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Water Activities in Santa Cruz, CA

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Intro to Sailing Lesson at Old Fisherman's Wharf Monterey

Intro to Sailing Lesson at Old Fisherman's Wharf Monterey

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

4.9 • 246 reviews
$169/ person
3-Hour Advanced Surf Lesson in Pacific Grove

3-Hour Advanced Surf Lesson in Pacific Grove

Refine your surfing with personalized coaching and a range of boards

4.9 • 274 reviews
$311/ person
34' Sailboat Rental for Certified Sailors in Monterey

34' Sailboat Rental for Certified Sailors in Monterey

Sail a spacious 34-foot Hunter with room to relax with family and friends

4.9 • 246 reviews
$466/ boat
Stand Up Paddle Board Rental on Monterey Bay

Stand Up Paddle Board Rental on Monterey Bay

Try stand-up paddling on a board built for stability

$37/ board
Kelp Forest Snorkel Tour in Monterey

Kelp Forest Snorkel Tour in Monterey

Explore beneath the surface with snorkel gear brought straight to the beach

$143/ person
Early Morning Lovers Point Kayak Tour in Pacific Grove

Early Morning Lovers Point Kayak Tour in Pacific Grove

Look for resident otters and harbor seals along the coast

$64/ person
Private Surf Lesson for 3 in Pacific Grove

Private Surf Lesson for 3 in Pacific Grove

Learn surf fundamentals together with private, instructor-led guidance

4.9 • 274 reviews
$432& up
Beginner Stand-Up Paddleboard Lesson in Santa Cruz Harbor

Beginner Stand-Up Paddleboard Lesson in Santa Cruz Harbor

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

4.7 • 81 reviews
$116/ person
Santa Cruz Captain's Choice Fishing Charter

Santa Cruz Captain's Choice Fishing Charter

Let the captain choose the best fishing plan for current conditions

$265/ person
Stand Up Paddle Board Lesson & Tour on Monterey Bay

Stand Up Paddle Board Lesson & Tour on Monterey Bay

Try stand up paddleboarding with an experienced guide

$70/ person
Sunset Paddleboard Rental at Santa Cruz Harbor

Sunset Paddleboard Rental at Santa Cruz Harbor

End the day with an evening paddle on Santa Cruz Harbor

4.7 • 81 reviews
$64/ person
Stand Up Paddleboard Rental at Lovers Point, Pacific Grove

Stand Up Paddleboard Rental at Lovers Point, Pacific Grove

Explore Monterey Bay under your own paddle power

$32/ paddleboard
2-Hour Sailboat Rental in Monterey

2-Hour Sailboat Rental in Monterey

Sail a spacious Hunter monohull with room to lounge

4.9 • 246 reviews
$572/ boat
2-Dive Fish Identification Scuba Course in Monterey

2-Dive Fish Identification Scuba Course in Monterey

Build your fish identification skills beneath the surface

$265/ person
Santa Cruz Semi-Private Surfing Lesson

Santa Cruz Semi-Private Surfing Lesson

Learn to surf with focused instruction in a semi-private setting

3.7 • 9 reviews
$159/ person
SUP Rental in Pacific Grove

SUP Rental in Pacific Grove

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

4.9 • 274 reviews
$17/ SUP
Guided Kelp Forest Shore Dive in Monterey

Guided Kelp Forest Shore Dive in Monterey

Discover Monterey's underwater kelp habitat with a divemaster who knows the local dive sites

$85/ person
Kelp Forest Snorkel Gear Rental in Pacific Grove

Kelp Forest Snorkel Gear Rental in Pacific Grove

Get equipped to explore beneath the surface

$32/ set
Night Scuba Dive Tour for Certified Divers in Monterey

Night Scuba Dive Tour for Certified Divers in Monterey

Explore Monterey after sunset, when nocturnal marine life becomes active

$127/ person
Boogie Board Rentals in Pacific Grove

Boogie Board Rentals in Pacific Grove

High-quality equipment with flexible hourly and daily rental options

4.9 • 274 reviews
$12& up
Guided Kelp Forest Shore Dive in Monterey

Guided Kelp Forest Shore Dive in Monterey

Discover Monterey Bay's kelp forests with an experienced dive guide

$106/ person
Private Surf Lesson in Santa Cruz with a Master Instructor

Private Surf Lesson in Santa Cruz with a Master Instructor

Build your surfing skills with focused one-on-one coaching

3.7 • 9 reviews
$159/ person
Kelp Forest Snorkel Tour in Monterey

Kelp Forest Snorkel Tour in Monterey

Snorkel Monterey Bay kelp forests with a guide and provided gear

$143/ person
Touring Stand-Up Paddleboard Rentals in Pacific Grove

Touring Stand-Up Paddleboard Rentals in Pacific Grove

Flexible touring paddleboard rentals for time on the water

4.9 • 274 reviews
$12/ paddleboard
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