BMIE Market 95060
Santa Cruz County, California · ZCTA boundaries as of 2020
Profile
| Population (current estimate) | 46,268 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±1,571 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B01003_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
|---|---|
| Households | 18,415 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±765 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B11001_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Population, 2010 Census count | 46,377 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · POP10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Housing units | 19,875 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · HU10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Median household income | $108,591 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±6,028 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B19013_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Median age | 36.5 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±2 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B01002_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Median gross rent | $2,454 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±131 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B25064_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Median home value | $1,207,200 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±35,121 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B25077_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Land area | 54.5 sq mi Census Gazetteer 2020 |
| Restaurants | 163 2023 · U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023 detail (NAICS2022) · by USPS ZIP 95060 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents | 29.1 DERIVED: 2010 restaurants (ZIP) ÷ 2010 Census population (ZCTA) · different years, stated as such |
| Restaurant growth, 5-year | +13.2% DERIVED: 2018 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 10-year | +9.4% DERIVED: 2013 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 20-year | +45.5% DERIVED: 2003 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, Longest on file | +85.2% DERIVED: 1994 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Projected restaurants, 2028 | 159 (range 147–171) FORECAST · linear trend v1 fitted to 2013–2023 (11 points, +0.6 per year, r² 0.11) · 80% range · confidence Low · momentum, not a guarantee |
| Projected population, 5 years ahead | Needs more ACS years on file |
| BMIE Market Score | 73 / 100 MODELED · bmie_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Consumer Market Score | 92 / 100 MODELED · consumer_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 59 / 100 MODELED · restaurant_opportunity_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Market Momentum Score | 64 / 100 MODELED · market_momentum_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
Map
Boundary: U.S. Census Bureau cartographic file, 1:500k, 2020 vintage. Basemap © OpenStreetMap contributors.Trends
Historical lines are published counts. Dashed lines are derived: a least-squares trend through the last decade, extended as a FORECAST with its 80% range. Momentum, not a guarantee.
Restaurants by year, with trend and projection
ZIP Code Business Patterns, USPS ZIP 95060. Projection: linear trend v1, fitted 2013–2023, +0.6 restaurants per year, r² 0.11, confidence Low.Growth index (first year on file = 100)
Each category relative to its own first published count. Full/limited split is unavailable under SIC (before 1998).Mix of the food-service market
Share of all food-service establishments. "Other" = snack bars, caterers, contractors, mobile.Population and restaurants per 10,000 residents
Population points: 2010 Census count and ACS 5-year estimates on file (more vintages load over time). Density uses the population point within two years of each restaurant count. Population projection appears once three or more ACS years are loaded.Restaurant growth vs. California and U.S. averages
Averages are the mean growth across all ZCTAs with the figure (state n = 1,558, U.S. n = 24,852). DERIVED from ZIP Code Business Patterns.Why these scores?
Each score is a weighted average of national percentile ranks (0 = lowest of all ZCTAs with that figure, 100 = highest). Weights are set in the model registry, not in code, and every score carries its model version.
BMIE Market Score: 73 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Market Score | 92.1 | 92 | 40% | +36.8 |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 59.1 | 59 | 35% | +20.7 |
| Market Momentum Score | 63.9 | 64 | 25% | +16.0 |
Consumer Market Score: 92 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS) | 46,268 | 96 | 40% | +38.4 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 108,591 | 86 | 40% | +34.4 |
| Households (ACS) | 18,415 | 97 | 20% | +19.3 |
Restaurant Opportunity Score: 59 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-year restaurant growth | 9.4 | 53 | 35% | +18.7 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents (lower = more room) | 35.2 | 16 | 25% | +4.0 |
| Population (ACS) | 46,268 | 96 | 20% | +19.2 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 108,591 | 86 | 20% | +17.2 |
Market Momentum Score: 64 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-year restaurant growth | 13.2 | 71 | 50% | +35.6 |
| 10-year restaurant growth | 9.4 | 53 | 30% | +16.0 |
| 20-year restaurant growth | 45.5 | 61 | 20% | +12.2 |
A high score is a statistical position among all U.S. ZCTAs, not a prediction that a restaurant will succeed.
