Best results for Water Activities in Santa Cruz, CA

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 Elkhorn Slough by electric catamaran with a naturalist guide

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

Explore Monterey Bay’s marine sanctuary on a small-group whale watching trip

Choose a half- or full-day private whale watching trip for up to 6

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

Kayak Cannery Row’s kelp forest near Monterey Bay Aquarium

Paddle Cannery Row’s kelp forests for an up-close look at Monterey Bay marine life

Glide across Monterey Bay on a stable stand-up paddleboard rental

Cruise Monterey Bay by fast raft with a naturalist guide

Spot gray, blue, and humpback whales on a fully narrated 2.5–3-hour cruise aboard spacious heated vessels

Relax on a 35-minute Monterey Bay sail with included drink and snacks

Rent a classic 24-foot wooden sloop from Old Fisherman’s Wharf

Rent the 30' Hunter Willow and sail Monterey Bay your way

Private keelboat sailing for up to 6 from Old Fisherman’s Wharf

Sail Monterey Bay at sunset with a drink and snacks included

Learn sailing basics in a 2-hour class from Old Fisherman’s Wharf

Spot whales and dolphins on a 4-hour morning cruise with marine biologists onboard

Cruise Monterey Bay with experienced skippers on a family-friendly whale watching tour

Spend 7–8 hours rock cod fishing out of Monterey