things to do in Monterey, CA

Find a calmer, more focused start to your next dive

Fish close to Santa Cruz Harbor for rockfish and lingcod, with gear and bait included

Spot whales on a 2.5–3 hour trip, offered daily November–March

Build practical keelboat sailing skills in a small-group course

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

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

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

Ride Vineyard Hills and Taste Estate Wines

Get close to Monterey Bay wildlife on a fast, open-air boat

Local beer, gourmet pizza, and Monterey Bay views from a 65-foot catamaran

Expand where and when you can dive with dry suit training

Learn to stand-up paddle with guidance for your first strokes

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

Watch whales and dolphins at sunset with expert crew guidance and photo tips on Monterey Bay.

Build coastal cruising skills through hands-on sailing and ASA certification testing

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

Spot whales, dolphins, and marine wildlife on Monterey Bay

Scan Monterey Bay for shearwaters, albatross, and other seabirds

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

Celebrate the season aboard a decorated train through Santa Cruz