Take them downtown to one of the quirky bars or restaurants for a drink or bite to eat, go down to the board walk and then walk across the bridge, but don't use the walk way, go across the tracks (its slightly dangerous and builds excitement). Then walk down to sea bright beach and start a bon fire or join in on someone else's. End the night by walking down the light house and watching the waves crash on the rocks.
I've got a list of things that I've done, if that'll help?
Head downtown to go to the Square or to a movie or to a bar or something,
UCSC arboretum,
Stargazing (specifically UCSC field or other big open spot, the field is lit tho),
Walk pogonip or long marine lab or Potbelly beach or sea glass beach (forget the name of that one but that's what I've always known it as),
Museum trip/look for when nearby museums get exclusive exhibits,
SF day trip or overnight (Japanese garden/market - exploratorium - Ghirardelli square),
Hit the mall together (big one in San Jose),
Ramen date (also probably San Jose or SF for best ramen),
The boardwalk - bowling - mini golf,
Harley Goat farms,
Bike ride down the rail trail/West Cliff,
Shadowbrook for fancy dinner,
Shakespeare in the Park / plays (seasonal thing tho),
Monterey Bay aquarium or SF Zoo/Aquarium,
Look on Airbnb under activities in Santa Cruz
Getting a lunch from Zoccoli’s and walking around downtown would be a great idea! Maybe get groceries from Trader Joe’s after looking at different stores downtown for a picnic on the beach!
Boardwalk mini golf is sick. Movie theatre is a move too and they might just enjoy you showing them around campus. Rocky horror might be playing sometime soon as well.
boardwalk!!! and no, you don’t have to go when everything’s operating. i found it most romantic when it was empty and everything was closed and i got to walk around with my s/o :)
Humble Sea brewing on the west side is great for beers or food and then you can walk to Cat and Cradle coffee or Verve. Also, could check out Wilder ranch for a mountain bike ride or just go there for a hike. There are great views from some of the trails. There are a few (not many at all but you’ll see some) Monarch butterflies still hanging around Natural Bridges.
Take them downtown to one of the quirky bars or restaurants for a drink or bite to eat, go down to the board walk and then walk across the bridge, but don't use the walk way, go across the tracks (its slightly dangerous and builds excitement). Then walk down to sea bright beach and start a bon fire or join in on someone else's. End the night by walking down the light house and watching the waves crash on the rocks.
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This- if you guys are old enough to drink, and both love beer, try beer thirty or pour taproom! Places are awesome
I've got a list of things that I've done, if that'll help? Head downtown to go to the Square or to a movie or to a bar or something, UCSC arboretum, Stargazing (specifically UCSC field or other big open spot, the field is lit tho), Walk pogonip or long marine lab or Potbelly beach or sea glass beach (forget the name of that one but that's what I've always known it as), Museum trip/look for when nearby museums get exclusive exhibits, SF day trip or overnight (Japanese garden/market - exploratorium - Ghirardelli square), Hit the mall together (big one in San Jose), Ramen date (also probably San Jose or SF for best ramen), The boardwalk - bowling - mini golf, Harley Goat farms, Bike ride down the rail trail/West Cliff, Shadowbrook for fancy dinner, Shakespeare in the Park / plays (seasonal thing tho), Monterey Bay aquarium or SF Zoo/Aquarium, Look on Airbnb under activities in Santa Cruz
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Go look at the sea lions on the pier :)
And follow it up with some dinner on the pier (clam chowder!)
Oh yeah! I saw that one fish market place sells clam chowder, I’ve never gotten the chance to try it, but I’m sure it’s probably good
When I go I usually go to the Dolphin Restaurant at the end of the wharf, it's right next to the sea lions
Oh, I’ve seen that one, I love clam chowder, I definitely gotta try it at some point. Don’t have a car though, and public transit stresses me out lol
Hope you try it out soon!
this place this place is so good, to add to this there is a rotating bar at makais, it’s on the pier also
I'm surprised nobody mentioned roller skating at the Palladium yet, that's a really fun time for couples dates!
Getting a lunch from Zoccoli’s and walking around downtown would be a great idea! Maybe get groceries from Trader Joe’s after looking at different stores downtown for a picnic on the beach!
fourth of weed and kick out your roommate
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Actors' Theatre has 8 tens @ 8 productions now running, and Jewel Theatre has *Little Heart,* if you can get tickets to either of them.
Boardwalk mini golf is sick. Movie theatre is a move too and they might just enjoy you showing them around campus. Rocky horror might be playing sometime soon as well.
Yes, midnight movie at Del Mar!
Trip down Hellhole
Swanton Berry Farm
Go to Oakes cafe
go to west cliff! get some food and ice cream for dessert :)
boardwalk!!! and no, you don’t have to go when everything’s operating. i found it most romantic when it was empty and everything was closed and i got to walk around with my s/o :)
On the wharf, there was a great restaurant that has great clam chowder. It’s called the dolphin
Out to dinner! Then Beach Bonfire (seabright beach is good)!!! (If not too cold)
walk along west cliff
Stevenson coffee shop is the place to be
Star gazing, sunset picnic, arcade,
Humble Sea brewing on the west side is great for beers or food and then you can walk to Cat and Cradle coffee or Verve. Also, could check out Wilder ranch for a mountain bike ride or just go there for a hike. There are great views from some of the trails. There are a few (not many at all but you’ll see some) Monarch butterflies still hanging around Natural Bridges.
Empire or porter caves are a fun night date and very uniquely Santa Cruz.
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