Took the scenic route today and came across the Uvas Reservoir. The water line was low however it's…read morea nice place to fish, picnic, or go for a hike. It was very calming and relaxing to be among the trees. I saw lots of bicyclists ‍ riding down the hill, taking in the breeze.

We stumbled upon this park after having to turn around from Uvas Canyon County Reserve for not…read moreknowing to reserve a spot ahead of time. The hike was about less than 30m around the reservoir; it was beautiful, and we got to see plenty of wild flowers and cherry blossom. There are plenty of parking spaces and some picnic benches. Pics were from Feb, so I'm not sure you still can see the wild flowers now. Overall, it's a very pleasant hike.

I haven't been there bc I don't fish but if you do, and need bait, stop by. This family has been in…read moreAlviso for ages--and has been selling bait for ages. I'm happy to see them still offering these services for the fishermen choosing Alviso as the spot for their water time adventures. BTW I don't think they rent kayaks anymore. I hope you enjoy your time in Alviso. Happy fishing.

We had so much fun renting a kayak here! I always came to Alviso for the sunset views, but it's a…read morereally cool experience being on the water and kayaking through it. Super seamless process to rent! The owners are the sweetest couple and were kind enough to let us rent a kayak later in the day so that we could catch the sunset. They drive the kayak out to the dock when you rent it and you just call them when you're back. Come and support this local business! You won't regret it!

BUYER BEWARE!!!!!!!!!!!…read more I'm concerned that this company generates More revenue from charging people for damage, than actual rental services. There was superficial aesthetic scratches as you can see in the photo. We were told, that these tiny scratches are worth 25% of the entire cost of the part ($1400). Do you think these scratches justify 25%? In reality, it's more like 0.1% of the cost. --so how many customers will they do this to? 10? And reap a 250% return on this part? -HIGHLY SUSPICIOUS. I'm all for paying for damages but this is ridiculous. The money maker is charging customers for cumulative replacements. You're NOT SUPPOSE TO PROFIT OFF DAMAGE CHARGES. Or is that the entire point of this business? If you've been ripped off by this business, please reach out, as we may be interested in class action litigation.

Rented two Seadoo Spark jet skis from these guys from Friday to Sunday. The return process totally…read moresucked. They only have one person working on Sunday so I waited over 2.5hrs to make my return. Waited outside their gate for 40mins. Another rented was already waiting. The only person there takes 45mins to do his return inspection. After waiting for near an hour the renters in front of me finally got escorted off the property. Upon inspecting my rentals he pointed out a scratch on my jetski rental. The scratch was pretty superficial. The seadoo sparks are made mostly out of plastic and polytec unlike traditional jetskis that are made of mostly fiberglass. Fiberglass damage needs repairs to prevent more damage to the surrounding fiberglass, however, the plastic and polytec damage does not need to be repaired. The small scratch was the size of a pinky fingernail clipping from a part that was nearly the entire surface of the ski. Basically the area you would stand on. The parts price was quoted at ~$1200. His inspection required me to pay for a 1/4 of the $1200 part and 1/4 of the labor it would be to replace the part. A quarter of the price was ridiculous in my opinion. I asked if he could give me deal and give me 1/10 of the cost for parts and labor. It seemed more reasonable than paying over $300 for a scratch in some polytec/plastic that was likely intended to take some abuse. I was surprised he was even considering that small scratch as damage. It blow my mind that they would do this kind of BS to a customer. By the looks of it, this has happen before. The pictures indicate the part that would be replaced. Again, my scratch was the size of a little fingernail clipping. The part is massive in comparison to the scratch.

We've rafted twice more with All-Outdoors since my last review - Goodwin Canyon in October 2022,…read moreand then Middle Fork American River again this past month (both 1-day trips). The last time we rafted Middle Fork American was on a cold, gloomy, drizzling day in October 2019 - so we had to give it another go in warmer weather. This time around was just as memorable. Two of us in the boat ended up falling out in the water at Tunnel Chute, which happened so fast that I barely knew what had happened - thankfully, there was a nice calmer stretch of water right after through the river tunnel, so we were easily able to get back into the raft. (Thank you to our guide, Troy, for hauling me back in, and for being an awesome guide in general!) Plus this was one of the photographer spots, so the action was all captured for us to laugh about later. Later, after our tasty sandwich picnic lunch, we had a few unexpected events happen, starting from the portage down Ruck-a-Chucky Falls. Shout-out to all three guides in our group - Troy, Shea, and AJ - for handling things so calmly and getting us all back where we were supposed to be! We had plenty of calm stretches floating down the river as well. The canyon is beautiful and quite peaceful. We saw a ton of dragonflies flying above our heads, masked ducks chilling on rocks and diving underwater, and wild grapes and blackberries growing alongside the river. We'll be back again for another trip with All-Outdoors! Maybe we'll try a 2-day or 3-day trip next time.

