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 large rock formation with an arch, surrounded by ocean waves.
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.

Things to do

Missing Gem Quest Experience in Morgan Hill

Missing Walking Tour: Self-Guided City Game

Rp138.388
per adult
Missing Walking Tour: Self-Guided City Game
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

Rp826.436
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wildlife Safari Boat Tour in Scenic Monterey Bay Wetland
Goddess Fantasy 150 passenger vessel

Monterey Bay Whale Watching

Rp1.256.722
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Monterey Bay Whale Watching
Capitola Friday Night Food Tour

Capitola Friday Night Food Tour

Rp2.258.919
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Capitola Friday Night Food Tour
Santa Cruz Beach Hill to Mission Hill Loop Via Downtown

Beach Hill to Historic Downtown Santa Cruz Loop

Rp808.470
per adult
Beach Hill to Historic Downtown Santa Cruz Loop
Santa Cruz Surf Walk: History and Culture Tour

Santa Cruz Surf Walk: History and Culture Tour

Rp808.470
per adult
Santa Cruz Surf Walk: History and Culture Tour
Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Discover Downtown & Mission Hill

Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Discover Downtown & Mission Hill

Rp808.470
per adult
Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Discover Downtown & Mission Hill
Beginner Outdoor Rock Climbing - Bay Area

Beginner Outdoor Rock Climbing - Bay Area

Rp2.282.397
per adult
Beginner Outdoor Rock Climbing - Bay Area
Rock Climbing 2 - Beyond the Basics

Outdoor Rock Climbing - Level 2

Rp2.105.467
per adult
Outdoor Rock Climbing - Level 2
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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

An aerial view of a cityscape with a distinctive circular building, residential areas, and autumn foliage.

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