- 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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Located in South Livermore Valley, CA. Thomas Coyne winnery is owned and operated by Tom and Emilie Coyne.The winery is open weekends noon for tasting and sales.
47.9 Miles
Hayward Plunge is a swimming pool offering daily lap swim sessions. The pool also hosts open swim sessions and offers swimming lessons, as well as water exercise programs. Lifeguards are on duty at all times.
48.0 Miles
Enjoy five miles of graveled public trails along Hayward Regional Shoreline. With nearly 2,000 acres of water marshes ranging from fresh to saltwater, visitors are sure to enjoy the shoreline wildlife. Fishing is allowed along the levees.
48.1 Miles
Host to the annual summer Concert in the Park series, Lions Wayside Park features large open green spaces, playgrounds for kids, and picnic areas including barbecue grills and covered tables.
48.2 Miles
29%
14 votes
4501 Pleasanton Avenue, Pleasanton, CA 94588
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The nine-hole, par-30 Pleasanton Fairways Golf Course measures 1,714 yards with a rating of 29 and slope 84. In addition to their executive course, driving range and lessons, they also host regular tournaments.
48.2 Miles
Kennedy Park offers a variety of family-friendly activities from picnic tables to train rides to a merry-go-round. The park's Triple Pines Ranch petting zoo features goats, chickens, ducks and ponies.
48.2 Miles
91%
11 votes
Corner of Mission Blvd & D Street, Hayward, CA 94541
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Hayward Rotary Playground is a fenced in park that provides an array of playground equipment that includes amenities such as swings, sides, a bouncy area, rock climbing wall all on rubber turf.
48.2 Miles
66%
332 votes
4501 Pleasanton Avenue, Pleasanton, CA 94566
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Alameda County Fairgrounds is a venue that hosts all types of events like car shows, expos, marathons, festivals and off-track betting. It also features the county fair itself, which includes carnival games, animal races and lots of food.
48.2 Miles
Guests can enjoy a haunted theme park with 6 haunted attractions at Pirates of Emerson. The attractions consist of haunted mazes and houses, and the park also offers special events and other nightly entertainment.
48.4 Miles
Bus tours, barrel tastings and gourmet food pairings are all available at the Ruby Hill Winery. Guests are welcome to have a picnic in the vineyards or enjoy a meal at the deli.