Top Santa Cruz On the Water

Get wet while learning to surf in Santa Cruz, a picturesque coastal California town popular with surfers. Your 3-hour lesson starts with the basics of how to paddle out, pop up, balance, and catch a wave, along with surfing etiquette and understanding the ocean. Your instructor has you practice on the beach before accompanying you into a spot with small waves that are ideal for beginners. Includes all necessary equipment and instruction.

Become the mermaid or a merman you've always dreamed about at this Mermaid Experience and Photoshoot. Santa Cruz is the perfect beach town to transform yourself into a whimsical sea creature, and you can do so with over 50 swimmable tails for toddlers through adults, plus accessories. The photo shoot can take place at the beach, a pool (home, hotel, swim club, vacation rental, etc.) for any occasion, including bridal parties or birthday parties.