Title: Things to Do in Santa Cruz in 2026 | Expedia.com [Santa Cruz Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Santa-Cruz.dx6666)[Hotels in Santa Cruz](https://expedia.com/Santa-Cruz-Hotels.d6666.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Santa Cruz](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Santa-Cruz.d6666.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Santa Cruz](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Santa-Cruz.d6666.Car-Rental-Guide)[Santa Cruz Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Santa-Cruz.d6666.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Things to do in Santa Cruz ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Santa Cruz Types of activities Where to stay [Santa Cruz Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Santa-Cruz.dx6666) ![Santa Cruz featuring rugged coastline, general coastal views and a beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6666/0b206b03-8d0c-450f-9a89-e6b2f0f903f6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Santa Cruz featuring rugged coastline, general coastal views and a beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6666/0b206b03-8d0c-450f-9a89-e6b2f0f903f6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Santa Cruz showing general coastal views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6666/cc959ba1-2f2e-4d91-a2fc-ebf00e6be977.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Santa Cruz which includes bird life](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6666/db0fbcbb-bee9-46b9-8264-a463dfe0ec2e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Santa Cruz featuring general coastal views, flowers and a beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6666/3bb7d4da-bcec-4ee8-b607-de015c738546.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ### Santa Cruz Attractions They say that the best things come in small packages, and this alluring city is no exception to the rule. 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[Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.com/welcome-one-key) --- ## Recommended things to do in Santa Cruz | Number of things to do | 17 | | ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Santa Cruz, California Scavenger Hunt](/things-to-do/santa-cruz-california-scavenger-hunt.a4127881.activity-details): $29 | | Top 5 things to do | [Half Day Private Beach Tour in Santa Cruz](/things-to-do/half-day-private-beach-tour-in-santa-cruz.a46593425.activity-details)[Santa Cruz Surf Walk: History and Culture Tour](/things-to-do/santa-cruz-surf-walk-history-and-culture-tour.a51552101.activity-details)[Santa Cruz Beach Hill to Mission Hill Loop Via Downtown](/things-to-do/santa-cruz-beach-hill-to-mission-hill-loop-via-downtown.a51286746.activity-details)[Santa Cruz Scavenger Hunt Walking Activity](/things-to-do/santa-cruz-scavenger-hunt-walking-activity.a51298187.activity-details)[Capitola Friday Night Food Tour](/things-to-do/capitola-friday-night-food-tour.a50146719.activity-details) | | Under $25 | | | With kids | [Santa Cruz Surf Walk: History and Culture Tour](/things-to-do/santa-cruz-surf-walk-history-and-culture-tour.a51552101.activity-details)[Capitola Friday Night Food Tour](/things-to-do/capitola-friday-night-food-tour.a50146719.activity-details)[Redwoods Forest Bathing](/things-to-do/santa-cruz-redwoods-forest-therapy.a4252920.activity-details) | ## What to do in Santa Cruz - For free - With kids ### Free Things to Do in Santa Cruz Leave your purse in the hotel room. It's easy to have a blast in Santa Cruz without spending a cent. **Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center** \- See if there are any special exhibits or tours on at this museum. **University of California Santa Cruz** \- Admire the creativity and design of this impressive example of modernistic architecture. **Williams-Reynolds House** \- If you're thinking of exploring the history of the area through its landmarks, pencil this one in your to-do list. **Santa Cruz Wharf** \- Chat to a local resident and discover why many tourists visit this place. **Mission Santa Cruz** \- Work on your spiritual side or simply soak up the tranquil atmosphere at this sacred site. **Main Beach** \- Dive into a new book or listen to some music while you're basking in the sun. **Lighthouse Point Park** \- Relax and let the natural surroundings here soothe your soul. **Lighthouse Point Park** \- Recharge your mind and body by spending a little time with Mother Nature. ### Things to Do in Santa Cruz with Kids There are lots of incredible experiences in Santa Cruz that the whole gang will love. Here are a few of the top [family friendly experiences](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/en/search?rid=6666&rfrr=ATG.LP.BodyContent&categories=Family%20Friendly) around. - [San Jose City Scavenger Hunt Excursion by Operation City Quest](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/operation-city-quest-scavenger-hunt-san-jose-ca.a1240020.activity-details) - [Adventurous Scavenger Hunt in Sunnyvale by Operation City Quest](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/operation-city-quest-scavenger-hunt-ventura-ca.a1234710.activity-details) - [The Creative Carmel Scavenger Hunt](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/the-creative-carmel-scavenger-hunt.a2304751.activity-details) - [The Magical Monterey Scavenger Hunt](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/the-magical-monterey-scavenger-hunt.a2304753.activity-details) --- Looking for sports, concerts, or theater events in Santa Cruz? [Search event tickets](https://www.expedia.com/event-tickets/) to see what's happening today, or to plan what to do this weekend! --- --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Santa Cruz ![Gotta ride this 100 year old wooden roller Coaster on the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6666/b45be7dc-b7ee-4e2f-913e-96687d20622a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Enjoy the thrill rides with your kiddos at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk as part of your trip to Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails. [](https://expedia.com/Santa-Cruz-Beach-Boardwalk-Westside-Santa-Cruz.d6065915.Vacation-Attraction) ![The place where you can't stay straight.