Things to Do with Kids in Santa Clara, CA

  • TripBuzz found 441 things to do with kids in or near Santa Clara, California, including 423 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Los Altos, Cupertino, Mountain View and San Jose.
  • From Sky High Sports to Levi's Stadium, the Santa Clara area offers 126 different types of family activities, including: History Museums, Amusement Parks (All Ages), Specialty Museums and Walking Trails.
  • Named after the Mission that was founded in the area in 1777, the city of Santa Clara offers rich Spanish history. The city is a popular college town and business area, home to Santa Clara University and many corporations. Those visiting the area enjoy strolling the Mission's scenic gardens, as well as experiencing the thrills and family-friendly attractions at California's Great America Theme Park.
  • TripBuzz found 441 things to do with kids in or near Santa Clara, California, including 423 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Los Altos, Cupertino, Mountain View and San Jose.
  • From Sky High Sports to Levi's Stadium, the Santa Clara area offers 126 different types of family activities, including: History Museums, Amusement Parks (All Ages), Specialty Museums and Walking Trails.
  • Named after the Mission that was founded in the area in 1777, the city of Santa Clara offers rich Spanish history. The city is a popular college town and business area, home to Santa Clara University and many corporations. Those visiting the area enjoy strolling the Mission's scenic gardens, as well as experiencing the thrills and family-friendly attractions at California's Great America Theme Park.
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26.5 Miles
26% 87 votes
Movie Theaters 1405 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 MoreLess Info
A nine-screen movie theater, Regal Santa Cruz 9 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers reclining chairs, reserved seating, mobile ticketing and a snack bar with food and drinks.
26.5 Miles
100% 2 votes
Paddleboarding 1500 Wharf Road, Capitola, CA 95010 MoreLess Info
Hosted at Capitola beach, Stand Up Paddle Capitola provides group and private lessons for stand up paddleboard activities. It also offers group tours of the surrounding Santa Cruz cove and Monterey Bay region.
26.5 Miles
86% 338 votes
National & State Parks 17930 Lake Chabot Road, Castro Valley, CA 94546 MoreLess Info
Those who wish to go fishing may enjoy the trout, catfish, bass, and crappie catches at Lake Chabot Regional Park. Visitors can also rent canoes and boats and purchase 'bait and tackle' at Marina Cafe.
26.6 Miles
90% 120 votes
Botanical Gardens 1156 High Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95064 MoreLess Info
Located inside the UCSC campus, the Arboretum is a great place to explore a variety of plants and trees of many different countries. Bird watching is a popular activity here with a good population of hummingbirds and other resident and visiting species.
26.6 Miles
93% 361 votes
Colleges & Universities 1156 High St., Santa Cruz, CA 95064 MoreLess Info
The University of California at Santa Cruz is a major research institution with ten component colleges. It is most respected for its programs in medicine, biology, biological engineering and chemistry.
26.6 Miles
97% 61 votes
Surfing Lessons Santa Cruz, CA MoreLess Info
There is no better way to learn about mastering the waves than taking lessons with Club Ed Santa Cruz Surf School. Their experienced trainers will have you up on the board in no time through a variety of lesson plans or surf camps.
26.6 Miles
- 3 votes
Playgrounds Bancroft Ct, San Leandro, CA 94578 MoreLess Info
Situated in a residential area, Toyon Park offers visitors picnic areas and grills, as well as a playground for older children with a separate one for toddlers. The park also features marked areas for bocce ball and horseshoe pits.
26.6 Miles
97% 121 votes
Movie Theaters 1124 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95067 MoreLess Info
The Del Mar Theatre is a movie theater that offers big-budget Hollywood movies as well as a variety of indie and foreign films. The cinema uses GMO-free popcorn and organic canola oil.
26.6 Miles
91% 11 votes
Boat Rentals 1400 Wharf Road, Capitola, CA 95010 MoreLess Info
A boating and fishing outfitter, Capitola Boat & Bait offers boat rentals, kayak rentals, and paddle board rentals. The shop also sells an array of fishing equipment, apparel, and paraphernalia.
26.6 Miles
67% 3 votes
Farms & Ranches 8018 Crow Canyon Road, Castro Valley, CA 94552 MoreLess Info
As an equestrian care facility, Canyon Creek Ranch offers visitors horse boarding and training services. The facility consists of barns and two arenas for training; one outdoors and one indoors.
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