Top Attractions in Santa Cruz, CA

Museums, zoos, landmarks, and must-see attractions in Santa Cruz, CA. The best spots for locals and visitors.

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Spring Art Series: Introduction to Digital Art with Kelsey Phillips

In 4 days · Sat, Apr 18, 8:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Downtown Library · 224 Church St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, Santa Cruz, CA · Ages 13+

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Navigating College Admissions

In 4 days · Sat, Apr 18, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Downtown Library · 224 Church St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, Santa Cruz, CA

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Forbes Mill Museum

Forbes Mill Museum · 75 Church St, Los Gatos, CA

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Matter of Balance

Tue, Apr 14, 5:30 PM–7:30 PM UTC · Felton Library · 6121 Gushee St, Felton, CA 95018, Santa Cruz, CA · Ages 60+

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Sky Zone San Jose – Cambrian: GLOW Night

Happening now · Mar 13 – Jun 10 · Sky Zone San Jose – Cambrian · 3171 Meridian Ave, San Jose, CA · Ages 1+

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Saratoga History Museum

Saratoga History Museum · 20450 Saratoga-Los Gatos Rd, Saratoga, CA

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Sky Zone San Jose: GLOW Night

Happening now · Mar 13 – Jun 10 · Sky Zone San Jose · 1901 Monterey Rd., San Jose, CA · Ages 1+

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Native Plant Display

In 3 days · Fri, Apr 17, 7:00 AM UTC · San Lorenzo Valley Museum · 6299 Gushee St., Felton, CA 95018, Boulder Creek, CA

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Cupertino Historical Museum

Cupertino Historical Museum · 10185 N Stelling Rd, Cupertino, CA

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The Road I Call Home

In 3 days · Fri, Apr 17, 7:00 AM UTC · San Lorenzo Valley Museum · 6299 Gushee St., Felton, CA 95018, Boulder Creek, CA

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Concierto de Exitos: Conjunto Primavera, Los Rieleros y Tierra Cali

In 6 days · Mon, Apr 20, 1:00 AM–1:00 AM UTC · San Jose Civic · 135 W San Carlos St, San Jose, CA 95113, San Jose, CA

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San Lorenzo Valley Museum

San Lorenzo Valley Museum · 6299 Gushee St., Felton, CA 95018, Boulder Creek, CA

Museum Exhibit in Boulder Creek, CA

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Taiwan Campus Folk Music 2026 USA Tour

Happening now · Apr 12 – Apr 15 · San Jose Center for the Performing Arts · 255 Almaden Blvd, San Jose, CA 95113, San Jose, CA

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Dancing with the Stars: Live! – 2026 Tour

In 3 days · Fri, Apr 17, 10:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · San Jose Civic · 135 W San Carlos St, San Jose, CA 95113, San Jose, CA

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Immersive Gamebox Valley Fair

Immersive Gamebox Valley Fair · 2855 Stevens Creek Blvd Unit 2605, Santa Clara, CA 95050, Santa Clara, CA

Festivals Fairs in Santa Clara, CA

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Matute – Disco Stereo Tour

In 3 days · Fri, Apr 17, 2:00 AM–2:00 AM UTC · San Jose Civic · 135 W San Carlos St, San Jose, CA 95113, San Jose, CA

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Il Volo In Concert

In 4 days · Sat, Apr 18, 3:00 AM–3:00 AM UTC · San Jose Civic · 135 W San Carlos St, San Jose, CA 95113, San Jose, CA

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Santa Cruz / Monterey Bay KOA Holiday

Santa Cruz / Monterey Bay KOA Holiday · 1186 San Andreas Road, Watsonville, CA

Holiday Seasonal in Watsonville, CA

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Fratello Marionettes presents Aladdin

Wed, Jun 10, 11:30 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Edenvale Branch Library · 101 Branham Lane East, San Jose, CA

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Peace in Every Stroke: Dragon Boat Calligraphy Sachet

Sat, May 23, 5:30 PM–6:30 PM UTC · Vineland Branch Library · 1450 Blossom Hill Rd, San Jose, CA · Ages 5+

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Christmas Hill Park

Christmas Hill Park · 7050 Miller Ave, Gilroy, CA

Festivals Fairs in Gilroy, CA

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Our Stories: S'edav Va'aki & the O'odham

In 1 week · Sat, Apr 25, 5:30 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Downtown Library · 224 Church St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, Santa Cruz, CA

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Cascada de Flores con Cuéntame un Cuento

Thu, Jul 30, 11:30 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Live Oak Library · 2380 Portola Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95062, Santa Cruz, CA

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Vallejo Waterfront

Vallejo Waterfront · 289 Mare Island Way, Vallejo, CA

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Munching with Mozart copy

Fri, Aug 21, 7:10 PM–7:50 PM UTC · Downtown Library · 224 Church St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, Santa Cruz, CA

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New Museum Los Gatos (NUMU)

New Museum Los Gatos (NUMU) · 106 E Main St, Los Gatos, CA

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Interconnections of Paintings and Music

Thu, Jun 4, 10:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Capitola Library · 2005 Wharf Rd, Capitola, CA 95010, Santa Cruz, CA

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All Branches Closed: Todas las bibliotecas estarán cerradas

