Whether you’re traveling with little ones or teens, finding an activity that everyone can enjoy isn’t always easy. In Santa Cruz, parents might want to visit a couple wine tasting rooms, while the kids might prefer to visit the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. While it’s possible to do both, here’s a curated a list of the top family activities in the area that everyone in your group will enjoy.
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Santa Cruz, California Scavenger Hunt
Starts near the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Explore Santa Cruz, but with a fun, interactive twist — a scavenger hunt. There will be clues to solve, locations to explore and challenges to accept, and participants can even interact with locals to help as needed.
Santa Cruz Guided eBike Ride & Most Fun Bike e-Bike Tour
Hotel Paradox
Embrace the evergrowing presence of ebikes with this tour along the Santa Cruz coastline, Wharf, Boardwalk and downtown. You’ll be able to hit plenty of spots, while still getting to relish in the fresh ocean air.
Mermaid Experience & Photoshoot
Near Rockview Drive County Park
Whether your child has dreams of being a mermaid or merman, or you dream of becoming one yourself, this activity allows you to customize your oceanic alter ego with a wide selection of tails and accessories. And there will, of course, be photos to commemorate the transformation.
Full Day Kayak Rental
Santa Cruz Harbor
What better way to enjoy an oceanfront town than by being on the water? A full day kayak rental ensures the chance to explore as much or as little as you want. If you get lucky, you might see some critters in the water throughout your journey.
Beach Train | Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk to Roaring Camp
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Departing from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, this historical and scenic train ride takes you to a recreated logging camp in the woods near Felton, where there’s plenty to explore and learn about.
