Guided Kayak Whale Watching Tour
Saturday March 22 and March 29
7:30am-10:30am
Join us for a real adventure; kayaking with Grey Whales. In the Spring, the Grey Whales' migration brings them close to our coastline. At Davenport Landing, 12 miles south of Costanoa, kayaks can easily access the open ocean and encounter whales very close to shore. Our tour begins and ends at Davenport. We can generally see whales without paddling more than a few hundred yards offshore. $90 per participant. Call the Activities Department at 650.879.1100 x 7312 for reservations. We can arrange for private tours during the week as well for groups of 4 or more.
Live Bat Presentation
Saturday April 5
7-8pm
Bats, they are not just for Halloween anymore! Monique Lee of the Bat Conservation Fund will be here to share some of the amazing facts about the lives of Bats. In addition to an informative visual presentation, she will showcase several live specimens. The presentation will be followed by a twilight Bat Hike.
Guided Kayak Whale Watching Tour
Saturday April 5 and April 12
7:30am-10:30am
Join us for a real adventure; kayaking with Grey Whales. In the Spring, the Grey Whales' migration brings them close to our coastline. At Davenport Landing, 12 miles south of Costanoa, kayaks can easily access the open ocean and encounter whales very close to shore. Our tour begins and ends at Davenport. We can generally see whales without paddling more than a few hundred yards offshore. $90 per participant. Call the Activities Department at 650.879.1100 x 7312 for reservations. We can arrange for private tours during the week as well for groups of 4 or more.
Guided Bird Watching Tour with Scott Smithson
Sunday April 13
8-10am
Join esteemed Ornithologist Scott Smithson for a guided bird watching tour of the beaches creeks and hillsides surrounding Costanoa. Over 1/2 of the total species of birds in North America have been sighted in the area surrounding Costanoa and Aņo Nuevo State Reserve.
Call the Activities Department at (650) 879-7312 to reserve your spot
Native American Storytelling
Saturday April 19
7-8pm
Meet esteemed storyteller Gary Luttinger for an evening of history, mystery and lore.
Guided Kayak Whale Watching Tour
Saturday April 26
7:30am-10:30am
Join us for a real adventure; kayaking with Grey Whales. In the Spring, the Grey Whales' migration brings them close to our coastline. At Davenport Landing, 12 miles south of Costanoa, kayaks can easily access the open ocean and encounter whales very close to shore. Our tour begins and ends at Davenport. We can generally see whales without paddling more than a few hundred yards offshore. $90 per participant. Call the Activities Department at 650.879.1100 x 7312 for reservations. We can arrange for private tours during the week as well for groups of 4 or more.
Weekends at Costanoa
Every weekend we host an assortment of activities, events, entertainment, and local opportunities to experience Costanoa and the north coast at its finest.
Saturday's and Sunday's at Costanoa
Pony Rides
Every Saturday from Memorial Day - October 31st
7:30 a.m. - 9:30am
This is the perfect way to start the day for campers age 3-12. Meet at the stables, no reservation required. $10 per rider.
Costanoa Kids Camp
Every Saturday from Memorial Day through Labor Day
9 a.m. - Noon
Costanoa Kids Camp is a safe, nurturing, fun and outdoor nature-based experience for Costanoa campers age 5-12. This is a great opportunity for kids to play games, learn about some of the local natural history and have an overall great time. Activities include nature walks, tide pooling, plant and animal identification, storytelling, bug hunting, games and arts and crafts. Kids Camp is offered from Memorial Day weekend through October 31st and we take requests for private sessions in the off-season and midweek. The cost is $35 per child, which includes snacks. Reservations are highly recommended to ensure your spot. Call the Activities Department at 650.879.1100 for reservations.
Naturalist Guided Kayak Tours of the Monterey Bay
Every Saturday
10am - 12:30 p.m.
Just a 25 minute drive south, the northern lee of the Monterey Bay offers protection from our summer trade winds, making for perfect kayaking conditions. Explore the nearby kelp-beds where Sea Otters, Sea Lions and Dolphins abound. Tours include safety instruction, naturalist guide, wetsuits and kayak rental. $65 per participant. Call the Activities Department at 650.879.1100 for reservations.
Yoga Classes
Sundays
10 - 11 a.m.
Stretch your mind and body in our weekend morning yoga class. Each class
focuses on strength, balance, endurance and flexibility. You will also
learn new ways of moving, better posture, better breathing and a new
awareness of yourself. Yoga classes are offered Sunday mornings year
round. $15 per person. Sign up at the Font Desk upon check in to
reserve your Yoga Mat. Private sessions available upon request.
Note: Please advise the Yoga Instructor of any injuries or conditions
you may have including pregnancy.
Live Music at Gazos Creek Grill
Sundays
2 - 4 p.m.
Enjoy ocean view dining in a musical atmosphere just 1 mile north of Costanoa. Take a leisurely bike ride from Costanoa down old Hwy 1 to Gazos Creek Grill for home -style cooking and local music.
Surf Movies at Pigeon Point Lighthouse
Sundays at Sunset
Finish off your day watching the sunset in the shadow of this historic lighthouse. Pigeon Point offers great viewing for passing Grey Whales and other marine life. Classic surf movies shown every Sunday after sunset in the Fog Signal building.
For more information on any of these activities, please contact:
Costanoa Lodge & Camp
2001 Rossi Rd
Pescadero CA, 94060
650.879.1100
activities@costanoa.com
Other Nearby Events
Go to www.santacruzstateparks.org for other upcoming State Park Events, or www.santacruz.org for a complete listing of nearby annual events.
