Aug 20, 20 monterey bay kayaker has close whale encounter. We partner with public libraries and universities to bring you an adfree experience that can be enjoyed on your tv, mobile. The grey whales in the bay here are often younger whales that have stopped to rest or feed during their 6000 mile migration from mexico to alaska. A woman floating on a surfboard near santa cruz, california almost ended up on the lunch menu for a humpback whale over the weekend. Monterey bay kayaker has close whale encounter the. Sighting included 2 giant blue whales and 200 longbeaked common dolphins. Theres a good chance youll spot one or two on a day trip to the island. Another place that you could launch a kayak from instead of moss landing is mitchells cove in santa cruz as many humpback whales congregate and feed just off shore from here as well, making it another exceptional spot to kayak with them. Experience all santa cruz county has to offer this season. To help you organize your santa cruz trip ideas, this santa cruz visitors guide provides travel information and trip tips about how to get there, where to stay, what to do, where to eat and more. Though comparable in weight, its width, measured along the seat section, is much narrower. Jan 23, 2014 the overall design of the kayak suggests that it would be perfect for those beach launches to target your favorite offshore species of fish.
Venture quest kayaking venture questscenic and wildlife kayak. Rent from the wharf and paddle the wildliferich waters of the monterey bay sanctuary near the santa cruz coast. Maybe test it out on the water with the their favorite paddle in. One way to view some of these species up close is on one of the areas whale watching excursion boats. Limited time channel islands sea cave kayaking santa. Not as many whales as the open water tour, but this tour features the calmer waters of the monterey bay off santa cruz cove. The caves gave us a bit of an adrenaline rush and i saw some big fish when i went snorkeling.
While santa cruz gets thumbsup for its hangloose surf scene, oceanfront amusement park, flawless beach, and classic wooden pier, theres another giant treasure lurking just beneath the surface. For example, we were delayed a day on our way from santa cruz to anacapa. If youre staying in monterey, you could also gauge it that day to see if. Though it is possible to see many of these whales overlap their seasons, here is a good general guideline on what types of whales well see throughout the year on our trips. After the outfits boats chug out to sea to spot whales. It is unfair and unsafe for you and others to exaggerate your kayaking experience when being prequalified on the phone for the tour. Monterey bay kayaker has close whale encounter the mercury news. Great white shark attacks kayak off the coast of santa cruz.
Sea spirit is the premier whale watching and great white shark adventures on the monterey bay. Santa cruz whale watching deals in santa cruz, ca groupon. Hatch, a santa cruz resident, said the whale came with feet of her kayak. Venture quest day kayaking santa cruz 2020 all you. Barb roettger had her camera rolling as two hefty whales popped.
But nothing says explorer like explorers own kayak, and for this sort of gear, we like to go to our favorite local purveyor of such. We are, however, open by appointment for retail kayak purchases from our santa cruz location. We have both single seat and double seat sit on top kayaks so you can go solo or build a fleet. Click here to view location santa cruz harbor 425 brommer street. Hatch, a santa cruz resident, said the whale came with feet of her kayak before. Satisfactory completion enables students to rent kayaks from the ucsc recreation outdoor equipment office. According to alaska whale foundation, humpback whales use bubbles to catch their prey. Please keep a respectful distance from the whales and other sea wildlife for their protection and your own.
Moss landing whale watching get a onceinalifetime thrill in a kayak just. Venture quest kayaking of santa cruz offers a unique opportunity to explore the. Normal topic hot topic more than 15 replies very hot topic more than 25 replies locked topic sticky topic poll. Steve lawson was kayaking on tuesday when a great white shark. Venture quest kayaking venture questscenic and wildlife. Kanopy is the best video streaming service for quality, thoughtful entertainment. With a portion of the complex underwater habitat reaching into the large monterey bay area, the bay, stretching from santa cruz in the north to city of monterey in the south, is home to a rich and diverse population of species. Not as many whales as the open water tour, but this tour features the calmer.
