Encinal St, Santa Cruz
Great for
- Neighborly Spirit
- Nightlife
- Parking
- Safe & Sound
- Schools
Not great for
- Childcare
- Cost of Living
- Gym & Fitness
- Internet Access
- Lack of Traffic
Who lives here?
- Professionals
- Singles
- Students
- Families with kids
- Retirees
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rating details
Mar 17, 2011
- Clean & Green
- Eating Out
- Neighborly Spirit
- Nightlife
- Parking
- Shopping Options
- Safe & Sound
- Schools
"It has...stuff..."
I am not even sure how else to describe Encinal Street. The nondescript look, combined with the randomization of services (goodwill store, school, dive bar, credit union) gives it a decent following and simultaneously takes away any defining thread. The road actually feels somewhat barren and dead-end when arriving (which it is).
The single greatest highlight here is Bocci's Cellar, a fun, divey bar that is not a cellar but has Bocci courts and a decent menu. The food is good for the type of bar that it is, the owner is a little creepy, but this is a fun place to bring a group of friends. Highly recommended, if you can find it.
Street parking is okay - be careful of the red lines, and you probably won't get ticketed.
The single greatest highlight here is Bocci's Cellar, a fun, divey bar that is not a cellar but has Bocci courts and a decent menu. The food is good for the type of bar that it is, the owner is a little creepy, but this is a fun place to bring a group of friends. Highly recommended, if you can find it.
Street parking is okay - be careful of the red lines, and you probably won't get ticketed.
Pros
- Good bar
- Decent parking
Cons
- Lack of culture
- Barren at night
Recommended for
- Professionals
- Singles
- Students