Santa Cruz Farmers Market

Lincoln and Cedar Streets
Santa Cruz, CA 95067

Tin-Tin M. writes: We went to the Saturday market. It is pretty small compared to the other ones in the Bay Area like Mountain View and Sunnyvale. The selection is quite good for its size and i found myself buying more here than at other markets because of the super…

Soif Wine Bar & Merchants

105 Walnut Avenue
Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Walker S. writes: Should you go?  YES.  This place is fun and the wine is GREAT.   Add the cheese plate, try a flight of 2 oz selections and go eat somewhere else.  Easily 4 stars, almost 5, but well worth the visit.

As a tourist I asked Yelp expert and local Shanna K.…

Nickelodeon Theatre

210 Lincoln Street
Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Michelle M. writes: You Can Count on Me; Spider; Japanese Story; Best in Show; The Triplets of Belleville; Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon; The Fog of War; Raising Victor Vargas; The Magdalene Sisters; All or Nothing; Gosford Park; The Corporation; Jaws (25th Anniversary…

Ristorante Avanti

1711 Mission St
Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Walker S. writes: Ristorante Avanti is the BEST dining experience I have ever had!  The food was beyond terrific.  The wine was perfect.  And the staff was totally exceptional.  

My wife and I believe this to be the finest restaurant on the west coast.  We will…

Kuumbwa Jazz Center

320 Cedar St
Ste 2
Santa Cruz, CA 95060

mike b. writes: Key point to remember--this is Santa Cruz, not the City!!
So yeah, the vibe is gonna be a little bare-bones, laid-back, and granola.
The focus here is on the perfomers, not the decor.
All in all, Kuumbwa does a nice job of fitting alot into a very small…

Oswald

1547 Pacific Ave
Santa Cruz, CA 95060

miss m. writes: I absolutely adore this restaurant and I've been driving down from San Francisco to go there for the last few years. The food is inventive but still incredibly tasty and the staff is so warm and lovely. This place is a true Bay Area gem.

My husband…

Kelly's French Bakery

402 Ingalls Street
Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Pumpkin K. writes: SO delicious. I've never had anything here that did not make me want to roll around on the ground and moan with delight.

I have to apologize to the people who work here because everytime I come here I stand behind the counter going, "Uh, uh...." and…

Coffeetopia Inc

1723 Mission St
Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Alison S. writes: Stranded at the UCSC campus?  Crunched for time and in need of a caffeinated pick-me-up?  Coffeetopia is the place for you!  The only other coffee place that is really close by (forgot the name, its near the Safeway) is not as good, and my mocha at…

Cafe Mare Italian Restaurant

740 Front St
Ste 100
Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Harry C. writes: Overall, food here is pretty good.  I don't consider it high end, but it's always reliable, sometimes more.  On recent visits, I've had the penne bolognese (okay) and on another visit, the vitello saltimboca which didn't excite me, but wasn't bad.…

Well Within Spa

417 Cedar St
Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Rachel G. writes: Here are the things that make me happy:

Sunshine
The Beach
Laughter
Sex
Chocolate
Dogs
Sushi
Vodka
Excersise
Hot Tubs

Not necessarily in that order, though sex has to be up there.

Well Within doesn't have sunshine, the beach, laughter, sex, chocolate, dogs,…

Chaminade At Santa Cruz

1 Chaminade Ln
Santa Cruz, CA 95065

Bella W. writes: (Pronounced Sham-in-nod)

*To the tune of that old Brady Bunch Song*
Chaminade, na, na, na, na, na
Chaminade, na, na

Chaminade, na, na, na, na, na
*Peter Brady's voice cracking part*
Chaminade, na, na,na

BELLA IS MISSING? HAVE YOU SEEN HER?  No, she was just…

Adobe On Green Street

103 Green St
Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Caroline C. writes: You can call me a hater. It's ok. I don't mind. My sister's boyfriend does...and it's because it's true! I am a hater! I have long lists of things I hate: inefficiency, snapping and popping gum, food crumbs left in the sink, hair left in the shower…

Coffee Cat

255 Mt. Hermon Road
Suite A
Scotts Valley, CA 95066

Kristen S. writes: Stopped here on our way back from camping in Big Basin to get something warm and yummy in our bellies. Their "Real Honey Chai" is pretty dern fabulous. It's what I am accustomed to when I make it at home by brewing the tea and then adding milk and…

San Jose Municipal Rose Garden

Naglee Avenue and Dana Avenue
San Jose, CA 95106

Colleen H. writes: I beg your pardon...http://www.youtube.com...
It's time to stop and smell the roses!

