Things to do & places to visit in Scotts Valley, California, United States

The tranquil town of Scotts Valley – a half-hour from Silicon Valley and six miles from Santa Cruz – mixes lush redwood forests with high-tech businesses. Nearby, Henry Cowell and Big Basin Redwoods State Parks offer a multitude of options for hikers. And on the Fourth of July, Scotts Valley is the place to be, with an impressive fireworks celebration. In summertime, the Scotts Valley Art & Wine Festival brings together local wine makers and artists, all in a pet-friendly outdoor setting.

Scotts Valley city in California, United States. Timezone: America/Los_Angeles, current date and time: Friday, May 03, 2024, 22:27.

Top things to do (12)

• Antique Shops
• Speciality & Gift Shops
• Churches & Cathedrals
• Nature & Wildlife Areas
• Movie Theaters
• Hiking Trails
• Parks
• Wine Tours & Tastings
• Mountains
• Spas
• Golf Courses
• Speciality Museums

Top places to visit (11 attractions)

1. 5.0 Canepa Motorsports Museum (29 reviews)
   - Unbelievable!
   Friday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Speciality Museums
   
   
   Our car group recently had the pleasure of touring through the operation. We were all in amazement of each area we toured. Every part of this building is absolutely spotless. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and well versed on the whole operation. Canepa are involved in all aspects of car restoration, as well as sales and the museum. For all car buffs, this is not to be missed. See more..
   
2. 5.0 Lodato Park (5 reviews)
   - Hidden Escape
   Nature & Wildlife Areas • Hiking Trails
   
   
   Lodato Park is hidden behind a business park accessed through Green Hills Road or South Navarra. It is hidden in the back of a parking lot but there is good signage. It is an almost two mile loop with some elevation. A number of people walk dogs on the loop. Beautiful redwoods, ferns and wildlife. Easy trail to follow. Not accessible with a stroller. No bikes allowed either. See more..
   
3. 5.0 Exhale Spa (1 review)
   - Aaah-Mazing
   Spent 1-2 hours Spas
   Slept wrong one night while at a local family camp and was able to do a walk in appointment at Exhale. They run a daily "happy hour" special from 4-7pm and I took advantage of the 30 minute neck/back massage. Walked out with my back/neck in a complete state of bliss. My masseuse was excellent. Strongly recommend this as a must-do relaxing activity. See more..
   
4. 4.5 Cinelux Scotts Valley Cinema (30 reviews)
   - Rambo Last Blood
   Movie Theaters
   
   
   Scott's Valley Cinelux theater is very convenient, easily accessible and has plenty of room most of the time. See more..
   
5. 4.5 The Find (4 reviews)
   - One of a kind finds!
   Spent < 1 hour Speciality & Gift Shops • Antique Shops
   
   
   My friend and I stopped by on our way back to Santa Barbara, A great mix of garden furniture, antiques and gift items. whimsical and fun! Loved the original oils from a local artist! Definitely worth a stop! We even got a wine tasting and picked up some divine truffles. See more..
   
6. 4.5 Kissed By An Angel Wines (2 reviews)
   - Nice Wine Tasting near the Scotts Valley Hilton
   Friday: 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM Wine Tours & Tastings
   
   
   We like to wine taste while visiting the Santa Cruz area and discovered Kissed By An Angel Wine tasting room on our way back to the Hilton Hotel in Scotts Valley. The tasting room was nice with plenty of room for several people. The servers were very friendly and the wines were good. We purchased a couple of bottles of red to bring home and the tasting fee was waived which was nice. We had an enjoyable time there. See more..
   
7. 4.0 Valley Gardens Golf Course (1 review)
   - Fun Nine Holes and Kick Ball
   Golf Courses
   
   
   This is a nine hole golf course nestled in Scotts Valley. It was built in 1971 and features 1,785 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 31 . There are water hazards complete with ducks and turtles. It is a fun course. Most interesting to me however, was that in the afternoons, they open it up to something called footgolf. You can bring your own soccer ball or rent one and follow the course to the soccer sized holes playing all nine. We did this with the kids and it was great fun. The golfers were patient with us and let us play through. See more..
   
8. 2.5 Vern Hart Fishing Park (4 reviews)
   - Small quiet
   Parks
   
   
   Good lunch stop and doggie part, missed by many. Even better after the rain. Please clean up after doggies and humans See more..
   
9. A Brighter World Tie Dye Studio (0 review)
   Speciality & Gift Shops
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10. Hope Church (0 review)
    Churches & Cathedrals
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11. Treks and Tracks Rock Climbing Trips (0 review)
    Friday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Mountains
    Treks and Tracks offers beginner and more advanced courses in outdoor rock climbing. Taught by certified instructors, our classes are appropriate for any age or ability level. We pride ourselves in providing a safe environment for our clients to enjoy and connect with the natural world. Come climb with us and find out about the wonderful world of rock climbing! See more..