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 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.
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
Walk amongst the giant coastal redwoods and learn about California's endangered ancient forests.
What‘s Included
Towels
SPF 50 Sunscreen
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San Francisco to Santa Cruz Day Trip: Redwoods and Beach Fun
Reviews
1 review
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A Perfect Day in Nature Thanks to Maggie
Relax728035,,Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The 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!
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