Santa Cruz Trip Planner Are you planning a trip to Santa Cruz? Start planning your itinerary on GAFFL. Here’s how:

Pick A Trip Type

Click on “Start A Trip” and pick your Trip Type

Choose Your Destination

Choose Santa Cruz as your destination and select how long your trip in Santa Cruz will be

Input Your Trip Details

Create a title for your trip and describe it by including things you will do and places you will visit in Santa Cruz

Start Your Trip

Select a meet up point and if other users on GAFFL like your trip itinerary, they can request to connect and meet up with you in Santa Cruz
Adeline
Big Sur California Coast adventure!
Join Adeline on his Adventure Travel to Big Sur
Big Sur
May 17, 2026 - Aug 17, 2026 (Flexible)
Hi everyone,I am planning on spending a few days camping/staying in Big Sur, and exploring the be...
Valentina
Travel Month adventure
Join Valentina for this road trip to San Francisco
San Francisco
Sep 13, 2026 - Sep 29, 2026 (Flexible)
Hi everyone! 😊I’m an au pair who has just finished my program in the United States, and in Septem...
Anuj
San Francisco
Explore San Francisco with Anuj
San Francisco
Jul 13, 2026 - Jul 15, 2026
Lets Explore San Francisco Together

Sara
Sara
Connect with Sara to know about the hidden gems of Santa Cruz, CA, USA
Santa Cruz, CA, USA
Great food, drinks, and music!
rick
rick
Connect with rick to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with rick to know about the hidden gems of Los Gatos
Connect with rick to explore Los Gatos together
Los Gatos
When in Los Gatos, check out the Jones trail, Manresa Bread/Coffee, local restaurants, and Region...
Tracy
Tracy
Connect with Tracy to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Tracy to know about the hidden gems of Castroville, United States
Connect with Tracy to explore Castroville, United States together
Castroville, United St...
Everything......it's all special here ... anything you want is within reach.... redwood forests, ...
Simrat
Simrat
verification-badge Verified
Connect with Simrat to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Simrat to know about the hidden gems of Cupertino
Connect with Simrat to explore Cupertino together
Cupertino
I have been in SF Bay Area for 20+ years. I know great restaurants, cafes, and shipping areas. If...
jaafar
jaafar
Connect with jaafar to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with jaafar to know about the hidden gems of CA, United States 93940
Connect with jaafar to explore CA, United States 93940 together
CA, United States 93940
Looking for like minded psychonauts for hiking, backpacking , mushroom foraging
Sneh
Sneh
Connect with Sneh to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Sneh to know about the hidden gems of San Jose, California
Connect with Sneh to explore San Jose, California together
San Jose, California
I can show you around Bay Area/San Francisco area.
Jaime
Jaime
verification-badge Verified
Connect with Jaime to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Jaime's home
Connect with Jaime to know about the hidden gems of San Jose, California
Connect with Jaime to explore San Jose, California together
San Jose, California
I'm a travel agent on the side, so I can hook you up with hotel deals. At the top of my is travel...
Shekhar
Shekhar
verification-badge Verified
Connect with Shekhar to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Shekhar to know about the hidden gems of San José, Californie, États-Unis
Connect with Shekhar to explore San José, Californie, États-Unis together
San José, Californie, ...
I’ve been living in San Jose, California, USA (part of San Francisco Bay Area) for 10+ years now ...

Pascal
Pascal
San Francisco
Male, Age 30
Verified by
"We are all visitor's to this time, this place. We are just passing through. Our Purpose here is ...
Sophie
Sophie
Los Angeles
Female, Age 31
Verified by
Dreams 👉 Goals Welcome to my 👑dom 🌙💯😇🍀 Stressed, blessed, and coffee obsessed ☕ Not like the r...
Hasitha
Hasitha
Irvine
Male, Age 34
Verified by
In short words I'm an apatheistic nemophilist who might have wanderlust gene(If there is such thi...
Kayvan
Kayvan
Los Angeles
Male, Age 26
Verified by
I’m looking to connect with travel partners who enjoy a balance of scenic exploration, meaningful...
James
James
Summerlin, Nevada
Male, Age 34
Verified by
Helloooo, I'm James and I like science and long walks in the middle of nowhere. I work for an A...
Elmer
Elmer
Riverside
Male, Age 20
Verified by
Currently going to college in CA. I’ve always wanted to travel, but was too broke. NOT ANYMORE (I...
Jaya
Jaya
Los Angeles
Male, Age 51
Verified by
Like to travel for international marathons and sightseeing. Also like to visit major parks- Yello...
Jacob
Jacob
Sacramento
Male, Age 49
Verified by
Seattle resident looking for a hiking partner/s. I like chasing waterfalls for photography purpos...

FAQ

Why is GAFFL the best website/app for planning a trip to Santa Cruz ?

It is completely free to start planning your trip to Santa Cruz on GAFFL. You can keep all of your trip details in one place, including things you’ll do, places you’ll visit, where you’ll stay, and when you’ll fly. Also, after you’ve planned your trip, GAFFL helps you connect with other like-minded travelers planning a similar trip at the same time as you.

How do I plan a trip to explore different cities on GAFFL?

Planning a trip to explore cities on GAFFL is entirely free and very easy. Click on ‘Start A Trip’ and select ‘Explore Cities’ as your trip type. Then after providing your current location, select the city you want to plan your trip to. Create a title for your city exploration trip and describe things you’ll want to do and places you will want to visit. Then select a public place as a meetup point before or during your trip. You can also book hotels in that city and flights to that city and keep the information stored within your trip itinerary. Someone planning a similar trip can request to connect, meet up, share costs, and explore the city with you.

How can I plan a road trip to Santa Cruz on GAFFL?

Planning a road trip to Santa Cruz is completely free on GAFFL. Click on ‘Start A Trip’ and select ‘Road Trip’ as your trip type. Then choose where you’re planning to start your road trip and where you want to finish it. Create a title for your road trip and describe things you’ll do and places you want to visit while on the road. Then select a public place as a meetup point before or during your trip. Someone planning a similar road trip can request to connect with and together you can split costs for things like rental cars and lodging.

How do I plan a backpacking or hiking trip on GAFFL?

Planning a backpacking/hiking trip is absolutely free on GAFFL. Click on ‘Start A Trip’ and select ‘Adventure Travel’ as your trip type. Then choose your specific destination or a hiking trail and select the duration of your trip. Name your upcoming backpacking/hiking trip with a title and let others know the details of the trip in the description. Then select a meetup point in a public place. If other adventurers like your trip, they can request to connect and meetup with you.
Discover More Destinations