Soquel Dr, Live Oak

Soquel Drive is a decent street in Santa Cruz, but by no means is it a cultural hub of the city. Rather, it is more of a main drag with some auto shops, a nearby hospital, and a couple of deli-style eateries. Traffic never seems to get too bad here, even during rush hour and with such close proximity to the 1. The gas station right off of the exit seems to be a little bit cheaper than some of the other area options, at least on the other side of the hill.

My personal favorite standout here is Garden Deli, a mom-and-pop sandwich shop that serves mediocre coffee and GREAT breakfast sandwiches, subs and wraps. The veggies are fresh and the portions are abundant. It's not much in terms of fine dining, but it is the one family-owned establishment on this drag that is worth supporting, in my opinion.