Things to do in Santa Cruz County

Activities

Step aboard our stable, USCG inspected, 27ft. pontoon boat, and embark on an unforgettable wildlife adventure!

Wildlife Safari Boat Tour in Scenic Monterey Bay Wetland

NZ$80
per adult
Wildlife Safari Boat Tour in Scenic Monterey Bay Wetland
Elkhorn Slough Wildlife Tour

Elkhorn Slough Wildlife Tour

NZ$78
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Elkhorn Slough Wildlife Tour
Secret Beach Location

Half Day Private Beach Tour in Santa Cruz

NZ$61
per traveller
Half Day Private Beach Tour in Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz: Wine Tasting Experience

Santa Cruz: Wine Tasting Experience

NZ$44
per adult
Santa Cruz: Wine Tasting Experience
Goddess Fantasy 150 passenger vessel

Monterey Bay Whale Watching

NZ$122
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Monterey Bay Whale Watching
Santa Cruz Scavenger Hunt Walking Activity

Santa Cruz Scavenger Hunt Walking Activity

NZ$87
per traveller
Santa Cruz Scavenger Hunt Walking Activity
Missing Gem Quest Experience in Morgan Hill

Missing Walking Tour: Self-Guided City Game

NZ$16
per adult
Missing Walking Tour: Self-Guided City Game
Silicon Valley Private 2-Hour Driving Tour

Silicon Valley Private 2-Hour Driving Tour

NZ$87
per traveller
Silicon Valley Private 2-Hour Driving Tour
Santa Cruz Spooks & Shadows Ghost Tour

Santa Cruz Spooks & Shadows Ghost Tour

NZ$42
per adult
Santa Cruz Spooks & Shadows Ghost Tour
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Tours & day trips

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Silicon Valley Private 2-Hour Driving Tour

Silicon Valley Private 2-Hour Driving Tour

Activity duration is 3 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$88 per traveller*
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Food, drink & nightlife

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Santa Cruz: Wine Tasting Experience

Santa Cruz: Wine Tasting Experience

Activity duration is 1 hour
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$44 per adult
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Adventure & outdoor

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Santa Cruz Family Friendly Guided Electric Bike Tour (eBike)

Santa Cruz Family Friendly Guided Electric Bike Tour (eBike)

Activity duration is 2 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$193 per adult
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Wildlife & nature

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Whale Watching Monterey Bay semi-private limited to 6 people max

Whale Watching Monterey Bay semi-private limited to 6 people max

Activity duration is 3 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$718 per adult*
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Stay near popular Santa Cruz County attractions

A pier with colorful cable cars, a beach, and a sign that reads "WORLD FAMOUS."
Photo by Adri VDM Photography
Open Photo by Adri VDM Photography

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

8.8/10 (6,089 reviews)
Enjoy the exciting rides at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and see why everyone loves this theme park in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.
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