Things to do in Santa Cruz County

Activities, attractions and tours

On the way up to Año Nuevo State Reserve, we stopped in at this cove. It's a bit north of Santa Cruz, in the town of Davenport.
On the way up to Año Nuevo State Reserve, we stopped in at this cove. It's a bit north of Santa Cruz, in the town of Davenport.
Not only is the beach beautiful but there is a refugee for wintering monarch butterflies! This was also where I saw my first sea lion when I moved here! #beachbound
Walk through cave!
The Long exposure resulted i Milky Waters of the shore #BvSWater
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Silicon Valley Private 2-Hour Driving Tour

Silicon Valley Private 2-Hour Driving Tour

Activity duration is 3 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is P 62,433 per traveler*
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Beginner Surfing Lesson - Pacifica or Santa Cruz

Beginner Surfing Lesson - Pacifica or Santa Cruz

Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
Free cancellation available
Price is P 8,265 per adult
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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 P 6,541 per adult
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What to do in Santa Cruz County

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Aptos

Awesome place to hike 👌👌

Cupertino

Hakone Gardens showing a garden

Saratoga

Beautiful lighting throughout the park. Part of Lumination after the park closes.

Gilroy

Los Gatos Beach in Zihuatanejo, Mexico

Los Gatos

Bay Area which includes tranquil scenes, a small town or village and landscape views

Scotts Valley

You'll be hard pressed to find an uncrowded #beach in the Santa Cruz/Capitola area but New Brighton is a must visit anyway. Beautiful sandy beach, sail boats, parasailing, volleyball, camping and a #lighthouse ! You just can't beat it.

Capitola

One of the tallest lighthouses in California. You can stay the night in the hostel located right at the base of the lighthouse. Friendly people and epic views of the Pacific!

Pescadero