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.

Activities

Capitola Friday Night Food Tour

Capitola Friday Night Food Tour

AU$186
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Capitola Friday Night Food Tour
Beginner Surfing Lesson - Pacifica or Santa Cruz

Beginner Surfing Lesson - Pacifica or Santa Cruz

AU$202
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Beginner Surfing Lesson - Pacifica or Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz Redwoods Forest Therapy

Redwoods Forest Bathing

AU$172
per adult
Redwoods Forest Bathing
Beginner Outdoor Rock Climbing - Bay Area

Beginner Outdoor Rock Climbing - Bay Area

AU$187
per adult
Beginner Outdoor Rock Climbing - Bay Area
Beginner Surf Lesson in Santa Cruz

Beginner Surf Lesson in Santa Cruz

AU$202
per adult
Beginner Surf Lesson in Santa Cruz
Self Guided UC Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Unlock Secret Stories

UC Santa Cruz: Personalized Self-Guided App Tour

AU$7
per traveller
UC Santa Cruz: Personalized Self-Guided App 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

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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 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

A rocky stream surrounded by dense forest.

Boulder Creek

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

Moss Landing