Recreation

Santa Cruz Wharf Circa 1955.
Photo courtesy Geoffery Dunn.

Original Stagnaro's Fishing Trips & Bay Cruises
Daily party boats, 7 a.m.- 7 p.m. Fishing for rock cod, ling cod, salmon (in season). Whale watching, cruises and ash scatterings are also available. (831) 427-2334.

Andy's "End of the Wharf" Bait & Tackle
Fishing supplies and rentals. Bait, tackle and food-to-go. Fishing pole and crab net rentals.
(831) 429-1925.

Santa Cruz Boat Rentals
7 a.m. to 4 p.m. boat rentals. 16 foot long skiffs with motors available. Also bait, tackle, and gifts for the fisherman.
(831) 423-1739.

Venture Quest
Rent a kayak and enjoy a cruise around the Wharf and Lighthouse areas. Visit with sea lions and otters while exploring the kelp beds and coastline from Cowell Cove. We offer classes, sales, rentals and tours, with beginning level 2.5 hour nature tours.
(831) 427-2267 and (831) 425-8445.