Santa Cruz Coastal Charter

Family Owned & Operated Since 2014 We fish for King Salmon, Halibut, White Sea Bass, Rock cod, Lingcod, Dungeness Crab and Albacore Tuna. We provide all Rods, Reels, Tackle and Bait needed & are very knowledgeable of the best fishing spots on the Monterey Bay, for whatever species of fish is in season. With many years of experience and courteous patience, we love providing a fun, safe and educational adventure for people of all ages and fishing levels.

Santa Cruz Catamaran

Santa Cruz Boat Rentals

Santa Cruz Boat Rentals and Capitola Boat and Bait have the only motorized ocean skiffs for rent on Monterey Bay, so if you want to get out there, you want to come here! Our shops are located on the Santa Cruz and Capitola wharves, making them the perfect spot to start and end a fun filled day on the water. Both shops offer boat rentals, fishing gear and lots of other rental equipment to get you going on and around the ocean. Our Capitola store also offers kayak & SUP rentals and is stocked with snacks, drinks, and plenty of ice. Give us a call or stop by – we’ll set you up!

Stagnaro Charter Boats

The Stagnaro family has been serving the Santa Cruz area for over a century, ever since Italian patriarch Cottardo Stagnaro settled in Santa Cruz in 1879. This historical landmark business is still leading the way in ocean fun on the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary

SUP Shack Santa Cruz

Most locals know the SUP Shack in the Santa Cruz Harbor, as it has become a go-to spot since it opened in 2011. Stand-up paddle boards or SUP are a great way to experience the waters of Santa Cruz. Owner and founder of the SUP Shack, Trudie Ransom has been drawn toward these boards since she first tried one.

Nomad Sailing Charters

We're your Key to the Monterey Bay and beyond Waves From youth sailing challenges to long-range voyaging, we’ve created a platform from which to weave your next Santa Cruz sailing adventure. Nomad Charters is a sailing charter company, owned and operated by Brian and Megan Thom, in Santa Cruz, California. Since its inception, our company’s focus has been adventure, wildlife, and at-risk youth sailing challenges. Over a decade later, the focus remains strong. Stay aboard for the night and sail by day, all the way from pleasure sunset cruises to full-on offshore sailing instruction. We will cater to your desired level of adventure; from two hours on the bay to an expedition; catching fish to catching multiple whale sightings. We work with you to make your time aboard as memorable and valuable as you can imagine it.

Chardonnay Sailing Charters

The design of the Santa Cruz ’70 sailing yachts is very popular with sailboat racing enthusiasts. Although the hull and sail are designed for speed, the inboard amenities are many, unlike other racing yachts. There is plenty of safe and comfortable topside seating to view the sights and the wildlife of Monterey Bay. Chardonnay Sailing Charters has been able to create a highly-touted experience that caters not only to families, locals, and tourists but to seasoned sailors alike. Our company is thrilled to be offering the public a genuinely unique experience viewing Santa Cruz and the Monterey Bay Marine Sanctuary from a different perspective.

Light Yacht Charters

Lighthall Charters offers a World Class Sailing Experience aboard the most luxurious yachts on the Monterey Bay. Our captains built the charter industry in Santa Cruz and have introduced over 1,000,000 passengers to sailing in Santa Cruz. Co-captains of Chardonnay and Chardonnay II for 15 years invite you to share their love of sailing in Santa Cruz and Monterey Bay.