- 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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Sunnyvale Community Center, 550 E Remington Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94087
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An intimate venue with just 200 seats, Sunnyvale Theatre features many cultural performances and events throughout the year. The venue is used for concerts, dance recitals, stand-up comedy, independent performances, and more.
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Revivals of old plays are popular at California's First Theater. A historical landmark in downtown Monterey.
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Old Fisherman's Wharf area in Monterey is an area destined for entertainment and relaxation. Some of the things you can do here are whale watching, enjoying live theatre, fishing, sailing, shopping.
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Pacific House Museum is a great place to learn about local history. They have organized a timeline which connects the local historical events to those which occurred in the whole country. They also have a collection of Native American artifacts.
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1005 Railroad Ave, Santa Clara, CA 95050
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The Edward Peterman Museum of Railroad History is a historical museum dedicated to educating the public on the history of trains and railroads. Attractions include a historic building exhibit, railroad artifacts exhibit, and operating train models.
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Local artists can easily find a home for their creations at the Triton Museum of Art, which is renowned for supporting its community. This locale has made its name for over 50 years as its county's first non-university art museum.
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The Museum Of Monterey houses a collection of artefacts which depict the maritime history of Monterey. With a reasonable entry fee and a friendly staff, this museum is a good place to learn some interesting facts about local history.
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McKenzie Park is 4.3 acres and includes a playground, lighted tennis courts, bbqs and picnic tables, and a large grass field fit for soccer games. There are also bathrooms, benches and a unique art sculpture.
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Known for its playground areas, Heritage Oaks Park has a normal playground, as well as a climbing area filled with rock structures. The park itself has an expansive grass field, with shaded areas provided by trees.
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Ponderosa Park is a 9-acre community park with a western theme and multiple features including basketball courts, a children's play area, horseshoe pits, a multi-use field, restrooms, and tennis and volleyball courts. Building and picnic site rentals are available.