A wildlife reserve that offers visitors walking trails and kayak tours through salt marshes and tidal flats.
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Jul 25, 2023
Elkhorn Slough, though not well known, is truly a wonderful hidden gem of Monterey. With paths that accommodate ADA persons, its a place to get away from the hubbub of the touristy areas of Monterey… Full review by P6066IEwilliamj
Jul 22, 2023
This was our first time on your boat and it was very fun! Nice and relaxing ride through the slough. Saw many Sea Otters along with a number of sea birds and of course Sea Lions. We WILL be back! Full review by mrice2
May 1, 2023
My husband and I took the Elkhorn Slough wildlife Safari on a Sunday morning at 10 o’clock. We returned to the dock at about noon. We had parked our car in the harbor parking lot for a fee of $11; we… Full review by Curiosity63466809180
My husband and I will be visiting Monterey in April. We love seeing wildlife (especially sea otters) and enjoy kayaking. Is there any place in particular that you would recommend where we would rent kayaks? Do they supply wet suits, or should we just expect to get wet?
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Kayak connection in Moss Landing. If going on a wkend, make reservations. You can go out on your own or they have "tours" if you've never been there before. They supply kayak skirts …
Kayak connection in Moss Landing. If going on a wkend, make reservations. You can go out on your own or they have "tours" if you've never been there before. They supply kayak skirts that fit over you to keep you dry when you are seated. Don't really need a wetsuit because you shouldn't be going in the water.
Where can you see more wildlife, near the visitor center or by the jetty near the beach?
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The best spot is just off the highway by Moss Landing. The Slough is more suited for walking on a boardwalk and looking for small marsh birds.There will be sea otters, seals and …
The best spot is just off the highway by Moss Landing. The Slough is more suited for walking on a boardwalk and looking for small marsh birds.There will be sea otters, seals and numerous shorebirds around Moss Landing.
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