A trip to Santa Cruz always means a visit to Verve Coffee Roasters. The atmosphere is wonderful – fun lighting with rustic wood paneling, open look at an awesome coffee bar, and some killer espresso machines make it a joy to be in.

A simplified menu helps make decisions and we always love the relaxed Santa Cruz vibe. Nitro Cold Brew is on tap (highly recommended) and I don’t know where else you can get a delicious Whiskey Latte (no seriously, where else can I get one? They are so delicious.).

The Seabright location is another neat spot in an industrial warehouse area a bit closer to the beach, but we tend to prefer the location Downtown. Either way, this place is a mandatory stop when in the area.

Pictures by Tyler Naumann.