A local guide with taste.

Bored in Santa Cruz is not Yelp. It's not a directory. It's not an algorithm deciding what you should do based on ad spend.

It's a curated guide built by locals who actually live here and have opinions about what's good. We tell you where to go, what to do, where to eat — based on your mood, the weather, and how much time you have.

We keep it simple: a small number of genuinely great places, curated itineraries for specific days, and a weekly roundup of things worth your attention. That's it.

No giant lists. No stale data. No tourist traps ranked by review count. Just the stuff we'd actually recommend to a friend visiting for the weekend.

What we do

• Right Now: A quick decision engine based on your mood and situation
• Perfect Days: Curated day itineraries — from rainy days to first dates
• This Week: A weekly roundup of 3-7 things actually worth doing
• Guides: Evergreen “best of” lists that we keep updated

Featured Partners

Some places on the site are labeled “Featured Partner.” These are local businesses we work with. Every featured place still meets our editorial standards — we don't feature anything we wouldn't personally recommend. Sponsored content is always labeled.

Get in touch

Questions, suggestions, or want to work with us? Drop us a line at hello@boredinsantacruz.com