Restaurants on file (396)
By cuisine
Coffee 47 · American 45 · Mexican 29 · Asian 24 · Dessert 24 · Pizza 19 · Sandwiches 19 · Bakery 18 · Chinese 17 · Italian 17 · Japanese 16 · Latin American (other) 16 · Ice cream / frozen desserts 15 · Sushi 12 · Juice / smoothies 10 · Burgers 9 · Healthy / salads / bowls 9 · Mediterranean 8 · Breakfast 7 · Seafood 7 · Thai 6 · Hawaiian / Pacific 5 · Middle Eastern 5 · Tea / bubble tea 4 · Chicken / wings 3 · Greek 3 · Hot dogs 3 · Indian 3 · Noodles / ramen / pho 3 · BBQ 2 · Brazilian 2 · British / Irish pub food 2 · Cajun, Creole, Southern 2 · European 2 · Southwestern / Tex-Mex 2 · Steakhouse 2 · Vegan 2 · African 1 · French 1 · German / Eastern European 1 · Korean 1 · Peruvian 1 · Spanish / tapas 1 · Vegetarian 1 · Vietnamese 1
By type
Restaurant (service type not stated) 234 · Bar 70 · Café 38 · Dessert 34 · Coffee shop 32 · Quick service 30 · Casual dining 24 · Bakery 18 · Winery / distillery / taproom 18 · Juice, smoothie, tea 14 · Brewery / taproom 10 · Other 10 · Food truck 8 · Specialty food shop 5 · Delivery-focused 2 · Fast casual 2
| Name | Type | Cuisine | Address | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99 Bottles of Beer on the Wall | Bar | 110 Walnut Ave | open | |
| A Taste of Santa Cruz | Winery / distillery / taproom · Bar | 705 Front St | open | |
| Abbott Square Bar Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 725 Front St | open | |
| Adorable French Bakery | Bakery | Bakery | 254 Potrero St | open |
| After Hours Cocktail Bar | Bar | 1001 Center St #1 | open | |
| All Aboard | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood | 725 Front St Ste 108 | open |
| Aloha Fridays at Pono | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Hawaiian / Pacific | 120 Union St | open |
| Alta Organic Coffee Warehouse & Roasting Co. | Coffee shop · Café | Coffee | 2712 Mission St Ext | open |
| Aptos Burger Co | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1520 Mission St | open | |
| Arslans Turkish Street Food | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Middle Eastern · Mediterranean | 113 Walnut Ave | open |
| Assembly Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1108 Pacific Ave | open | |
| Asti | Bar · Café | Coffee | 715 Pacific Ave | open |
| At Thai Recipe | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Thai · Asian | 2106 Mission St | open |
| Ate3one | Food truck · Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | Pana Food Truck, 2801 Mission St | open |
| Aunt Nettie's Kitchen | Bakery · Quick service · Specialty food shop | American · Sandwiches · Bakery | 2100 Delaware Ave | open |
| Avanti Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian · Healthy / salads / bowls | 1917 Mission St | open |
| Back Nine Grill & BAR | Casual dining · Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers · American · Steakhouse · Sandwiches | 555 Hwy 17 at Pasatiempo exit | open |
| Bad Ass Coffee Co. | Coffee shop | Coffee | 1207 Pacific Ave | open |
| Banda Burrito | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 1515 Ocean St. | open |
| Bantam | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · American | 1010 Fair Ave | open |
| Barbary Coast Restaurant | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 400 Beach St | open |
| Beach Street Cafe | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Coffee · American | 399 Beach St | open |
| Beachside Snacks | Quick service | 400 Beach St | open | |
| Beauregard Vineyards | Winery / distillery / taproom · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | 10 Pine Flat Rd | open | |
| Bedda Mia | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Italian · American | 736 Water St | open |
| Belly Goat Beef Burgers | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers · American | 725 Front St | open |
| Betty's Noodle House | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian · Noodles / ramen / pho | 920 Pacific Ave | open |
| Big Basin Vineyards | Winery / distillery / taproom | 525 Pacific Ave | open | |
| Birichino | Winery / distillery / taproom · Bar | 204 Church St | open | |
| Black China Bakery | Bakery | Bakery | 216 Fern St Ste B | open |
| Blaze Pizza | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Fast casual | Pizza · Healthy / salads / bowls | 1901 Mission St | open |
| Blue Bunny | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 725 Front St | open |
| Bocci's Cellar | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian | 140 Encinal St | open |
| Boro Max. Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 818 Pacific Ave | open | |
| Bottle Jack Winery | Winery / distillery / taproom | 1088 La Madrona Dr | open | |
| Bottle Jack Wines - Westside Tasting Room | Bar | 328 Ingalls St Ste D | open | |
| Brewed Awakening Brewed Awakening | Coffee shop · Café | Coffee | 6006 La Madrona Dr | open |
| Brother's Food Truck | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 823 Mission St | open |
| Brothers food truck | Juice, smoothie, tea · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Juice / smoothies | 433 Ocean St | open |
| Bruxofoodtruck | Food truck | 820 Swift St | open | |
| Buckeye Hill Rye | Bakery | Bakery | 2246 Ocean St Ext | open |
| Buena Vista Brewing Co | Brewery / taproom · Casual dining · Bar | 256 Potrero St | open | |
| Burger King Burger King | Quick service | Burgers · American | 2015 Mission St | open |
| Buttercup Cakes & Farm House Frosting | Bakery | Bakery | 1411 Pacific Ave | open |
| Cafe Brasil Café Brasil Fertilizantes | Café | Brazilian · Latin American (other) · Coffee | 1410 Mission St | open |
| Cafe Delmarette | Café · Coffee shop | Coffee · European | 1126 Pacific Ave | open |
| Cafe La Vie | Quick service | 429 Front St | open | |
| Cafe Limelight | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1016 Cedar St | open | |
| Cafe Mare | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 740 Front St Ste 100 | open | |
| Cafegsc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vegan | 103 Lincoln St | open |
