- 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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The Mitchell Katz Winery produces single-vineyard wines that capture the unique essence of each vineyard. To learn more about their winemaking approach, guests can tour the facility and can also indulge in many of the products at the on site tasting room.
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The Bistro is a bar and restaurant that features live music almost every night of the week. The bar has over 90 beers on tap, and hosts frequent special events and open mic nights.
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A movie theater featuring 12 auditoriums, Century at Hayward displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers stadium seating, reserved seats and a lobby cafe with food and drinks.
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94%
151 votes
410 Vineyard Avenue, Pleasanton, CA 94566
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A large winery that features expansive indoor and outdoor event spaces, the Casa Real at Ruby Hill Winery offers an array of wines for tastings and purchase. The winery also hosts weddings and special events.
48.5 Miles
The goal of Las Positas Vineyards is to produce fine wines that reflect the character of the historic wine-growing appellation. The winery has a tasting room that is open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
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Rubino Estates Winery serves a wide selection of wines. Patrons can sample wines in the tasting room which has a Bocce Ball Court and Italian deli. Rubino Estates Winery also has two outdoor picnic areas.
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The Five Canyons Park contains several loop trails for those who wish to go hiking and biking. Those who wish to go wildlife viewing or are seeking photo opportunities may also enjoy the site's scenic area.
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Located along regions of San Pedro Creek is San Pedro Valley Park. Hiking trails wind through the scenic park, offering stunning views of the Santa Crus Mountains. Other features include BBQ's, picnic areas, a visitors center and a nearby waterfall.
48.6 Miles
Guests can interact with wildlife and participate in a variety of educational programs at the Sulphur Creek Nature Center. The center also provides wildlife rehabilitation services and hosts birthday parties.
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7 votes
22380 Foothill Blvd, Hayward, CA 94541
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At HAHS Center for History & Culture, visitors can browse a museum dedicated to documenting the regional culture and history. The center features an exhibit that depicts the stories of local residents with artifacts and photographs.