Aquarius Santa Cruz, Central Coast
Located just off the beach in Santa Cruz, Aquarius is an oceanfront Santa Cruz restaurant serving fresh and local seafood in a cool and breezy interior.
The front and center views of the ocean and beach complement the cool, modern interior at this Santa Cruz restaurant. In the morning, enjoy a creative and healthful breakfast while watching surfers at nearby Cowell Beach. During lunchtime, Aquarius offers the perfect viewpoint to cool off and enjoy lighter fare and cocktails while admiring the Santa Cruz shoreline. Even during the winter months, the dining room is a splendid place to view the Pacific's winter storms. At night, Aquarius assumes a romantic vibe, featuring innovative seasonal cuisine from both the ocean and the local farmer's market.
Enjoy handcrafted cocktails and regional wine and beer in the adjacent bar. The bar also serves an all-day menu, complete with colorful views of the Santa Cruz boardwalk in the distance.
Hours
- Breakfast: Monday - Friday, 7:00 - 11:30am
- Brunch: Saturday - Sunday, 7:00am - 3:00pm
- Lunch: Monday - Friday, 11:30am - 3:00pm
- Dinner: Sunday - Thursday, 5:30 - 9:30pm; Friday - Saturday, 5:30 - 10:00pm
- Lounge: Monday - Friday, 11:30am - close; Saturday - Sunday, 10:30am - close
(Bar food menu served continuously all day until 1 hour before closing)
Reservation/contact information
To make a reservation call 831.460.5012 or make a reservation online with OpenTable.
Aquarius diners receive complimentary valet parking while dining or
complimentary access to hotel parking across the street.
175 West Cliff Drive
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
P: 831.460.5012 | F: 831.427.2025
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