Fri, Jun 19, 7:00 AM UTC · Downtown Library · 224 Church St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, Santa Cruz, CA

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Mountain Winery

Mountain Winery · 14831 Pierce Rd, Saratoga, CA

Music Concerts in Saratoga, CA

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Virtual Author Talk: The Legacy of Julia Child's Kitchen

Tue, Aug 4, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Downtown Library · 224 Church St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, Santa Cruz, CA

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Sean's Music Factory

Fri, Jul 17, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Branciforte Library · 230 Gault St, Santa Cruz, CA 95062, Santa Cruz, CA

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Winchester Mystery House

Winchester Mystery House · 525 S Winchester Blvd, San Jose, CA 95128, San Jose, CA

Museum Exhibit in San Jose, CA

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Meeting of the Aptos History Museum

Tue, Aug 18, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Aptos Library · 7695 Soquel Dr, Aptos, CA 95003, Santa Cruz, CA

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Our Stories: Arizona's Hidden Soundscape & the Wild West Fiddle Project

In 4 weeks · Sat, May 9, 5:30 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Downtown Library · 224 Church St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, Santa Cruz, CA

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Villa Montalvo Arts Center

Villa Montalvo Arts Center · 15400 Montalvo Rd, Saratoga, CA

Outdoor Space in Saratoga, CA

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Sean's Music Factory @ Branciforte

Fri, Jul 17, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Branciforte Library · 230 Gault St, Santa Cruz, CA 95062, Santa Cruz, CA

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Munching with Mozart

Fri, Aug 21, 7:10 PM–7:50 PM UTC · Downtown Library · 224 Church St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, Santa Cruz, CA

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Vallejo Naval & Historical Museum

Vallejo Naval & Historical Museum · 734 Marin St, Vallejo, CA

Museum Exhibit in Vallejo, CA

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Rhythms From Around the World copy

Sat, Jun 6, 9:00 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Scotts Valley Library · 251 Kings Village Rd, Scotts Valley, CA 95066, Santa Cruz, CA

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Didgeridoo Down Under

Sat, Jul 25, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · La Selva Beach Library · 316 Estrella Ave, La Selva Beach, CA 95076, Santa Cruz, CA

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Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose

Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose · 180 Woz Way, San Jose, CA

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Drum Circle

Sun, Jun 7, 9:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Downtown Library · 224 Church St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, Santa Cruz, CA · Ages 12+

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Jazz at the Library

Fri, Jun 5, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Downtown Library · 224 Church St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, Santa Cruz, CA

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Children's Discovery Museum

Children's Discovery Museum · 180 Woz Way, San Jose, CA

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Sunday Assembly

Sun, Jun 14, 6:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Capitola Library · 2005 Wharf Rd, Capitola, CA 95010, Santa Cruz, CA

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Sean's Music Factory @ Aptos

Fri, Jul 17, 6:30 PM–7:30 PM UTC · Aptos Library · 7695 Soquel Dr, Aptos, CA 95003, Santa Cruz, CA

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di Rosa Center for Contemporary Art

di Rosa Center for Contemporary Art · 5200 Sonoma Hwy, Napa, CA

Museum Exhibit in Napa, CA

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Band Jam: Guitar & Ukulele

In 2 weeks · Tue, Apr 28, 5:30 PM–6:30 PM UTC · Saratoga Library · 13650 Saratoga Avenue, Saratoga, CA

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Top Attractions in Santa Cruz, CA

Spring Art Series: Introduction to Digital Art with Kelsey Phillips

Navigating College Admissions

Forbes Mill Museum

Matter of Balance

Sky Zone San Jose – Cambrian: GLOW Night

Saratoga History Museum

Sky Zone San Jose: GLOW Night

Native Plant Display

Cupertino Historical Museum

The Road I Call Home

Concierto de Exitos: Conjunto Primavera, Los Rieleros y Tierra Cali

San Lorenzo Valley Museum

Taiwan Campus Folk Music 2026 USA Tour

Dancing with the Stars: Live! – 2026 Tour

Immersive Gamebox Valley Fair

Matute – Disco Stereo Tour

Il Volo In Concert

Santa Cruz / Monterey Bay KOA Holiday

Fratello Marionettes presents Aladdin

Peace in Every Stroke: Dragon Boat Calligraphy Sachet

Christmas Hill Park

Our Stories: S'edav Va'aki & the O'odham

Cascada de Flores con Cuéntame un Cuento

Vallejo Waterfront

Munching with Mozart copy

New Museum Los Gatos (NUMU)

Interconnections of Paintings and Music

All Branches Closed: Todas las bibliotecas estarán cerradas

Mountain Winery

Virtual Author Talk: The Legacy of Julia Child's Kitchen

Sean's Music Factory

Winchester Mystery House

Meeting of the Aptos History Museum

Our Stories: Arizona's Hidden Soundscape & the Wild West Fiddle Project

Villa Montalvo Arts Center

Sean's Music Factory @ Branciforte

Munching with Mozart

Vallejo Naval & Historical Museum

Rhythms From Around the World copy

Didgeridoo Down Under

Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose

Drum Circle

Jazz at the Library

Children's Discovery Museum

Sunday Assembly

Sean's Music Factory @ Aptos

di Rosa Center for Contemporary Art

Band Jam: Guitar & Ukulele

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