Santa Cruz · Santa Cruz County, CA
Rainy day activities in Santa Cruz
Scout analyzed 71 Santa Cruz places and surfaced the ones that actually fit rainy day.
Places analyzed
71
Matches
24
Typical spend
—
Typical visit
1.1 hr
Scout-verified spots
Opal Cliffs
Verve Coffee Roasters
NorCal-originated chain for thoughtfully sourced coffee drinks in a modern space with wooden decor.
Food & Drink
Ugly Mug CoffeeHouse
Food & Drink
11th Hour Coffee
Opal Cliffs
Cat & Cloud Coffee
Airy, artsy neighborhood cafe for coffee & pastries served in contemporary digs with outdoor seats.
Food & Drink
The Abbey Coffee Lounge
Coffee & pastries served in a laid-back, shabby-chic hangout with local art on display & live bands.
Food & Drink
Verve Coffee Roasters
NorCal-originated chain for thoughtfully sourced coffee drinks in a modern space with wooden decor.
Food & Drink
Verve Coffee Roasters
NorCal-originated chain for thoughtfully sourced coffee drinks in a modern space with wooden decor.
Food & Drink
Mr Toots Coffeehouse
Cozy, seaside coffeehouse offering pastries, sandwiches & ocean views from a 2nd-floor balcony.
Food & Drink
Peoples Coffee
Food & Drink
Shrine Coffee
Family
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Amusement park offers a variety of games & rides right on a mile-long stretch of sandy beach.
Seabright
Verve Coffee Roasters
NorCal-originated chain for thoughtfully sourced coffee drinks in a modern space with wooden decor.
Wellness
Pacific Coast Aesthetics
Food & Drink
Lulu Carpenter's
Artisan coffee, pastries, lunch & brunch served in a circa-1865 building with a welcoming vibe.
Food & Drink
11th Hour Coffee Westside
Seabright
The Buttery
Bustling institution making breads, pastries & custom cakes, plus breakfast, sandwiches & salads.
Food & Drink
Santa Cruz Coffee Roasting
Acclaimed coffee shop earns buzz with small-batch & artisanal blends in a cozy, comfortable space.
Seabright
Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
Galleries & interactive programs exploring flora, fauna, geology & peoples native to the Bay Area.
Arts & Culture
Rio Theatre
Veteran music venue (1949) with 685 seats, hosting comedians & indie bands with Americana leanings.
Arts & Culture
Seymour Marine Discovery Center
Interactive marine science museum & aquarium, with hands-on exhibits, a touch pool & a gift shop.
Arts & Culture
Santa Cruz Surfing Museum
Rotating exhibits on surfing culture & local history housed in a historic, preserved lighthouse.
Outdoors
UC Santa Cruz Arboretum & Botanic Garden
Vast collection of rare plants with a succulent garden, a butterfly area & a eucalyptus grove.
Nightlife
Beer Thirty Bottle Shop & Pour House
Low-key, dog-friendly beer garden & eatery serving an array of pub grub, bottles & local brews.
Shopping
Patagonia Outlet
Outdoors
Patio, trail, or open-air.
No reservation needed
Walk in tonight.
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