things to do in Gilroy, CA

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

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

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

Cruise Elkhorn Slough by electric catamaran with a naturalist guide

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

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

Fish deep offshore waters with gear and bait included

Explore Monterey Bay’s marine sanctuary on a small-group whale watching trip

Build surf skills with ocean-safety instruction and time in the water

Ride with pedal assist, automatic shifting, and extra-wide seat comfort

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

Grab a picnic basket and enjoy the redwoods

Cruise Monterey Bay on a spacious yacht with a naturalist guide

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

Learn to surf with no more than 4 students per instructor

Build surf skills together with focused private instruction

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

Get a low-to-the-water view of Monterey Bay wildlife with a captain-naturalist

Stay close to shore while targeting rockfish and lingcod

Choose a half- or full-day private whale watching trip for up to 6

Share focused instruction and build your surf skills with friends or family

Enjoy smooth pedaling and long battery life on a comfort-focused e-bike

Get low-to-the-water views of Monterey Bay wildlife