things to do in Santa Cruz, CA

Build surf skills with beach practice and guided wave time

Spend more time exploring offshore and following wildlife sighting reports

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

Discover Carmel flavors and local stories at five tasting stops

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

Snorkel Monterey Bay kelp forests with a guide and provided gear

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

Share focused instruction and build your surf skills with friends or family

Stay close to shore while targeting rockfish and lingcod

Ride with pedal assist, automatic shifting, and extra-wide seat comfort

Learn to surf with no more than 4 students per instructor

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

Share the waves with private coaching for your group of four

Get a low-to-the-water view of Monterey Bay wildlife with a captain-naturalist

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

Ride an electric bike around Monterey with pedal assist or throttle

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

Learn to catch waves with an instructor in the water

See Monterey Bay wildlife from a fast, low-to-water boat at day’s end

One-on-one coaching to build surf skills and catch more waves

Let the captain choose the best fishing plan for current conditions

Ride with pedal assist and a thumb throttle

Build your surf skills with an instructor dedicated to your group

Explore Monterey after sunset, when nocturnal marine life becomes active