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Santa Cruz Surfing Experience
University Inn & Conference Center

Experience the exhilarating rush of surfing. Take a two-hour lesson where you will learn the fundamentals, etiquette, safety and more from seasoned professionals. Stay near the beaches of Monterey Bay at the University Inn and Conference Center.

PACKAGE INCLUDES
  • A stay at the University Inn & Conference Center  [ see details ]
  • Club Ed International Surf School and Camps - Beginner Group Surfing Lesson [ see details ]
OPTIONAL ITEMS
  • Kayak Connection - Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Tour [ see details ]
  • Roaring Camp Railroads - Roaring Camp & Big Trees Narrow Gauge Railroad [ see details ]
  • Seymour Marine Discovery Center - General Admission [ see details ]
University Inn & Conference Center
Santa Cruz, CA

Just blocks from the beaches of Monterey Bay and California's world famous Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, UCSC Inn and Conference Center offers the finest hotel accommodations in town. Our attractively furnished guest rooms offer comfort, style and a host of amenities. After your busy day, relax...

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Club Ed International Surf School and Camps - Beginner Group Surfing Lesson Print at Home Tickets Available!
Santa Cruz, CA Category: Outdoor Adventures & Recreation

In these two hour lessons we introduce surfing fundamentals, etiquette, safety, wave dynamics, paddling skills, surfboard positioning, maneuvering, proper stand-up and riding techniques. We have both Open Groups and Private Groups available by reservation. Form your own private group with 4 or more.

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Kayak Connection - Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Tour
Santa Cruz, CA Category: Outdoor Adventures & Recreation

Explore the wonders of our nation’s newest national marine sanctuary in sea kayaks. The three-hour tour places you in the home of sea otters while paddling through kelp bed forests. Shy harbor seals will follow our route out to Seal Rock where sea lions are gathered in concentrated numbers. Your guide provides you with lively background information on the hidden wonders in this enchanting meeting of land and sea.

Tour Time: Every Sunday at 8:30am

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Roaring Camp Railroads - Roaring Camp & Big Trees Narrow Gauge Railroad
Felton, CA Category: Tours & Sightseeing

In the 1880s, narrow-gauge steam locomotives were used to haul giant redwood logs out of the mountains. Roaring Camp's steam engines date from 1890 and are among the oldest and most authentically preserved narrow-gauge steam engines providing regularly scheduled passenger service in America.

Travel over trestles, through towering redwood groves and up a winding narrow-gauge grade to the summit of Bear Mountain as conductors narrate the history of Roaring Camp, the railroad and the forest! One hour round trip.

Steam Trains narrow-gauge excursions to Bear Mountain and return (1.15 hours round trip)

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Seymour Marine Discovery Center - General Admission
Santa Cruz, CA Category: Theme Parks & Attractions

A limited number of tours are offered each afternoon, and space is limited. Tours are filled on a first come, first serve basis. Sign-up begins one hour before tour time.

Tours depart 1 PM, 2 PM, and 3 PM (last tour ends at 4 PM). Tour included with admission.

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