Monterey Bay Aquarium
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Monterey Bay Aquarium Discover the rich sea life of the Monterey Bay — including sharks, sea otters, jellyfish and an enormous kelp forest, at one of the largest salt-water aquariums in the world.

Surfing Museum Lighthouse
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Learn about the history and highlights of Santa Cruz’s unique surfing culture.

Local Piers

Come to the Capitola Wharf for pier fishing, boat rentals, restaurants and live music on weekends. Or visit the Santa Cruz Municipal wharf, offering a variety of activities and spectacular sunset views.

Sanctuary Day Spa
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Let Sanctuary Day Spa indulge and nurture your needs. At Seascape Village, Sanctuary Day Spa will pamper you with choice of services. Visit their website to book an appointment and for more info or call (831) 688-7727

Kayaking and Hiking
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Experience local bird and animal life as you kayak or hike through Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve.

Sailing on the Bay
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Chardonnay Sailing Charters offers private and public sails aboard a 70-foot luxury yacht. Choose from sunset, ecology, wine tasting, and whale watching cruises.

Surfing Lessons
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Learn to surf at Club Ed Surf School, offering private and group lessons at Cowell’s Beach.

Horseback Riding
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Saddle up to enjoy beautiful scenery and terrain at the Monterey Bay Equestrian Center.

Seascape Golf Club
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Indulge yourself in the grace and beauty of one of California’s most esteemed courses and discover your game in the heart of Northern California. Call Seascape Golf Club directly at (831) 688-3213 (if staying at Seascape pres# 3 for tee time/reservations). Or arrange for a golf package with our Concierge staff (800) 929-7727.

Pasatiempo Golf Club
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Located in Santa Cruz many of it’s holes offer spectacular views of nearby Monterey Bay and was designed by and is the favorite of world-renowned golf architect Alister McKenzie, who established his residence near this golf course.

Fine Wines of Santa Cruz County
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(Santa Cruz Mountain Winegrowers’ Association)
Visit one of more than 15 local wineries, many of which offer public or private tastings.

Wilder Ranch State Park
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Located on Highway 1 just north of Santa Cruz, Wilder Ranch offers a variety of trails for riding and hiking, as well as a fascinating array of wildlife.

The Mystery Spot
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Visit this remarkable place in the Santa Cruz Mountains where the laws of gravity don’t apply.

Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
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Guided walks tell the secrets of these ancient giants. Several hikes of various levels of difficulty are available. Open daily, dawn to dusk.

Camp Seascape - A Kids’ Club

Go ahead and watch the waves — we’ll watch the kids. Our energetic, knowledgeable staffers treat young guests to exciting nature hikes, fireside storytelling, pee-wee tennis, sandcastle building, pizza parties, and, of course, swimming. Camp Seascape is available seasonally for kids ages 3 to 13.

Mission Santa Cruz
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This historic mission is a testament to the rich heritage and interaction of California’s Spanish and Native American cultures.

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
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The West Coast’s only major seaside amusement park, this popular playground features 28 rides, Neptune’s Kingdom miniature golf, the Casino Fun Center, laser tag, virtual reality games, restaurants and shopping. Open daily from Memorial Day to Labor Day, and weekends year round.

Hands-on Learning
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Give your kids a close-up experience of our local marine life at the Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Lab.

Roaring Camp Railroads
Steam Train Rides through the Redwood Forest
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Take an antique steam train ride through the redwoods and up steep mountain grades at Roaring Camp and the Santa Cruz Big Trees Railroad in Felton.