things to do in Scotts Valley, CA

Ride historic steam engines through redwood groves, trestles, and Bear Mountain

Spot whales from a reduced-capacity yacht with a naturalist guide

Fish Monterey Bay’s deep local reefs for cod, ling cod, and rockfish

Cruise Elkhorn Slough by electric catamaran with a naturalist guide

Build surf-skate skills with expert-led, hands-on coaching

Build surf skills with one-on-one coaching at Pleasure Point

Look closer at Monterey's intertidal life with a naturalist

Cruise Monterey Bay with a marine biologist on a small-group whale watch

Sail Monterey Bay's coastline as the day gives way to sunset

Fish deep offshore waters with gear and bait included

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

Build surf skills with ocean-safety instruction and time in the water

Grab a picnic basket and enjoy the redwoods

Cruise Monterey Bay on a spacious yacht with a naturalist guide

Fish nearshore Santa Cruz reefs without an all-day offshore trip

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

Build surf skills with beach practice and guided wave time

Build surf skills together with focused private instruction

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

Explore Monterey Bay’s seasonal whales and dolphins with marine biologists

See Santa Cruz’s coastline from a smooth, stable 65-foot catamaran

Stay close to shore while targeting rockfish and lingcod

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

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