things to do in Aptos, CA

Watch Monterey Bay wildlife from your own fast, open-deck boat

Watch for whales and dolphins as the sun sets over Monterey Bay

Ride through redwoods to a recreated 1880s logging camp in Felton

Spend more time exploring offshore and following wildlife sighting reports

Spot whales and dolphins in Monterey Bay on a 2.5–3 hour afternoon cruise

Spend more time searching Monterey Bay for killer whales in March–May

Fish for salmon on an 8.5-hour boat trip from Monterey

Fish for rock cod on a mid-day Monterey outing

Tailor a private Monterey Bay cruise with breakfast and refreshments

Share a private Monterey Bay cruise with marine biologist insight

Watch Santa Cruz’s Wednesday regatta from a 65-foot catamaran

See the coast from the water aboard a smooth, stable catamaran

Discover Carmel with the perspective of guides who know it firsthand

Sail Margaritaville Bay with a Hobie Cat captain in 30 or 60 minutes

Private sunset cruise with open bar and hors d'oeuvres

Cruise by luxury powerboat to The Baths, White Bay, and a reef snorkel stop

Explore the Baths with a guided BVI crossing and time to unwind at White Bay

Snorkel three St. John reefs with breakfast, lunch, and an open bar

Shape your day on the water around the stops and pace you enjoy

Celebrate the season in a Victorian-style coach car with carols, cider, and Santa

Celebrate the season aboard a decorated train through Santa Cruz

Search Monterey Bay for great white sharks with expert naturalist narration

Find a calmer, more focused start to your next dive

Catch delicious sand dabs on Monterey Bay with friendly crew aboard a galley-equipped boat