Santa Cruz has a popular tourist spot which is the boardwalk and stretches from the crossing of Pacific Ave. and Beach St. The Municipal Wharf is laced with some good eateries and of course all with a tremendous view of the ocean.

Boardwalk Santa Cruz

The first eating spot situated right at the mouth of the Wharf is the Ideal Bar & Grill. Although google map indicates this to be to the left of the street, it is in fact right on the corner where the ‘Dolphin’ is mapped. Behind the Ideal is a walkway for pedestrians to access Beach St. coming from the Wharf.

The Bar at the Ideal is round in shape and is an excellent place to chill and enjoy a drink. The windows all around the restaurants have a panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean and provides ample light to this airy restaurant.

As expected, this restaurant specializes in seafood and they have specials during the weekday where you can eat lobster for a good price. Good location and ample seating makes this place a popular spot for the many tourists that come to the Boardwalk.

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