This rafting company is the best! We did the South Fork of the American River and had a blast. I…read morehighly recommend this trip and company. Ask for Markus to be your guide. You won't be disappointed.

We had the best experience with Captain Joonya and were so lucky to see so many otters, seals, and…read morebirds on our trip. We even saw multiple groups of mating otters & a mother and baby!! The boat is so comfortable and beautifully decorated. My 99 year old grandmother had the best time & appreciated the extra blankets provided on board and how comfortable Captain Joonya made our family feel! We will definitely be back for another charter in the future!!

Fantastic trip on the slough to see otters. Great boat. Great staff. Definitely recommend.read more

We went whale watching from Santa Cruz earlier this week and Stagnaro's did not disappoint. Booking…read moreonline was straightforward and the directions to the harbor and the slip were easy to follow. The boat was clean and in good repair. The crew (Sydney, Megan and Abby) was professional, personable and knowledgeable. Sydney was an excellent naturalist and Megan was an able captain, ensuring a smooth journey. We saw humpbacks. Lots of humpbacks. We saw other marine life, including a lone sea otter on the way back into the harbor, but the whales outweighed (no pun intended) everything else we saw. It was an awesome experience and I'd definitely go out with Stagnaro's again.

Our experience more than exceeded our expectations and we will only use Stagner's for future trips,…read moreon the water theywere much more respectful of the wildlife then other charters and we had incredible looks - views of whales, orcas and more! It was beyond fun and special, the marine biologist who was the host ensured a safe and wonderful time, Thank you!

James was truly the best. He got us in last minute and worked so hard to find great whites for us…read moreto see. He drove around all over to ensure that we got to see them. Our brake line had blown as we pulled into the parking lot and he not only tried to help fix it but drove my husband to the auto parts store. He was the nicest guy around and I would for sure recommend him to anyone that wants to go on any kind of tour!

If you want an adventure, you want to know Captain James Moskito and Safari Monterey…read more I've known James for years and have done a few various adventures with him from whale watching to white shark adventures. I haven't been on one of his travel vacations yet, but plan on it one day. He's a class act, extremely knowledgeable about his field, the animals, the adventures, the conservation, the areas, etc etc.; Whatever adventure you decide to take with Safari Monterey, just know it'll be a great time and he'll bust his ass to make sure you get the experience you pay for. That being said, nature is nature and NOT a zoo, so you may or may not see the animal du jour, but just know that it won't be due to lack of effort On James' part. This weekend I did a whale and white shark tour; 3 hours encircled by 20+ Whales and 4 hours searching for Great Whites, all while covering 64-nautical miles and we didn't see a White Shark until 10-min before docking! Luckily, I had my camera out taking a photo of a Pelican, when James yelled "SHARK", then brought the boat to a stop... and that was it. The shark went down and didn't come back up. We estimated at 11'-13'. It was a BIG dorsal fin. There were Whales everywhere you looked all across the bay and we got our fill there. Just came up short on White Sharks, but it was a great day overall with James and Safari Monterey.

I don't like bad mouthing people or businesses, especially on the internet…read more This is the greatest dive shop that I have been to. Everything said in the other reviews about excellent stock, knowledgeable, courteous, and helpfulness over and above that found anywhere else is accurate, Instead of teaching about SCUBA they should be teaching others on business ethics.

Originally I had given this dive shop four stars and many compliments, but twice I have emailed…read morethem asking questions about their boat trips, never hearing back from them. They are still an OK shop, just not as service-driven as other shops in Monterey. PCS is professional, and well managed. They also own the BeachHopper II, which is a good dive boat operator in Monterey Bay. Pros: competitive pricing, good service, honest people behind this business -I say this mostly for you Brian Nelson, you are an officer and a gentleman. Cons: The shop is located...where is it located again? Strong recommendation: whenever you visit PCS or if you plan to use the BeachHopper II, do ask to speak directly with Brian -the owner. This will make your purchasing experience sooo much more reliable and enjoyable.

We went with our family and friends and thoroughly enjoyed the entire trip. The team provided a…read moregreat tour and we were lucky to see many whales. They made sure everyone had a chance to enjoy the views. I definitely recommend them for whale watching!

Because Moss Landing is one of the best whale‑watching places on the West Coast and it's just an…read morehour drive away from San Jose. After some research we picked Sea Goddess because they have one of the largest whale‑watching boats in the area and we had a ton of fun whale watching! The tour guide for our trip was Julette, she is very friendly, super knowledgeable and high energy. We learned a lot about the marine animals in Monterey Bay and the life of humpback whales. We were extremely lucky to spot almost 20 humpback whales in our 3 hour ride!! Pro tip: If you are worry about sea sickness, definitely pick a tour with bigger boat because it will be a lot less rocky at sea. Also make sure you take non-drowsy motion sickness drugs like Dramamine 8 hours and 1 hour before boarding. This will help reducing the symptoms.