- 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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Adventures by the Sea is a family owned and operated rental business delivering bicycles. It is conveniently located throughout the Monterey peninsula.
26.1 Miles
98%
53 votes
299 Foam Street, Monterey, CA 93940
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The Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary contains 276 miles of shoreline along with 4,601 nautical square miles of ocean, including some of the largest kelp forest in the world. Visitors can watch whales, canoe, fish, explore, and dive.
26.2 Miles
Seven Seas Scuba offers guided scuba diving tours. The provide all of the equipment and training you will need.
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Children love coming to the Happy Hollow Park & Zoo in San Jose, California. It is an entire zoo geared for children. Visitors interact with dozens of animals and enjoy presentations by zoo staff and costume characters.
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San Jose Improv is a comprehensive comedy club within the local area. They offer a full-service bar and a complete menu for dining while guests enjoy a wide range of both local talent and national headliners in the standup and improv comedy world.
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Far from an ordinary street market, San Pedro Square Market, is a gathering place for visitors to relax and enjoy an afternoon. More than 20 vendors sell their wares, fine foods, coffee, and more, with live music and special events.
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Featuring a mix of nationally recognized and local comedians, Improv Comedy Club offers visitors a wide range of comedy performances to attend. The club also has a two drink minimum.
26.2 Miles
AMF Moonlite Lanes is a 40 lane bowling alley that host leagues and offers open bowling. The bowling center also hosts parties and special events and has an arcade and snack bar.
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Coast Guard Pier offers some stunning views of the ocean and a close glimpse of marine life such as sea lions, gulls and otters. It has a beautiful sandy beach with picnic tables and a small restaurant. On weekends, one can also watch scuba divers performing their drills.
26.3 Miles
98%
92 votes
32 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940
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Fast raft Marine Eco-Tours offer customizable tours throughout the Monterey Bay. The best part is that tours have a low impact on the marine habitat.