- 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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44.4 Miles
Visitors of the Crystal Springs Golf Club will be able to play on an 18 hole, par 72 golf course. The site, which hosts tournaments and offers lessons, also features a golf shop.
44.4 Miles
87%
54 votes
San Mateo to Foster City, San Mateo, CA 94401
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A 500-mile trail along the bay, San Francisco Bay Trail takes visitors through recreational points of interest including beaches, parks, marinas and fishing piers. The relatively flat trail can be used for biking, walking, skating and dog walking.
44.5 Miles
Sea, Surf, & Fun is one of the premier surf schools in Half Moon Bay. Lessons can be given in English or French.
44.5 Miles
One of the many excellent surfing locations in Half Moon Bay, the waters at Mavericks are always peppered with surfers and wakeboarding enthusiasts. The Bay's waters are often surprisingly cold, and full-body wetsuits are highly recommended.
44.5 Miles
95%
22 votes
214 Princeton Avenue, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
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California Canoe & Kayak is a paddesports company that offers both classes and trips for sea kayaking, whitewater kayaking and stand up paddleboarding. They also have boats and gear available for rent.
44.6 Miles
Featuring wines like Zinfandel and Pinot Noir, Trojak-Knier Winery offers visitors pourings for up to three wines. The tasting room is located in an industrial space filled with oak barrels.
44.8 Miles
87%
15 votes
600 N Delaware Street, San Mateo, CA 94401
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As the local high school's theater, San Mateo Performing Arts Center offers the community a range of performances to enjoy, from musicals to ballet. The auditorium can seat over 1000 people per performance.
45.2 Miles
80%
102 votes
214 California Drive, Burlingame, CA 94010
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At the Burlingame Museum of Pez Memorabilia, guests will be able to learn about the history of Pez dispensers in the United States. Fans of Mickey Mouse, Star Trek, The Muppets, and Marvel Comics may enjoy what this site has to offer.
45.2 Miles
87%
252 votes
1961 Coyote Point Drive, San Mateo, CA 94401
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Visitors enjoy picnicking, swimming, bicycling, and boating at Coyote Point Recreation Area. The Magic Mountain Playground is a castle theme with a large dragon feature, making it one of the most fun playgrounds in the country!
45.2 Miles
The Garin Regional Park offers several natural trails as well as two separate parkland areas that are popular spots for nature study and fishing. In addition, the park also hosts numerous annual events, including an apple festival and Halloween hayrides.