Santa cruz island adventure backpacking kayaking camping. We opt out to street parking between the wharf and boardwalk area by downloading the parkmobile app which ended up. Allen has written many articles for local and national publications, and currently is coowner and editor of kayak fishing magazine, the worlds largest online yak angling publication. He loves to travel for exotic kayak fishing and shares the largestfish. Migratory whales, including grays, blues, and humpbacks, can all be spied off the coast here at different times of year, and dolphins, sea otters, and seals are observed year round. Morning and evening tours are available, private tours too. No other area of the park offers as many sea cave kayaking opportunities. Our guided paddle will explore the pristine coastline, kelp forests, and sea caves as. Our guided paddle will explore the pristine coastline, kelp forests, and sea caves as permissible based on weather conditions.
Trips may also launch from the santa cruz harbor or any of a number of tried and tested launch locations around monterey bay and the wild north coast of santa cruz and southern san mateo counties. Thank you for visiting california ocean adventures. We saw sea lions and sea otters in the slough, and about a mile out began to see whale spouts. Even during the rainy months, santa cruz county offers wildlife. Get up close to the largest animals on earth from the seat of a kayak. Were here to help you find your next ocean adventure, whether you want to earn your padi open water diver certification, padi freediver, or just go have a fun day of diving, we will take care of you.
Meanwhile, we saw dolphins, seals and a whale on the ride over to santa cruz island which was soo cool. With the spring, comes the migration of the gray whales and some of our more exciting kayaking whale. California ocean adventures santa cruz dive shop, scuba. Oct 27, 2011 lol no competition humpback whales, were feeding and decided to give some kayakers including myself some extreme close calls just their way of remind. The harbor provides permanent moorage for approximately 1,200 wetberthed and 275 drystored vessels and offers both residents and visitors access to a variety of recreational and commercial opportunities. Twice every year over 20,000 gray whales pass through our waters off of santa cruz. The whales of monterey bay santa cruz whale watching by. We offer sea kayaking tours, classes, sales and rentals from the wharf in santa cruz, california. Go sea kayak whale, turtle and dolphin watch from byron bay. Recent sightings santa cruz whale watching by stagnaro. We have two locations in santa cruz and in moss landing at the elkhorn slough where we have multiple tours available for local adventures. Dave johnston of venture quest can make the magic happen. Kayak tours channel islands adventure company kayaking.
How to plan a kayak trip to painted cave channel islands. Santa cruz travel guide view the kayak santa cruz city guide for the best santa cruz travel tips. When you rent a vessel from kayak connection in santa cruz, youll be sailing in style. Kayakcamping on santa cruz in the channel islands without. Gray, blue, and humpback whales all call the waters off channel islands home, at least for part of the year.
With this picture, you can only imagine what the kayaker was thinking when a humpback whale swam under his kayak. Santa cruz whale watching by stagnaro charters home facebook. Oct 12, 2011 the santa cruze raptor sit inside kayak is a unique triangular boat. Enjoy whale watching, incredible sea cave kayaking and world class.
This was truly awesometheres nothing like it, said avid kayaker david swanger. Read our fallwinter newsletter here welcome to california ocean adventures in santa cruz. Ive kayaked in the bay between pacific grove and monterey when it was like a lake but you never know. Students master the basics of kayaking while paddling inside the santa cruz yacht harbor, then venture out on the beautiful monterey bay for further practice. Kayak at scorpion anchorage and explore channel islands national park. The guided trips are moderate to strenuous in nature, but some do not require previous kayaking experience. Whale swims close enough to touch santa cruz kayaker.
We commonly see pinnipeds, dolphins and sometimes whales as we enjoy a scenic ride to the island together. Kayaking with humpback whales in santa cruz youtube. With the spring, comes the migration of the gray whales and some of our more exciting kayaking whale watching tours. Visit santa cruz county works to enhance tourism, the visitor experience, and the area economy by positioning and promoting santa cruz county as a.