| Caffe Pergolesi | Coffee shop | Coffee | 418 Cedar St. | open |
| Callahan's Bar | Bar | 507 Water St | open | |
| Carpos Restaurant Westside | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2018 Mission St | open | |
| Casa Del Gelato | Dessert · Juice, smoothie, tea | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Juice / smoothies | 119 Madrone St | open |
| Castle House & Garden | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese | 4286 Bonny Doon Rd | open |
| Cat & Cloud Coffee Cat & Cloud Coffee | Coffee shop · Café | Coffee | 719 Swift St | open |
| Cat and Cloud Coffee Cat & Cloud Coffee | Coffee shop · Café | Coffee | 725 Front St | open |
| Center Street Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 1001 Center St | open |
| Central Coast Juicery | Juice, smoothie, tea | Juice / smoothies | 111 Locust St | open |
| Chicken Foot | Restaurant (service type not stated) | German / Eastern European · European | 110 Pearl Alley | open |
| China Express | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese | 920 Pacific Ave #12 | open |
| China Station | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese | 2301 Mission St | open |
| Chipotle Mexican Grill Chipotle Mexican Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 550 River St Ste A #A | open |
| Chocolat | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | American | 1522 Pacific Ave | open |
| Chubbs Chicken Sandwiches | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings · Sandwiches | 1001 Center St | open |
| Clouds Downtown | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 110 Church St | open | |
| Coasters Bar & Grill | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | 115 Cliff St | open | |
| Cold Stone Creamery Cold Stone Creamery | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Dessert | 1129 Pacific Ave | open |
| Companion Bakeshop | Westside Santa Cruz | Bakery · Dessert | Bakery · Dessert | 2341 Mission St | open |
| Condor's Hope Winery | Winery / distillery / taproom · Bar | 144 De La Costa Ave | open | |
| Coover Sports Reps, Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 511 Swift St Unit K | open | |
| Copal | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 1203 Mission St | open |
| Costa Brava | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1222 Pacific Ave | open | |
| Craft Beer at The Boardwalk | Bar | 400 Beach St | open | |
| Cruz Creamery | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Dessert | 815 Ocean St | open |
| Cruz Kitchen & Taps | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 145 Laurel St | open |
| Cruzin' Crepes | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service · Other · Food truck · Dessert · Bar · Juice, smoothie, tea · Casual dining | Seafood · Ice cream / frozen desserts · Dessert · Breakfast · Tea / bubble tea | 400 Beach St | open |
| Cupcake Monster Cupcakes Near Me | Bakery | Bakery | 740 Front St | open |
| D20 Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 1520 CA-1 | open |
| Daisuki Octagon Sushi | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi · Asian | 118 Cooper St | open |
| Davenport Roadhouse | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Coffee | open | |
| De La Hacienda Taqueria | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 354 Washington St | open |
| Deacon Brody's Pub | Bar | 110 Cedar St | open | |
| Denny's Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1515 Ocean St. | open | |
| Dipper Diner | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 400 Beach St | open |
| Dippin' Dots | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 400 Beach St | open |
| Domino's Domino's Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Delivery-focused | Pizza | 1420 Mission St | open |
| Donnelly Chocolates | Dessert | Dessert | 1509 Mission St | open |
| Eathookandline | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 105 Walnut Ave | open | |
| El Hermoso Mar | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Seafood · Latin American (other) | 313 Beach St | open |
| El Palomar | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 1336 Pacific Ave | open |
| Emily's Good Things To Eat | Bakery | Bakery | 1129 Mission St | open |
| Equinox Sparkling Wine | Winery / distillery / taproom · Bar | 334 Ingalls St | open | |
| Erik's DeliCafe | Other | Sandwiches | 365 Coral St | open |
| Erik's DeliCafe | Other | Sandwiches | 155 Walnut Ave | open |
| Falafel Hut محل فلافل حاره | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Middle Eastern | 309 Beach St | open |
| Falafel Of Santa Cruz | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mediterranean · Middle Eastern | 1501 Mission St | open |
| Far West Fungi Mushroom Store & Cafe Far West Fungi | Café | Coffee | 224 Laurel St APT A101 | open |
| Ferrell's Donut House | Bakery · Dessert · Café | Dessert · Coffee · Bakery | 1403 Ocean St | open |
| Ferrell's Donuts | Bakery · Dessert · Café | Dessert · Coffee · Bakery | 2227 Mission St | open |
| Fins Coffee | Coffee shop | Coffee | 1104 Ocean St | open |
| Firefly Coffee House | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Coffee | 131A Front St | open |
| Firehouse Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 1314 Ocean St | open |
| Fishermans Warf, Santa Cruz | Restaurant (service type not stated) | open | ||
| Five Guys Five Guys | Quick service | Burgers · American | 1101 Pacific Ave | open |
| Flashbird Chicken | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 725 Front St | open |
| Food Talk Santa Cruz | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | American | 110 Pearl Alley | open |
| Foodsmith Harvey West | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 333 Encinal St | open | |
| Fresh & Easy Meal Prep | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Delivery-focused | 150 Jewell St | open | |
| Front & Cooper | Bar | 725 Front St | open | |
| Full Steam Dumpling | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian | 1001 Center St | open |
| Fusion | Bar | 110 Pearl Aly | open | |
