What to do in Santa Cruz County, CA

Activities, attractions and tours

A row of colorful buildings along a sandy beach at sunset.
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
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
Rock Climbing 2 - Beyond the Basics

Outdoor Rock Climbing - Level 2

Rp2.111.536
per adult
Outdoor Rock Climbing - Level 2
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
Elkhorn Slough Wildlife Tour

Elkhorn Slough Wildlife Tour

Rp803.655
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Elkhorn Slough Wildlife Tour
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What to do in Santa Cruz County

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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