- 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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The Cannery Row Walking Tours allow people to learn more about the historic buildings and landmarks in the town where California was born. Knowledgeable tour guides share a plethora of information in regards to the area's history, culture, attractions and events.
25.3 Miles
88%
17 votes
305 Forest Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA 93950
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Showcasing a personal collection of over 30 motorcycles and sidecars spanning many decades, the Jameson Classic Motorcycle Museum will appeal to motorcycle and history enthusiasts. It also features motorcycle-related memorabilia and a scooter room.
25.3 Miles
Lighthouse Cinema shows new releases in addition to offering a number of other amenities. Theater rentals are available, special events are often held and visitors can experience movies in 3D.
25.3 Miles
Affiliated with the California State University at Monterey Bay, Csumb Outdoor Recreation leads a variety of outdoor sports excursions, including rock climbing, camping, backpacking, hiking, cycling, and an array of others.
25.3 Miles
The World Theater is a 446-seat center for the performing arts that houses a professional live entertainment program. The facility also holds concerts that are put on by local community groups.
25.4 Miles
The perfume of roses wafts out of San Jose's Municipal Rose Garden, located at the intersection of Naglee Avenue and Dana Avenue. This beautiful and fragrant garden contains thousands of individual rose plants and dozens of rose varieties.
25.4 Miles
99%
139 votes
2249 Grant Rd, Los Altos, CA 94024
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The Undiscovered Country Bike Private Day Tours takes participants through scenic mountain passes, redwood forests and stunning desert landscapes. Their many tour options vary by length and difficulty to accommodate different skill levels.
25.4 Miles
Located on a hillside, Mora Trail takes visitors on a scenic hike through forests and meadows. From the trail, visitors will receive panoramic views of the valley below and might even run into wildlife like deer.
25.4 Miles
The city owned and operated Preston Park features a large soccer/football field, children's playground area, a baseball diamond, and basketball courts. Multiple city-funded sporting events are also held within the park during the year.
25.5 Miles
San Jose's Children's Discovery Museum is intended to introduce babies, toddlers and young children to the fascinating world around them. The exhibits are meant to be touched, explored, climbed on and otherwise manipulated.