What to do in Santa Cruz County, CA

Activities, attractions and tours

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A colorful coastal town with a sandy beach and a calm body of water.
A coastal town with colorful buildings, a calm waterfront, and palm trees.
A pier extending into the ocean with waves crashing against it during sunset.
Colorful houses by a waterfront with palm trees in the background.

Things to do

Step aboard our stable, USCG inspected, 27ft. pontoon boat, and embark on an unforgettable wildlife adventure!

Wildlife Safari Boat Tour in Scenic Monterey Bay Wetland

Rp821.514
per adult
Wildlife Safari Boat Tour in Scenic Monterey Bay Wetland
Missing Gem Quest Experience in Morgan Hill

Missing Walking Tour: Self-Guided City Game

Rp162.410
per adult
Missing Walking Tour: Self-Guided City Game
Elkhorn Slough Wildlife Tour

Elkhorn Slough Wildlife Tour

Rp803.655
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Elkhorn Slough Wildlife Tour
Goddess Fantasy 150 passenger vessel

Monterey Bay Whale Watching

Rp1.249.237
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Monterey Bay Whale Watching
Silicon Valley Tech Tour

Silicon Valley Tech Tour

Rp3.303.915
per adult
Silicon Valley Tech Tour
Capitola Friday Night Food Tour

Capitola Friday Night Food Tour

Rp2.303.811
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Capitola Friday Night Food Tour
Beginner Outdoor Rock Climbing - Bay Area

Beginner Outdoor Rock Climbing - Bay Area

Rp2.303.811
per adult
Beginner Outdoor Rock Climbing - Bay Area
Self Guided UC Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Unlock Secret Stories

UC Santa Cruz: Personalized Self-Guided App Tour

Rp89.295
per traveller
UC Santa Cruz: Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
Gilroy: Back-to-Eden Ranch Farm Experience

Gilroy: Back-to-Eden Ranch Farm Experience

Rp2.125.221
per adult
Gilroy: Back-to-Eden Ranch Farm Experience
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Tours & day trips

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Silicon Valley Private 2-Hour Driving Tour

Silicon Valley Private 2-Hour Driving Tour

Activity duration is 3 hours
7.4 out of 10 with 3 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is Rp904.550 per traveller*
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Food, drink & nightlife

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Santa Cruz: Wine Tasting Experience

Santa Cruz: Wine Tasting Experience

Activity duration is 1 hour
Free cancellation available
Price is Rp452.275 per adult
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Adventure & outdoor

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Santa Cruz Family Friendly Guided Electric Bike Tour (eBike)

Santa Cruz Family Friendly Guided Electric Bike Tour (eBike)

Activity duration is 2 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is Rp1.990.010 per adult
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Classes & workshops

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Beginner Surfing Lesson - Pacifica or Santa Cruz

Beginner Surfing Lesson - Pacifica or Santa Cruz

Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
10.0 out of 10 with 7 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is Rp2.514.649 per adult
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Wildlife & nature

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Ocean Safaris Whale Watching semi-private limited to 6 people max

Ocean Safaris Whale Watching semi-private limited to 6 people max

Activity duration is 3 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 3 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is Rp7.417.310 per adult*
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What to do in Santa Cruz County

Stay near popular Santa Cruz County attractions

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Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

8.8/10 (6,089 reviews)
Enjoy the exciting rides at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and see why everyone loves this theme park in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.
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Day trip destinations from Santa Cruz County

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Cupertino

A lush garden with a wooden bridge, a large tree, and a waterfall.

Saratoga

A residential area with houses surrounded by dense forest and hills in the background.

Scotts Valley

A coastal town with colorful houses, a pier, and a beach.

Capitola

A coastal landscape with a prominent rock formation, a sandy beach, and a clear view of the ocean.

Pajaro Dunes