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

฿1,511
per adult
Wildlife Safari Boat Tour in Scenic Monterey Bay Wetland
Elkhorn Slough Wildlife Tour

Elkhorn Slough Wildlife Tour

฿1,478
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Elkhorn Slough Wildlife Tour
Goddess Fantasy 150 passenger vessel

Monterey Bay Whale Watching

฿2,298
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Monterey Bay Whale Watching
Silicon Valley Tech Tour

Silicon Valley Tech Tour

฿6,077
per adult
Silicon Valley Tech Tour
Santa Cruz Scavenger Hunt Walking Activity

Santa Cruz Scavenger Hunt Walking Activity

฿1,642
per traveller
Santa Cruz Scavenger Hunt Walking Activity
Self Guided UC Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Unlock Secret Stories

UC Santa Cruz: Personalized Self-Guided App Tour

฿164
per traveller
UC Santa Cruz: Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
Beginner Outdoor Rock Climbing - Bay Area

Beginner Outdoor Rock Climbing - Bay Area

฿4,238
per adult
Beginner Outdoor Rock Climbing - Bay Area
Beginner Surfing Lesson - Pacifica or Santa Cruz

Beginner Surfing Lesson - Pacifica or Santa Cruz

฿4,566
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Beginner Surfing Lesson - Pacifica or Santa Cruz
Monterey County Salinas Valley Farm Tour

Monterey County Salinas Valley Farm Tour

฿7,391
per adult
Monterey County Salinas Valley Farm Tour
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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 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 statue of a man with raised arms in front of a white church with a bell tower.

San Juan Bautista

A coastal landscape with a river delta, green fields, and a distant industrial facility.

Moss Landing

A coastal landscape with clear blue waters, rocky cliffs, and a winding road along the coastline.

Davenport