With its family-friendly beaches and attractions, miles of open space and fun events for kids, Santa Cruz County is a kid friendly destination. Kids can visit the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Roaring Camp Railroads, a skate park, a museum, take surfing lessons, go bowling, learn about the ocean at the Seymour Marine Discovery Center and much more. Santa Cruz County's many family events and activities for kids make it a great place to bring the whole family.
We offer kayak rentals & kayak tours every day. Also stand up paddling classes and rentals along with wetsuits & boogie boards. Beginners and families especially welcome. See you soon!
Adventure Out is California's premiere outdoor school specializing in surf camps, rock climbing classes, backpacking trips, mountain biking and wilderness survival skills instruction. Our mission is to share decades of wilderness experience while achieving our wildest adventures in the outdoors. We offer open-to-the-public trips and classes, private lessons and group programs such as corporate retreats, team building and private parties.
Museum, exhibits, and equipment representing history of agriculture on the Central Coast. Activities for children.
Locally handcrafted glassware, exquisite gifts, and jewelry. Wine bar and studio tours, Fri., Sat., Sun. Pouring the finest regional wines from 12:00 pm - 4:30 pm. Free studio tours 11:30 am and 2:00 pm.
Naturalist-led tours venture into elephant seal breeding rookery Dec. 15 - Mar. 31. For reservations call 800.444.4445. April 1 - Nov 30, self-guided access by permit only (avail. at park). Seals present year-round.
Bountiful selection of top quality produce and specialty foods as well as the opportunity to connect with the farmers and vendors who produce it.
A collection of artifacts and photographs depicting the history of Aptos, from the Native American Indians to the earthquake.
Creekside park perfect for weddings, receptions, business picnics, private parties or meetings.
Enjoy the year-round beauty of drought-tolerant non-invasive plant collections from Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and California.
Features 2,000 year-old redwoods over 80 miles of trails. Guided walks available. Leashed dogs allowed on paved roads only.
Last Installment of the "Two Miles Down Highway 1" Road Trip