Looking for things to do in Santa Cruz County? With 29 miles of sun-drenched coastline, Santa Cruz County offers some of California's best beaches, perfect for surfing or volleyball. But the fun only starts at the beach! Visit a beach boardwalk or a museum or art gallery, go winetasting, ride a steam train, view redwoods or attend a local event. Many fun things to see and do in Santa Cruz County are absolutely free!
Santa Cruz County offers some of California's best beaches, perfect for surfing or volleyball. But the fun only starts at the beach! Visit a beach boardwalk or a museum or art gallery, go winetasting, ride a steam train
We offer kayak rentals & kayak tours every day. Also stand up paddling classes and rentals along with wetsuits & boogie boards. Beginners and families especially welcome. See you soon!
Adventure Out is California's premiere outdoor school specializing in surf camps, rock climbing classes, backpacking trips, mountain biking and wilderness survival skills instruction. Our mission is to share decades of wilderness experience while achieving our wildest adventures in the outdoors. We offer open-to-the-public trips and classes, private lessons and group programs such as corporate retreats, team building and private parties.
Museum, exhibits, and equipment representing history of agriculture on the Central Coast. Activities for children.
Offering uniquely hand crafted wines since 1998. Visit our sunny Corralitos Tasting Room that overlooks the vines - picnic spots available, child and dog friendly.
Locally handcrafted glassware, exquisite gifts, and jewelry. Wine bar and studio tours, Fri., Sat., Sun. Pouring the finest regional wines from 12:00 pm - 4:30 pm. Free studio tours 11:30 am and 2:00 pm.
Naturalist-led tours venture into elephant seal breeding rookery Dec. 15 - Mar. 31. For reservations call 800.444.4445. April 1 - Nov 30, self-guided access by permit only (avail. at park). Seals present year-round.
Bountiful selection of top quality produce and specialty foods as well as the opportunity to connect with the farmers and vendors who produce it.
A collection of artifacts and photographs depicting the history of Aptos, from the Native American Indians to the earthquake.
Creekside park perfect for weddings, receptions, business picnics, private parties or meetings.
Enjoy the year-round beauty of drought-tolerant non-invasive plant collections from Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and California.