things to do in Big Sur, CA

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

Cruise Monterey Bay with narrated wildlife viewing from a heated vessel

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

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

Look for seasonal whales and dolphins with onboard marine biologists

Spend 7–8 hours rock cod fishing out of Monterey

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

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

Discover Carmel flavors and local stories at five tasting stops

Coast and redwood riding on an expert-led e-mountain bike route

Build surf skills with beach practice and guided wave time

Learn from the chef behind more than half a million macarons

Snorkel Monterey Bay kelp forests with a guide and provided gear

Discover Monterey Bay from a stand up paddleboard

Ride an electric bike around Monterey with pedal assist or throttle

Trace Cannery Row’s sardine-canning past through Steinbeck stories

Spot whales, dolphins, and marine wildlife on Monterey Bay

Spot whales and dolphins with expert naturalists on a 4-hour cruise in Monterey Bay.

Explore Monterey after sunset, when nocturnal marine life becomes active

Rent a classic 24-foot wooden sloop from Old Fisherman’s Wharf

Fish for ling cod and rock cod in Monterey Bay with onboard instruction

Pedal 17-Mile Drive by e-bike with guided stops at Pebble Beach landmarks