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

Self Guided UC Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Unlock Secret Stories

UC Santa Cruz: Personalized Self-Guided App Tour

CA $7
per traveller
UC Santa Cruz: Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
Capitola Friday Night Food Tour

Capitola Friday Night Food Tour

CA $183
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Capitola Friday Night Food Tour
Santa Cruz Redwoods Forest Therapy

Redwoods Forest Bathing

CA $169
per adult
Redwoods Forest Bathing
Beginner Surfing Lesson - Pacifica or Santa Cruz

Beginner Surfing Lesson - Pacifica or Santa Cruz

CA $197
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Beginner Surfing Lesson - Pacifica or Santa Cruz
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Silicon Valley Private 2-Hour Driving Tour

Silicon Valley Private 2-Hour Driving Tour

Activity duration is 3 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $71 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 CA $35 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 CA $156 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 CA $580 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 CA $197 per adult
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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 thrills at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and find out why people love this theme park in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.
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Day trip destinations from Santa Cruz County

A beach with a pier, houses, and palm trees.

Aptos

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

Cupertino

A sandy beach with waves, a lighthouse, and rocky outcrops.

Santa Cruz

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

Saratoga

A beach with clear water, palm trees, and a cruise ship in the background.

Los Gatos

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

Scotts Valley

A mountainous landscape with dense forests and rolling hills.

Ben Lomond

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

Capitola