things to do in Santa Cruz, CA

Learn surf fundamentals together with private, instructor-led guidance

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

Practice coastal navigation skills on the water in Monterey

Pedal a surrey together along Monterey’s coastal trail

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

Two guided dives among Monterey Bay’s kelp forests and reefs

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

Enjoy winery tastings and a catered lunch without handling the driving

End the day with an evening paddle on Santa Cruz Harbor

Ride an aluminum mountain bike for the day

Explore Monterey Bay under your own paddle power

Explore Monterey’s coast and landmarks at your own pace in an open-top GoCar

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

Trace Beatles and John Lennon stories through Central Park online

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

Search Monterey Bay for seasonal whales and marine wildlife with a naturalist

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

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

Build better buoyancy control for more confident, relaxed diving

Ride with an electric boost and choose how much you pedal

Find balance, strength, and calm on the water

Ride a carbon-fiber mountain bike

Explore Monterey Bay on a family bike ride for all ability levels

Cruise Monterey's coast in an open-top talking scooter car