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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37.6 Miles
63% 143 votes
Water Parks 6800 Mowry Avenue, Newark, CA 94560 MoreLess Info
Spread over 32,000 square feet, the Silliman Activity & Family Aquatic Center offers indoor water recreation that is kept at 83 degrees. Attractions at the water park include a lazy river, several large water slides, an open lap pool, and a children's activity area.
37.7 Miles
84% 64 votes
Parks Edmonds Road, Redwood City, CA 94061 MoreLess Info
The Pulgas Ridge Open Space Preserve is a forest preserve that features a dog park, hiking trails, and handicap accessible areas. The trails can be used for walking, running, and biking.
37.7 Miles
67% 9 votes
Parks 3000 Eaton Avenue, San Carlos, CA 94070 MoreLess Info
Situated on a hillside, Eaton Park offers visitors panoramic views of the surrounding wilderness and city below. In the wooded areas, visitor can spot tarantulas, banana slugs, and native insects.
37.7 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 2151 Cerra Vista Drive, Hollister, CA 95023 MoreLess Info
The Cerra Vista School Park offers a variety of attractions for kids and parents, including play areas with tanbark floors, play structures, and an array of swings, basketball hoops, and picnic areas.
37.8 Miles
71% 69 votes
Laser Tag 5759 Stevenson Blvd, Newark, CA 94560 MoreLess Info
With 15 minute gaming sessions, Laser Tagging offers visitors a laser tag arena experience where they can compete to tag others with a laser beam. Visitors are provided with vests and laser guns with admission.
37.8 Miles
25% 4 votes
Sports Teams (Amateur) 37557 Enterprise Ct, Ste H, Newark, CA 94560 MoreLess Info
Providing training services, Fremont Football League Inc offers workshops for tackle football, flag football, and cheer. Each season features 8 games per team, with a final playoffs game at the end.
37.8 Miles
100% 1 votes
Canoeing 6486 Jasmine Avenue, Newark, CA 94560 MoreLess Info
Featuring a Hawaiian cultural tradition, Kilohana Outrigger Canoe Club offers visitors of all skill levels coaching on how to canoe on an 6-man outrigger. The practices last two hours and introduces visitors to the basics of canoeing.
37.8 Miles
85% 13 votes
Sailing 451 Seaport Blvd, Redwood City, CA 94063 MoreLess Info
In business since 1980, Spinnaker Sailing School offers sailing lessons on the San Francisco Bay. The school is staffed by knowledgeable and experienced sailors and teachers, and offers a sailing club, as well.
37.9 Miles
100% 8 votes
Theaters 39375 Cedar Blvd, Newark, CA 94560 MoreLess Info
From rock operas to classic Broadway musicals, Stage 1 Theatre offers the community a mix of theatrical performances each season. The theater group performs in a local high school auditorium, and is run by volunteers.
37.9 Miles
57% 7 votes
Parks 3200 Brittan Avenue, San Carlos, CA 94071 MoreLess Info
At Big Canyon Park, visitors can hike a nature trail that weaves in and out of the surrounding hills. The trail is narrow, but offers birds eye views of the canyons and hills in the region.
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