Title: Santa Maria's Beach in Eastside Santa Cruz - Tours and Activities | Expedia.ca [Santa Maria's Beach Hotels](https://expedia.ca/Santa-Marias-Beach-Hotels.0-l553248635983988156-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Santa Maria's Beach Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Santa-Marias-Beach.d553248635983988156.Car-Rental-Guide)[Eastside Santa Cruz Vacations](https://expedia.ca/Eastside-Santa-Cruz.d553248633938969699.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Santa Maria's Beach Tours and Activities ## Visit Santa Maria's Beach Activities --- --- ## Plan a trip to see Santa Maria's Beach Price found within the past 48 hours. Click for updated prices. ![Marbella Lane Triplex San Jose](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53980000/53971600/53971587/c15159ca_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Marbella Lane Triplex San Jose Northside CA $1,082 per person Jun 5 - Jun 12 found 3 hours ago Roundtrip non-stop flight included Toronto (YYZ) to San Jose (SJC) 7.4/10 Good! (43 reviews) It is very nice of a place. I just didnt get a kitchen to cook in. So the pictures lied and i couldnt get in just yet. Other then that great place, location and nice community. Reviewed on Nov 11, 2025 ![@ Marbella Lane - Elegant Home in SJ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121420000/121418600/121418552/526e2466_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### @ Marbella Lane - Elegant Home in SJ Willow Glen CA $3,093 per person Jun 5 - Jun 12 found 3 hours ago Roundtrip non-stop flight included Toronto (YYZ) to San Jose (SJC) No reviews ![Marbella Lane Duplex San Jose](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53930000/53923700/53923621/9d214806_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Marbella Lane Duplex San Jose Willow Glen CA $2,373 per person Jun 5 - Jun 12 found 3 hours ago Roundtrip non-stop flight included Toronto (YYZ) to San Jose (SJC) 8.2/10 Very Good! (14 reviews) Very clean well kept place in a good location and affordable sould stay again Reviewed on Jul 18, 2025 ### Tours & day trips [See all 12 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=553248635983988156&location=Santa+Maria%27s+Beach&filter.categories=ToursDayTrips) ![Redwoods Forest Swimming](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4252920/81677566-18a6-4e11-abfe-6b1d4f48d69b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Redwoods Forest Swimming 2h 30m 10/10 1 Viator review Free cancellation available CA $163 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/santa-cruz-redwoods-forest-therapy.a4252920.activity-details?&rid=553248635983988156&location=Santa+Maria%27s+Beach&swp=off) ![Half Day Private Beach Tour in Santa Cruz](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46593425/92f8db64-01a6-4910-8d45-a3218df558f4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Half Day Private Beach Tour in Santa Cruz 4h Free cancellation available CA $48 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/half-day-private-beach-tour-in-santa-cruz.a46593425.activity-details?&rid=553248635983988156&location=Santa+Maria%27s+Beach&swp=off) ![Capitola Private Personalised Self-Guided App Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5204449/43dc9f95-f013-4b9a-b724-1190dca566bd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Capitola Private Personalised Self-Guided App Tour 2h 8/10 2 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $7 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/capitola-private-2-hour-walking-tour.a5204449.activity-details?&rid=553248635983988156&location=Santa+Maria%27s+Beach&swp=off) ![Beginner Surfing Lesson - Pacifica or Santa Cruz](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4727123/b0039426-a2f4-40df-84b8-4989144625a3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Beginner Surfing Lesson - Pacifica or Santa Cruz 2h 30m 10/10 4 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available CA $190 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/pacifica-or-santa-cruz-2-day-learn-how-to-surf-programme.a4727123.activity-details?&rid=553248635983988156&location=Santa+Maria%27s+Beach&swp=off) ![Mermaid Experience & Photoshoot](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50896815/8d48ddf4-554f-4b26-a3b3-7340d6f859f0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Mermaid Experience & Photoshoot 1h Free cancellation available CA $301 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/mermaid-experience-photoshoot.a50896815.activity-details?&rid=553248635983988156&location=Santa+Maria%27s+Beach&swp=off) ![Santa Cruz, California Scavenger Hunt](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4127881/688aa0f2-af6a-4909-a637-aed0fb1dd66a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Santa Cruz, California Scavenger Hunt 2h 10/10 3 verified reviews Free cancellation available CA $40 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/santa-cruz-ade-scavenger-hunt.a4127881.activity-details?