Sea kayak and standup paddleboard rentals, guided tours, classes and sales at two amazing wildlife locations, Monterey and Elkhorn Slough @ …
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Jan 23, 2025
Had such a wonderful time with Monterey Bay Kayaks! Our guide was Janice and she was absolutely amazing! We had a great time, kayaking around the bay, spending a LOT of time with the sea otters! … Full review by P391FJscottg
Dec 17, 2024
We had an amazing day on our guided trip with MBK. Alexis was our guide. We saw sea lions and otters from our kayaks and he made sure we were able to see the animals while maintaining a safe distance… Full review by lodotravelgram
Aug 15, 2024
What an amazing time! I was debating whether to kayak in Monterey Bay or at Moss Landing, so pleased to chose the latter. Our guide John was fantastic, very knowledgeable and clearly cared for the wi… Full review by Venture49914613312
did you do the elkhorn or monterey bay tour? i cant decide which to do
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I've paddled both locations independently (not with MBK), and both are good but different. In the slough you will see lots of wildlife -- birds, sea otters and seals. On Cannery Row …
I've paddled both locations independently (not with MBK), and both are good but different. In the slough you will see lots of wildlife -- birds, sea otters and seals. On Cannery Row you will see sea otters, cormorants, sea lions, and the occasional seal. Of the two I think Cannery Row is more beautiful. But Elkhorn Slough has flatter water if you are concerned about that. Birds on Cannery Row: Depending on the season, pelagic cormorants, Brandt's cormorant, pigeon guillemots, grebes, etc. Birds on Elkhorn Slough: great egrets, snowy egrets, willets, marbled godwits, loons, terns, etc.
Daytime tours are definitely fine for kids.The kayaks are 2 person and they provide life jackets to all. The water is calm and the ratio of guides to patrons is good so I'd definitely feel …
Daytime tours are definitely fine for kids.The kayaks are 2 person and they provide life jackets to all. The water is calm and the ratio of guides to patrons is good so I'd definitely feel safe taking my kids.
No. This trip includes personal floatation device and trained safety personnel in a fairly calm Bay without waves. If you follow instructions it is difficult to fall out of the kayak, because …
No. This trip includes personal floatation device and trained safety personnel in a fairly calm Bay without waves. If you follow instructions it is difficult to fall out of the kayak, because they are very stable.
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