The Adventure Collective
Stories from outside.
Ideas for your next adventure.
From the Blog
Loading news & notes…
Equipment & ideas
Loading gear reviews…
The Journal archive
Search matches titles, excerpts, locations and categories in loaded Journal pages. Blog and Gear have their own directories.
Water Activities · Santa Cruz, California
Slip out of Santa Cruz Harbor at first light and let Monterey Bay do what it does best—surprise you. In just 2.5 hours, this kayak or SUP outing threads kelp forests, sea lion rookeries, and otter hangouts along the wild edge of a world-class marine sanctuary.
Read the story →Water Activities · Monterey, California
Launch from Cannery Row into the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, where kelp forests steady your kayak and sea otters drift by like locals. This easy-to-moderate paddle blends wildlife encounters with coastal history—best enjoyed on a calm, fog-kissed morning.
Read the story →
