Outdoor Activities in Monterry, CA

Parks, trails, outdoor events, and nature activities in Monterry, CA. Get outside and explore.

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Knit and Stitch Group @ La Selva Beach

In 3 weeks · Thu, May 7, 5:30 PM–7:00 PM UTC · La Selva Beach Library · 316 Estrella Ave, La Selva Beach, CA 95076, Santa Cruz, CA

Join us for a relaxed, drop-in space to knit, crochet, and explore all kinds of stitchery. Bring your current project and your own supplies, and enjoy a welcoming environment to chat, share ideas, and pick up new techniques from fellow crafters. All experience levels are welcome!

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Giant Pacific Octopus

Starts in 3 hrs · Apr 13 – Jul 13 · Monterey Bay Aquarium · 886 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA

Observe one of the ocean's most intelligent creatures — the giant Pacific octopus. Watch as it uses its eight arms to explore, solve puzzles, and interact with enrichment activities provided by aquarists.

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Rocky Shore & Tide Pools

Starts in 3 hrs · Apr 13 – Jul 13 · Monterey Bay Aquarium · 886 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA

A hands-on touch pool area where visitors can gently touch sea stars, hermit crabs, and sea cucumbers. Learn about the intertidal zone and the resilient creatures that live there.

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Monterey Bay Habitats

Starts in 3 hrs · Apr 13 – Jul 13 · Monterey Bay Aquarium · 886 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA

Explore the diverse habitats of Monterey Bay, from rocky reefs to sandy seafloor. See bat rays, flatfish, crabs, and other local species in recreated underwater environments.

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R.E.A.D.: Reach Every Amazing Detail @ La Selva Beach

In 2 days · Wed, Apr 15, 10:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · La Selva Beach Library · 316 Estrella Ave, La Selva Beach, CA 95076, Santa Cruz, CA

R.E.A.D sessions are 25 minutes long. By appointment only. For more information or to register, contact SCPL Telephone Information: 831-427-7713 or elibrary@santacruzpl.org

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Sandy Shore & Aviary

Starts in 3 hrs · Apr 13 – Jul 13 · Monterey Bay Aquarium · 886 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA

An outdoor exhibit featuring shorebirds including snowy plovers, black-necked stilts, and other coastal birds in a naturalistic sandy habitat.

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Into the Deep

Starts in 3 hrs · Apr 13 – Jul 13 · Monterey Bay Aquarium · 886 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA

Explore the mysteries of the deep sea in this groundbreaking exhibit featuring bioluminescent creatures, giant isopods, and other rarely-seen animals from the ocean's twilight zone and beyond. Sections include Down to the Deep, The Midwater, The...

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In-person Tech Help @ La Selva Beach

Tomorrow · Tue, Apr 14, 5:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · La Selva Beach Library · 316 Estrella Ave, La Selva Beach, CA 95076, Santa Cruz, CA

Possible topics may include: creating an email account, creating documents, attaching files, using premium subscription library resources, downloading and streaming content like movies, books, and audiobooks, and more. Please bring any devices you use and have your necessary passwords and library...

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Life on the Bay

Starts in 3 hrs · Apr 13 – Jul 13 · Monterey Bay Aquarium · 886 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA

Discover the wildlife of Monterey Bay through interactive exhibits and live animal displays showcasing the rich biodiversity of the local marine environment.

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Park Branch Library - Harrison Memorial

Park Branch Library - Harrison Memorial · Mission & Sixth St., Carmel, CA

Park Branch Library - Harrison Memorial is a public branch library in Carmel, CA. Open 1,785 hours per year across 51 weeks. The facility is 8,982 square feet.

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Open Sea

Starts in 3 hrs · Apr 13 – Jul 13 · Monterey Bay Aquarium · 886 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA

A million-gallon exhibit showcasing the open ocean ecosystem with yellowfin tuna, hammerhead sharks, ocean sunfish, sea turtles, and massive schools of sardines. Features one of the largest single-pane windows in the world.

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Sea Otters

Starts in 3 hrs · Apr 13 – Jul 13 · Monterey Bay Aquarium · 886 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA

Meet rescued southern sea otters in this beloved exhibit. Watch daily feedings and learn about the aquarium's pioneering Sea Otter Program, which has helped raise and release orphaned sea otter pups back into the wild since 1984.

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Kids Crafternoon @ La Selva Beach

In 3 days · Thu, Apr 16, 11:00 PM–12:30 AM UTC · La Selva Beach Library · 316 Estrella Ave, La Selva Beach, CA 95076, Santa Cruz, CA · Ages 18+

Get creative with a new craft each week! From fuse beads and mosaics to fun yarn projects, there's always something new to make. Best for children 6+. Children under 6 yrs old will need an adult present to help them. Drop in, no registration needed.

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Kelp Forest

Starts in 3 hrs · Apr 13 – Jul 13 · Monterey Bay Aquarium · 886 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA

A towering 28-foot-tall living kelp forest exhibit — one of the tallest aquarium exhibits in the world. Watch leopard sharks, sardines, and other fish swim through swaying kelp fronds in this recreation of a Monterey Bay kelp forest ecosystem.

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La Selva Beach Branch Library

La Selva Beach Branch Library · 314 Estrella, La Selva Beach, CA

La Selva Beach Branch Library is a public branch library in La Selva Beach, CA. Open 1,958 hours per year across 52 weeks. The facility is 2,200 square feet.

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Garfield Park Branch Library

Garfield Park Branch Library · 705 Woodrow Ave., Santa Cruz, CA

Garfield Park Branch Library is a public branch library in Santa Cruz, CA. Open 2,318 hours per year across 52 weeks. The facility is 2,343 square feet.

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Tales to Tails @ La Selva Beach

In 3 weeks · Wed, May 6, 10:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · La Selva Beach Library · 316 Estrella Ave, La Selva Beach, CA 95076, Santa Cruz, CA

Programs like Tales to Tails have proven to be extremely effective in increasing the self-confidence and reading abilities of participants. Participants should be 6-17 years old and already reading to some degree. Our volunteer handlers are there to provide support, but are not trained reading...

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Movie Discussion Group @ La Selva Beach

In 3 weeks · Fri, May 1, 6:00 PM–7:30 PM UTC · La Selva Beach Library · 316 Estrella Ave, La Selva Beach, CA 95076, Santa Cruz, CA

The LSB Movie Discussion group meets on the first Friday of the month at 11:00am. All adults are welcome. We discuss movies and TV series that are currently in the movie theaters or streaming online. For more information call 831-427-7710.

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Scrabble @ La Selva Beach

In 4 days · Fri, Apr 17, 8:00 PM–9:30 PM UTC · La Selva Beach Library · 316 Estrella Ave, La Selva Beach, CA 95076, Santa Cruz, CA

Did you know that PACZKI is a round filled doughnut (23 points)? Come test your vocabulary in a game of Scrabble®. Are you a bridge player too? The LSB Bridge Club is 10:30-12:00 on Fridays (except the 1st Friday of the month). Questions? Call the La Selva Beach Library at 831-427-7710.