Water Activities in Monterey, CA

Paddle through coastal kelp forests and look for otters, seals, and sea lions

Flexible touring paddleboard rentals for time on the water

Learn to observe marine life responsibly and recognize underwater behaviors

Quality surf gear with flexible rental times from one hour to two days

Flexible surf gear rentals with a complete water-ready setup

Choose your start time for a private paddle through Breakwater Cove

Flexible surfboard rentals with high-quality equipment

Build boat-diving skills you can take on your next trip

Try scuba diving without prior certification

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

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

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

Explore a protected underwater landscape with an experienced dive guide

Build practical keelboat sailing skills in a small-group course