Top 5 food & drink things to do in Santa Cruz

1. Santa Cruz ice cream tasting tour with four stops

Two hours, small-group walk under two miles — enjoy samples and full scoops at four popular ice cream spots along the Santa Cruz coast.

2. Half-day private beach tour in Santa Cruz

Four hours of personalized exploration — visit Santa Cruz beaches at your own pace, guided by local insights via the Pintours App.

3. Mushroom foraging workshop in Santa Cruz

Half-day workshop — mushroom identification presentation followed by a guided foraging expedition with an expert.

4. Wilderness survival skills clinic in Boulder Creek, Santa Cruz

Five-hour hands-on workshop in Boulder Creek — learn shelter building, water gathering, and foraging in a beautiful redwood forest setting.

“This outing was an excellent family experience. I gained valuable knowledge about wilderness survival. I now feel prepared to survive for a week if there were ever an electricity outage or conflict in the U.S.”— Trinidad_M

5. Capitola guided food and history tour

Three hours walking tour of Capitola — a five-course meal with local vendors, storytelling, and insight into the beach town's culture and history.

“The walking tour in Capitola was exceptionally organized. The guides were informative and chose a fantastic variety of tastings from the area's top local businesses. Our family declared the clam chowder at Castagnola as 'the best ever.' The nuggets of local history made us feel like part of the community. I highly recommend starting any vacation in the area with this excursion for great recommendations on food, drinks, music, and scenic views.”— Freedom33359510567