- 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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22.2 Miles
Campbell Park is a recreational park that is best known for hosting special events such as 'Oktoberfest' and the 'Valentine's day run'. The park also features two basketball courts, a kid's playground, and restroom facilities.
22.3 Miles
83%
750 votes
3050 Hecker Pass Highway, Gilroy, CA 95020
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At the Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park, guests will be able to ride a Ferris wheel, a swing, a sky trail monorail, and a roller coaster. The site also hosts special Christmas events, including lunch with Santa.
22.3 Miles
Over 40 rides are offered at the Bonfante Gardens family amusement park. In addition to a wide range of rides for all ages and thrill levels, the park features six gardens and exhibits that include a rock maze.
22.4 Miles
With 9,000 cases of wine being produced annually, the Picchetti Winery can be a popular destination for those wanting to see large-scale winery operations with on-site vineyards. There is also an extensive tasting room with an adjoining picnic table area.
22.4 Miles
81%
27 votes
13100 Montebello Road, Cupertino, CA 95015
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Picchetti Ranch Open Space Preserve features a brick winery building and farm complex. The open space lands offers a respite from everyday life and an opportunity to experience and learn about the diverse natural environment in the Bay Area.
22.4 Miles
25%
4 votes
3050 Hecker Pass Road, Gilroy, CA 95020
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An amusement park, Gilroy Gardens is equipped with a variety of rides along with a playground, train and monorail. For added convenience, there are also numerous onsite shops and eateries to choose from.
22.4 Miles
Camera 7 Cinema is a movie theater that shows current films both major and independent. There is a Pizza My Heart in the lobby, and guests can take the pizza into the theater and bring in snacks from outside.
22.8 Miles
Housed inside a beautiful 1911 Craftsman style once belonging to famed organist John Acton, the Morgan Hill Museum is now a popular attraction for visitors to the Morgan Hill area. The museum holds archives, artifacts, maps and clippings from the towns past.
22.9 Miles
83%
12 votes
16 miles south of Half Moon Bay on Highway 1, Half Moon Bay, CA
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At the Pescadero Marsh Natural Preserve, visitors can go hiking, surfing, swimming, boating, geocaching and fishing. The location also contains picnic areas, interpretive exhibits, and restrooms for visitors to use.
22.9 Miles
83%
6 votes
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Tony Look Trail
Stevens Creek County Park, 11401 Stevens Canyon Road, Cupertino, CA 95014
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Tony Look Trail is a short hiking trail for hikers of all skill levels. The trail is reputed as being narrow at points as it winds though forested areas. Tony Look may interest those in search of scenic forest views.