What to do in Santa Cruz County, CA

Activities, attractions and tours

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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.
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Things to do

Santa Cruz Beach Hill to Mission Hill Loop Via Downtown

Beach Hill to Historic Downtown Santa Cruz Loop

CA $62
per adult
Beach Hill to Historic Downtown Santa Cruz Loop
Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Discover Downtown & Mission Hill

Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Discover Downtown & Mission Hill

CA $62
per adult
Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Discover Downtown & Mission Hill
Capitola Friday Night Food Tour

Capitola Friday Night Food Tour

CA $179
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Capitola Friday Night Food Tour
Santa Cruz Redwoods Forest Therapy

Redwoods Forest Bathing

CA $123
per adult
Redwoods Forest Bathing
Santa Cruz Surf Walk: History and Culture Tour

Santa Cruz Surf Walk: History and Culture Tour

CA $62
per adult
Santa Cruz Surf Walk: History and Culture Tour
Beginner Surfing Lesson - Pacifica or Santa Cruz

Beginner Surfing Lesson - Pacifica or Santa Cruz

CA $196
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Beginner Surfing Lesson - Pacifica or Santa Cruz
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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

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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