There’s more whales in the Monterey Bay this season than we can remember! Come out to Sand Rock Farm and take an ocean adventure with Sanctuary Cruises.
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Nature and Sports
A wealth of recreation awaits, whether mild or wild. The Central Coast includes beach, river, and mountain areas for an incredible range of outdoor activities.
Surfing:
Birding:
Kayaking & Whale Watching:
Biking:
- Mountain Bike Club (routes)
Golf:
- Valley Gardens Golf Course
- Spring Hills Golf Course
- Pajaro Valley Golf Club
- Boulder Creek Golf and Country Club
- Seascape Golf Club
- De Laveaga Golf Club
- Pebble Beach Golf Club
Family:
- Roaring Camp Railroad steam train
- Monterey Bay Aquarium
Rock Climbing:
- Castle Rock State Park
- Pacific Edge Climbing Gym
- Pinnacles National Monument
- Friends of Pinnacles climbing information
Hiking:
- Butano State Park
- Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
- The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park
- Wilder Ranch State Park
Running:
