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

Rp816.730
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

Rp164.734
per adult
Missing Walking Tour: Self-Guided City Game
Goddess Fantasy 150 passenger vessel

Monterey Bay Whale Watching

Rp1.249.377
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Monterey Bay Whale Watching
Santa Cruz Beach Hill to Mission Hill Loop Via Downtown

Beach Hill to Historic Downtown Santa Cruz Loop

Rp803.745
per adult
Beach Hill to Historic Downtown Santa Cruz Loop
Silicon Valley Tech Tour

Silicon Valley Tech Tour

Rp3.304.285
per adult
Silicon Valley Tech Tour
Capitola Friday Night Food Tour

Capitola Friday Night Food Tour

Rp2.290.395
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Capitola Friday Night Food Tour
Santa Cruz Surf Walk: History and Culture Tour

Santa Cruz Surf Walk: History and Culture Tour

Rp798.975
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

Rp803.745
per adult
Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Discover Downtown & Mission Hill
Beginner Outdoor Rock Climbing - Bay Area

Beginner Outdoor Rock Climbing - Bay Area

Rp2.304.069
per adult
Beginner Outdoor Rock Climbing - Bay Area
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Tours & day trips

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Santa Cruz Spooks & Shadows Ghost Tour

Santa Cruz Spooks & Shadows Ghost Tour

Activity duration is 1 hour
8.0 out of 10 with 1 review
Free cancellation available
Price is Rp425.328 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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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 Rp886.100 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 Rp443.050 per adult
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Wildlife & nature

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Wildlife Safari Boat Tour in Scenic Monterey Bay Wetland

Wildlife Safari Boat Tour in Scenic Monterey Bay Wetland

Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
10.0 out of 10 with 22 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is Rp815.212 per adult
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What to do in Santa Cruz County

Stay near popular Santa Cruz County attractions

A pier with colorful cable cars, a beach, and a sign that reads "WORLD FAMOUS."
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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