Best 135 things to do in Santa Cruz, CA

Rent a 7-speed bike with map, helmet, and lock for Monterey Bay paths

Pedal a surrey together along Monterey’s coastal trail

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

Snorkel three St. John reefs with breakfast, lunch, and an open bar

Two-reef catamaran snorkeling with meals, drinks and gear

Evening catamaran cruise with drinks, appetizers, and Caribbean views

Cruise Monterey Bay with narrated wildlife viewing from a heated vessel

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

Build coastal cruising skills through hands-on sailing and ASA certification testing

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

Sail a spacious Hunter monohull with room to lounge

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

Scan Monterey Bay for shearwaters, albatross, and other seabirds

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

Fish for ling cod and rock cod in Monterey Bay with onboard instruction

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