Best 108 things to do in Santa Cruz, CA

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

Look for seasonal whales and dolphins with onboard marine biologists

Watch for whales and dolphins as the sun sets over Monterey Bay

Spot whales, dolphins, and marine wildlife on Monterey Bay

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

Spend 7–8 hours rock cod fishing out of Monterey

Spot whales and dolphins with expert naturalists on a 4-hour cruise in Monterey Bay.

Fish for rock cod on a mid-day Monterey outing

Trace Cannery Row’s sardine-era past and Steinbeck connections

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

Discover Carmel flavors and local stories at five tasting stops

Ride an e-mountain bike along Big Sur’s Old Coast Road with a small guided group

Pedal 17-Mile Drive by e-bike with guided stops at Pebble Beach landmarks

Ride an e-bike to Carmel cottages, coastal views, and local landmarks in 2.5 hours

Cruise Carmel-by-the-Sea by e-bike while your dog rides in a sidecar

Cruise 17-Mile Drive by e-bike with a guide from Cannery Row

Catch delicious sand dabs on Monterey Bay with friendly crew aboard a galley-equipped boat

Fish deep Monterey Bay waters on a 5-hour half-day cod trip

Cast for cod on a shorter nearshore evening trip with crew support

Tailor a private Monterey Bay cruise with breakfast and refreshments

Seek Monterey Bay killer whales on a six-hour small-group cruise led by an experienced photographer

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