things to do in Gilroy, CA

Find balance, strength, and calm on the water

Gear up for the waves or a day at the beach

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 nearshore reefs on an evening cod outing

Build surf skills with professional instruction at Pleasure Point

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

Progress your surfing alongside like-minded women

Tailor a private Monterey Bay cruise with breakfast and refreshments

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

Private sunset cruise with open bar and hors d'oeuvres

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

Ease into the evening with sunset views from a smooth, stable catamaran

Search Monterey Bay for great white sharks with expert naturalist narration

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

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

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

Search northern Monterey Bay for sharks and marine wildlife with expert naturalist insight

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

Celebrate the season aboard a decorated train through Santa Cruz

Fish deep Monterey Bay reefs for rock cod and ling cod

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