- 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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26.5 Miles
46%
37 votes
500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, CA 95052
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Buck Shaw Stadium a 10,525-seat soccer stadium that is the current home of the Santa Clara Broncos soccer teams and was the former home of the now defunct Santa Clara football team as well as the Santa Clara baseball team.
26.5 Miles
78%
23 votes
550 E Remington Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94087
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Sunnyvale Community Center is a unique complex that features general recreation like gym programs and an indoor sports complex. The site also features a creative arts center and a performing arts center with a 200 seat theater.
26.6 Miles
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Chris' Fishing Trips & Whale Watching
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48 Fisherman's Wharf, Monterey, CA 93940
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Chris' Fishing Trips & Whale Watching
is full service guided and Family Friendly company that offers deep sea fishing and whale watching tours year around
26.6 Miles
90%
799 votes
84 Fisherman's Wharf #1, Monterey, CA 93940
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Blue and Killer Whales inhabit Monterey Bay and can frequently be seen in the area. Monterey Bay Whale Watch takes its guests out on boats to the hot spots for whale watching.
26.6 Miles
85%
610 votes
96 Old Fisherman's Wharf #1, Monterey, CA 93940
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For those who want to view marine life up close, Princess Monterey Whale Watching is a great pick. They offer guided, informative tours on the sea which are accompnaied by sightings of whales, dolphins, sea lions and more. The staff is friendly and skilled.
26.6 Miles
The Marina State Beach is located within the Marina Dunes Natural Preserves and is home to steady winds. The consistent winds make it popular for radio-controlled gliders, hang-gliding, and kites.
26.6 Miles
The San Francisco Bay area offers over seventy acres of beautiful park land in Baylands Park. The popular picnic spot offers open grassy meadows, walking trails, BBQ areas and an amphitheater.
26.6 Miles
76%
17 votes
570 East Remington Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94087
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Those passing through Sunnyvale will want to pay a visit to the Sunnyvale Heritage Park Museum. A beautiful work of architecture, the museum highlights the areas history and features early Californian home goods and artifacts.
26.6 Miles
47%
15 votes
500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, CA 95053
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The De Saisset Museum features a rich artistic repertoire including sculptures, paintings and local collections. The property was donated ot the Santa Clara university upon the death of Isabel de Saisset.
26.6 Miles
With more than 150 years of history, Santa Clara University is the oldest operating higher education institution. The campus is full of historical and religious buildings that tell a story of the area and the history of the religion.