There are a variety of outings within a 1-hour drive and many opportunities to get out on the water, from boat cruises to surfing, kayaking, and SUPing.
FAMILY FUN |
Seymour Discovery Center (Santa Cruz) |
A Brighter World (Santa Cruz) - tie dye, to-go kits |
Pacific Edge Climbing Gym (Santa Cruz) |
DeLaveaga Golf/Disc Golf & Lodge (Santa Cruz) |
The Mystery Spot (Santa Cruz) |
Mount Herman Aventures (Santa Cruz Mountains) - zip line & aerial adventures |
Adventures by the Sea (Monterey) - kayak, bike rentals, and electric bike rentals and tours, family bike (or surrey) rentals, and SUP board rentals and lessons |
AQUATIC ADVENTURES |
Capitola Beach Company - surf & paddle board rentals and lessons |
Capitola Surf and Paddle - surf & SUP lessons |
Club Ed (Santa Cruz) - surf & SUP lessons and rentals |
Chardonnay Sailing Charters (Santa Cruz) |
Stagnaro's Charter Boats (Santa Cruz) - sport fishing, charters and whale watching |
Kayak Connection (Santa Cruz, Elkhorn Slough) - sea kayaking & SUP rentals, instruction, and tours |
Venture Quest Kayaking (Santa Cruz, Elkhorn Slough, Davenport) - kayak rentals & tours |
Discovery Whale Watch (Monterey) |
J&M Sport Fishing (Monterey) |
Adventures by the Sea (Monterey) - kayak and bike rentals; electric bike rentals and tours; family bike (or surrey) rentals; stand-up paddle board rentals and lessons |
Monterey Bay Kayaks (Monterey, Elkhorn Slough) - kayak and paddle board lessons/rentals; tours (guided, private or fishing) |
Blue Ocean Whale Watch (Moss Landing) |
Sanctuary Cruises (Moss Landing) - whale watching |