Things To Do
Breweries
Our favorite breweries are Woodhouse (family friendly), Nubo (cool beachy location), Humble Sea (very popular), Discretion (great beer in warehouse setting), Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing (West Side 2 blocks from seacliffs, next to humble sea), Sante Adairius (small but amazing drinks)
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is a classic seaside amusement park located along a beautiful sandy beach in a friendly beach town. The Boardwalk features more than 40 rides and attractions including two National Historic Landmarks: the world-famous 1924 Giant Dipper wooden roller coaster and the beautiful 1911 Looff Carousel, plus many scream-inducing thrill rides, gentle kiddie rides, casual restaurants, gift shops, games, indoor arcades, and miniature golf.
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park is located in the Santa Cruz Mountains and is most famous for the 40-acre grove of towering old-growth redwood trees. Its historical significance and spectacular scenery draw travelers from around the world
Davenport
Nine miles north of Santa Cruz, Davenport’s coastline is carpeted with strawberry and artichoke fields and includes sweeping vistas of the Pacific Ocean. Migrating gray and humpback whales pass by every year, while sea otters, dolphins, blue whales, porpoises, sea lions, and a variety of ocean birds can also be spotted. The North Coast provides easy access to miles of trails and exposed beaches.
Downtown Santa Cruz
Downtown Santa Cruz offers a wide range of shopping, dining, and nightlife activities.
Capitola
Named a best California beach town by “USA Today”, with 90 shops, restaurants and lodging on the beach. Fish, swim, surf, shop and dine without moving your car. Shop. Eat. Stay. Play.