The Best Food & Drink in Santa Cruz & Monterey

Savor all of the flavors of the fresh ingredients harvested from local organic farms that are hand selected by Edgar's at Quail Chef Kenneth Macdonald and exquisitely prepared by his culinary team into the savory dishes available on our new menus.&nb... more

el Salchichero

At el Salchichero, It is our passion to provide both food and education regarding local sustainably raised animals. We specialize in meat products created from a chef's perspective. Using only ingredients from local farmers, we change our recipes as... more

Emily's Good Things to Eat

For decades, Santa Cruzans have made a point of stopping in the little shop on Mission Street with the comforting motto above the door (“Relax … you have plenty of time”) for a muffin or a sandwich, and it’s never disappointi... more

Equinox Champagne Cellars

Our style can best be expressed as a synthesis of ripe, Santa Cruz Mountain fruit character (enhanced by barrel-fermentation) and the traditional "methode champenoise," bottle-fermentation and extended (tirage) ageing on the yeast. The wines are fini... more

Felton Farmer's Market

Ferrell's Donut House

Donuts and coffee, walking the beach at 5am.   Open 24hours. more

Fieldwork Monterey

Fieldwork Brewing Company is a craft brewery founded in Berkeley with a focus on exceptional, honest beer-making. more

Flaherty's Seafood Grill & Oyster Bar

We Know Seafood... We know good seafood, we know how to buy it and we know how to prepare it. Unlike most restaurants (even the best of them) where fish is often a secondary item on the menu… at Flaherty’s it’s all about seafood.... more

Folktale Winery & Vineyards

Nestled into the valley just 5 miles from the Pacific Ocean, Folktale is conveniently accessible from the Monterey Airport and the Monterey Peninsula. An easy drive from Silicon Valley and the San Francisco Bay Area, Folktale is a one-of-a-kind winer... more

Fuse Lounge at the Carmel Mission Inn

The place to hang for Happy hour in Carmel is the Fuse Lounge.  Completely remodeled with a dual seated area by the stone fireplace and views overlooking the gardens and pool out to the mountains and Carmel Valley.  This hot spot is the b... more

Galante Vineyards

At Galante Vineyards our philosophy is simple: grow the finest grapes possible and let the fruit express itself in the wine. Since all of our grapes are estate grown, each bottle of wine we produce embodies the characteristics of our unique region, e... more

Galante Vineyards Tasting Room

Galante Vineyards has always had a very simple philosophy: grow the finest grapes and let the fruit express itself in the wine. This approach has won Galante a reputation for producing some of the finest Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir and Sau... more

Georis Winery

The Georis Winery began in 1981, the inspiration of Walter Georis and his brother Gaston of the Casanova Restaurant in Carmel-by-the-Sea. A unique brotherhood of music, good food and spirits, this winery has become a mecca for foodies and good wines... more

Gizdich Ranch

U Pick - Strawberries, Olallieberries, Boysenberries, and Apples. Experience the most fun part of growing fruits, here at the ranch! Combined with fresh air, sunshine and a little sweat, it's a whole lot of fun for the kids and the entire family.... more

Granny's By The Sea

Granny's By The Sea is located in Capitola Village, literally just steps away from the beach.  Swing by to find an assortment of awesome creations including custom cookies and rice krispie treats. Utilizing Fruity Pebbles, Coco Pebbles, peanut... more

Greater Purpose Brewing Company

Drink tasty beer and support your community at the same time! We donate 30% to 60% of our profit to support local Santa Cruz charities and nonprofits. At our outdoor taproom, we scan temperatures at our entrance, require masks when not seated, hav... more

Hallcrest Vineyards

Harley Farms Goat Dairy

Farm & Cheese Shop: Friday-Sunday, 11am - 4pm (Closed Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day & New Year's Day) Come into life on our farm. Join our days as we move through the seasons. Welcome the babies in Spring, taste the sweet milk of Summer,... more

Heller Estate

Hidden Peak Teahouse

Hidden Peak Teahouse is a unique Asian style Teahouse that offers a full tea store, and a place where one can sit down in  the outdoor patio, or inside and drink tea.  It is a retreat from the fast paced, modern day world. more

Hideout Vodka

Distilled 4 times from the most premium grain to create a smooth and enjoyable flavor. Sip on it in a Martini or use it to mix your favorite cocktail. Every batch of the Hideout vodka is a small batch, so that we can be sure to maintain the quality a... more

