Charming and vibrant community known for its rich history, picturesque landscapes, and welcoming atmosphere

What to Love​

• Historic downtown area

• Friendly community atmosphere

• Beautiful natural surroundings

• A variety of dining and shopping options

• Outdoor recreational opportunities

• Antique stores

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Dining, Entertainment & Shopping

Soquel Village, the historic downtown area of Soquel, offers an array of dining, shopping, and entertainment options. Visitors can stroll along the tree-lined streets and explore the numerous unique shops, cafes, and restaurants that contribute to the town's charm. Soquel is famous for great antique stores!

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Where to Eat:

• Home Restaurant - A funky and fresh farm to table eatery offering delicious comfort food made from locally sourced ingredients. Both indoor and outdoor dining.

• Tortilla Flats - A popular Mexican restaurant serving a variety of traditional dishes in a festive atmosphere.

• The Kitchen at Discretion Brewing - Located within Discretion Brewing, this restaurant offers a selection of locally sourced, organic dishes designed to pair perfectly with the brewery's craft beers.

• Cafe Cruz - A great dinner and lunch spot with large, seasonal menu 

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Where to Drink:

• VinoCruz - A sophisticated wine bar, VinoCruz offers a wide range of local Santa Cruz Mountains wines. It's a great place to relax with friends while exploring regional vintages, and they often host wine tasting events and winemaker dinners.

• Discretion Brewing - Variety of beers on tap, including IPAs, stouts, lagers, and ales. They often feature seasonal and limited-release brews as well. Their beer garden, known as the "Beer Shed," is a popular gathering spot for locals and visitors.

• Beer Thirty Bottle Shop & Pour House -Laid-back beer garden and bottle shop offer a wide selection of craft beers on tap as well as in bottles and cans. The outdoor seating area is pet-friendly, and there are lawn games.

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Where to Work While Sipping Coffee:

• The Ugly Mug - Independent coffee shop is known for its excellent coffee, friendly staff, and comfortable atmosphere. 

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Things to Do

Soquel offers a variety of recreational and leisure activities for locals and visitors. Here are some things to do when visiting Soquel:

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• Explore Soquel Village - Stroll through Soquel Village, the town's historic downtown area, and discover the unique shops, restaurants, and cafes that give this small town its charm.

• Visit local wineries - The Santa Cruz Mountains are home to numerous wineries, and Soquel is no exception. Visit local wineries such as Soquel Vineyards, Bargetto Winery, Wright Station, Burrell School, and Hunter Hill Vineyard & Winery to taste the local wines and enjoy the beautiful scenery.

• Antique shopping - Soquel is known for its antique shops, offering a variety of vintage and collectible items. Spend an afternoon browsing the stores, like Soquel Village Antiques and The Trove, to find unique treasures.

• Outdoor activities - Enjoy the beautiful weather and natural surroundings of Soquel by spending time outdoors. Hike or bike the nearby trails at Land of Medicine Buddha, visit nearby parks like Anna Jean Cummings Park, or take a short drive (or bike ride) to one of many local beaches just a few minutes away.

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