- 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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Also known as Veterans Park, Gilroy’s Las Animas Park spans 23 acres. The park features jogging and hiking trails, sports fields, handball courts, a community center, and picnic areas with barbecue grills.
25.0 Miles
98%
772 votes
800 Asilomar Boulevard, South of Lighthouse Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA 93950
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When translated, Asilomar State Beach means 'a refuge by the sea,' which describes the surrounding rocky coastline and forest views. This area offers more than 105 secluded acres of sand dunes and forests that serves as a home for more than 25 plant species.
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94%
154 votes
Cristo Rey Drive, Cupertino, CA 95014
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Spread over 290 acres, the Rancho San Antonio County Park is located within the foothills of Skyline Ridge. Popular activities at the park include hiking, jogging, biking, horseback riding, and flying non-gas model planes.
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79%
33 votes
19245 Malaguerra Ave, Morgan Hill, CA 95037
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Home to the largest reservoir in Santa Clara County, Anderson Lake County Park spans 3,144 acres and offers boating and fishing on the lake. There is a trail for hiking, biking and skating as well as picnic and barbeque facilities.
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In addition to the locally grown tree-ripened fruit, Andry's Orchard also offers gourmet food items, confections, nuts and custom gift baskets. They also host seasonal events, including pumpkin patches and visits from Santa Claus.
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93%
396 votes
Ocean View Boulevard and 17th Street, Pacific Grove, CA
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Often a place for weddings and other romantic outings, Lovers Point is a grassy park with stunning views of the coastline. There is also a small, cove-like beach used for swimming and surfing.
25.0 Miles
100%
2 votes
Between Short St & Sinex Ave, Between Melrose St & Alder Street, Pacific Grove, CA 93950
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George Washington Park is a 20 acre park featuring large areas of unimproved forest land, providing a habitat for local wildlife. The park maintains a playground, baseball field, nature trails, and a picnic area.
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A 1.69-acre community park, Caledonia Park features a basketball court and a grass baseball field that can be used for recreational activities. The park offers shaded areas, an ADA-compliant playground, picnic tables and restroom facilities.
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55%
340 votes
20990 Homestead Road, Cupertino, CA 95014
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A 32-lane bowling center, Homestead Bowl & The X Bar offers open and league bowling with automatic scoring. The center is home to a full-service sports bar with karaoke, live music, a variety of beer and televisions.
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In operation for over 160 years, Deer Hollow Farm is now a nonprofit environmental education facility that attracts more than 100,000 students each year. The farm hosts a variety of programs that vary by season.