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6065921/d28cfec3-0a62-49c3-8c59-000ebb30e504.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mystery Spot Find out about the history of Santa Cruz with a stop at Mystery Spot. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the surfing spots. [](https://expedia.com/Mystery-Spot-Santa-Cruz.d6065921.Vacation-Attraction) ![Pier at Santa Cruz, California](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6209895/eb65cea1-184a-499c-ae20-633fad3592be.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Santa Cruz Wharf After visiting Santa Cruz Wharf, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the surfing spots. [](https://expedia.com/Santa-Cruz-Wharf-Westside-Santa-Cruz.d6209895.Vacation-Attraction) ![USA-Santa Cruz-Natural Bridges State Beach; Shutterstock ID 101070745](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6065917/43bea666-ed08-4f82-a646-075da65a2a91.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Natural Bridges State Park You can take time to visit Natural Bridges State Park during your travels to Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails. [](https://expedia.com/Natural-Bridges-State-Park-Westside-Santa-Cruz.d6065917.Vacation-Attraction) ![CWFJJA USA California CA Santa Cruz clock tower and trolley on Pacific Avenue](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6327592/765dd2b7-8dc8-43e9-a63e-99581f2057c7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Pacific Avenue During your visit to Santa Cruz, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Pacific Avenue. Wander the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.com/Pacific-Avenue-Westside-Santa-Cruz.d6327592.Vacation-Attraction) ![EN5XP1 Street scene in autumn with shops art galleries on Ocean Avenue Carmel Monterey County California](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6351808/ef056b2b-5188-40e2-985c-ead470ec0f72.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ocean Street During your visit to Santa Cruz, you can enjoy retail therapy at Ocean Street. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/Ocean-Street-Westside-Santa-Cruz.d6351808.Vacation-Attraction) ![0_101070739](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6065913/e3360ab9-a54d-436a-babf-59649cbc6bbd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Main Beach Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Main Beach during your travels in Santa Cruz? Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails. [](https://expedia.com/Main-Beach-Westside-Santa-Cruz.d6065913.Vacation-Attraction) ![Located at the northern end of Monterey Bay, Santa Cruz Harbor ... Walton Lighthouse... love exploring lighthouse!!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6666/0d9b9e8f-dbc6-42a3-bbf5-0becdd863a9c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Seabright Beach Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Seabright Beach during your trip to Santa Cruz? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches. [](https://expedia.com/Seabright-Beach-Santa-Cruz.d553248635983994022.Vacation-Attraction) ![Sunrise at Walton Lighthouse ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6666/5efa86b1-6902-415a-9ffb-268e96cf0614.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Santa Cruz Harbor Explore the waterfront in Santa Cruz with a trip to Santa Cruz Harbor. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches. [](https://expedia.com/Santa-Cruz-Harbor-Eastside-Santa-Cruz.d6153463.Vacation-Attraction) ### Discover the most popular landmarks and neighborhoods in Santa Cruz ![This is a small state park at the northern end of Santa Cruz' scenic West Cliff Drive and a little over a mile from the Boardwalk, wharf and Main Beach. A couple of times a year you can see Monarch butterflies during their migration. They are not in the numbers of years past, but you'll still see some. If you walk north towards the rocks during low tide you will find some amazing tidepools full of sea anenomes, sea urchins, starfish, crabs, hermit crabs, and all sorts of marine life. The tidepools are on a ledge, so the tide needs to be quite high](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6666/b5aae69b-1420-44c5-9700-09c18e2d48b0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Westside Santa Cruz 4/5(2,586 area reviews) Westside Santa Cruz is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Monterey Bay and Pacific Avenue, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Santa Cruz. [](https://expedia.com/Santa-Cruz-Westside-Santa-Cruz.dx553248633938969903) ![Carmel California. Point Lobos National Park. Pinnacle Point panorama.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248633938969699/060c3d42-eae5-418b-80d1-a16092a76e93.