Kayaking Elkhorn Slough - Los Angeles Times

Kayaking Elkhorn Slough - Los Angeles Times


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ELKHORN SLOUGH, 1700 Elkhorn Road, Watsonville, CA 95076, (831) 728-2822; www.elkhornslough.org. The slough is 19 miles north of Monterey. From California 1, take the Moss Landing exit. Turn


east onto Dolan Road, go 3.5 miles, turn left onto Elkhorn Road for two miles and turn left. Go for the kayaking, stay for the critters. Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve


teems with wildlife, which is almost within reach from the boat. BEST SIGHTINGS: Otters, harbor seals, ducks and shorebirds, including egrets, blue herons, loons and terns. BE PREPARED: Wear


shorts, sandals, hat and a shirt or jacket made of synthetic material. KAYAK AND BOAT TOURS Prices for kayaks or boats range from $28 to $85 per person for a half- or full-day trip. Kayak


Connection, (831) 724-5692; www.kayakconnection.com. Elkhorn Slough Safari, (831) 633-5555; www.elkhornslough.com. Monterey Bay Kayaks, (800) 649-5357; www.montereybaykayaks.com. Outback


Adventures, (408) 551-0588; www.outbackadventures.com. MORE TO READ