Big Kids Tours & Experiences in Santa Cruz
19 tours & experiences in Santa Cruz rated for big kids (ages 7–9) — with age ratings, stroller info, and real parent tips.
FreeChanticleer Ave County Park
Ages: 0–10
FreeNeary Lagoon Wildlife Refuge
Ages: 2–12

Mount Hermon Adventures
Ages: 7–17
Partially FreeSanta Cruz Museum of Natural History
Ages: 3–13
Partially FreeUC Santa Cruz Arboretum & Botanic Garden
Ages: 0–12

The Santa Cruz Children’s Museum of Discovery
Ages: 0–10
FreeMonterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center
Ages: 2–17
FreeHidden Beach County Park
Ages: 3–17
FreeDeLaveaga Park
Ages: 2–17
FreeHighlands County Park
Ages: 2–17
FreeOcean View Park
Ages: 0–10
FreeNeary Lagoon Park
Ages: 0–10
FreeSanta Cruz Gardens County Park
Ages: 0–10
FreePogonip Open Space
Ages: 4–17
FreeJose Avenue County Park
Ages: 0–10
FreeGarfield Park
Ages: 0–10
FreeWillowbrook County Park in Honor of Sergeant Damon Gutzwiller
Ages: Best for all ages
FreeVisit Santa Cruz County
Ages: All ages (planning resource)
FreeWinkle Farm County Park
Ages: 2–10
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