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Eastside Santa Cruz 4.5/5(78 area reviews) Eastside Santa Cruz is known for its beaches, and you can plan a trip to Monterey Bay and Twin Lakes State Beach while you're in town. [](https://expedia.com/Santa-Cruz-Eastside-Santa-Cruz.dx553248633938969699) ![Nice place to have coffee and watch the waves. Great surf spot. NO bathrooms! #beach #ocean #surf #shops #view](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975748864/5f61b0cb-bdcf-464a-ae21-c8a26e252bd9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Pleasure Point World-renowned surf spot with a strong surf culture, Pleasure Point offers picturesque ocean views along East Cliff Drive and a walkable path with separate bike lanes. Enjoy amenities at Pleasure Point Park and nearby 41st Ave commercial district. [](https://expedia.com/Santa-Cruz-Pleasure-Point.dx553248635975748864) ![Downtown, Santa Cruz, California, USA, during autumn. The image shows the street with trees in fall colors, buildings, and a bus. The photo shows the city's architecture.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248633938969818/f79caaa9-8341-416d-bfd4-b5257e0727fe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Downtown Santa Cruz 4.5/5(27 area reviews) Unique features of Downtown Santa Cruz include the beaches and restaurants. Make a stop by Pacific Avenue or Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History while you're exploring the area. [](https://expedia.com/Santa-Cruz-Downtown-Santa-Cruz.dx553248633938969818) ![CWFJJA USA California CA Santa Cruz clock tower and trolley on Pacific Avenue](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6327592/765dd2b7-8dc8-43e9-a63e-99581f2057c7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Beach Hill - Beach Flats Beach Hill - Beach Flats might not have many top sights, but Main Beach and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out. [](https://expedia.com/Santa-Cruz-Beach-Hill-Beach-Flats.dx553248635976479150) ![Evening stroll at the Seabright Beach. If you are lucky, you might run into Matt performing amazing bike tricks by the lighthouse. #LifeAtExpedia #sunset #goldenBeach #blueSky ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6666/bd262d99-b232-4469-b402-cfcb7088bfdf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Upper Seabright When in Upper Seabright, you can plan a visit to Santa Cruz Harbor and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. [](https://expedia.com/Santa-Cruz-Upper-Seabright.dx553248635976384107) [See our Where To Stay guide](https://expedia.com/Santa-Cruz.dx6666.Where-To-Stay?rfrr=TG.LP..Neighborhoods) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Popular day trips from Santa Cruz ![Los Gatos Beach in Zihuatanejo, Mexico](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/8421/584ce0cd-bd9d-447b-8f68-8195e5d346b3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Los Gatos ![Bay Area showing tranquil scenes, a small town or village and landscape views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9765/ff3bf8dd-e937-4bf1-87e4-dc3792f3ae62.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Scotts Valley ![Sunset over Santa Cruz Mountains via Quail Hollow Ranch County Park.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9834/ae63e0b0-2cad-4673-90ce-320cc71011fe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Ben Lomond ![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. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/177416/d2722c14-04e4-4f0e-b7a0-a9204355a747.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Capitola ![Panoramic view of deer creek in the morning near nevada city california ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182960/51d2e208-0436-4789-af35-7e93c4990611.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Boulder Creek ![Roaring Camp' Dixiana Shay Steam Train Crossing Redwoods in Santa Cruz Mountains](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182973/bdda4012-6c7c-4bf9-a87f-55b44b713cb8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Felton ![The dramatic Pacific Ocean coastline close to Santa Cruz, California; the scenic Highway 1 and eroded cliffs visible on the right](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6085019/14bf1b33-f227-4292-b365-b26c30e67696.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Davenport ![Capitola Village Reflections. Capitola, Santa Cruz County, California, USA.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000428779/69bc5caf-46b4-486d-8fdc-46dd9ade9ad5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Soquel ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Santa Cruz worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Santa Cruz? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Santa Cruz? ### Is three days enough to stay in Santa Cruz? ### Is Santa Cruz a walkable city? ### What are some activities to do in Santa Cruz with kids? > - [Santa Cruz Surf Walk: History and Culture Tour](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/santa-cruz-surf-walk-history-and-culture-tour.a51552101.activity-details) > - [Capitola Friday Night Food Tour](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/capitola-friday-night-food-tour.a50146719.activity-details) > - [Redwoods Forest Bathing](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/santa-cruz-redwoods-forest-therapy.a4252920.activity-details) ### What to do in Santa Cruz for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Santa Cruz? ## Explore a world of travel with Expedia - 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