&rid=553248635983988156&location=Santa+Maria%27s+Beach&swp=off) ![Whale Watching Monterey Bay semi-private limited to 6 people max](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46428943/ba6631eb-651d-4f00-8e2e-08d133d88d5a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Whale Watching Monterey Bay semi-private limited to 6 people max 3h 10/10 2 verified reviews Free cancellation available CA $546 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/wildlife-encounters-on-monterey-bay-private-and-semi-private-tour.a46428943.activity-details?&rid=553248635983988156&location=Santa+Maria%27s+Beach&swp=off) ![Santa Cruz Guided eBike Ride & Most Fun Bike e-Bike Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47179410/ffa30897-9a98-4056-b94f-e87fa316d40d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Santa Cruz Guided eBike Ride & Most Fun Bike e-Bike Tour 2h 8/10 2 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $151 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/santa-cruz-guided-e-bike-ride-most-fun-ebike-tour.a47179410.activity-details?&rid=553248635983988156&location=Santa+Maria%27s+Beach&swp=off) ![UC Santa Cruz: Personalised Self-Guided App Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47178731/1548d3e5-e5e6-4438-b9c3-b01c5bb45f5c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### UC Santa Cruz: Personalised Self-Guided App Tour 3h Free cancellation available CA $7 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/self-guided-uc-santa-cruz-walking-tour-unlock-secret-stories.a47178731.activity-details?&rid=553248635983988156&location=Santa+Maria%27s+Beach&swp=off) ![Santa Cruz Family Friendly Guided Electric Bike Tour (eBike)](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47173658/da7a8278-a24e-4f17-95d0-fd18acd7111e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Santa Cruz Family Friendly Guided Electric Bike Tour (eBike) 2h Free cancellation available CA $151 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/santa-cruz-family-friendly-guided-e-bike-tour-ebike-ride-ca.a47173658.activity-details?&rid=553248635983988156&location=Santa+Maria%27s+Beach&swp=off) ### Adventure & outdoor [See all 4 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=553248635983988156&location=Santa+Maria%27s+Beach&filter.categories=AdventureOutdoor) ![Santa Cruz Guided eBike Ride & Most Fun Bike e-Bike Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47179410/ffa30897-9a98-4056-b94f-e87fa316d40d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Santa Cruz Guided eBike Ride & Most Fun Bike e-Bike Tour 2h 8/10 2 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $151 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/santa-cruz-guided-e-bike-ride-most-fun-ebike-tour.a47179410.activity-details?&rid=553248635983988156&location=Santa+Maria%27s+Beach&swp=off) ![Santa Cruz Family Friendly Guided Electric Bike Tour (eBike)](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47173658/da7a8278-a24e-4f17-95d0-fd18acd7111e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Santa Cruz Family Friendly Guided Electric Bike Tour (eBike) 2h Free cancellation available CA $151 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/santa-cruz-family-friendly-guided-e-bike-tour-ebike-ride-ca.a47173658.activity-details?&rid=553248635983988156&location=Santa+Maria%27s+Beach&swp=off) ![Santa Cruz 2Hour Guided eBike Tour for Small E-Bike Groups](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47178402/793d0c5d-dc70-4c22-8e61-180f1c40dcf6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Santa Cruz 2Hour Guided eBike Tour for Small E-Bike Groups 2h Free cancellation available CA $151 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/2hour-guided-e-bike-tour-for-small-groups-santa-cruz.a47178402.activity-details?&rid=553248635983988156&location=Santa+Maria%27s+Beach&swp=off) ### Classes & workshops [See all 3 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=553248635983988156&location=Santa+Maria%27s+Beach&filter.categories=ClassesWorkshops) ![Beginner Surfing Lesson - Pacifica or Santa Cruz](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4727123/b0039426-a2f4-40df-84b8-4989144625a3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Beginner Surfing Lesson - Pacifica or Santa Cruz 2h 30m 10/10 4 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available CA $190 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/pacifica-or-santa-cruz-2-day-learn-how-to-surf-programme.a4727123.activity-details?&rid=553248635983988156&location=Santa+Maria%27s+Beach&swp=off) ![Beginner Surf Lesson in Santa 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