Stroller-Friendly Activities in Santa Cruz

An outdoor exhibit space where kids can dig, explore, and engage with nature-themed interactive installations in a safe, stimulating museum environmen

Herons, egrets, ducks, and coots going about their business up close — kids who are curious about animals get surprisingly captivated by real wildlife

The hummingbirds are everywhere and totally fearless — kids stand still with wide eyes as they dart inches from their faces. The Australian garden sec

A full gray whale skeleton, touchable fossils and minerals, live native bee hive, and coastal ecosystem displays that connect directly to the beach ki

Wall-to-wall trampolines, foam pits, dodgeball courts, and slam dunk zones — it's an energy bonfire that leaves kids completely spent in the best poss