Museums

Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History is a public private partnership operated by the City of Santa Cruz, and supported by the Santa Cruz Museum Association. The Association is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization that supports the school tours,…

Activities include interactive lectures, games, crafts, as well as full contact activities with the animals. We discuss animals from a different continent daily, all of which live at Monterey Zoo.

Through exploration, experimentation, and experiences outdoors the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History hopes to inspire future scientists. Join us to discover a passion for nature, learning, and community. All Nature Explorers camps connect campers…

The UC Santa Cruz Arboretum & Botanic Garden is a research and teaching facility committed to plant conservation and serves both the campus and the public. Its rich and diverse collection, containing representatives of more than 300 plant…

Come Explore Your Ocean Welcome! Come touch a friendly shark, see how marine scientists work, and take in the spectacular Monterey Bay. Our exhibit hall offers a deeper dive into the adventure of ocean research here in Santa Cruz and around the…

California Department of Parks and Recreation manages 280 park units, which contain the finest and most diverse collection of natural, cultural, and recreational resources to be found within California. These treasures are as diverse as California:…