O'Neill Yacht Charters
Sail Monterey Bay on the Team O'Neill Catamaran. Family friendly public tours May-October. Smooth ride, fun crew - great way to see the Santa Cruz coast. Private charters too. FIND OUT MORE

Santa Cruz Bike Tours
Guided sightseeing tours and mountain bike adventures for most skill and fitness levels on scenic trails on California's Central Coast. Bikes, helmets, water, and snacks provided. FIND OUT MORE

Santa Cruz Experience Wine Tours
Enjoy outstanding wine and food in the scenic Santa Cruz Mountains. Discover vineyards as a personal guest of winemakers. Fun, relaxing - a truly memorable experience! FIND OUT MORE


Santa Cruz Food Tour
3.5-hour cultural and culinary walking tours where you taste delicious food in out-of-the-way places and explore history and architecture in hidden neighborhoods. Come hungry and leave full. FIND OUT MORE

Specialized Helicopters
Experience the Monterey Bay from the birds eye view. From a short coastal flight to a tour of the Big Sur coast, Specialized Helicopters has a tour that fits your budget and needs. FIND OUT MORE

Cruz Carz Tourz
Cruz Carz is a fun way to explore the Santa Cruz beaches, beauty and history. Each quiet vehicle is equipped with a GPS that tells you all about the sights as you approach them. FIND OUT MORE

Kayak Connection
Kayak peacefully alongside seals, otters, and sometimes migrating whales! Also surf clinics and Stand Up Paddling! 2 locations - tours, rentals, & classes. No experience necessary. FIND OUT MORE

Club Ed Surf School
Our team of Master Surfing Instructors would love to help you live your dream to surf! We're dedicated to teaching surfing in the most fun, successful and safest environment available. FIND OUT MORE

Santa Cruz Whale Watching
The Stagnaro family, serving the Santa Cruz area for over a century, has something for everyone: Fishing Trips, Scenic Bay Cruises, Whale/Dolphin Watching & Private Parties. FIND OUT MORE

Slow Adventure Walking Tours
Slow Adventure specializes in walking adventures along the beaches of Monterey Bay. Take a 5 day inn-to-inn journey along the entire coastline of the Monterey Bay. FIND OUT MORE


Roaring Camp Railroads, Felton
See California's towering redwood forests from two historic railroads. Travel by steam train up a narrow-gauge track to Bear Mountain or by beach train to Santa Cruz. FIND OUT MORE


Seymour Marine Discovery Center
Exhibits, aquarium, touch tanks, tours to marine mammal research overlook, world's largest whale skeleton and more. Great view of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. FIND OUT MORE


Best Santa Cruz Tours is your guide to land, sea and air tours of this uniquely scenic area, as well as other attractions of interest. Santa Cruz County is located between San Francisco and Monterey on California's Central Coast. Beautiful beaches, redwood forests and great weather attract thousands of visitors and eco tourists to Santa Cruz every year. The tour operators at Best Santa Cruz Tours will show you all the best sightseeing spots - many of which you may have never found. So make your next California vacation or eco tour even more special with a Best Santa Cruz Tour.