Best 135 things to do in Santa Cruz, CA

Historic redwood rail journey with time at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Grab a picnic basket and enjoy the redwoods

See towering redwoods illuminated by 32 artist-designed lanterns after sunset

Cruise Elkhorn Slough by electric catamaran with a naturalist guide

Spot whales from a reduced-capacity yacht with a naturalist guide

Cruise Monterey Bay with a marine biologist on a small-group whale watch

Get close to Monterey Bay wildlife on a fast, open-air boat

Explore Monterey Bay’s seasonal whales and dolphins with marine biologists

Cruise Monterey Bay to spot whales and dolphins with onboard marine biologists

Cruise Monterey Bay on a spacious yacht with a naturalist guide

Explore Monterey Bay’s marine sanctuary on a small-group whale watching trip

Choose a half- or full-day private whale watching trip for up to 6

Watch Monterey Bay wildlife from your own fast, open-deck boat

Get low-to-the-water views of Monterey Bay wildlife

Take the wheel of a 2023 Lamborghini Urus S with 50 miles per day

Drive a 602-horsepower V10 with all-wheel drive and advanced handling

Drive a 575-horsepower performance SUV with refined luxury

Private hibachi cooking with chef-prepared proteins, sides, and unlimited sake

Look closer at Monterey's intertidal life with a naturalist

Build surf skills with beach practice and guided wave time

Share the waves with private coaching for your group of four

Catch waves together with added instructor support for larger parties

Learn to surf with shared instruction and a private-lesson curriculum

Build surf fundamentals with one-on-one coaching tailored to your pace