things to do in Aptos, CA

Ride historic steam engines through redwood groves, trestles, and Bear Mountain

Spot whales from a reduced-capacity yacht with a naturalist guide

Cruise Elkhorn Slough by electric catamaran with a naturalist guide

Build surf-skate skills with expert-led, hands-on coaching

Cruise Monterey Bay with narrated wildlife viewing from a heated vessel

Fish nearshore Santa Cruz reefs without an all-day offshore trip

Build surf skills with one-on-one coaching at Pleasure Point

Look closer at Monterey's intertidal life with a naturalist

Spot whales and dolphins on a 4-hour morning cruise with marine biologists onboard

Kayak Cannery Row’s kelp forest near Monterey Bay Aquarium

Cruise Monterey Bay with a marine biologist on a small-group whale watch

Sail Monterey Bay's coastline as the day gives way to sunset

Grab a picnic basket and enjoy the redwoods

Cruise Monterey Bay on a spacious yacht with a naturalist guide

Drive the Carmel coast with GPS-guided stories and oceanfront views

Fish deep offshore waters with gear and bait included

Spend 7–8 hours rock cod fishing out of Monterey

Explore beneath the surface with snorkel gear brought straight to the beach

Build surf skills together with focused private instruction

Build surf skills with beach practice and guided wave time

Look for seasonal whales and dolphins with onboard marine biologists

Relax on a 35-minute Monterey Bay sail with included drink and snacks

Explore Monterey Bay’s seasonal whales and dolphins with marine biologists

Discover Carmel flavors and local stories at five tasting stops