| Fusion Fare Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 1003 Cedar St | open |
| Gabriella Cafe | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian · American | 910 Cedar St | open |
| Gary's Old Fashioned Snappy Dogs | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Hot dogs | Sones Cellars, 334 Ingalls St | open |
| Gilda's | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood | 37 Municipal Wharf | open |
| Gobi Mongolian Bbq | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1308 Pacific Ave | open | |
| Golden City | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 1230 Mission St | open |
| Golden Coast Brewing | Brewery / taproom · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese | 1117 Pacific Ave | open |
| Golden Palace | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese | 415 Ocean St | open |
| Gran Gelato Caffè | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 525 Cedar St #10 | open |
| Habit Burger & Grill Habit Burger & Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Burgers · American | 1400 Ocean St. | open |
| Hanloh | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Thai | 1011 Cedar St | open |
| Happy Dog Hotdogs | Quick service | Hot dogs · Sandwiches | 324 River St | open |
| Herp's Derps | Bar | 400 Beach St | open | |
| Hidden Peak Teahouse | Juice, smoothie, tea · Coffee shop · Café | Tea / bubble tea · Coffee | 1541 Pacific Ave | open |
| Higher Grounds-donation based espresso & goodies | Coffee shop · Café | Coffee | 7065 Bonny Doon Rd | open |
| Hillside Brewing Co. | Brewery / taproom · Bar | 256 Potrero St | open | |
| Hoffman's: Bistro & Patisserie | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Breakfast | 1102 Pacific Ave | open |
| Hokkaido Ramen House Hokkaido Ramen House - Omaha | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Asian | 1901 Mission St ste 102 | open |
| Hot Dog On Stick | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Hot dogs · American | 400 Beach St | open |
| Hula's Island Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining · Bar | 221 Cathcart St | open | |
| Humble Sea Beer Garden on the Wharf Humble Sea Brewing Co. | Bar · Brewery / taproom | 45 Municipal Wharf | open | |
| Humble Sea Brewing Co. Humble Sea Brewing Co. | Brewery / taproom · Bar | 820 Swift St | open | |
| I Love Sushi | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi | 516 Front St | open |
| Ibiza | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Mediterranean · American | 1541 Pacific Ave B | open |
| Ideal Bar & Grill | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | American | 106 Beach St | open |
| Ike's Love and Sandwiches Ike's Sandwiches | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches · American | 1318 Ocean St | open |
| India Gourmet | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Indian · American | Abbott Square Market, 725 Front St Space 107 | open |
| India Joze | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian | 418 Front St | open |
| Insomnia Cookies Insomnia Cookies | Dessert · Bakery | Dessert · Bakery | 1010 Pacific Ave, Suites C&D Santa Cruz | open |
| It's Sugar IT'SUGAR | Dessert | Dessert | 110 Cooper St #100-C | open |
| Iveta Fivefourfive | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian | 545 Pacific Ave | open |
| Iveta Westside | Café · Coffee shop · Bakery | Coffee · Bakery | 2125 Delaware Ave | open |
| Izakaya West End | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese | 334 Ingalls St Ste D | open |
| Izzy's Ices | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Dessert | 106 Lincoln St | open |
| Jack in the Box | Quick service | 640 Ocean St | open | |
| Jack O'Neill Restaurant and Lounge | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining · Bar | American | 175 W Cliff Dr | open |
| Jack's Hamburgers | Quick service | Burgers · American | 202 Lincoln St | open |
| Jake's Coffee Bar | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Coffee | 46 Front St | open |
| Jamba Jamba | Juice, smoothie, tea · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Juice / smoothies · Healthy / salads / bowls | 1550 Pacific Ave | open |
| Jamba Juice Mission & Berkshire | Juice, smoothie, tea | Juice / smoothies | 1820 Mission Street | open |
| Java Bob's Coffee Roasting | Coffee shop · Café | Coffee | 429 Ingalls St | open |
| Java Junction Java Junction Coffee Roasting | Coffee shop · Juice, smoothie, tea · Café | Coffee · Juice / smoothies | 580 River St # A | open |
| Jersey Mike's Jersey Mike's Subs | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches · American | 1820 Mission Street | open |
| Jessica | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Coffee shop · Café | Coffee · Breakfast | 1001 Center St | open |
| Kc Cruz Bbq | Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ · American | 119 Madrone St | open |
| Kelly's French Bakery | Bakery · Café | Bakery · French · Coffee | 402 Ingalls St #17 | open |
| Kerri Kreations | Dessert | Dessert | 216 Fern St | open |
| Kian Vossough | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 6006 La Madrona Dr Ste C | open | |
| Kiantis Pizza and Pasta Bar | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian · Pizza | 1100 Pacific Ave | open |
| Kind Brewery | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 429 Front St | open | |
| King Chwan Chinese Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese | 415 Ocean St | open |
| La Cabaña Taqueria | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 2332 Mission St | open |
| La Montana Taqueria | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 220 Leibrandt Ave, Santa Cruz, California | open |
| Laili Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mediterranean · Middle Eastern | 101 Cooper St | open |
| Las Palmas Taco Bar | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 55 Front St | open |
| Le Cigare Volant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 328 Ingalls St | open |
| Lee's Sandwich Shop | Other | Sandwiches | 1101 Pacific Ave | open |
