Santa Cruz Outdoor Attractions, California, USA
Monterey Bay Offers Boat Charters and Amusement Park Activity
Dec 7, 2008
Northern California visitors and residents are grateful to have an assortment of fun activities to choose between minutes away from the San Francisco bay area.
Drive south from San Francisco and explore the diverse attractions of Monterey Bay. On the Northern side of this bay is the surfing and college town of Santa Cruz. Spend the morning exploring the bay with boat charters of Stagnaro Charter Boats or Chardonnay II, and then complete the day at the famous historical Santa Cruz Boardwalk right on the bay open all year round.
Enjoy one of the largest submarine canyons of the unique Monterey Bay where many warm and cold water marine mammals, sea birds and fish gather.
Whale Watching
Explore the depths on the bay with one of the oldest charter boat companies, Stagnaro Charter Boats, where one is able to view stunning Humpback or Gray Whales, Pacific-White Sided Dolphins, California Sea Lions, Sea Otters, Seals, and various marine mammals and sea life. Information about types and when cruises are offered may be found at Stagnaro Charter Boats Presents Scenic & Sunset Cruises.
Sailing Yacht Charters
One of the many attractions to relish along the dazzling coastline is the Santa Cruz Boardwalk which people will view from this 70 foot luxury sailing yacht charter of the Chardonnay II. This impressive experience of Chardonnay II is planned to give one a unique Santa Cruz experience of many different types of tours. For the different unique options visit Chardonnay II.
Santa Cruz Boardwalk
After the morning boat and sailing charter, finish the day at the Santa Cruz Boardwalk. This Boardwalk is the oldest and last remaining amusement park on the coast of California which offers a variety of activities. It is free for people to stroll with a minimum cost to ride individual rides open at scheduled times and offers scenic views of the Monterey Bay throughout thr day and evenings.
History of the Santa Cruz Boardwalk
The Santa Cruz Boardwalk has been in existence for over 100 years and celebrated their centennial in 2007. This Boardwalk was created by John Leibrandt in 1865 as a public bathhouse as many people were drawn to the organic curing of salt water bathing.
Today at the Santa Cruz Boardwalk
This historical attraction bridges with the modern day appeal because of the a wide range of activities it currently offers to all people such as:
- Rides – choose between several roller coasters like the Giant Dipper Roller Coaster or Hurricane, 1911 Looff Carousel, 125’ Tall Double Shot and more!
- Casino Arcade
- Neptune’s Kingdom – a two story, 18 hole miniature golf course
- Laser Tag
- Self guided Historical Walks along the seaside
Explore the diverse activities which include boat and sailing charters on the Monterey Bay and California’s oldest remaining amusement park, Santa Cruz Boardwalk, open all year round.
Browse the Santa Cruz Boardwalk website and Wine Tasting Sightseeing Attraction for other activities and things to do including favorite restaurants featuring wine pairings with crab dishes by June Smith, in the Santa Cruz region.
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