I went on a day trip to Santa Cruz again and again in the Bay Area weekend.

📍Mad Yolks - The first stop was at this popular spot known for their solid and tasty sandwiches. It's also a great place for some Instagram-worthy photos, with the restroom entrance being a popular photo spot. The only downside is that it can be a bit messy to eat. Next, I headed to 📍11th Hour Coffee for a post-meal cup of coffee. This cozy and plant-filled cafe is just a short walk away. It's the kind of place where nearby college students would love to study. In the afternoon, I happened to stumble upon a pop-up from 📍Yakitori Toriman called "Real Bird Ceiling" near the 📍Apero Club. The chicken was incredibly tender and had a smoky flavor from the charcoal grilling. The only downside was the slightly higher price and limited menu options. For dessert after the meal, my top choice was 📍Penny Ice. Perhaps because it was colder in the autumn-winter season, there wasn't a long line. I ordered a double scoop for only 💰8.5. The dark chocolate flavor was rich and lingering, while the bourbon persimmon was a unique and delicious treat. Before heading back, I made a stop at 📍Shark Fin Cove to enjoy the beautiful seaside view and take some stunning photos 📸. 🔸Mad Yolks: This trendy spot for tasty sandwiches and Instagram-worthy photos. 🔸11th Hour Coffee: A cozy coffee shop perfect for studying or a post-meal pick-me-up. 🔸Yakitori Toriman Pop-up: A lucky find for mouthwatering chicken skewers, but with a higher price and limited menu. 🔸Penny Ice: A dessert haven with flavors like rich dark chocolate and unique bourbon persimmon. 🔸Shark Fin Cove: A scenic spot to capture breathtaking photos of the coastline. #FoodieAdventures #BayAreaEats #HiddenGems #InstagrammableSpots #FoodieCommunity #CoffeeLovers #DessertLovers #WeekendGetaway #ExploreCalifornia #TravelDiaries