- 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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Subtle, food-friendly wines from local, organic grapes are among the more than 25 wines available from the winemaker’s library
17.1 Miles
Surrounded by lush wooded landscape, the Uvas Canyon County Park measures 1,133 acres features trails for hiking and biking. In addition, the area also offers camping and picnicking opportunities.
17.3 Miles
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Los Gatos Civic Center Lawn, E Main Street, Los Gatos, CA 95033
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Featuring an outdoor stage, Music in the Park offers the community a wide range of musical performances from local bands. Visitors are welcome to bring their own chairs and a picnic to enjoy during the performance.
17.5 Miles
Featuring a redwood forest, Mount Madonna County Park is situated on 3,688 acres and offers nature trails for hiking and horse riding, an archery range, picnic areas and an amphitheater. There are also campsites and places for RV camping.
17.5 Miles
With only two screens and with leather seats and ottomans, Los Gatos Theatre is a small movie theater with the feel of a large home theater. There is a concessions stand and a patio and wet bar area.
17.7 Miles
Visitors can enjoy picking their own apples, strawberries, olallieberries and boysenberries at Gizdich Ranch. The ranch also features picnicking areas and offers tours of the apple orchard and berry farms.
17.9 Miles
Bachman Park is a neighborhood public park that features a large, modern playground area, plenty of shade trees, picnic tables and grills. The park also has basketball courts and multiple paved and dirt trails.
18.1 Miles
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28 votes
21570 Almaden Road off Almaden Expressway, San Jose, CA
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The history of local quicksilver mining is put on display at the New Almaden Mercury Mining Museum. Located within the Almaden Quicksilver County Park, there are mine dioramas, artifacts from historic mining facilities, and exhibits covering the lifestyles of mining communities.
18.2 Miles
Martin Ranch Winery grows and produces it's award winning wines under the labels of Therese Vineyards and J.D. Hurley. The variety of their tasting paired with some live music, the view and the pleasant staff, provides a great way to spend a Sunday afternoon.
18.2 Miles
County owned, Sanborn Park offers quality camping facilities and rests on the borders of the Santa Cruz Mountains. Park visitors can also enjoy outdoor adventures such as hiking, rock climbing, picnicking and nature watching.
18.3 Miles
Located in Los Gatos, CA, the Oak Meadow Park is a centrally locted 12-acre park. The park features a large grassy area and playground with carousal. Courts for playing bocci ball are featured at the site.