Best overall
Alpaca Walking Adventure in Scenic Carmel Valley
Highest Outty Ranking in the city right now.
Outty Ranking 84 · from $85
Things to do in Santa Cruz, compared
We rank 25 experiences in Santa Cruz, United States, and compare the top 20 on ranking, price, length, and traveler rating. The strongest overall is Alpaca Walking Adventure in Scenic Carmel Valley at 84 out of 100, the lowest entry price is $29 per person, and 0 experiences sit in the Outty 90+ Club. Traveler ratings shown here are provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Which one should you book?
Best value
Santa Cruz, California Scavenger Hunt
The lowest price we rank above 70, so cheap without being a compromise.
Outty Ranking 70 · from $29
Best with kids
Santa Cruz Family Friendly Guided Electric Bike Tour (eBike)
Top ranked experience the operator lists as family friendly.
Outty Ranking 55 · from $110
Best short trip
Santa Cruz Guided eBike Ride & Most Fun Bike e-Bike Tour
The quickest strong option when you only have a spare morning.
Outty Ranking 76 · from $110
Full comparison
| Experience | Outty Ranking | Verdict | From | Duration | Traveler rating | Cancellation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpaca Walking Adventure in Scenic Carmel Valley | 84 | Exceptional | $85 | 2.3h | 5.0/5 (53) | Free to 24h before |
| Santa Cruz Guided eBike Ride & Most Fun Bike e-Bike Tour | 76 | Strongly Recommended | $110 | 2h | 4.9/5 (46) | Free to 24h before |
| Beginner Surf Lesson in Santa Cruz | 76 | Strongly Recommended | $139 | 2.5h | 4.9/5 (43) | Free to 24h before |
| Ocean Safaris Whale Watching semi-private limited to 6 people max | 74 | Strongly Recommended | $205 | 3h | 5.0/5 (26) | Free to 24h before |
| Tea By The Sea | 72 | Strongly Recommended | $150 | 2h | 5.0/5 (24) | Free to 24h before |
| Santa Cruz, California Scavenger Hunt | 70 | Strongly Recommended | $29 | 2h | 4.5/5 (14) | Free to 24h before |
| Introduction to Wilderness Survival Clinic in Santa Cruz | 69 | Solid Choice | $145 | 5h | 5.0/5 (5) | Free to 24h before |
| Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Discover Downtown & Mission Hill | 67 | Solid Choice | $45 | 1.3h | 5.0/5 (4) | Free to 24h before |
| Mermaid Experience & Photoshoot | 67 | Solid Choice | $220 | 1h | 5.0/5 (28) | Free to 24h before |
| Santa Cruz Surf Walk: History and Culture Tour | 66 | Solid Choice | $45 | 1.5h | 5.0/5 (2) | Free to 24h before |
| Santa Cruz 2Hour Guided eBike Tour for Small E-Bike Groups | 65 | Solid Choice | $110 | 2h | 4.9/5 (7) | Free to 24h before |
| Beach Hill to Historic Downtown Santa Cruz Loop | 62 | Solid Choice | $45 | 1.5h | 5.0/5 (1) | Free to 24h before |
| Capitola Friday Night Food Tour | 61 | Solid Choice | $129 | 2.5h | 4.3/5 (4) | Free to 24h before |
| Half Day Private Beach Tour in Santa Cruz | 61 | Solid Choice | $35 | 2h | Not yet rated | Free to 24h before |
| Ecological Mushroom Foraging Workshop | 60 | Worth a Look | $95 | 4h | Not yet rated | Free to 24h before |
| Santa Cruz Ice Cream Tour 4 Stops Samples Full Scoops | 58 | Worth a Look | $80 | 2h | Not yet rated | Free to 24h before |
| Capitola Watercolor Journaling Experience | 56 | Worth a Look | $297 | 2.5h | 5.0/5 (2) | Free to 24h before |
| Santa Cruz Family Friendly Guided Electric Bike Tour (eBike) | 55 | Worth a Look | $110 | 2h | 4.0/5 (1) | Free to 24h before |
| Santa Cruz Scavenger Hunt Walking Activity | 52 | Worth a Look | $50 | 3h | Not yet rated | None |
| Great White Sharks Topside in Monterey Bay | 51 | Worth a Look | $250 | 2.5h | Not yet rated | Free to 24h before |
Traveler ratings and review counts are provided by Viator and Tripadvisor. The Outty Ranking is our own evaluation and is calculated independently of them.