Touch a shark! 
Start the day off right by holding a friendly hermit crab, snapping a cute photo at our new jelly tank, and touching a shark. Our incredible volunteers create a space for you and your family that teaches conservation through human connection.

Hop on a 30-minute tour
Join our friendly and knowledgeable volunteer docents on outdoor tour to experience spectacular coastal views and discover why science matters. Come early to secure your tour, they fill up quickly!

Enjoy your lunch on the bluff
Step outside, put on some sunscreen, and enjoy your lunch on a bench. Be on the lookout for pelicans, otters, and whales. If you still have time, and the kiddos are feeling up to it, enjoy the short 1 mile loop around the UC Santa Cruz’s Coastal Campus.