Culture & History things to do in Santa Cruz

We rank 12 culture and history things to do in Santa Cruz, United States. The highest scoring is Santa Cruz, California Scavenger Hunt with an Outty Ranking of 68 out of 100, and prices across the category start at $29 per person. Museums, landmarks and stories behind the streets.

Ranked experiences
12
In the 90+ Club
0
Available today
12
From
$29

Culture & History in Santa Cruz compared

Top 10 culture and history things to do in Santa Cruz by Outty Ranking, price, duration and traveler rating
ExperienceOutty RankingFromDurationRating
Santa Cruz, California Scavenger Hunt68$292h4.5/5 (14)
Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Discover Downtown & Mission Hill65$451.3h5/5 (4)
Beach Hill to Historic Downtown Santa Cruz Loop60$451.5h5/5 (1)
Santa Cruz Surf Walk: History and Culture Tour60$451.5h5/5 (1)
Capitola Friday Night Food Tour58$1292.5h4.3/5 (4)
Ecological Mushroom Foraging Workshop58$954h0/5 (0)
Santa Cruz Ice Cream Tour 4 Stops Samples Full Scoops56$802h0/5 (0)
Capitola Watercolor Journaling Experience55$2972.5h5/5 (2)
Santa Cruz Scavenger Hunt Walking Activity50$503h0/5 (0)
Private Santa Cruz Beachfront and Downtown Walking Tour46$4782h0/5 (0)

Every culture & history experience we rank in Santa Cruz

Culture & History in Santa Cruz: common questions

What are the best culture & history things to do in Santa Cruz?
Santa Cruz, California Scavenger Hunt is the highest ranked, with an Outty Ranking of 68 out of 100 from 14 traveler reviews. Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Discover Downtown & Mission Hill, Beach Hill to Historic Downtown Santa Cruz Loop, Santa Cruz Surf Walk: History and Culture Tour follow close behind. We rank 12 culture & history experiences in Santa Cruz in total.
How much do culture & history activities in Santa Cruz cost?
Expect around $237 per person on average. The cheapest we rank is Santa Cruz, California Scavenger Hunt from $29, and prices climb for small-group departures, skip-the-line access and evening slots.
Can I book culture & history activities in Santa Cruz for today?
Yes. 12 of the 12 top-ranked culture & history experiences we track in Santa Cruz currently show same-day availability. Same-day slots are limited, so book in the morning where you can.
How does Outty rank culture & history experiences in Santa Cruz?
Every experience gets an Outty Ranking from 0 to 100 built from traveler sentiment, review depth, recent booking momentum, value against comparable culture & history options in Santa Cruz, operator standing and cancellation flexibility. Anything scoring 90 or above joins the Outty 90+ Club.
When is the best time to visit Santa Cruz?
Spring and fall bring the best weather and lighter crowds in Santa Cruz, while summer has the widest choice of tours and evening activities.