| Lido Pizza Club | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 511 Swift St | open |
| Limoncello | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian | 503 Water St | open |
| Little Caesars Pizza Little Caesars | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 233 Ocean St | open |
| Loard's Ice Cream | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Dessert | 307 Beach St | open |
| Los Pinos | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 2019 N Pacific Ave | open |
| Los Primos Taqueria | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 425 Barson St | open |
| Los Viejones Taco Truck 1 | Food truck | Mexican | 236 Ocean St | open |
| Louie's Cajun Kitchen & Bourbon Bar | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Cajun, Creole, Southern | 110 Church St | open |
| Lulu Carpenter's | Coffee shop · Café · Bakery | Coffee · Bakery | 1545 Pacific Ave | open |
| Lúpulo | Bar · Casual dining | 233 Cathcart St | open | |
| Mackenzie Bar & Grill | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | 18 Clubhouse Rd | open | |
| Mad Yolks | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Breakfast | 1411 Pacific Ave | open |
| Madson Wines | Winery / distillery / taproom | 328 Ingalls St Ste G | open | |
| Mainsail Restaurant & Bar | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | 175 W Cliff Dr | open | |
| Makai Island Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Hawaiian / Pacific | 49A Municipal Wharf, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 | open |
| Malabar Restaurant Malabar Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Indian · Asian | 514 Front St | open |
| Mandarin Gourmet | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese | 1010 Cedar St | open |
| Mane Kitchen & Cocktails | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1222 Pacific Ave | open | |
| Manresa Bread | Dessert | Dessert | 330 Ingalls St | open |
| Marianne's Ice Cream Marianne's Ice Cream | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Dessert | 1020 Ocean St | open |
| Marianne's Ice Cream Plant Marianne's Ice Cream | Dessert · Juice, smoothie, tea · Bar | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Juice / smoothies | 2100 Delaware Ave | open |
| Marini's At The Beach | Dessert | 400 Beach St | open | |
| Marini's Candies | Dessert | 332 Ingalls St | open | |
| Marini's Candies | Dessert | Dessert | 1308 Pacific Ave | open |
| Marini's Munchies! | Dessert | 650-898 Municipal Wharf | open | |
| Mariposa Coffee Bar | Coffee shop · Café | Coffee · Vietnamese | 1010 Pacific Ave | open |
| Mark Gilbert Enterprises Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 25 Municipal Wharf | open | |
| McDonald's McDonald's | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 1210 Ocean Ave | open |
| McDonald's McDonald's | Quick service | Burgers · American | 1421 Mission St | open |
| McHenry Vineyard | Winery / distillery / taproom | 6845 Bonny Doon Rd | open | |
| MeloMelo Kava Bar MeloMelo Kava Bar | Bar | 1101 Pacific Ave Ste d | open | |
| MG Sushi | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi | 533 Ocean St | open |
| Milk & Wood | Dessert | Dessert | 725 Front St | open |
| Mission Hill Coffee & Creamery | Coffee shop · Dessert · Café | Coffee · Ice cream / frozen desserts | 1101 Pacific Ave | open |
| Mission Linen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 601 Swift St | open | |
| Mission St. BBQ MISSION BBQ | Casual dining · Bar | BBQ · American | 1618 Mission St | open |
| Mission West | Bar | 2405 Mission St | open | |
| MJA Vineyards Westside Tasting Room and Cellar | Winery / distillery / taproom · Bar | 328 Ingalls St | open | |
| Mobo Sushi | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi · Asian | 105 River St S | open |
| Monster Pot | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Noodles / ramen / pho · Asian | 431 Front St | open |
| Mosaic Downtown Santa Cruz | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mediterranean · Middle Eastern · Greek | 110 Church St | open |
| Mozaic | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Mediterranean · American | 110 Church St | open |
| Mo’s Dumpling | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian | 2301 Mission St | open |
| Mr. Beast Burger | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 229 Laurel St | open | |
| Munch | Other | Sandwiches | 719 Pacific Ave | open |
| Mutari Craft Chocolate House | Dessert | Dessert | 504 Front St Suite A, Santa Cruz, CA 95060-4506 | open |
| Namaste Indian Cuisine | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Indian | 1501 Mission St | open |
| Nick the Greek Nick The Greek | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Greek · Mediterranean | 1133 Pacific Ave | open |
| Noodle Time | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian · Noodles / ramen / pho · Japanese | 1314 Ocean St | open |
| O'Mei | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese | 2316 Mission St | open |
| Oasis Tasting Room & Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 415A River St | open | |
| Ocean City Buffet | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese | 431 Front St | open |
| Odonata Wines | Winery / distillery / taproom | 2343 Mission St | open | |
| Old Companion | Bakery · Dessert · Coffee shop | Bakery · Dessert · Coffee | 2341 Mission St | open |
| Oswald Restaurant | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 121 Soquel Ave | open |
| Outland Java Co | Coffee shop | Coffee | 429 Ingalls St Ste A | open |
| Oxus Enterprise International | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 101 Cooper St | open | |
| Pacific Cookie Company | Bakery | Bakery | 303 Potrero St Ste 40a | open |
| Pacific Cookie Company | Bakery · Dessert | Bakery · Dessert | 1203 Pacific Ave | open |
| Pacific Point Market & Cafe | Café · Coffee shop | Coffee · Sandwiches | 302 Pacific Ave | open |
| Pacific Thai Santa Cruz | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Thai | 1319 Pacific Ave | open |
