7.0 out of 10

Front St, Santa Cruz

36.9691693936994 -122.023749271947
Great for
  • Eating Out
  • Internet Access
  • Neighborly Spirit
  • Parks & Recreation
  • Shopping Options
Not great for
  • No ratings yet
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Who lives here?
  • Professionals
  • Singles
  • Families with kids
  • Tourists
  • LGBT+

Reviews

4/5 rating details
  • Neighborly Spirit 4/5
  • Safe & Sound 4/5
  • Peace & Quiet 3/5
  • Eating Out 4/5
  • Parks & Recreation 4/5
  • Shopping Options 4/5
  • Internet Access 4/5
  • Lack of Traffic 3/5
  • Parking 3/5
2yrs+

"Slightly Quieter than nearby Pacific Avenue"

Front Street is just a block away from the main drag of downtown Santa Cruz and offers slightly more manageable driving than nearby Pacific Avenue. It’s not quite as hustling and bustling as its neighbor, but does host several restaurants and coffee shops. My recommendation is to park at the Trader Joe’s/CVS lot and walk over – buy a pack of gum at CVS to validate your time there, and you’ll save yourself a lot of stress.

Like much of Santa Cruz, the stoner/hippie vibe is alive and thriving – nothing wrong with this, but be forewarned ☺
Pros
  • Nearby Beach
  • Shopping
Cons
  • "Stoner culture" of Santa Cruz is prevalent
  • Parking
Recommended for
  • Professionals
  • Singles
  • Families with kids
  • Tourists
  • LGBT+
  • Students
  • Beach Lovers

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