Best 47 things to do in San Jose, CA

Take the helm for a self-guided Monterey Bay cruise or fishing trip

Search Monterey Bay for seasonal whales and marine wildlife with a naturalist

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

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

Fish Monterey Bay's nearshore reefs on an evening cod outing

Build surf skills together with focused private instruction

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

Paddle Santa Cruz Harbor on a board suited to your experience

Build paddleboard skills before touring Santa Cruz Harbor on your own

Paddle Santa Cruz Harbor at your own pace

Paddle Santa Cruz Harbor in a comfortable sit-on-top kayak

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

End the day with an evening paddle on Santa Cruz Harbor

Find balance, strength, and calm on the water

Meet goats, watch cheesemaking, and sample fresh farmstead cheese

Meet dairy goats and craft a flower-decorated cheese to take home

A kid-focused goat farm outing for the whole family

Drive a private electric retro boat to Foster City’s Friday night concerts

Cruise to the Friday night concert with a driver-guide and sunset views

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

Fish deep Monterey Bay reefs for rock cod and ling cod

Build surf skills with professional instruction at Pleasure Point