Things To Do
Santa Cruz has plenty to offer - here are a few of our favorites!
If you're thinking of extending your California trip and venturing beyond the Santa Cruz area, Mackenzie is the Bay Area's premier travel agent
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
400 Beach Street, Santa Cruz, CA
California’s legendary seaside amusement park (dating to 1907), with rides, arcade games, bowling, mini-golf, and classic boardwalk vibes. Perfect for something fun and energetic
Cowell Beach
Santa Cruz, CA
Just steps from the Dream Inn, Cowell Beach offers volleyball, sandy beach time, and nearby surfing at Steamer Lane
Downtown Santa Cruz
Beach Street, Santa Cruz, CA
Downtown stroll & local shops / restaurants — Wander the streets, pop into boutiques or surf-town shops, grab a casual bite or ice cream — especially nice if you want laid-back time off the beach
Capitola
Capitola, CA
A quaint seaside village with beach-front charm, colorful houses, shops, and a mellow pace if you want a change of scenery
For all the days along the way