Santa Cruz Wharf, Santa Cruz

Haven't been here in years!! It was great to see it & think of all the old memories I shared here. My family & I went a little early to beat the traffic so none of the stores on the Wharf were open. There was one restaurant opened that we had breakfast at. Good food & service. Had a great view of the ocean from our table... That was nice!! Felt like good to put my feet in the sand- I moved away from the beach 5 years ago!! So, I enjoyed the Wharf!!

Sun reflecting and shimmering on the calm blue-green ocean, with sail boats sliding across the bay. People watching the barking sea lions laying across the strong girders of the wharf while enjoying the warmth of the day. Listening to the children playing with the fish dad has caught off the side of the wharf. In all a great place to sit to people watch enjoying the refreshing ocean air.

This place is great for a late night walk after all the stores are closed with a backpack full of alcohol always stop at the end of the pier to take a piss off into the ocean there are lots of sea lions and they sound like old people having intercourse. Bathrooms are 24 hours here but you will have to bring your own music to Boogie hard like it's the 80s man. Lots of cool stores and an ice cream shop though.

We ate at Splash! I thought for the most part everything was really good. They're coleslaw is off the hook! Fish and chips very good, although my wife thought the fish was a bit salty. Will be back!

This place is beautiful to just relax and enjoy the ocean. If you come at the right time, you can see sea lions from a pretty close distance. They built a fence area just for that! Coming here before sunset will give you an amazing experience that you have to watch with your own eyes.