The small community of Pleasure Point is a classic beachside community with plenty of local shopping and dining options, home to wetsuit pioneer Jack O'Neill, where locals mix effortlessly with visitors eager to capture that authentic surf vibe. Surfing aficionados can hang loose at Pleasure Point Park, complete with beach access where longtime wave riders compare stories from the day's outings. Pleasure Point boasts surfing events perfect for spectators and nearly a dozen famous breaks making it the ideal destination for skilled surfers and a perfect addition to a Santa Cruz beach vacation. Read more...
We offer kayak rentals & kayak tours every day. Also stand up paddling classes and rentals along with wetsuits & boogie boards. Beginners and families especially welcome. See you soon!
Chardonnay II is a 70-foot luxury sailing yacht offering a variety of sails daily. It is the perfect excursion for everyone, from seasoned sailors to first-time adventurers.
Voted Best Surf School of Santa Cruz! Learn to surf or standup paddle with the best! Lessons and rentals daily, year-round. Open or private groups, semi-private and private lessons available.
See Santa Cruz Harbor and have fun too! Free inner-harbor water taxi stops at four locations.
The Live Oak Farmers Market is a Sunday tradition in this beach-side neighborhood. Regulars sip espresso, enjoy al fresco dining to live music and bring home the finest organic fruits & vegetables.
Sailing school and charter company since 1979. Offers complete certification, skippered charters, team building.
Laid back neighborhood filled with unique boutiques, surf shops & sidewalk cafes. Close to world class surfing.
This coastal access point is a popular Santa Cruz surf spot.
A 724-capacity venue for live music, independent films, authors, theater plays & rehearsal space.
Something for everyone at Santa Cruz County Parks. The County maintains 1500 acres of parkland & offers a variety of recreational programs for youth, adults & seniors.
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