Visit Santa Cruz County

303 Water Street Suite 100 95060

Santa Cruz County

Santa Cruz County: where the redwoods meet the sea! Majestic forests, sun-splashed beaches, and rolling vineyards set the tone for productive and invigorating inspiring meetings, conferences, trainings, seminars, and more. Conveniently located at the northern end of California's Central Coast and the southern edge of Silicon Valley, Santa Cruz County offers a variety of beautiful and refreshing settings for your next event. With abundant natural beauty, your opportunities for outdoor teambuilding activities are boundless. Santa Cruz County features nine full-service venues and over 30 limited-service venues, each offering unique and inspiring settings all their own. Santa Cruz County Offers: - Epic waves, as the historical birthplace of US mainland surfing - Outdoor adventure, with 14 state parks & and beaches - Over 70 wineries and 200 small vineyards - More than 300 days of sunshine a year - Convenience: located 30 minutes from Mineta-San Jose International Airport and 90 Minutes from San Francisco International Airport - Accessibility via California’s iconic Highway 1 and scenic Highway 17 Send us your RFP today!

Distance from airport

  • San Jose International Airport

    30 mi. from city center

  • Monterey Peninsula Airport

    45 mi. from city center

  • San Francisco International Airport

    60 mi. from city center


Local Attractions

The Painted Cork

Recreation
The Painted Cork “paint and sip” Art Studio is a comfortable, fun and hip Art Studio with an exciting social flair. Guests get their creative juices flowing as a professional Art instructor guides them through a 2 to 3 hour acrylic on canvas painting class while they enjoy their favorite wine, beer or non-alcoholic beverage and snacks.
1129 Soquel Avenue
Santa Cruz, CA, US 95062

Capitola Village

Shopping
Named a best California beach town by “USA Today”, with 90 shops, restaurants and lodging on the beach. Fish, swim, surf, shop and dine without moving your car.

Annieglass

Shopping
The Annieglass factory is one of the most unique places to visit in Santa Cruz County. Since 1983 the production studio produces over 200 pieces a day for distribution throughout the U.S., Europe and Asia to the finest stores, resorts, chefs and websites.
310 Harvest Drive
Watsonville, CA, US 95076

Santa Cruz Wharf

Historical landmark
Extending out over a half mile into the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, the Santa Cruz Wharf is the longest timber pile pier on the United States coast and one of the longest in the world. Whether viewing whales, dolphins, sea lions or sea otters is your pleasure or watching the local talent rip the break at world renown Steamer Lane is what quickens your pulse, it all awaits at the Santa Cruz Wharf. Take in the view at one of nine restaurants and enjoy the freshest seafood, finest local wines and the friendliest service on the coast.

Local Farmers Markets

Shopping
Santa Cruz County’s rich sandy soil combined with warm sunny days and cool foggy nights create one of the most distinctive geographical areas in California for fruits and vegetables. There’s no better place to see it all at once than at a weekly farmers market, where fruits and vegetables are the stars of the show.

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Historical landmark
The admission-free Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is a classic seaside amusement park located on a mile of sandy beach. It features the world famous Giant Dipper roller coaster and the historic 1911 Looff Carousel.
400 Beach Street
Santa Cruz, CA, US 95060

Downtown Santa Cruz

Shopping
Downtown is the heart of Santa Cruz! It’s also our spirit. Find it in boutiques, sidewalk cafes, galleries, cinemas, sporting events and inviting outdoor areas.

Santa Cruz Surfing Museum

Historical landmark
This unique little museum's exhibits chronicle over 100 years of local surfing history.
Mark Abbot Lighthouse - West Cliff Drive
Santa Cruz, CA, US 95060

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High season
Jun 15 – Sep 15
Shoulder season
Apr 1 – Jun 14
Sep 16 – Nov 17
Low season
Jan 1 – Mar 31
Nov 18 – Dec 31