Municipal Wharf
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NileGuide Expert tip:
Park on a side street and walk a few extra blocks to get to the wharf. You'll save some money and avoid the headache of trying to find parking in the overcrowded wharf lots.Description:
Lively, colorful, flavorful, all aptly describe the Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf. Dozens of restaurants specializing in seafood line the long wooden planked walkway. There are also lots of kitschy souvenir shops and confectioneries. One highlight is the Stagnaro Bros. restaurant and fish stand. Pick up a quick shrimp ceviche or piece of savory tuna jerky to munch on while you continue strolling along the wharf. Fishermen cast off their lines from the wharf's walls, and a colony of sea lions nap on platforms on the water. There's always something to see and do, including kayak renting, on the Wharf. It's a lovely way to spend a leisurely afternoon.