- 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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Stand Up Paddle New Brighton is a seasonally open shop that serves all paddleboarding and kayaking needs from rentals to private classes. They can also serve parties and team building activities for groups up to 20 people.
5.4 Miles
Friends of Santa Cruz State Park is a non-profit organization that funds interpretive programs for schools groups, native plant restorations, and community education events. The organization focuses on Sunset State Beach and Manresa State Beach.
5.5 Miles
Guests of the New Brighton State Beach will be able to go swimming, fishing, and picnicking. The location also features a camping area that is located on a bluff overlooking Monterey Bay.
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Located on the Cabrillo campus, Cabrillo Stage has been performing Broadway caliber musical productions for over thirty years. From Disney to pop culture musicals, each season provides enjoyable dynamic performances. After performance discussions and seasonal subscriptions are available.
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The Seacliff State Beach is known for the being the resting place for the concrete skeleton of the Palo Alto, a ship built in 1917. Guests can visit the beach and fish off the pier.
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Focused on preserving the history of the small area of Aptos and its surrounding hills and beaches is the Aptos History Museum. The museum features a curated collection of historical photographs, artifacts and documentation of the areas past.
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A scenic seaside park overlooking Monterey Bay, SeaCliff Mini Park offers wildlife viewing, birding, and beach activities. Visitors can also see the SS Palo Alto tanker, or fish or crab from the pier.
6.7 Miles
The Aptos Museum is a historical museum featuring a collection of local artifacts, photographs, and information. The museum offers guided tours, special events, and educational programs for students. The museum also maintains a gift shop.
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Visitors can enjoy a wide stretch of beach with fire pits at Rio Del Mar Beach. The beach is close to a variety of shopping venues and restaurants and leashed dogs are allowed.
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Offering a variety of movies in a small, intimate setting, Aptos Cinemas features current popular movies as well as art house, foreign, and independent films. The theater sells some unusual concessions, as well, including cupcakes.