- 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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42.6 Miles
Part of James Logan High School, the Dan Oden Swim Complex includes an outdoor heated pool. The complex offers swimming lessons for learners of all ages and experience levels, and hosts special events.
42.7 Miles
The largest city park in the area is Charles F. Kennedy Park. A wide range of recreation options are available, such as picnic areas, nature viewing, walking and jogging trails, and a substantial children's playground with a miniature Golden Gate Bridge.
42.7 Miles
The main center for community leisure services on the western side of town is the Holly Community Center. Along with fitness facilities, the site which includes an auditorium that is able to hold up to 250 people can be rented for private parties.
42.8 Miles
Presenting culture and the art of dance to the residents and visitors of San Mateo I the Peninsula Ballet Theatre. Each season the ballet showcases their students works in productions such as The Nutcracker and Peter and the Wolf.
42.8 Miles
67%
15 votes
33540 Central Avenue, Union City, CA 94587
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Z Badminton Training Center is a 12000 square foot facility with 8 badminton courts, all made of professional standard material. The facility also features a pro shop with a wide selection of gear.
42.8 Miles
Established in 1989, Sandi Holder's Doll Attic is well known for an extensive, and impressive, selection of Barbie dolls and other dolls alike. Antique shoppers, doll collectors and toy aficionados are among the shops biggest fans.
42.8 Miles
The public can rent the space of Seven Hills Park for private gatherings and events for a fee. The park itself features a car-themed playground area, sand volleyball court, walking path, picnic tables, restrooms, and basketball court.
42.9 Miles
While it serves mainly seafood dishes, the Miramar Beach Restaurant also has days when it presents its clients special menus. Grammy nominated Terry Disley creates the atmosphere from Thursday until Sunday.
42.9 Miles
70%
23 votes
32920 Alvarado Niles Rd, Ste 210, Union City, CA 94587
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Spanning 15,000-sqft, Pacific West Gymnastics is a sporting facility that features 2 in-ground pits filled with foam, a 40-foot tumble track, and a trampoline. The facility holds Tae Kwon Do classes on the padded floor.
43.0 Miles
77%
13 votes
1097 Seal Ct, San Mateo, CA 94497
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Parkside Aquatic Park & Launch Ramp features a beach, two playgrounds, reservable and drop-in picnic areas, restrooms and the boating launch ramp. Swimming is allowed but there are no lifeguards on duty.