Out ‘n About Adventures — Upcoming

Out ‘n About is a ministry of Bethel Lutheran Church crafted to provide fellowship activities for Bethel members and friends. The interval of events is monthly and we vary the offerings to be inclusive of different age groups and physical abilities. Most are open to all ages, but occasionally we’ll program adult-only events. On all of our outings, a new attendee gets to ride the bus for free. Please invite lots—this is a great way for folks to check out this community called Bethel.


Chardonnay Sail
Saturday, May 18

Sailboat Whale tail

Time to enjoy a cruise off the Santa Cruz shoreline in Monterey Bay. Bethel has obtained 22 reservations for the Saturday, May 18th Wildlife & Ecology Cruise[Offsite Link] at 10:30 on the Chardonnay. This will be a 2-hour expedition in search of whales and other marine life. There will be complimentary champagne, orange juice, coffee, pastries and fresh fruit. Bethel has previously cruised on the Chardonnay a number of times. Each time was a memorable experience. The cost is $85 which includes transportation from the Church to the Chardonnay dock. The bus will promptly leave at 8:45am. The plan is also to stop for lunch at Beer 30/Carpos[Offsite Link] after the cruise. So come along with other Bethelites for an exciting time.

Meet:Bethel Parking Lot at 8:45am
Cost:$85 which includes the bus and the sail
(Cash or check made out to “Bethel Lutheran Church”)
Other Costs:Lunch
Food Options:We’ll be stopping at Beer 30 / Carpo’s after for some delicacies and beverages
Return:Back to Bethel by 4:15pm
Contact:Paul Baldwin
Sign up:Eventbrite[Offsite Link]

You can print a flyer[PDF Document] with all these details.

Monterey “Make Your Own Adventure”
Saturday, June 22

Monterey Bay Aquarium Monterey Surrey rentals

Join us for a day in Monterey where you can make your own adventure. Enjoy the world-famous Monterey Bay Aquarium, kayak in the bay, or ride a bike or surrey on the beautiful pathway along the ocean. There are plenty of shops and restaurants to round out your visit. This trip is good for all — bring your family and friends!

Meet:Bethel Parking Lot at 8:15am
Fuel Cost:$10 pp or $30 for family of 4 or more,
(Cash or check made out to “Bethel Lutheran Church”)
Other Costs:For your chosen adventure — see possibilities below
Food:Find a favorite restaurant on Cannery Row or bring your own sack lunch
Return:Back to Bethel by 5:30pm
Contact:Marianne Nadell
Sign up:Eventbrite[Offsite Link]

Some adventurous ideas…

  1. Monterey Bay Aquarium[Offsite Link] (Tickets available at the door)
    Prices: $59.95/adult, $44.95/child 5-12, FREE/children 4 and under, $49.95/13-17, $49.95/Senior 65+
  2. Adventures by the Sea[Offsite Link] (call 831-372-1807 for more information) Adventures by the Sea has several locations along the Montery/Cannery Row area. Call or look online to book your adventure.
    1. Surrey Rental: small 2 hr rental — $60; Large 2 hr rental $120, other option available (Lovers Point)
    2. Kayak Rental: (all day) $40/single kayak , $70/tandem kayak (Breakwater Cove)
    3. E-Bike Rentals: 2 hrs $35, 4 hrs $55; full day rental $85 (Cannery Row location)
  3. Segway Tours of Monterey[Offsite Link] (call 831-324-4438 for reservations)
    1. Historical Monterey Guided Tour: $110.00/2.5 hrs.
    2. Pacific Grove Coastal Guided Tour: $110.00/2.5 hrs.
    3. Recreation Trail Guided Tour: $120.00 2.5-3.0hrs

Sign up online. Use the above information to plan your own adventure for the day. Note: Most adventures need advance reservations.

You can print a flyer[PDF Document] with all these details.


Tentative schedule of upcoming events:

Details are listed here as soon as they are available.

Saturday, July 27th: SF Tiki Crawl (Adam & Ellen)
Saturday, August 10th: SF Giants Game (Adam)
Saturday, September 14th: SJ Comedy Sports or Comedy Club (Jill)
Saturday, October 19th: SF MOMA Sports on Contemporary Culture (Doreen)


Out ‘n About Adventures — Recent

Año Nuevo State Park
Año Nuevo State Park, January 2024
SLAC Control Room
SLAC, September 2023
Nike Missile Site
Nike Missile Site, July 2023

Suggestions for more Out ’n About adventures are welcome! Contact Ellen Aist, Paul Baldwin, Doreen Baldwin, Jill Burkhart, Adam Klopfenstein, Marianne Nadell, Molly Schrey, Andrea Teed, or Tom Hoegel if you have any questions.
This page will be updated as more information becomes available.