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4.94 out of 5 average rating, 125 reviewsExperience whale watching with a Naturalist
Join us for a lively day on Monterey Bay, spending time seeing diverse coastal animals.
5 out of 5 average rating, 99 reviewsTune in to Subtle Realms of Redwoods
Make a personal forest connection while energizing all your senses and enjoying yourself.
4.91 out of 5 average rating, 33 reviewsDrop into a sound bath and guided meditation
Feel the good vibrations at a live sound bath and guided meditation in a serene setting. Reiki and sound healing are included.
5 out of 5 average rating, 43 reviewsHike the Gem of Santa Cruz
Explore a unique trail in the Santa Cruz mountains with a local nature guide.
5 out of 5 average rating, 7 reviewsSanta Cruz Mountains Private Spa for 2-4 people
Come bask in our private spa surrounded by forest, orchards, and lush gardens. We open up dates, but email me if there is a specific day you'd like to book and we can try and open it up for you!
5 out of 5 average rating, 1 reviewsMake 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, 3 reviewsBeach 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 reviewsWalk 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.
4.91 out of 5 average rating, 67 reviewsThe Hot Glass Experience
Join the only publicly accessible glassblowing facility in the area & shape molten glass.
5 out of 5 average rating, 1 reviewsSee 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
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New place to stayFind Your Scent: Formulate Your Own Perfume
You will be guided through a multi-sensory fragrance experience as you craft your own signature perfume from a curated selection of premium materials.
New place to stayPlay fan vs fan soccer during the tournament in SF
Celebrate matchday by lacing up your boots and repping your country on the pitch ahead of the big game. Qatar v Switzerland (Jun 13), Austria v Jordan (Jun 16), Paraguay vs Australia (Jun 24).
New place to stayFly fpv drones with an aerial pilot
Learn basic FPV controls and try the DJI Avata 2 with guidance from an FAA Part 107 certified drone pilot in a private beginner session held in an approved open area. Fri-Sun only.
New place to stayPerfume Making Workshop
Craft a personalized fragrance in an atelier guided by a science educator. Learn about fragrance notes and the art of balancing scents.
New place to stayBike 17-Mile Drive with Monterey Bay Aquarium
Immerse yourself in the beauty of Ghost Trees, Spanish Bay, and Pacific Grove with your GPS-guided journey. Enjoy included ticket to Monterey Bay Aquarium.
New place to stay⭐ Candle Making Workshop in San Jose
Create your own candle in a San Jose studio. Inspired by global candle-making traditions, melt wax, blend scents, and pour your unique design.
New place to stay⭐ Aromatherapy Workshop in San Jose
Dive into the art of aromatherapy workshop in San Jose with an atelier owner and scientist. Learn to create, bottle, and take home your unique fragrance blend by the local inspirations!
5 out of 5 average rating, 1 reviews17-Mile Drive: Self-Guided Audio Tour
Explore the stunning 17-Mile Drive with our GPS-triggered driving audio tour app. Go at your own pace, start any day, anytime, stop anywhere, listen offline, and enjoy lifetime validity!
5 out of 5 average rating, 1 reviewsDrive Big Sur: Self-Guided Audio Tour
Explore Big Sur’s iconic coastline with our GPS-triggered driving audio tour app. Go at your own pace, start any day, anytime, stop anywhere, listen offline, and enjoy lifetime validity!
New place to stayThe Nest Box Farm Eggs-perience
This eggs-perience is designed to show you exactly where your food comes from. We’re inviting you to step behind the scenes for a transparent look at our egg operation of pastured hens.
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