Summer is a popular time at the santa cruz harbor because our temperate weather makes for a perfect retreat from inland valley heat. Enter to win a customized lets cruz vacation getaway and choose from an array of activities to enhance your visit. A kayakcamping trip with ten friends on santa cruz island in. Spectacular whale breaching that narrowly missed monterey bay kayakers pushes limits of law. Join us for sea kayaking tours throughout the monterey bay sanctuary. Whales sea spirit santa cruz whale watching safari tours. Whatever your interests or skill level, venture quest has something for you. Limited time channel islands sea cave kayak tour will explore the sea caves near scorpion anchorage on santa cruz island. And if you end up kayaking, elkhorn slough is very calm.
A couple with the channel islands whale expedition group. Nov 24, 2014 the santa cruz raptor sit on top is the perfect offshore fishing kayak. Kayak connection is the monterey bay favorite for kayaking and standup paddleboard tours, classes and sales. Channel islands kayaking santa barbara adventure co. Strong wind can prevent you from returning to your original departure beach.
Anta cruz island, channel islands, california my dutch friend renske and i are sitting in a kayak, paddling as hard as we can, against a strong current around a rocky outcrop of santa cruz island in the channel islands off the coast of california. They also will stop for whale viewing they even went a. The 2020 lets cruz vacation getaway contest has been temporarily suspended. The tour was presented by the aquarium of the pacific, channel islands national marine sanctuary, channel islands national park. For a more formal presentation, whale watching trips with naturalists are available on large charter boats out of moss landing, santa cruz and monterey. Whale watching ocean safari trip for one, two, or four adults from sea spirit ocean safari up to 27% off. With a narrow bow and catamaranstyle pontoons in the stern, and storage space behind the seat this fishing kayak is exceptional stable, and the pontoons shelter the raptors rudder. The first time occurs from december through mid february when they are migrating south from the cold arctic waters of the bering sea to their winter calving grounds off of the baja peninsula. For the authorized kayak guide and outfitting concession in the scorpion anchorage area on santa cruz island visit. The raptors uniquely shaped bow is designed to shred waves, deflect spray, yet still maintains a low profile reducing the effects of windage.
Due to health concerns scpf 2020 is cancelled santa cruz paddlefest steamer lane march 2629, 2020 the main event at the lane has paddle surfers flocking to santa cruz from all over the globe to take advantage of one of santa cruz s most fabled breaks. Santa cruz whale watching safaris great white shark tours. Drivers can park on the street or a nearby lot near kayak connection. Overall, i was very pleased with this new and innovative kayak from santa cruz kayaks and look forward to my next trip out on the yak. Find movies, documentaries, foreign films, classic cinema, independent films and educational videos that inspire, enrich and entertain. Kayakers get bitch slap by whale only in santa cruz. Kayak connection is your sea kayaking and standup paddling resource for the monterey bay. More and more the words been out and people are looking to see the sharks, says jenny oleary of santa cruz whale watching. View our route and download the without baggage catalina island kayak. The red paddle route is created from our gps track while kayaking. Get outside and enjoy pristine coastal redwood forests, 29 miles of beaches, and endless opportunities to explore santa cruz countys great outdoors.
Bob around the ocean as 50foot whales cruise by, their massive dark silhouettes growing more clear until pshoooblowhole. I agree with going on a boat out of moss landing if you decide on whale watching and are prone to sea sickness. Jul 12, 2017 a great white shark attacked a kayak off the coast of santa cruz, prompting a fourday beach closure in the area near the attack. Stagnaro charters presents yearround whale watching trips on monterey.
