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California's oldest surviving amusement park, on the beach since 1907. The Giant Dipper is a rite of passage.
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A brewery, a kitchen, two stages and a big open sky, tucked on a little street at the edge of downtown Santa Cruz. Here's how to find us, and how to make a whole day of the town around us.
Find us
119 Madrone StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
Checking hoursOn a small street just off River Street, across from the River Street shopping center. About a seven minute walk from Pacific Avenue, downtown's main strip.
Phone
(831) 313-9461
Email
beer@woodhousebrews.com
InsideTaproom, kitchen & indoor stage
OutsideOpen air patio & covered outdoor stage
Most showsFree, all welcome
Since2016, small batch on site
Our corner of town
Between the river and downtown
We sit where the Westside meets downtown, a block off River Street. The San Lorenzo River runs just to the east, Pacific Avenue, downtown's main strip of shops, bookstores and theaters, is about a seven minute walk, and the redwoods of Pogonip and Harvey West Park start just up the road.
It's an easy stop on the way in or out of town: grab a pint after a ride in the hills, before a show downtown, or on a long afternoon between the beach and the mountains.
San Lorenzo RiverwalkPacific AvenuePogonip Open SpaceHarvey West ParkSwift Street, WestsideSanta Cruz Wharf
Make a Day of It
Check what's on at our place tonight, then spend the day around town: beach in the morning, redwoods at noon, and back to Woodhouse for a pint and a show by dark.
Then make a day of it
West Cliff Drive
A coastal path along the cliffs from the wharf past Steamer Lane's surfers to Natural Bridges and its rock arch. Grab a snack at Steamer Lane Supply on the way.
The Redwoods
Pogonip is right up the road. Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park and its old growth groves are a short drive into the mountains.
Downtown
Pacific Avenue's bookstores, record shops, cafés and theaters, about a seven minute walk from our patio. Grab a Vietnamese or Cuban coffee at Mariposa.
The Wharf
Walk out over the bay, look for sea lions underneath, and watch the sun go down over Monterey Bay.
Back to Woodhouse
Finish with a fresh pint, something from the kitchen and whoever's on our stage tonight.
See tonight's show →Beyond our walls
Explore Santa Cruz
Everything else we love around town: what's happening, where to drink, where to get coffee and where to hear a band. Tap any spot for the details.
Around Town
What's on all over Santa Cruz, and the regular things worth planning a week around.
Town calendars
Santa Cruz SceneConcerts, markets, festivals and family events across the county↗
Visit Santa Cruz CountyFestivals, outdoor events and markets across the county↗
Downtown Santa CruzShows, shopping and happenings on and around Pacific Ave↗
First Friday Santa CruzThis month's art walk venues and artists↗
Good TimesSanta Cruz's weekly, with music and arts listings↗
Lookout Santa CruzLocal news, weekend picks and food and drink coverage↗
Santa Cruz Farmers' MarketsCurrent market days, hours and vendors↗
Every week, every month
- First FridayFirst Friday of every month · DowntownGalleries, studios and shops open their doors for a free evening art walk.
- Downtown Farmers' MarketWednesdays · Cedar & Church areaYear round, rain or shine. Afternoons, with longer summer hours.
- Westside Farmers' MarketSaturdays, 9am to 1pm · Mission St & Western DrYear round. Produce, flowers and a breakfast crowd.
- Live Oak Farmers' MarketSundays, 9am to 1pm · 15th Ave & East Cliff DrYear round, a few blocks from the harbor.
The Beer Trail
Santa Cruz County punches way above its size for beer. Start here, then go see our neighbors. Tap a name for directions.
Tap any spot for the details, a map and photos.
The Coffee Scene
Santa Cruz has an unreal coffee scene. Mornings here start at one of these, and some of the best days end at ours.
Live Music in Town
After our stage, here's where Santa Cruz goes to hear a band.
Hours and lineups change. Check with each spot before you head out.
Our Partners
The Santa Cruz makers we build with: florals, plants, design, kombucha and records, several of them right around the corner on River Street. Look for them at our events, and go see them at home.