| Palmetto Superfoods Santa Cruz Palmetto Superfoods | Juice, smoothie, tea | Juice / smoothies · Healthy / salads / bowls | 1335 Pacific Ave | open |
| Pana Food Truck | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Food truck | Latin American (other) | 118 Cooper St | open |
| Panda Express Panda Express México | Quick service | Chinese · Asian | 2121 Mission Street | open |
| Parish Publick House | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | 841 Almar Ave | open | |
| Patio Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 115 Cliff St | open |
| Pearl of the Ocean | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 736 Water St | open | |
| Peet's Coffee & Tea | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Coffee | 1409 Pacific Ave | open |
| People And Food Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 913 Cedar St | open | |
| Perrigos Auto Body Inc. | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 251 Washington St | open | |
| Phoenix Asian Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese | 2301 Mission St | open |
| Pillars Management Group Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 110 Church St | open | |
| Pizza My Heart Pizza My Heart - Santa Cruz | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 1116 Pacific Ave | open |
| Pizza Now | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service · Food truck · Dessert · Bar | Pizza · Ice cream / frozen desserts | 400 Beach St | open |
| Pizzeria Avanti | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian · Pizza | 1711 Mission St | open |
| Pizzeria La Bufala | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 725 Front St | open |
| Pleasure Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 1415 Pacific Ave | open |
| Pogonip Pizza Co. | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 222 Cardiff Pl | open |
| Poke House Poke House | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Hawaiian / Pacific · Sushi · Japanese · Healthy / salads / bowls | 1543 Pacific Ave | open |
| Poke It | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Hawaiian / Pacific · Healthy / salads / bowls | 725 Front St Ste 106 | open |
| Polar Bear Ice Cream | Dessert · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Dessert | 389 Coral St | open |
| Pono Hawaiian Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Hawaiian / Pacific · Healthy / salads / bowls | 120 Union St | open |
| Pop Up | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1108 Pacific Avenue | open | |
| Pour Taproom | Bar | 110 Cooper St | open | |
| Press Juices & Sandwiches | Quick service | 1520 Pacific Ave # K1 | open | |
| Primal Santa Cruz | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1203 Mission St Ste 19 | open | |
| Private Press Brewing | Brewery / taproom | 332 Ingalls St | open | |
| Pure Heart Chocolate | Dessert | Dessert | 254 Potrero St | open |
| Quickly | Juice, smoothie, tea | Tea / bubble tea | 1010 Pacific Ave | open |
| Quiznos | Other | Sandwiches | 1010 Pacific Ave Ste E | open |
| Raglan Roast CA | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) | American · Coffee | 131 Center St | open |
| Real Color 3d Printing, Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 403 Swift St Ste C | open | |
| Rebecca's Mighty Muffins | Bakery | Bakery | 254 Potrero St | open |
| Red Restaurant and Bar | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | 200 Locust St, Upstairs | open | |
| Rexford Winery | Winery / distillery / taproom | 429 Ingalls St | open | |
| Riva Fish House | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood · American | 31 Municipal Wharf | open |
| riva's,santa cruz,ca | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | open | |
| River Cafe | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 415 River St Ste K | open | |
| River Street Shelter | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 115C Coral St | open | |
| Rosie McCann's Irish Pub & Restaurant | Bar | British / Irish pub food | 1220 Pacific Ave | open |
| Round Table Pizza Round Table Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 2117 Mission St | open |
| Roux Dat Cajun Creole | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches · Cajun, Creole, Southern | 118 Cooper St Unit B | open |
| Roxa Hammock Cafe | Bar · Café | Coffee | 110 Cooper St | open |
| Sabieng Thai Cuisine | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Thai · Asian | 1218 Mission St | open |
| Salsa By The Sea | Bar | 49 Municipal Wharf | open | |
| Samba Rock Acai Cafe | Café · Juice, smoothie, tea | Coffee · Juice / smoothies · Healthy / salads / bowls | 291 Water St | open |
| Sampa Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Brazilian · Latin American (other) | 119 Madrone St | open |
| Santa Cruz Coffee Roasting | Coffee shop · Café | Coffee | 1330 Pacific Ave | open |
| Santa Cruz Diner | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 909 Ocean St | open |
| Santa Cruz Fun Foods | Dessert | 613 Beach St | open | |
| Santa Cruz local foods | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian | open | |
| Santa Cruz Mountain Vineyard | Winery / distillery / taproom · Brewery / taproom · Bar | American | 334 Ingalls St Suite A | open |
| Santa Cruz Public Market Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 725 Front St | open | |
| Santa Cruz Record | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 877 Cedar St Ste 150 | open | |
| Santa Cruz Waffle Shop | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Breakfast | 920 Pacific Ave | open |
| Santa Cruz Westside Wellness | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 406 Mission St | open | |
| Saturn Cafe | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vegan | 145 Laurel St | open |
| Sawasdee By The Sea | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Thai | 101 Main St | open |
| Scoot Science | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2801 Mission St | open | |
| Sentinel Cafe | Café · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Coffee · American | 877 Cedar St | open |
