Dining: Santa Cruz Betty Burgers great burgers, fun place! the Crow's Nest always a good meal and great view. El Palomar good Mexican food & view. Dynasty Restaurant no MSG, tasty. Harbor Cafe (good breakfast, get there early!) Aldo's Harbor Restaurant a mainstay since the '50's. Java Junction good cup of Joe. 92 second walk. Santa Cruz Coffee Roasting sit and enjoy the 'local' scenery. Lillian’s Italian Kitchen go hungry and get dessert! Marianne's Ice Cream Iconic Santa Cruz since 1947 Dining: Near By Gayle's Bakery delicious bakery & deli in Capitola. Shadowbrook very nice for a special occasion on Soquel Creek. Bittersweet Bistro American Bistro with Mediterranean influences. One of the top restaurants in Aptos. YUM!   Pleasure Point Pizza  just plain good pizza. Cafe Sparrow informal country French cuisine. The Penny Ice Creamery dishing homemade ice cream with unique flavors