Best results for Water Activities in Santa Cruz, CA

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

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

Get low-to-the-water views of Monterey Bay wildlife

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

Build surf skills with beach practice and guided wave time

Share the waves with private coaching for your group of four

Catch waves together with added instructor support for larger parties

Learn to surf with shared instruction and a private-lesson curriculum

Build surf fundamentals with one-on-one coaching tailored to your pace

Refine your surfing with personalized coaching and a range of boards

Learn surf fundamentals together with private, instructor-led guidance

Build surf-skate skills with expert-led, hands-on coaching

Flexible rental periods for high-quality stand-up paddleboard equipment

High-quality equipment with flexible hourly and daily rental options

Flexible touring paddleboard rentals for time on the water

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

Flexible surf gear rentals with a complete water-ready setup

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

Explore Monterey Bay’s open waters with a naturalist and captain

Design a private Monterey Bay outing around your group’s plans