things to do in Aptos, CA

Try scuba diving without prior certification

Pedal Monterey Bay with riding essentials and map orientation included

Try stand-up paddling on a board built for stability

Put your dive skills to work for a cleaner ocean

See more underwater territory with a scooter-powered dive

Try stand up paddleboarding with an experienced guide

Rent just the dive gear you need

Build confidence diving deeper, down to 40 metres

Expand where and when you can dive with dry suit training

Explore Monterey Bay's kelp forest canopy with a certified guide

Get your dive gear in one rental package

Get snorkel gear, a wetsuit, and accessories in one rental package

Get a head start on your dive with gear pickup after 3 PM the day before

See towering redwoods illuminated by 32 artist-designed lanterns after sunset

Historic redwood rail journey with time at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Fish Monterey Bay’s deep local reefs for cod, ling cod, and rockfish

Fish Monterey Bay's nearshore reefs on an evening cod outing

Build surf skills with professional instruction at Pleasure Point

Spot whales on a 2.5–3 hour trip, offered daily November–March

Watch whales and dolphins at sunset with expert crew guidance and photo tips on Monterey Bay.

Explore a protected underwater landscape with an experienced dive guide

Build practical keelboat sailing skills in a small-group course

Build coastal cruising skills through hands-on sailing and ASA certification testing

Seek Monterey Bay killer whales on a six-hour small-group cruise led by an experienced photographer