Things to Do with Kids in Santa Cruz, CA

  • TripBuzz found 188 things to do with kids in or near Santa Cruz, California, including 157 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Cupertino, Aptos, Saratoga and Watsonville.
  • From Stagnaro Sport Fishing Charters & Whale Watching Cruises to Club Ed Santa Cruz Surf School, the Santa Cruz area offers 99 different types of family activities, including: Beaches, Fishing, Movie Theaters and Walking Trails.
  • Situated on the northern edge of Monterey Bay, famous for its coastal beauty, redwood forests and moderate climate, lies the city of Santa Cruz, California. The city's eclectic culture draws a diverse tourist community to its many attractions that include museums and annual fairs and festivals, in addition to the breathtaking outdoor recreation that awaits.
  • TripBuzz found 188 things to do with kids in or near Santa Cruz, California, including 157 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Cupertino, Aptos, Saratoga and Watsonville.
  • From Stagnaro Sport Fishing Charters & Whale Watching Cruises to Club Ed Santa Cruz Surf School, the Santa Cruz area offers 99 different types of family activities, including: Beaches, Fishing, Movie Theaters and Walking Trails.
  • Situated on the northern edge of Monterey Bay, famous for its coastal beauty, redwood forests and moderate climate, lies the city of Santa Cruz, California. The city's eclectic culture draws a diverse tourist community to its many attractions that include museums and annual fairs and festivals, in addition to the breathtaking outdoor recreation that awaits.
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24.2 Miles
63% 5283 votes
Historic Homes 525 S Winchester Blvd, San Jose, CA 95128 MoreLess Info
An architectural marvel, the Winchester Mystery House is located in San Jose, California. This palatial mansion has 160 rooms and is open for guided tours every day. It takes several hours to fully explore the property.
24.2 Miles
89% 144 votes
Golf 77 Asilomar Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA 93950 MoreLess Info
The Pacific Grove Municipal Golf Course boasts a competitive 18-hole layout with gently rolling fairways and dramatic ocean views. Often times, deer can be seen roaming the area, past the many sand dunes and water hazards.
24.2 Miles
81% 21 votes
Hiking Trails Skyline Rd Hwy 35, Los Altos, CA 90755 MoreLess Info
With over 2,100 acres of varied landscape, nature enthusiasts will love the Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve. The preserve has trails, meadows, a pond, and lake with a lot of wildlife.
24.2 Miles
100% 1 votes
Beaches 1400 Sunset Drive, Pacific Grove, CA 93950 MoreLess Info
The one mile long Asilomar State Beach has sandy beaches and rocky coves that ocean goers can enjoy for either swimming, snorkeling, scuba diving, exploring the unique ocean wildlife in tide-pools, or walking the 1 mile wheelchair accessible beach trail.
24.2 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks Ocean View Rd & Esplanade Street, Pacific Grove, CA 93950 MoreLess Info
Esplanade Park is a neighborhood park composed of cypress trees spread over the one acre space. There are numerous ocean facing benches and some picnic benches in the park along with a native vegetation garden and street facing granite wall.
24.2 Miles
59% 160 votes
Movie Theaters 21275 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino, CA 95014 MoreLess Info
A discount theater, BlueLight Cinemas shows second-run movies as well as a number of independent films, short films and documentaries. The theater offers regular specials, special events and rentals for parties or private screenings.
24.2 Miles
55% 31 votes
Sports Facilities/Fields 21111 Stevens Creek Blvd Blvd, Cupertino, CA 95014 MoreLess Info
Featuring 17 tennis courts, a fitness center, and 2 racquetball courts, the Cupertino Sports Center is a recreational facility that offers competitive sports leagues for people of all ages. The center also has a locker room and child watch facilities.
24.2 Miles
100% 1 votes
Skate Parks 304 Hillcrest Avenue, Marina, CA 93933 MoreLess Info
Those who utilize inline skates or skateboards without handles are welcome at the Marina Skatepark which is open from 9am until one hour after sunset. Spread over 11,000 square feet, the park also hosts several skate jams throughout the year.
24.3 Miles
72% 50 votes
Recreation Centers 20803 Alves Drive, Cupertino, CA 95014 MoreLess Info
Northwest YMCA features a variety of amenities including an indoor pool, fitness center, personal training studio, stretching room, family pavilion and a kids room. They also provide trainers who can help develop individual workout programs.
24.3 Miles
89% 9 votes
Parks 10299 N Portal Avenue, Cupertino, CA 95014 MoreLess Info
Open from sunrise until one hour after sunset, Portal Park features a playground, family picnic area and small recreational building. The park also offers a reservable picnic area that accommodates up to 80 people.
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