Restaurants near La Bahia — good nearby options
La Bahia Hotel and Spa has four on-site dining venues: High Tide (dinner-only, ocean-facing), Low Tide Bar & Grill (breakfast and all-day dining), Pearl (lobby champagne/cocktail bar and morning coffee) and Plunge (poolside bar & grill). For reservations use OpenTable or email reservations@labahiahotel.com; most venues accept bookings and have distinct hours.
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On-site options — what each venue serves
La Bahia offers four separate outlets so you rarely need to leave the property for a meal. High Tide focuses on Pacific Rim/Californian coastal dinner dishes and a raw bar; it is an ocean-facing, evening-only dining room.
Low Tide Bar & Grill is the hotel's casual, oceanfront spot for breakfast and all-day dining with a full bar. Pearl operates as a lobby champagne and cocktail bar in the afternoons and a grab-and-go coffee bar in the mornings. Plunge serves poolside classics and Mexican-leaning bites during pool hours.
- High Tide — Pacific Rim/Californian coastal cuisine; dinner service only.
- Low Tide Bar & Grill — Breakfast and all-day dining; full bar; Casual Dress code.
- Pearl — Champagne and cocktails in the lobby; morning Cat & Cloud coffee service.
- Plunge — Poolside bar & grill with cocktails and Mexican-leaning bites.
| Venue | Main Service | Typical Hours |
|---|---|---|
| High Tide | Dinner (Pacific Rim/Californian) | Daily 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. |
| Low Tide Bar & Grill | Breakfast & All-Day Dining | Breakfast 7:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.; All day 11:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. |
| Pearl | Cocktails & Morning Coffee | Cocktails 4–10 p.m. Mon–Thu; 2–11 p.m. Fri–Sun; coffee mornings daily |
Breakfast and coffee — morning choices
If you want breakfast without leaving the hotel, Low Tide Bar & Grill provides an à la carte breakfast daily from 7:00–11:00. Breakfast is not included with room rates and is payable at the property.
Pearl runs a morning coffee program using Cat & Cloud, a Santa Cruz roaster, and functions as a grab-and-go option if you prefer coffee and a light snack before heading out.
- Low Tide — sit-down à la carte breakfast 7:00–11:00 daily (additional fee).
- Pearl — coffee and grab-and-go options in the lobby each morning.
- In-Room Dining is available daily from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. if you prefer to eat in your room.
| Option | When | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Low Tide Bar & Grill | 7:00–11:00 | À la carte; paid separately from room rate |
| Pearl (coffee) | Morning hours (daily) | Cat & Cloud coffee; grab-and-go available |
| In-Room Dining | 7:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m. | Order meals to your room |
Poolside dining and adult-only areas
Plunge is the poolside bar & grill serving pool classics, Mexican-leaning bites and cocktails during the pool's service hours. Plunge operates while the pool area is open and is intended for hotel guests and spa members.
Note that the hotel's main outdoor pool and hot tub are designated adults-only; access to the pool area (including Plunge and the cabanas) is restricted to hotel guests and spa members. The two main restaurants and the Pearl lobby bar remain available to families.
- Plunge hours: Daily 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
- Pool and Plunge access are limited to hotel guests and spa members; the pool area includes cabanas, loungers and umbrellas.
- Families may dine at High Tide, Low Tide and Pearl; pool access rules differ.
| Feature | Info |
|---|---|
| Plunge | Poolside bar & grill, 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. |
| Pool access | Adults-only pool and hot tub; pool area restricted to guests and spa members |
| Family dining | High Tide and Low Tide welcome children |
Reservations, hours and contact info
High Tide and Low Tide accept reservations through OpenTable. For direct help with dining bookings you can email the hotel's dining team at reservations@labahiahotel.com.
Pearl and Plunge have set service windows (see their listed hours). If you have special requests or need to coordinate a meal around spa or event timing, contact reservations in advance.
- Reservations: OpenTable for High Tide and Low Tide; or reservations@labahiahotel.com.
- High Tide hours: Daily 5:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.; Low Tide breakfast 7:00–11:00, all-day 11:00–9:00.
- In-Room Dining: available daily 7:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.
| How to Reserve | Notes |
|---|---|
| OpenTable | Book online for High Tide and Low Tide |
| reservations@labahiahotel.com for special requests or group bookings | |
| Phone (BookResorts agents) | +1 (888) 605-1350 (24/7 support from BookResorts agents) |
Eating off-property — nearby seaside options
La Bahia sits directly across from Main Beach and a short walk from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Wharf, where you'll find an array of seaside restaurants and casual vendors. The hotel's location on Beach Street makes it easy to walk to neighboring dining along the wharf and the Boardwalk.
If you want to explore beyond the hotel, the wharf and the Boardwalk area offer multiple casual and seaside dining choices; specific off-site restaurant names and current hours can change, so check local listings or ask the hotel's concierge for up-to-date recommendations.
- Santa Cruz Main Beach and the Boardwalk are within a few minutes' walk from the hotel.
- Santa Cruz Wharf is nearby and offers seaside dining options a short walk away.
- Ask the front desk or concierge for current nearby restaurant suggestions and walking directions.
| Nearby Area | What to Expect |
|---|---|
| Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk | Amusement-park adjacent food stands and sit-down restaurants |
| Santa Cruz Wharf | Seaside dining and casual seafood options |
| Main Beach / Beach Street | Casual beachfront eateries and quick bites; short walk from the hotel |
Family versus adult considerations for dining
La Bahia is family-friendly overall and welcomes children of all ages to the hotel's restaurants. High Tide, Low Tide and Pearl allow families to dine, and the hotel provides children's amenities at check-in.
However, the pool, hot tub and Plunge area are adults-only and access to those poolside dining options is limited to guests and spa members. The Spa at La Bahia also restricts service to guests 18 and older.
- Children are welcome to dine at High Tide and Low Tide; complimentary stuffed-animal toys are provided at check-in for families.
- Pool, hot tub and Plunge: adults-only access and reserved for guests/spa members.
- Spa services: The Spa at La Bahia is open 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. and does not admit guests under 18.
| Area | Age Policy |
|---|---|
| High Tide / Low Tide / Pearl | Children welcome |
| Plunge / Pool / Hot Tub | Adults-only; hotel guests and spa members |
| The Spa at La Bahia | Guests must be 18 or older |
