The Bocce Court was generously donated by the Dante Society in 2014 for the Wharf's Centennial Celebration. In 2022, it was upgraded to an element resistant turf court! Come play a round while overlooking the gorgeous Marine Sanctuary.

First Come, First Serve, BYOB- Bring Your Own Balls! 

OR

Check out bocce balls from Stagnaro Bros. (during business hours).

Reservations are available to take priority over first come, first serve. Make reservations through Parks and Recreation (831-420-5270) or click here!

Additional but limited services: Turf Rake & Balls Available through Wharf Headquarters 831-420-5725.

Santa Cruz Boat Rentals

Open 7 AM to 4PM for boat rentals. Rent a 16 foot long skiffs with motor. Bait, tackle, and gifts available as well.

831-423-1739. 15 Municipal Wharf

For more information on fishing, check the Fish and Wildlife website.

Sea Scopes

Take in the views with our coin-operated telescopes located at strategic points along the Wharf.

Sight Seeing

Birds, Dolphins, Sea Lions, Sea Otters, Whales, and more can all be seen from the Wharf!

Find more here.

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

www.stagnaros.com.

*Trips load and depart from the Santa Cruz Harbor. 

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

2 Municipal Wharf

www.kayaksantacruz.com

Beach Recreation

Beach reservations, beach volleyball, and water craft launching information can be found on the city of Santa Cruz Parks and Recreation beaches page.