Hello Walkers!
Time to get serious about joining us in an unforgettable journey around the Monterey Bay.
Our September trips promise to be sunny and mild. Migratory birds will be plentiful and the beach crowds will be gone.
Please take a look at our brochure for details and send me an email to discuss how we can make this trip a possibility for you and your hiking companions.
Click here to view the brochure!
The starting point for Walk the Bay is Santa Cruz. We think it’s a very special place along our coastal walk. Our neighbor to the north (60 miles) San Francisco agrees….the SF Chronicle recently featured Santa Cruz and the writer captured the unique nature of the town. She observed that Santa Cruz offers the unique blend of adventure and leisure. Sounds like the perfect place to start a Slow Adventure walking trip!
The writer also gave kudos to some of our walkers’ favorites spots, including The Dream Inn, Aquarius Restaurant, and the Surfer Museum at the Lighthouse.
Click here to check it out on the web!
If you are looking for a once in a lifetime celebration for that special birthday or anniversary….look no further than the Monterey Bay. Recent walkers are seen here celebrating their birthdays and their wedding anniversary at the finish line in Monterey. This hearty and happy couple deserve to be elated after successfully completing a very challenging 40 mile route from Santa Cruz to Monterey.
Challenge yourself! Start training now! Don’t let important milestones pass by without celebrating in an unforgettable way.
Many of us don’t think of July as the best time to spot whales in the Monterey Bay. Well, I’ve had to rethink my notions of what months are best for whale watching. Recent Walk the Bay walkers were treated to fabulous whale watching this holiday weekend, spending at least 40 minutes with a pod of humpbacks up close and personal.
The Stagnero family run trips from the Santa Cruz Yacht Harbor daily. Their 60 foot power yacht takes you out in the bay in comfort to spend time with the whales, dolphins, and many other sea mammals. Make sure to book a trip on Day One of Walk the Bay….Whale Watching Trips
It has been a very unusual year for the marine mammals in the Monterey Bay. A sea lion gave birth to her pup on the main beach in Santa Cruz this month, in front of many vacationing onlookers. It was quite an event considering a sea lion pup can weigh up to 13 pounds and measure up to 2.5 feet long.
If you want to watch sea lion families at a very close and safe proximity, the Santa Cruz Wharf has several boat launching decks at sea level that have become home to many lounging sea lion families.
If you walk out to the lighthouse, you’ll see many more sea lions occupying “Seal Rock” out past the surfers. You can’t miss their familiar barking!
