Stroller-Friendly Activities in Santa Cruz

21 stroller-friendly things to do with kids in Santa Cruz. Wide paths, elevators, and easy access for families with little ones.

Highest rated: Bill's Backyard, LEO’s Haven Accessible Playground, Chanticleer Ave County Park. 13 are free. 6 are indoor. 12 are outdoor. Every listing includes age ratings, stroller access, and parent tips.

Top Picks

Bill's Backyard

Bill's Backyard

5.0(20)

Ages: 2–10

Indoor/OutdoorStroller-FriendlyRainy Day
LEO’s Haven Accessible PlaygroundFree

LEO’s Haven Accessible Playground

Ages: 0–12

OutdoorStroller-Friendly
Chanticleer Ave County ParkFree

Chanticleer Ave County Park

Ages: 0–10

OutdoorStroller-Friendly
Neary Lagoon Wildlife RefugeFree

Neary Lagoon Wildlife Refuge

4.8(26)

Ages: 2–12

OutdoorStroller-Friendly
Anna Jean Cummings County ParkFree

Anna Jean Cummings County Park

Ages: 0–10

OutdoorStroller-Friendly
UC Santa Cruz Arboretum & Botanic GardenPartially Free

UC Santa Cruz Arboretum & Botanic Garden

4.7(891)

Ages: 0–12

OutdoorStroller-Friendly
Santa Cruz Museum of Natural HistoryPartially Free

Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

4.7(330)

Ages: 3–13

Indoor/OutdoorStroller-FriendlyRainy Day
Boardwalk Ticket Booth

Boardwalk Ticket Booth

4.6(29)

Ages: 3–17

Indoor/OutdoorStroller-Friendly
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration CenterFree

Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center

4.6(491)

Ages: 2–17

IndoorStroller-FriendlyRainy Day
The Santa Cruz Children’s Museum of Discovery

The Santa Cruz Children’s Museum of Discovery

4.6(172)

Ages: 0–10

IndoorStroller-FriendlyRainy Day
Altitude Trampoline Park

Altitude Trampoline Park

4.6(685)

Ages: 4–17

IndoorStroller-FriendlyRainy Day
Ocean View ParkFree

Ocean View Park

Ages: 0–10

OutdoorStroller-Friendly
Neary Lagoon ParkFree

Neary Lagoon Park

Ages: 0–10

OutdoorStroller-Friendly
Santa Cruz Gardens County ParkFree

Santa Cruz Gardens County Park

Ages: 0–10

OutdoorStroller-Friendly
Jose Avenue County ParkFree

Jose Avenue County Park

Ages: 0–10

OutdoorStroller-Friendly
Giggles-N-Wiggles

Giggles-N-Wiggles

4.4(72)

Ages: 0–7

IndoorStroller-FriendlyRainy Day
Garfield ParkFree

Garfield Park

Ages: 0–10

OutdoorStroller-Friendly
Boardwalk Bowl

Boardwalk Bowl

4.4(962)

Ages: 2–17

IndoorStroller-FriendlyRainy Day
Coffee Lane County ParkFree

Coffee Lane County Park

Ages: 0–7

OutdoorStroller-Friendly
Visit Santa Cruz CountyFree

Visit Santa Cruz County

4.2(67)

Ages: All ages (planning resource)

IndoorStroller-FriendlyRainy Day
Floral County ParkFree

Floral County Park

Ages: 0–7

OutdoorStroller-Friendly

Common Questions

Which Santa Cruz attractions are stroller-friendly?
21 activities in Santa Cruz have stroller access. Top-rated stroller-friendly spots: Bill's Backyard, LEO’s Haven Accessible Playground, Chanticleer Ave County Park, Neary Lagoon Wildlife Refuge, Anna Jean Cummings County Park.

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