Downtown Santa Cruz - Pacific Avenue
Santa Cruz
💰 Free⏱️ 2-4 hours🌿 Outdoor
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About Downtown Santa Cruz - Pacific Avenue
Shopping|Dining|Culture|Art|Farmers Market|Entertainment
📝 Description
Shopping/Dining
📍 Activity Details
🕒 Hours
Shops generally 10am-7pm. Restaurants later. Farmers Market Wednesdays 1:30-6:30pm (year-round).
💡 Tips
Free to explore. Wednesday farmers market features local produce, prepared foods (pupusas, fish & chips), and live music. First Friday art walks with galleries staying open late. Great independent bookstores including Bookshop Santa Cruz. Local coffee at Verve Coffee. Healthy, organic restaurants everywhere. Street performers and unique atmosphere. Walk 15 minutes to beach.