Best 78 things to do in Pacific Grove, CA

Cruise Monterey Bay to spot whales and dolphins with onboard marine biologists

Search Monterey Bay for great white sharks with expert naturalist narration

Cruise Monterey Bay on a spacious yacht with a naturalist guide

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

Cruise Monterey Bay with a marine biologist on a small-group whale watch

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

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

Tailor a private Monterey Bay cruise with breakfast and refreshments

Cruise Elkhorn Slough by electric catamaran with a naturalist guide

Take a private 2-hour surf lesson for two at Pleasure Point

Private surf lesson at Pleasure Point with wetsuit and board included

Learn to surf at Pleasure Point in a small group with pro instruction

Cruise Monterey Bay and look for whales with naturalist narration

Fish nearshore reefs for rock cod and lingcod on a 4.5-hour trip

Fish deep Monterey Bay waters on a 5-hour half-day cod trip

Cruise Monterey Bay with a marine biologist to spot sharks and nearshore wildlife

Cast for cod on a shorter nearshore evening trip with crew support

Spend 6–8 hours spotting more marine wildlife from a low-to-the-water open boat

Train to sail a 30-foot keelboat in a 3–4 day course (max 4 students)

Learn coastal cruising skills in a 3-day ASA 103 course, capped at 4 students

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

Scan Monterey Bay for shearwaters, albatross, and other seabirds

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

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