| Sesame Korean Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Korean · Asian | 435 Front St | open |
| Shanty Shack Brewing | Brewery / taproom · Casual dining · Bar | 138 Fern St | open | |
| Shogun Japanese Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi · Asian | 1123 Pacific Ave | open |
| Shrine Coffee | Coffee shop · Café | Coffee | 544 W Cliff Dr | open |
| Shun Feng Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 420 River St | open |
| Silver Mountain Vineyards Tasting Room Silver Mountain Vineyards | Winery / distillery / taproom · Bar | 402 Ingalls St | open | |
| Solaire Restaurant + Bar | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 611 Ocean St | open |
| Sones Cellars | Winery / distillery / taproom · Bar | 334-B Ingalls St | open | |
| South Beach Pizza Co. | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 303 Beach St | open |
| Stagnaro Bros. Seafood, Inc. | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 320 Washington St | open | |
| Starbucks Starbucks | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Coffee | 745 Ocean St | open |
| Starbucks | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Coffee | 1335 Pacific Ave | open |
| Starbucks Starbucks | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Coffee | 1901 Mission St | open |
| Stockwell Cellars | Winery / distillery / taproom · Bar | 1100 Fair Ave | open | |
| Stonehouse Bar & Grill | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | 6001 La Madrona Dr | open | |
| Storrs Winery | Winery / distillery / taproom · Bar | 303 Potrero St #35 | open | |
| Subway | Other | Sandwiches | 811 Ocean St | open |
| Subway | Other | Sandwiches | 2215 Mission St | open |
| Sun's Out Buns Out | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | 138 Fern St | open | |
| Sunchai | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 332 Ingalls St | open | |
| SURF CITY KITCHEN | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 110 Cooper St Ste B | open | |
| Surfrider Cafe | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 429 Front St | open |
| Sushi Mori | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi · Asian | 429 Front St | open |
| Sushi Now! | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi | 254 Potrero St | open |
| Sushi Totoro | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi · Asian | 1701 Mission St | open |
| Swift Street Courtyard | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 402 Ingalls St | open | |
| Taco Bell Taco Bell | Quick service | Mexican | 1405 Mission St | open |
| Taco Bell Taco Bell | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 802 Pacific Ave | open |
| Taco Del Mar | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 6006 LA Madrona Dr | open |
| Tacos El Chuy | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 402 Ingalls St | open |
| Tacos El Chuy Truck | Food truck | Mexican | 2405 Mission St | open |
| Tam's Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 2403 Mission St | open |
| Tampico Kitchen & Lounge | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 822 Pacific Ave | open |
| Tanglewood | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1001 Center St | open | |
| Taqueria Jalapenos | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 206 Laurel St | open |
| Taqueria Jalapenos & Pupuseria | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Latin American (other) · Mexican | 107 Leonard St | open |
| Taqueria La Katrina | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 1719 Mission St | open |
| Taqueria Los Pericos TAQUERIA LOS PERICOS | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 139 Water St | open |
| Taqueria Santa Cruz | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 2215 Mission St | open |
| Taqueria Vallarta | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Spanish / tapas | 1221 Mission St | open |
| Terra Superfoods - Santa Cruz | Juice, smoothie, tea · Fast casual | Healthy / salads / bowls · Juice / smoothies | 1010 Pacific Ave Ste A/B | open |
| Thai Orchid | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Thai | 2238 Mission St | open |
| The Abbey | Bar · Coffee shop · Café | Coffee | 350 Mission St | open |
| The Abbey Coffee, Art & Music Lounge | Coffee shop | Coffee | 350 Mission St | open |
| The Alley-Oop | Bar | 320 Cedar St | open | |
| The Apero Club | Bar | 402 Ingalls St Unit #29 | open | |
| The Burger Den | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1515 Ocean St. | open | |
| The Buzz Sushi | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi | 1005 Cedar St | open |
| The Buzz Sushi | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi · Peruvian | 1010 Pacific Ave Ste F | open |
| The Crows Nest | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2218 W Cliff Dr | open | |
| The Cruz Room | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | 1520 Mission St | open | |
| The Hotel | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 200 Locust St | open | |
| The Jury Room | Bar | 712 Ocean St | open | |
| The Neighbor's Pub | Bar | 711 Pacific Ave | open | |
| The Penny Ice Creamery The Penny Ice Creamery | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Dessert | 913 Cedar St | open |
| The Picnic Basket | Specialty food shop · Quick service · Café | Sandwiches · Coffee | 125 Beach St | open |
| The Real Taco | Quick service · Food truck · Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1204 Mission St | open | |
| The Red Room | Bar | 1003 Cedar St | open | |
| The Redroom Cocktail Lounge | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | Mexican | 1003 Cedar St | open |
| The Reef | Bar | 120 Union St | open | |
| The Salty Otter Sports Grill | Bar · Casual dining | American | 110 Walnut Ave | open |
| The True Olive Connection | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 106 Lincoln St | open | |
| The Walnut Avenue Cafe | Café | Breakfast · Coffee · American | 106 Walnut Ave | open |
| The Water Street Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American · Steakhouse · Seafood | 503 Water St | open |
