Encinal St, Santa Cruz

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.