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4.92 out of 5 average rating, 348 reviews

Sail Monterey Bay and spot marine life

Glide silently past sea otters, seals, and dolphins on an eco-friendly sail.

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 201 reviews

Paddle alongside marine life in Monterey Bay

Kayak Monterey Bay and encounter otters, seals, and sea lions in their natural habitat.

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 1258 reviews

Guided eBike Tour of 17-Mile Drive

Ride the most scenic road with friendly, knowledgeable guides.

4.83 out of 5 average rating, 184 reviews

Sail Monterey Bay at sunset

Enjoy a short harbor tour before we set the sails and head into Monterey Bay to watch..

4.86 out of 5 average rating, 36 reviews

Dog-Friendly Electric Bike & Sidecar Guided Tour

Cruise coastal roads, visit dog spots, and roll on the beach with your pup in tow.

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 136 reviews

Catch your first ride with a seasoned instructor

Learn surfing techniques, practice under supervision and venture out with assistance.

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 209 reviews

Macaron making with a Master Chef

Join my top-rated, hands-on macaron class in Carmel—perfect for all skill levels!

5 out of 5 average rating, 6 reviews

Drive Big Sur: Self-Guided Audio Tour

Explore Big Sur’s iconic coastline with our GPS-triggered driving audio tour app. Just bring your car and phone; the app guides your tour anytime, offline, with lifetime access too.

4.86 out of 5 average rating, 56 reviews

Experience a Thai cooking class in Monterey

Fun & Tasty Party + Memorable Experience! learn to cook authentic Thai food in no time! Gift Thai Is Fun Cookbook per group/ party

5 out of 5 average rating, 2 reviews

17-Mile Drive: Self-Guided Audio Tour

Explore 17-Mile Drive from either Monterey or Carmel with our GPS-triggered audio tour. Just bring your car and phone, go anytime, listen offline, and enjoy lifetime access.

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Connect with Animals at Kinderwood min 3 guests

Get up close and personal with cute farm animals on a coastal redwood homestead. Whether it’s your first time or if it’s just been a while, there is always something to learn and someone to cuddle.

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Learn the art of Silversmithing

Shape raw silver, solder each component and set a gemstone as a metalsmithing teacher guides every step at the bench.

5 out of 5 average rating, 4 reviews

See Great White Sharks with a Shark Wrangler

Explore the home of the Great White Shark. Search for Juvenile White sharks at SharkPark or or one of 350 Adult White Sharks at Año Nuevo Island in the southern part of the famous Red Triangle

5 out of 5 average rating, 3 reviews

Bake sourdough on a working farm min 3 per group

Want to learn work with wild yeast? Shape and bake sourdough bread with a farmer-chef and enjoy the fruits of your labor. Meet playful animals while learning the intricacies of sourdough breadmaking.

5 out of 5 average rating, 6 reviews

Make Cheese on a Working Goat Farm min 3 per group

Learn to make cheese with a farmer-chef. Meet playful animals while exploring the subtle science and exact art of cheesemaking. Milk the goats from which we source the ingredients we will work with.

5 out of 5 average rating, 2 reviews

Ecosystemic Mushroom and Plant Foraging

Explore the fascinating world of fungal ecology, connect with nature, forage edible plants and mushrooms, and learn safe foraging and identification with a renowned regenerative mycologist.

5 out of 5 average rating, 1 reviews

Santa Cruz Surf Walk

Discover the birthplace of mainland surfing on a relaxed 90-minute oceanfront walk to Steamer Lane—with scenic stops along the way—as your guide shares the history, culture, and stoke.

5 out of 5 average rating, 2 reviews

Road trip to Carmel’s hidden gems

Scout picture-perfect spots on this journey to Carmel’s coastal treasures, including stunning Big Sur views and Carmel Mission Basilica (closed Monday and Tuesday)

5 out of 5 average rating, 3 reviews

Beach Hill to Downtown Santa Cruz Walking Tour

Enjoy fresh air, fun exercise, and local stories on a loop from the birthplace of mainland surfing and the Boardwalk through downtown, then back along leafy Victorian streets.

5 out of 5 average rating, 2 reviews

Walk Santa Cruz: A Local's Hidden History Tour

Walk historic Santa Cruz with a lifelong local and leave with insider stories, hidden gems, and an authentic connection to the city. Companion app with translations is included.

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