| Threshold Enterprises | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2280 Delaware Ave | open | |
| Togo's Sandwiches | Other | Sandwiches | 902 Ocean St | open |
| Togo's Sandwiches | Other | Sandwiches | 849 Almar Ave Ste B | open |
| Top A Lot Yogurt - Santa Cruz | Dessert | Dessert · Ice cream / frozen desserts | 738 Water St | open |
| Top Brand Donuts Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1314 Ocean St | open | |
| Top Spot Sports Pub And Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 711 Pacific Ave | open | |
| Toya Sushi | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi · Asian | 1306 Mission St | open |
| Ty's Eatery | Quick service | 1001 Center St | open | |
| Ulterior | Casual dining · Bar | 110 Pearl Alley | open | |
| UMe (Tea & Snack ) Ume Tea | Juice, smoothie, tea · Café | Tea / bubble tea · Coffee | 46 Front St | open |
| Uncommon Brewers | Brewery / taproom | 303 Potrero St Ste 40h | open | |
| Upper Crust Pizza & Pasta | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian · Pizza | 2415 Mission St | open |
| Urbani Cellar | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | Italian | 140 Encinal St | open |
| Vasili's Greek Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Greek · Mediterranean | 1501A Mission Street | open |
| Veg On The Edge | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vegetarian · African | 725 Front St | open |
| Venus Spirits Cocktails and Kitchen Venus Spirits | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | 200 High Rd | open | |
| Venus Spirits Distillery | Winery / distillery / taproom | 427 Swift St | open | |
| Verve Coffee Roasters Verve Coffee Roasters | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Coffee | 1010 Fair Ave | open |
| Vim Dining And Desserts | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2238 Mission St | open | |
| West End Tap & Kitchen Lp | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 334 Ingalls St Ste D | open | |
| Wingstop Wingstop | Quick service | Chicken / wings · American | 845 Almar Ave | open |
| Woodhouse Blending & Brewing | Brewery / taproom · Casual dining · Bar | 119 Madrone St | open | |
| Woodies Café | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | American · Coffee | 25 Municipal Wharf | open |
| Woodstock's Pizza Santa Cruz | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 710 Front St | open |
| Woody's on the Wharf | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | Seafood · British / Irish pub food | 460 Municipal Wharf | open |
| Yan Flower | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian · Chinese | 617 Pacific Ave | open |
| Ye Olde Watering Hole | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2405 Mission St | open | |
| Yes Cacao | Dessert | Dessert | 1001 Center St Ste 14 | open |
| Youngmoney Estate Lounge | Bar | 111 Cocktail Ave | open | |
| Your Place | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · American | 1719 Mission St | open |
| Zachary's Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Breakfast · American | 819 Pacific Ave | open |
| Zoccoli's Delicatessen | Specialty food shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Sandwiches · Italian | 1534 Pacific Ave | open |
| 四姐 Special Noodle | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese | 415 Ocean St | open |
| 515 Kitchen & Cocktails | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Spanish / tapas | 515 Cedar St | closed |
| Alderwood Santa Cruz | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 155 Walnut Ave | closed | |
| Burger. Santa Cruz | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 1520 Mission St | closed |
| Hom Korean Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1102 Pacific Ave | closed | |
| Miramar Fish Grotto | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood | 45 Municipal Wharf | closed |
| Polar Bear Ice Cream | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 389 Coral St | closed |
| Soif Wine Bar And Merchants | Bar | 105 Walnut Ave | closed | |
| Subway | Other | Sandwiches | 825 Pacific Ave | closed |
| Surf City Wine Co, A California Corporation | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 105 Walnut Ave | closed | |
| Sweet Things | Bakery · Dessert | Dessert | 725 Front St | closed |
Restaurant establishments over time
| Year | All food service | Restaurants | Full-service | Limited-service | Snack & beverage | Bars | Industry codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 99 | 88 | — | — | — | 11 | SIC1987 |
| 1995 | 97 | 86 | — | — | — | 11 | SIC1987 |
| 1996 | 109 | 97 | — | — | — | 12 | SIC1987 |
| 1997 | 124 | 113 | — | — | — | 11 | SIC1987 |
| 1998 | 123 | 110 | 59 | 35 | 16 | 10 | NAICS1997 |
| 1999 | 124 | 114 | 58 | 38 | 18 | 7 | NAICS1997 |
| 2000 | 119 | 107 | 60 | 34 | 13 | 9 | NAICS1997 |
| 2001 | 121 | 108 | 63 | 33 | 12 | 11 | NAICS1997 |
| 2002 | 126 | 109 | 66 | 29 | 14 | 12 | NAICS1997 |
| 2003 | 131 | 112 | 64 | 32 | 15 | 14 | NAICS2002 |
| 2004 | 130 | 111 | 64 | 31 | 16 | 15 | NAICS2002 |
| 2005 | 140 | 121 | 68 | 32 | 21 | 14 | NAICS2002 |
| 2006 | 143 | 122 | 72 | 34 | 16 | 14 | NAICS2002 |
| 2007 | 147 | 121 | 66 | 35 | 20 | 17 | NAICS2002 |
| 2008 | 155 | 134 | 70 | 41 | 23 | 13 | NAICS2007 |
| 2009 | 151 | 129 | 68 | 39 | 22 | 15 | NAICS2007 |
| 2010 | 154 | 135 | 69 | 41 | 25 | 12 | NAICS2007 |
| 2011 | 160 | 142 | 73 | 40 | 28 | 13 | NAICS2007 |
| 2012 | 161 | 146 | 71 | 43 | 32 | 13 | NAICS2012 |
| 2013 | 164 | 149 | 71 | 45 | 33 | 13 | NAICS2012 |
| 2014 | 168 | 150 | 72 | 46 | 31 | 16 | NAICS2012 |
| 2015 | 177 | 157 | 75 | 49 | 32 | 16 | NAICS2012 |
| 2016 | 175 | 154 | 78 | 44 | 31 | 16 | NAICS2012 |
| 2017 | 177 | 156 | 76 | 48 | 31 | 16 | NAICS2017 |
| 2018 | 166 | 144 | 69 | 45 | 30 | 17 | NAICS2017 |
| 2019 | 180 | 154 | 74 | 50 | 30 | 18 | NAICS2017 |
| 2020 | 169 | 146 | 70 | 46 | 30 | 17 | NAICS2017 |
| 2021 | 170 | 148 | 69 | 47 | 32 | 14 | NAICS2017 |
| 2022 | 182 | 160 | 75 | 50 | 35 | 15 | NAICS2022 |
| 2023 | 187 | 163 | 67 | 57 | 38 | 17 | NAICS2022 |