In this beautiful garden, I am a kid in a candy store, I am  daddy's little girl, holding my papa's hand as we stroll through the all the varieties of roses stopping…

Premier Boutique

700 S Winchester Blvd
Ste 50
San Jose, CA 95106

Yvonne C. writes: This is by far- one of the best urban boutiques that I have been to in the area. The employees are super nice, friendly, and helpful- and the store has a great selection of tops, hoodies, bags, and t shirts. The pricing on items is fair- which is a…

Hakone Japanese Gardens

21000 Big Basin Way
Saratoga, CA 95070

Ed to the M. writes: My seester is having her wedding here later in the year, and so my mother and my auntie visited this weekend to go check out the venue.

My seester is definitely not the "traditional" type, so her wedding is a series of compromises between her and my…

Preston Wynne Spa

14567 Big Basin Way
Saratoga, CA 95070

Keiko S. writes: Preston Wynne is a little boutique spa that I'm learning to sloooowly love. Right now, it's at the 3.5 star mark.

* AMBIANCE *

Frankly, I'm MOST impressed with its decor and amenities. It's beautiful inside - quaint, serene and soothing. The women's…

Black and Brown

1225 W San Carlos St
San Jose, CA 95126

jessie j. writes: i feel as if my vintage clothing ship has sailed...  i already have plenty of 3/4 length cropped jackie-o jackets, a closet full of faux fur swing coats from the 60's/70's and all my mom's belts from the 80's.  the aforementioned items are about all…

Cafe Torre

20343 Stevens Creek Blvd
Cupertino, CA 95014

Colleen H. writes: This review is not funny (you may wish to scroll down to useful or cool now). I am writing it for Todd who's trying to be my friend and his request is nagging me....remember never exceed your friend to review ratio here people!
I can't think of…

L'Epi D'Or Bakery

19675 Stevens Creek Blvd
Cupertino, CA 95014

Mara T. writes: I've found a new little sweet and savory heaven and so close to work...it's dangerous times for my jeans now.

I've eyeballed L'epi for a while now...driving back and forth on Wolfe. We got a cake for a coworker there a few months ago that was really…

Bobbi's Coffee Shop

1361 S De Anza Blvd
Cupertino, CA 95014

Archie R. writes: Great place for breakfast anytime or a good bowl of chili.

I just have one issue with the place.

The booths are small.

So small that I feel like a friggin' gorilla sitting in a thimble.

Roar.

Whole Foods Market

20955 Stevens Creek Blvd
Cupertino, CA 95014

Archie R. writes: Hoping to avoid being a feature in "Pear Shaped Body Blunders" I occasionally eat here.  What?  Oh, yeah.  Ladies, just like you read our Maxim magazines, we read your Cosmos and Glamours.  Deal with it.

I just need to know what Jake is going to do…

Cupertino Library

10800 Torre Avenue
Cupertino, CA 95014

Keiko S. writes: When I lived in Palo Alto several years ago, I actually took the time to drive ALL THE WAY down to this library, which had just been renovated. That's how much I love this place!

Years later, it still looks quite new. The rooms are immaculately clean,…

Kokila's Kitchen

20956 Homestead Rd
Ste H
Cupertino, CA 95014

Sari G. writes: This is one of my favorite restaurants - I could eat her everyday.
Overall it feels like you are going into someone's home and they are cooking for you.
Their buffet is where its at ! Their food is tasty and healthy. I love their okra dish and their…

Canton Delights Seafood Restaurant

10125 Bandley Dr
Cupertino, CA 95014

arnold g. writes: I was craving dim sum for lunch after Percival N. tried to organize a Yelp dim sum outing for President's Day that didn't quite pan out. I decided to see what Cupertino had to offer so that I could hang out with an old friend and her 2-week-old son.…

Kitsho

19541 Richwood Dr
Cupertino, CA 95014

Keiko S. writes: First of all - Howard, the chef, is incredibly skilled, funny and charming. His mannerism is of a typical sushi chef whom I'm fond of chatting with.

