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After reading all the great reviews we took a chance and booked the Garden room for a short getaway from San Francisco. What a fantastic place! So much charm, beautiful surroundings, secluded yet only 15-20 minutes from Santa Cruz. This was a perfect romantic retreat and a welcome change from all the generic, depressing hotels in the downtown Santa Cruz... more
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Hula's Island Grill and Tiki Room
May 5, 2008
I have been a couple of different times and just love it more and more. The food is so consistant and amazing... try any of the fish or the steak but I sampled from friends and haven't found a thing I wouldn't recomend! I just love the fun atmosphere and def crave the Mai Tai's! more
Lillian's Italian Kitchen
May 4, 2008
We live about four blocks from Lilian's so it's extremely convenient, and we're always looking for places that offer good value. We have now been to Lilian's about five times, and it's consistently good and we've never spent over $50 including tip for a dinner for two with wine. There can be a wait, but you get to enjoy the... more
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