Tea by the Sea in Santa Cruz: Seaside Tea Service

The table is already set when you arrive, linens and all.

Tea by the Sea is a two-hour seaside tea service in Santa Cruz where you arrive to find a fully prepared picnic setup with a styled table, linens, comfortable seating and charming décor. The experience includes four tea sandwiches, four local pastries, delicate finger food, fruit, olives and nuts, plus coffee or tea. A live guide speaks English or Spanish. Wheelchair accessible. Blankets, pillows, bottled water and ice are provided.

The experience

You arrive at a prepared area on the beach to find the table already dressed with linens, comfortable seating and décor that matches the setting. The setup includes everything needed to settle in: blankets and pillows for comfort, a speaker box for ambient sound, and bottled water on hand. The salty breeze and the sound of waves form the backdrop while you move through the meal at your own pace.

The menu centers on four tea sandwiches, four local pastries, delicate finger food, fresh fruit, olives and nuts, with coffee or tea to drink. A live guide in English or Spanish is present throughout the two hours. Ice is available on request, and the entire setup (from the table linens to the seating arrangement) is designed around the idea that you're not setting anything up yourself.

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, and the experience suits all fitness levels. Infants can sit on an adult's lap or ride in a pram or stroller. Public transportation options are available nearby if you're traveling without a car.

What’s included

• Four tea sandwiches and four local pastries.
• delicate finger food, fresh fruit, olives and nuts.
• coffee or tea.
• bottled water and ice upon request.
• a styled picnic table with linens, comfortable seating and charming décor.
• blankets and pillows.
• a speaker box.
• a live guide in English or Spanish.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 14:00, 15:00, 16:00 and 17:00

Book up to10h before

AgesAdult (17 to 60 years) · Senior (61 to 90 years) · Youth (14 to 16 years) · Child (4 to 13 years) · Infant (under 4)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Alejandra Tea & Sea

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to stay in one seaside spot for two hours rather than moving between locations: ideal for savoring tea and treats without breaking your focus.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (14 to 16 years); Child (4 to 13 years); Infant (under 4).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What food and drink does the tea service include?

The menu includes four tea sandwiches, four local pastries, delicate finger food, fresh fruit, olives and nuts, plus your choice of coffee or tea. Bottled water and ice upon request are also provided.

How long does the experience last?

Tea by the Sea runs for two hours from the moment you arrive at the prepared picnic setup.

Is the experience accessible for people in wheelchairs?

Yes, all areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible. The setup is designed to accommodate visitors of all mobility levels.