"Skydiving" must surely be on some travelers' bucket lists. If the urge to soar hits during your stay in the Monterey Bay, you're in luck because one of the premier skydiving schools on the West Coast, Skydive Monterey Bay, is located right here. Take a tandem jump with an experienced instructor as you fly from 18,000 feet up—the highest tandem jump in the world. Those who've done it say there's nothing like sailing through the air above one of the most beautiful landscapes you'll ever see. After your chute opens, you'll have a 4-6 minute parachute ride with nothing but the birds to keep you company.