EJ And Nancy's Guidebook
Food scene
Excellent Chinese fare for take-out or dine-in. Jenny, the owner, sometimes gives extras if you tell her you’re staying at Huckleberry Woods Escape (Nancy’s place).
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The Red Pearl
13151 CA-9Excellent Chinese fare for take-out or dine-in. Jenny, the owner, sometimes gives extras if you tell her you’re staying at Huckleberry Woods Escape (Nancy’s place).
Indoor or outdoor seating overlooking the river, with outstanding sushi rolls, bento boxes, and all things Japanese. Call first for on-site seating, as they have been Covid closed, with take-out only.
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Tae's Edo Sushi Bar
13271 CA-9Indoor or outdoor seating overlooking the river, with outstanding sushi rolls, bento boxes, and all things Japanese. Call first for on-site seating, as they have been Covid closed, with take-out only.
Large traditional Italian fine dining restaurant that had been a local favorite for 100 years. Extensive menu featuring veal dishes, seafood pastas, and flambés. Outdoor seating available. Their separate Lounge has both bar and table seating, perfect for happy hour or a nite-cap after a great dinner…. or watching sports with like minded fans.
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Scopazzi's
13300 Big Basin WayLarge traditional Italian fine dining restaurant that had been a local favorite for 100 years. Extensive menu featuring veal dishes, seafood pastas, and flambés. Outdoor seating available. Their separate Lounge has both bar and table seating, perfect for happy hour or a nite-cap after a great dinner…. or watching sports with like minded fans.
Our favorite pizza place! Delish sauce, organic veggies grow by the owner, lots of toppings, and we love the “skinny crust”, which has a perfectly crunchy edge and not soggy in the middle. Airbnb has this titled Boulder Creek Glass, but it’s actually Boulder Creek Pizza!
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Boulder Creek Glass
13200-b Central AveOur favorite pizza place! Delish sauce, organic veggies grow by the owner, lots of toppings, and we love the “skinny crust”, which has a perfectly crunchy edge and not soggy in the middle. Airbnb has this titled Boulder Creek Glass, but it’s actually Boulder Creek Pizza!
Child friendly, family run coffee shop with great breakfast and lunch options. A coffee connoisseur’s heaven.
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The Tree House Cafe
13266 Main StreetChild friendly, family run coffee shop with great breakfast and lunch options. A coffee connoisseur’s heaven.
Sightseeing
Step back in time and take a ride on the Roaring Camp Railroad through the magnificent Redwood forest.
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Roaring Camp, Big Trees and Pacific Railroad Station
North Big Trees Park RoadStep back in time and take a ride on the Roaring Camp Railroad through the magnificent Redwood forest.
Hike and picnic under the canopy of the tallest trees in the world, the magnificent Coastal Redwoods.
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Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
101 N Big Trees Park RdHike and picnic under the canopy of the tallest trees in the world, the magnificent Coastal Redwoods.
A beautiful hike along Fall Creek to the historic Lime Kilns of the last century. Very scenic and photo worthy. Relatively easy hike of about 4 miles, starting in Felton off Felton Empire Road near the cemetery.
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Fall Creek Trail
Fall Creek TrailA beautiful hike along Fall Creek to the historic Lime Kilns of the last century. Very scenic and photo worthy. Relatively easy hike of about 4 miles, starting in Felton off Felton Empire Road near the cemetery.
Recently reopened after a fire burned down the buildings and campsites in August 2020. You can hike and see how the forest has come back to life, with the resiliency of the Coastal Redwoods.
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Big Basin Redwoods State Park
21600 Big Basin WayRecently reopened after a fire burned down the buildings and campsites in August 2020. You can hike and see how the forest has come back to life, with the resiliency of the Coastal Redwoods.
Places not to miss
No admission fee to this iconic amusement park right on the beach. Roller coaster aficionados come from all over the world to ride the famous Big Dipper, and free concerts on the sand Friday nights during summer months are a treat for everyone.
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
No admission fee to this iconic amusement park right on the beach. Roller coaster aficionados come from all over the world to ride the famous Big Dipper, and free concerts on the sand Friday nights during summer months are a treat for everyone.
Golf and Food
Don't forget to pack your clubs! A short 15 minute drive to play 18 holes in the clean mountain air amongst the towering redwoods. You can also stop in for lunch or dinner at the restaurant and bar, open Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
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Boulder Creek Golf and Country Club
16901 Big Basin HwyDon't forget to pack your clubs! A short 15 minute drive to play 18 holes in the clean mountain air amongst the towering redwoods. You can also stop in for lunch or dinner at the restaurant and bar, open Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.