Sanctuary is among the companies sea spirit santa cruz provides the best whale. Your rental includes wetsuit and all kayak equipment. Via kion right now whale swims close enough to touch santa cruz kayaker santa cruz, calif a picture speaks a thousand words. Take a whale watching or kayak excursion, or admire marine mammals off the santa cruz wharf or at the harbor. Theres whale watching and then theres whoa watching. Kayaking channel islands national park us national park service. Try tide pooling, hiking, surfing, mountain biking, sailing, kayaking, and more.
The sand and cobblestone beach make it easy to get your kayak in the water and the many caves and coves make for great kayaking fun. Come paddle with kayak connection voted best kayak shop ten years running. Kayaking at santa rosa and san miguel islands require expert ocean knowledge and experience at open ocean kayaking. However you like to play, there are plenty of things to do in santa cruz county to get your heart pumping. Kayak with humpback whales in monterey bay, moss landing. Kayaker paddles with a dozen great white sharks off coast. Kayaking excluding personal watercraftsee laws and policies for more information is a unique and rewarding way to experience the pristine marine environment of channel islands national park. When is the best time of year to kayak the santa cruz harbor. With a bow that is pointed the cut right through waves and push spray away from the angler. Santa cruz sentinel and the monterey herald and is included on. If ocean conditions are too rough the guide has the final say to change the tour to a 3 hour elkhorn slough tour, this decision may not come until everyone is in their kayaks and at the harbor mouth.
Thurs, 71819 santa cruz whale watching had some hot whale action today. Spectacular whale breaching that narrowly missed monterey. Interested in going to the painted cave at santa cruz island in the. Santa cruz municipal wharf, very convenient to nearby rockfish reefs and halibut sand flats. Visit our santa cruz location for a 1 hour paddle in the. Captain tasha headed for santa cruz island today with moderately choppy seas. Kayaker paddles with a dozen great white sharks off coast near santa cruz.
Rent a kayak or join us on a guided tour and enter the realm of sea otters, seals, sea lions, pelicans, dolphins, whales and a variety of other bird and marine wildlife. About 5 miles due south of santa barbara harbor during the morning departure a herd of dolphins located the condor express. Santa cruz island, scorpion anchorage is the most popular destination for kayaking. Venture quest kayaking of santa cruz offers a unique opportunity to explore the monterey bay national marine sanctuary from a kayak. Mar 30, 2015 get aboard the private sea stag xi or its larger cousin with the extremely competent staff at santa cruz whale watching special kudos to our captain on 4 september 2014 and our super friendly and knowledgeable naturalist megan petersen and admire the fauna this marvellous bay has to offer. She tells the santa cruz sentinel that she was kayaking with a friend, taking photos when she saw the bubble net appear. Families will feel right at home at this center with its kidfriendly atmosphere. Even with all this big wave cutting power the raptor stays extremely stable with its wide stern. Rental kayaks from the santa cruz wharf can easily access kelp beds and cliffs where otters, seals, sea lions and many other marine animals live. Using either a kayak or standup paddle board, you can get unparalleled. Dave and danny were great, explaining safety and how to use the kayaks before we set out. Kayaks can be rented from either monterey bay kayaks or adventures by the sea. Santa cruz whale watching by stagnaro charters, santa cruz, california. The whales of monterey bay santa cruz whale watching.
Kayakers get bitch slap by whale only in santa cruz youtube. Guided nature walks are offered throughout the county yearround, giving visitors an opportunity to see birds, insects and other life in the appropriate season. Gilligans boats your indiana santa cruz kayak dealer. Humpback whales shock surfer at beach near santa cruz. Adventures tours lodging stories gear download the app events search. Moss landing whale watching tours kayak connection. A couple with the channel islands whale expedition group kayak through painted cave at santa cruz island, channel islands national park. A group of 7 of us signed up for a morning whale watching kayak tour. Some of the most beautiful sea caves in the world can be found at scorpion anchorage. Kayak connection is following public health recommendations and is closed for normal business currently. A bubble net is a feeding technique unique to humpback whales. Santa cruz kayaks raptor yak outlawsyak outlaws for.
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