RESTAURANT

Located right on the beach where the Harbor meets the sea, The Crow's Nest is one of Santa Cruz' most beloved restaurants. For over 55 years, guests have returned again and again for breathtaking panoramic views of Santa Cruz Harbor, lighthouse, and wharf, and to enjoy award-winning cuisine, spirits, and live entertainment. Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner in our downstairs dining room offer fresh seafood, pasta creations, Midwestern aged beef, and daily chef's specials. Upstairs, the Breakwater Bar & Grill features a variety of appetizers and casual meals throughout the day, and dancing to live entertainment by night. On both levels, expansive shoreline decks offer a friendly, casual atmosphere, where rich woods, luminous works of glass art, and a unique collection of vintage surfboards and surfing photographs complete the unforgettable ambiance. The Crow's Nest is truly the flagship restaurant on the California coast.

About Us

THE BEACH MARKET

On the dock next to the 'Nest'

Our Beach Market opened in the summer of 2013. We offer wood-fired pizza, sandwiches, salads, soft-serve ice cream, beer, wine and beverages. The dock offers stunning views of the Santa Cruz Harbor and Walton Lighthouse. Our market shop has a unique selection of fine gifts, including beach supplies, toys, home decor, bath and body products, jewelry, and Crow's Nest apparel.

The Beach Market

From Our Nest to Yours

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    Banquets & Private Events

    We welcome every type of private event
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    Entertainment

    Click below to view our live entertainment schedule
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    Happy Hour

    Check out our Breakwater Bar & Grill - Upstairs happy hour menu below
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banquet

Our banquet Harbor Room is located on the water at the Santa Cruz Yacht Harbor and the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. Choose this private downstairs waterfront setting, add our delightful menu and professional service and you've got the perfect venue for your next meeting, party or special event. The Harbor Room seats up to 50 guests. Our experienced staff is here to help you plan every detail. Large parties can be arranged up to a year in advance. We look forward to serving you! Please review our banquet packet below to see pricing, menus and details. To check availability and to book your event, email our Banquet Manager, Lexi Stewart: events@crowsnest-santacruz.com

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gift cards

Gift Cards can be purchased in person at both the Crow's Nest Restaurant and Beach Market. To purchase a Gift Card, click the button below. See you soon!***MAKE SURE TO CHOOSE WHETHER YOU WOULD LIKE A PHYSICAL CARD MAILED OR AN E-GIFT CERTIFICATE WHICH YOU CAN EMAIL OR PRINT YOURSELF.******Please allow at least 2 weeks for mail purchases to be delivered. If your gift card is needed for a time sensitive occasion, please choose the email option, or purchase a gift card in person at Crow's Nest Restaurant or Beach Market. Thank you.Click below to purchase or check the balance of a gift card.

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Location

2218 East Cliff Drive
Santa Cruz, CA
95062

Hours

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur
8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Fri, Sat
8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Sun
8:00 AM - 9:30 PM

Contact us

Call us at (831)-476-4560

Write us at info@crowsnest-santacruz.com

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