San Francisco to Santa Cruz Day Trip: Redwoods and Beach Fun

Overview

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Venture from San Francisco to Santa Cruz for a day filled with nature and seaside excitement. First stop at Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, where you can stroll among towering redwoods. Next stop Santa Cruz, where the boardwalk awaits with its vibrant attractions, tasty food options, and stunning beach. Whether you ride roller coasters, relax on the sand, go out on the water or explore tide pools, this trip offers something for everyone.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

parents must bring their own rear facing car seat for children under 2 years of age

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Towels

SPF 50 Sunscreen

What To Expect

San Francisco

Pick up in San Francisco: 9am for Green Tortoise meeting point & 9:15am for Union Square meeting point. After picking up guests we will drive 1.5 hours south to Henry Cowell Redwoods.

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park

Walk amongst the giant coastal redwoods and learn about California's endangered ancient forests.

1 hour • Admission Included

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San Francisco to Santa Cruz Day Trip: Redwoods and Beach Fun

Reviews

5.00

1 review

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

A Perfect Day in Nature Thanks to Maggie
Relax728035,
Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The experience was fantastic. Maggie was an outstanding host and guide—thoughtful, knowledgeable, and fun. The van was stocked with great snacks, and she gave us plenty of freedom and time to explore both the Redwoods and the beach. We spent most of the day immersed in stunning nature, watching surfers, and enjoying hot dogs—not stuck in a van. I’d absolutely book this again. Thanks, Maggie!