FOOD: 4.5 stars

The chef''s omakase sushi *at the counter* is outstanding. For roughly $75/person,…

Gamba Karaoke

10990 N Blaney
Cupertino, CA 95014

Susan D. writes: Gamba Karaoke is now my favorite place for private room karaoke!!  

We were there last night and had a blast!!!  They have 9 private rooms and 1 large party room for up to 25 people.  There's no alcohol but snacks, teas/water/soda are available and…

Ridge Vineyards & Winery

17100 Montebello Rd
Cupertino, CA 95014

Toro E. writes: Tasting: Free (3 wines); $10 extra to try their Zinfandels.  
Famous for: Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandels.
Worth another visit? Yes.

NOTE:  This review is for visiting their winery and not for their wine, since I have never tasted their Monte Bello.…

Rio Adobe Southwest Cafe

10525 S De Anza Blvd
#100
Cupertino, CA 95014

Kathleen M. writes: Meat Overdose is a good name for a porn movie. It's also an apt description of Rio Adobe's tacos. I ordered two soft tacos, one steak and one chicken and they were overflowing with so much meat I actually think they would taste better with less meat…

Ten Ren Tea

10881 N Wolfe Rd
Cupertino, CA 95014

Ken K. writes: UPDATE:

Just in time for the summer, the latest May 2008 super sexy sexcellent specials drink offering is an iced matcha green tea freeze with konjac jelly strips at the bottom (doesn't quite pair that well but it's included in the price), with azuki…

Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park

101 North Big Trees Park Road
Felton, CA 95018

John G. writes: A fantastic state park just 30 minutes from San Jose. You drive down Hwy 17, and exit at Scotts Valley, then follow signs. As you approach, all of sudden these tall redwoods appear.  You know you are in a different world.

There are tons of trails to…

Roaring Camp Railroads

5355 Graham Hill Rd
Felton, CA 95018

Wendy K. writes: If you or your kids love trains, this is the place to go.  The much more rustic of the two lines is a narrow gauge railroad with authentic 1890's steam engines pulling open-air passenger cars.  You travel up into the hills, winding around thick…

Sushi On The Run

114 N Santa Cruz Ave
Los Gatos, CA 95030

jessie j. writes: my dad took me here for my first sushi experience at least 15 years ago, so it holds a very special place in my heart. (we were from the KUNTRY, so eating sushi was akin to a californian trying velveeta or something with a ham hock in it for the…

Sweet Peas Cafe & Catering

453 N Santa Cruz Ave
Los Gatos, CA 95030

Ruth D. writes: My entire first year at college, I practically planned my visits home surrounding when I was going to eat at Sweat Pea's. I tried to fit it in at least twice per weekend and for the rest of the year, I dreamed about crepes through nine months of dorm…

Calihair

10879 N Wolfe Rd
Cupertino, CA 95014

Lisa C. writes: Shirley has taken care of my hair for about 4 years now.  I generally go in for a haircut and a color/highlights every two months.   During those 4 years, I've gone from doing small trims because I wanted to keep my hair long (about 4 inches past my…

iTunes Music Store

1 Infinite Loop
Cupertino, CA 95014

Veronica V. writes: When I cant get a free copy of a song, I turn to iTunes. It seems that out of laziness more than anything else, I began straying from the free download sites.  I am impatient. iTunes is a good standby site where you can check facts that may be…

Cocoa Bon

78 West Main Street
Los Gatos, CA 95030

Tomomi S. writes: Whaaaaaat? The store in Los Gatos is closed? I had their Dark Chocolate Espresso Beans and it totally knocked my socks off. I was addicted to their chocolate espresso bean for a while... This is that kind of chocolate you have one bean and close the…

Black Watch

141 N Santa Cruz Ave
Los Gatos, CA 95030

Archie R. writes: What booze WILL do:

- Make you and others more attractive, funny, and intelligent
- Make you and others feel like crap the next morning

What booze WONT do:

- Make someone who wont stop talking about her money, stop talking about her money
- Make a…

Los Gatos Gourmet

109 W Main St
Los Gatos, CA 95030

Kristen S. writes: Want a cheese plate for one or two people? This is seriously the place to come! I have had a love affair with cheese for I don't know how long, and have had countless cheese platters from different shops and let me tell you, for the cost to amount of…