the partnership with growers who meticulously cultivate vineyards, the insistence on using only carefully chosen fruit, and the creation o... more

Cima Collina Tasting Room

Claudio's Specialty Breads

In 1990, Claudio and his wife Gayle founded Claudio's Specialty Breads in Castroville, California. The bakery is a family-operated wholesale bakery specializing in traditional Italian breads, breadsticks and pastries, as well as sourdough. more

Coastways Ranch

Open Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays and Monday from 10am-5pm Organic Strawberry U-Pick at Coastways Ranch The Organic Strawberry U-pick at Coastways Ranch is currently open Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10am-5pm. The organic strawberries are $4... more

Cottage of Sweets

Carmel's favorite candy store! Housed in a traditional Carmel cottage filled with sweet memories and candies, this shop features a vast array of English sweets as well as the largest selection of imported licorice anywhere (45 different varieties). T... more

Cowboy Bar & Grill

We serve tasty food that will nourish your taste buds in a friendly mountain atmosphere.   Serving Felton for over 16 years! more

Crossroads Carmel

Serving the community and its visitors for 50 years, The Crossroads Carmel is an unexpectedly sophisticated shopping & dining experience. more

Cutesy Cupcakes

Cutesy Cupcakes is excited to announce that we are officially open. We are very proud to be Scotts Valley's very first cupcake shop!   At Cutesy Cupcakes, we specialize in creating delicious, gourmet cupcakes topped with cute and edible... more

Cypress Dine & Lounge

Cypress Dine & Lounge is one of the hottest spots in town by far, and with the NEW food from Pono Hawaiian Grill it can't get much better.  Open 7 days a week with 2 big screens and 1 projector, you can watch anything from the best surf film... more

Davenport Deli

Davenport Deli is the new concept of grab and go. Looking for a picnic, business lunch, private chef, or office catering, Davenport Deli is everything you are looking for from two Santa Cruz Locals with over 40 years of combined food and wine experie... more

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