- Our list of the best things to do in Santa Cruz, California, features the top 261 nearby activities — including 100 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Santa Cruz, CA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Food & Drink, Entertainment & Shows, and Amusement.
- The results below include the top 40 things to do within the city of Santa Cruz, CA , followed by 221 popular activities in nearby cities, including Cupertino, Saratoga, Los Gatos, Watsonville, Capitola, Morgan Hill, Aptos, Gilroy, Campbell, Pacific Grove, San Jose, Marina, Los Altos, Big Sur, Half Moon Bay and Marina del Rey
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After hours of practice in pool and in Monterey Bay’s open waters, receive PADI open-water certification and celebrate with barbecue party
19.8 Miles
Bay Club Courtside is an active lifestyle resort with nearly 10 acres of facilities including an outdoor swimming pool, 15 outdoor tennis courts and 2 indoor courts. They also have a fitness club and spa.
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Skyline to the Sea Trail is a hiking trail that allows hikers to follow its path from the mountain tops to the ocean shores. Hikers will experience views of waterfalls, redwood groves and other various flora throughout.
20.3 Miles
Located on the campus of the Saratoga City Hall, the Saratoga Civic Theater hosts a variety of musical and dramatic performances. It is the home theater for South Bay Musical Theatre as well as the West Valley Light Opera.
20.3 Miles
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1499 Abbott Ave, at Pollard Road, Campbell, CA 95009
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Jack Fischer Park contains a variety of children's play equipment, including an interactive water feature, a 'bee hive' hill with walking path and large open play fields. The park also offers a small number of picnic tables.
20.3 Miles
An equestrian facility, TGIF Farms offers lessons in various styles of riding, as well as horse training in jumpers, hunters, and equitation. The farm also boards horses and offers a variety of horse-related services.
20.4 Miles
One of California's first boutique wineries, Mount Eden Vineyards is one of Saratoga's top locations for touring and tasting. The winery offers a wide selection of varietals to sample including merlot, cabernet franc, pinot noir and chardonnay.
20.4 Miles
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8 votes
13809 Serra Oaks Ct, Saratoga, CA 95070
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Known for its wines' sweet and fruity notes, Roudon-Smith Winery offers visitors a selection of Chardonnay varietals and red wine blends. The winery has an outdoor patio with views of the mountains and vineyards.
20.7 Miles
Los Gatos Creek Trail runs through the South Bay in San Jose. Different lengths of trails, as well as a variety of flat and hilly terrain, make it a versatile track suited to all levels of fitness.
20.7 Miles
Offering true California ranch hospitality, Garrod Farms Riding Stables offer fun outdoor adventures. The stables allow visitors to take horseback riding tours and lessons while also offering tastings at the local winery.
20.8 Miles
With roots in California agriculture dating back to 1893, Cooper Garrod Vineyards produces seven varietals of wine. The winery's historic tasting room, the Fruit House, is open to visitors on a regular basis.