Things to Do with Kids in Santa Cruz, CA

  • TripBuzz found 188 things to do with kids in or near Santa Cruz, California, including 157 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Cupertino, Aptos, Saratoga and Watsonville.
  • From Stagnaro Sport Fishing Charters & Whale Watching Cruises to Club Ed Santa Cruz Surf School, the Santa Cruz area offers 99 different types of family activities, including: Beaches, Fishing, Movie Theaters and Walking Trails.
  • Situated on the northern edge of Monterey Bay, famous for its coastal beauty, redwood forests and moderate climate, lies the city of Santa Cruz, California. The city's eclectic culture draws a diverse tourist community to its many attractions that include museums and annual fairs and festivals, in addition to the breathtaking outdoor recreation that awaits.
  • TripBuzz found 188 things to do with kids in or near Santa Cruz, California, including 157 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Cupertino, Aptos, Saratoga and Watsonville.
  • From Stagnaro Sport Fishing Charters & Whale Watching Cruises to Club Ed Santa Cruz Surf School, the Santa Cruz area offers 99 different types of family activities, including: Beaches, Fishing, Movie Theaters and Walking Trails.
  • Situated on the northern edge of Monterey Bay, famous for its coastal beauty, redwood forests and moderate climate, lies the city of Santa Cruz, California. The city's eclectic culture draws a diverse tourist community to its many attractions that include museums and annual fairs and festivals, in addition to the breathtaking outdoor recreation that awaits.
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37.1 Miles
82% 78 votes
Walking Trails 10 Old Stage Coach Road, Redwood City, CA 94061 MoreLess Info
Known for its wildflowers in spring, Edgewood Park & Natural Preserve is 467 acres of woodlands and grasslands suitable for hiking and even horseback riding. Common wildlife in the area includes deer, birds and reptiles.
37.1 Miles
87% 30 votes
Theaters 2219 Broadway Street, Redwood City, CA 94063 MoreLess Info
Broadway By The Bay is a musical theater company that puts on many full-scale productions throughout the year using local talent. Alcohol can be bought at the concession stand and brought into the show.
37.1 Miles
96% 26 votes
Landmarks 2200 Broadway, Redwood City, CA 94063 MoreLess Info
Located in front of a historic 1910 courthouse with Greek Revival architecture, Courthouse Square is a town square that hosts community events. Visitors can attend local concerts, festivals, and art shows in the square.
37.1 Miles
Theaters 2120 Broadway Street, Redwood City, CA 94063 MoreLess Info
Each season, The Dragon Theatre offers a variety of plays on the main stage, as well as a second stage for additional performances. The theater also organizes improvisation classes that visitors can enroll in.
37.1 Miles
100% 10 votes
Hiking Trails 2805 Purisima Creek Road, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019 MoreLess Info
Leading hikers through a nature preserve, Purisima Creek Trail offers visitors scenic views of a redwood forest and creek. Along the trail visitors can view wildlife like lizards, and native plant life like wildflowers and berries.
37.2 Miles
94% 51 votes
Playgrounds 1264 Oddstad Drive, Redwood City, CA 94063 MoreLess Info
La Petite Playhouse offers an assortment of indoor obstacles and climbing structures for children to play in. The playhouse is ocean themed, featuring slides, fields, and tubes to climb in.
37.2 Miles
50% 2 votes
Playgrounds Clearview Street & El Camino de Vida, Hollister, CA 95023 MoreLess Info
A small, corner park, Clearview Park features grass fields suitable for open-field recreational activities and picnics. The park has playgrounds for both older and younger children, park benches, tables and shade trees.
37.5 Miles
- 0 votes
Tennis 6200 Buena Vista Drive, Newark, CA 94560 MoreLess Info
Specializing in tennis instruction, NorCal Tennis Academy helps train visitors in developing proper technique and fitness for excelling at tennis. In addition to group lessons, the academy offers private coaching, footwork classes, and more.
37.5 Miles
- 0 votes
Water Parks 6814-6898 Mowry Avenue, Newark, CA 94560 MoreLess Info
The Siliman Aquatic Center is a family aquatic facility that is home to a lazy river, a spa, and open lap pool, and an activity pool. The center is always kept at 83 degrees.
37.6 Miles
82% 11 votes
Water Parks 6800 Mowry Avenue, Newark, CA MoreLess Info
The Silliman Family Aquatic Center is a 32,000-sqft indoor facility that is kept at 72 degrees all year round. The water park features a lazy river, a spa, an open lap pool, and children's pools.
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