Holman Ranch Tasting Room

Single most beautiful & unique wedding/event venue in the state of California. Stables, vineyards & olive groves. Estate grown wine, winery & tasting room. more

Humble Sea Brewing Co. - Felton

Brewery open 7 days a week for beer garden dine-in and to-go service. 16 taps of rotating beer. We are a tiny crew of kooks trying our hardest to firstly, get pitted on the reg, and secondly (and arguably more importantly) make the best beery liquid... more

Humble Sea Brewing Company

We are a tiny crew of kooks trying our hardest to firstly, get pitted on the reg, and secondly (and arguably more importantly) make the best beery liquid known to humankind. We're here to forge new trails on the path of kookiness. We are crafting un... more

Hunter Hill Vineyard & Winery

Located in an appellation known for world-class wines, this lovely property has been home to our family for over a hundred years. High in the Santa Cruz Mountains above Soquel, the vineyards enjoy sunny days, moderate nights and a long, cool growing... more

Integrity Wines

Integrity goal is to live up to that name. They are a unique maker of award-winning wines produced from grapes of the Santa Lucia Highlands, Monterey County and Santa Cruz Mountains. The tasting room is open for outside service, weekends 12noon -... more

Jamba Juice - Capitola Mall

Jamba Juice serves up delicious, nutritious, energizing smoothies and juices. Each one is filled with refreshing fruit flavor and provides 3-6 servings of fruit to get you on your way to 5-a-day! Also, boosted with vitamins and minerals and always se... more

Jamba Juice - Downtown Santa Cruz

Jamba Juice serves up delicious, nutritious, energizing smoothies and juices. Each one is filled with refreshing fruit flavor and provides 3-6 servings of fruit to get you on your way to 5-a-day! Also, boosted with vitamins and minerals and always se... more

Jamba Juice - Mission Street

Jamba Juice serves up delicious, nutritious, energizing smoothies and juices. Each one is filled with refreshing fruit flavor and provides 3-6 servings of fruit to get you on your way to 5-a-day! Also, boosted with vitamins and minerals and always se... more

Java Bob's

Java Bob’s Coffee Roasting is a full-service specialty coffee roaster providing fresh roasted coffee, equipment, and supplies to cafes, restaurants, hotels, banks, offices, factories, schools and grocery stores. Located in Santa Cruz, Cal... more

Joullian Vineyards

Joullian Vineyards was created by the Joullian and Sias families of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, with the goal of producing estate-crafted wines with the complexity, finesse and ageability characteristic of the finest wines of the world. Recognizing... more

Joullian Vineyards Tasting Room

The beautiful tasting room of classic sonte is climate-controlled with a French provincial interior and is only a 30-minute drive from Carmel-by-the-Sea. Jouillian Vineyards were createdby the Joullian and Sias families of Oklahoma with the goal of... more

Kelly's French Bakery

Kelly’s French Bakery is a perennial Santa Cruz favorite, and no wonder. Its chewy, flavorful francese and compagnon (whole wheat sourdough) breads are regionally famous, and the kitchen turns out sandwiches, quiches and soups to die for. The o... more

Kresge Food Co-op

The Kresge Food Co-op has been a Kresge College tradition for over thirty years, supporting small farmers, the UCSC Farm Project, and the Kresge Organic Garden. Food Co-op Interior The Kresge Community Natural Foods Co-op is a non-profit student r... more

Kurtz Culinary

Kurtz Culinary Gourmet Marketplace has a rich heritage of providing the finest products for the most discerning food lovers. Having begun as a family farm in the Niagara region in 1941, Kurtz Culinary now produces award-wining gourmet foods, includin... more

Lakeside Organic Gardens

Leyla World Frozen Yogurt and Ice Cream

Leyla World is a locally supplied yogurt shop located at 1306 Mission St, in Santa Cruz, California.  We are a yogurt and ice cream parlor that specilaizes in lower fat, better taste, yogurts and ice cream.  All our yogurts are made fresh w... more

Lindencroft Farm

Lindencroft Farm is a small, family run, organic farm located in Ben Lomond, California. We lovingly grow the highest quality vegetables, herbs, fruit, and flowers. When you buy a share in our CSA program, you get a weekly box of the finest seasonal... more

Live Earth Farm

Farmer's Market Schedule: Tues: Felton Farmer's Market, 2:30 - 6:30pm, May thru November Weds: Santa Cruz Downtown Farmers Market, 2:30 - 6:30pm, year 'round Sat: West Santa Cruz Farmers Market, May - Nov Sun: Los Gatos Farmers Market, 8:30am -... more

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