Things to do in Santa Cruz, California (CA): The Best Fishing Charters & Tours

November 7, 2021 Carley Gatson

The quintessential California beach town of Santa Cruz! It was here that surfing was first brought to the mainland by Hawaiian royalty. Home to the legendary Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, a pedestrian-friendly, tree-lined downtown area, and the historic Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf, which stretches out a half-mile into the waters of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. Other highlights include UC Santa Cruz, the Santa Cruz Surfing Museum, and nearby redwood forests.
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1. Stagnaro Sport Fishing Charters & Whale Watching Cruises

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5.0 based on 1,287 reviews

Stagnaro Sport Fishing Charters & Whale Watching Cruises

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. There is something for everyone: Whale Watching, Scenic Bay Cruises, Fishing Trips and Private Parties for any occasion. Whichever your choice, today's fourth generation Stagnaro Charter Boats will surely make your trip fun and memorable.

2. Santa Cruz Charters

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5.0 based on 2 reviews

Santa Cruz Charters

MEGA-BITE is our 6-pack charter boat located in the Santa Cruz Yacht Harbor and we fish in Monterey Bay. We provide all types of charters aboard our spacious 32 foot Sport Sedan. If you're looking for ocean fishing for salmon, halibut, lingcod, white seabass, tuna and rockcod or sanctuary sightseeing, on the water picnics, marine and wildlife eco-tours, we are your best choice in Santa Cruz.

3. Chartle Charters

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5.0 based on 60 reviews

Chartle Charters

Providing a premiere 6 pac sport fishing adventure aboard the Taylor-Gene, a 34' Hatteras sportfisher. We are located in Santa Cruz within the Monterey Bay of California. We target King Salmon, Halibut, Lingcod, Rockfish, White Seabass, Albacore and Bluefin Tuna. All bait, tackle and gear is provided, we are fully licensed and US Coast Guard approved. We cater to children and novice fisherman alike. Offering day and evening charters.

4. Go Fish Santa Cruz Charters

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5.0 based on 4 reviews

Go Fish Santa Cruz Charters

We are a full-service charter, specializing in fishing trips, wildlife viewing, and sunset bay cruises from the Santa Cruz Yacht Harbor. Our 30′ Island Hopper is the perfect vessel to enjoy the Santa Cruz coast and beyond. The entire Central Coast of California is our playground. Your captain JT has fished waters of Santa Cruz and Monterey Bay for over 15 years.

5. Santa Cruz Coastal Charters

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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Santa Cruz Coastal Charters

We are a Deep Sea and coastal fishing charter. We provide a fun, educational fishing adventure on the beautiful Monterey Bay.We also provide all the fishing rods,reels,tackle and bait.We fish for King Salmon,Halibut,Lingcod,Rockfish and Dungeness crab.

6. Santa Cruz Coastal Charters

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Santa Cruz Coastal Charters

We are a Deep Sea and coastal fishing charter. We provide a fun, educational fishing adventure on the beautiful Monterey Bay.We also provide all the fishing rods,reels,tackle and bait.We fish for King Salmon,Halibut,Lingcod,Rockfish and Dungeness crab.

7. Monterey Bay Charters

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3.5 based on 3 reviews

Monterey Bay Charters and Santa Cruz Charters feature the best sport fishing action in Monterey Bay aboard the MEGA-BITE. We fish for salmon, tuna, halibut, lingcod, shark and rockcod. And we're good!

8. Kayak Connection

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3.5 based on 4 reviews

Kayak Connection

Kayak Connection is the Monterey Bay favorite for kayaking and SUP rentals, tours, classes and sales. Our Santa Cruz Rental Shop is conveniently located in the protected Santa Cruz Small Craft Harbor. With over a mile of navigable waterways opening into the pacific ocean, you can take in the stunning views of the Bay, the Walton Lighthouse, and paddle with whales, dolphins and sea otters.

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