- 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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Local businesses like this one promote thriving, distinctive communities by offering a rich array of goods and services to locals like you
15.6 Miles
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14 votes
555 Main Street, Watsonville, CA 95076
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An entertainment center for young children, Pump'd - Inflatable Fun Center features bounce houses, slides and a separate toddler area. The facility also offers party hosting which includes a private room, drinks and a party host.
15.7 Miles
With Central Coast YMCA, visitors can participate in a wide range of activities, from dance classes to swimming. In the fitness center, visitors can take advantage of amenities like handball courts, treadmills, and a sauna room.
15.9 Miles
67%
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250 East Beach Street at Lincoln, Watsonville, CA 95076
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As a multilevel theater, Henry J Mello Center For Performing Arts provides balcony seating to watch performing arts events, such as orchestra concerts, recitals, plays, and more. The theater can seat a total of 778 people.
16.2 Miles
Featuring gravel fields, Franich Dog Park is a fenced canine recreation area with separate large and small dog sections. The park has drinking water, benches, dog waste bags and a double-gated entrance.
16.3 Miles
Dating back to 1885, Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds in Watsonville, California is home to a spectacle of family-friendly events. Visitors can enjoy the State Fair in September, as well as year round horse races and car shows.
16.3 Miles
A paved trail, the Salsipuedes Creek Trail runs along the creek and connects to nearby Atri Park. The trail is popular among hikers, joggers, and cyclists, and offers scenic views.
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2601 East Lake Avenue, Watsonville, CA 95076
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The Agricultural History Project Center and Museum educates visitors on the agricultural history of Santa Cruz County. The center features a two story wood barn, a garden that grows fresh produce and a shed featuring historic gardening tools.
16.4 Miles
Car racing enthusiasts can enjoy dirt track competitions every weekend at Ocean Speedway. The facility also provides an array of concessions including sandwiches, hot dogs, chicken kabobs, beer and other beverages.
16.7 Miles
Los Gatos's Testarossa Winery specializes in chardonnays and pinot noirs, and also makes a variety of other wines, including syrahs. The winery welcomes visitors, and holds regular tastings in its tasting room.
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Not only does Testarossa offer customers the chance to taste its wines, but it also features an outdoor wine bar that hosts live music on Friday nights. The location hosts special events and provides an artisan wine and cheese experience.