elkhorn slough national estuarine research reserve
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Very nice free informational Center with bathrooms and water faucets and gift store. My 6 year old grandson was very interested in the displays. The fee is $4.12 per adult and free for kids to hike the trails. We happened to hike on a very warm 75 degree January day. It was hot for us. We'll go back on a cooler day. Take your binoculars and camera. We saw a Turkey vulture and some ducks and animal tracks. Heard some tree frogs and a bullfrog and came across a sign warning that a mountain lion had been sighted and what to do if you run into one. My grandson became very concerned about the lion and wanted to leave. When my husband commented on the woodpecker holes in the trees my grandson said, "Stay focused--how much longer to get out of here?" There are picnic tables at the entrance and benches situated in different spots along the trails. I'm sure it's one of the places where you never know what you might see.
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This is a great place to get out on the water and paddle. We brought our own kayak and paddle board, but rentals are available at the Route 1 crossing just north of Moss Landing. Great way to spend a couple of relaxing hours on a sunny day.
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Outstandingly beautiful salt flats with a varied habitat in the grasslands and copses above. A profusion of birdlife and the $4.12 entry fee (cheap compared topmost of the National Parks) a bargain not least because it includes the loan of binoculars. Worth a detour.
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Kayaking here is a fabulous experience. The amount of wildlife seems boundless. You kayak past a float of sea lions to join otters and harbor seals in the estuary. Don't be surprised if one or two don't pop up right next to you.The estuary is also prime breeding grounds for a variety of shorebirds and the pelicans always perform quite the aerial show.Don't own a kayak? Rentals are available for full and half-days from Kayak Connection. 831-724-5692.
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We rented kayaks and headed into Elkhorn Slough, not fully knowing what to expect. Don't miss this opportunity if you are in the area. Coming from New England, it was a great way to experience coastal CA. Every moment was amazing. Immediately after putting in, we were face to face with seals sunning themselves on the sand. As we entered the reserve, we were greeted by the loud calling of a group of sea lions who had claimed themselves a large dock. The scenery was breathtaking, more pelicans, egrets, and too many other shorebirds to name. There were many otters along our path, and we were cautious to give them their space. I could have stayed out for hours more, but I am grateful I did not, given that the paddle back was a good deal more strenuous than the trip out.
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We rented a double kayak for very little money and paddled up the the slough and had the best time! There were seals, sea lions, amazing birds of all sorts, and at least 70 or so otters throughout the coarse of the day! The scenery was wonderful even without all the wildlife. We went in November which I was told is the best time of year to go... the weather was PERFECT! Downside: we missed humpback whales parked right off the coast by 2 weeks. So maybe mid October would be better.
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We kayak here every chance we get. You can always count on seeing something or things that make the paddle worth it. Depending on the time of year you will see otters,sea lions, harbor seal, Pelicans, and every other kind of sea bird you can think of. Use your own boats if you want, or rent them from one of several local venues.( Our choice Is Monterey Bay Kayaks). If you are inexperienced do a guided trip, and the guides will teach you all about the critters and the reserve. It's a great place to get some exercise, and enjoy the sea life of the area. Ther are several places to eat after or before the paddle, and it's easy to make a day of this place.
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Took the docent led tour from the visitor center. Very informative add is the visitor center itself. Tour takes you down to the water and over to hummingbird island. Not too many birds at high tide. Weather very changeable. Our 2 hour hike actually took almost 3.After your visit recommend as stop at Phil's in moss Landing for some good seafood and maybe s glimpse of some humpbacks feeding outside the harbor.
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Growing up on the shores of the Elkhorn Slough I knew every path, every trail and every pickle weed patch to skip over. I knew where oysters grew like they came from the land of the lost and where all the honey holes where for ray and shark. This place use to be called the play ground of the pacific.This era spanned mid seventies to the late 80's. Back then the game warden would come up and say hello look at our take and congratulate us on being such great young fishermen. The only fences were some rusty barbwire of years past. It was my personal Eden. My trusty dog would follow me and my friends all over the area. We respected the place and left nothing but some bend grass in our wake. We would throw a stick into eucalyptus trees and watch the egrets explode in a blossom of white. Truly amazing.Fast forward to 1994. Shortly after coming back from Iraq, visiting my old home, I decided to take a long needed walk into the wilderness. Now mind you this is along the inner reaches of the slough, closer to Kirby park. I came to the old access point and there was a brand new green fence "posted no trespassing". I could care less about that sign. I went in on my normal route the trails we laid almost two decades prior. As I got to the RR tracks I see a young man in a green uniform approaching. Far off about 100 yards or so. I quickly concluded this was "the man" Naturally he informed me I was trespassing on government land and that I was standing on a protected National Earnestine reserve. Fine, Prison blah blah blah blah. He was a younger man. Worse yet he was not even from the area. He was not the only one asking questions.He insisted I follow him out on his designated path and if I choose to I could pay to have a guided tour. ROFL......I said I would be fine and make my way home the way I came. Things became dicey at that point. There was posturing, proclamations issued and down right threats. It was not until I explained the whole story did he make an exception to the rule. Of course there were strings attached. I was basically banned unless I paid to play. Its been 20 years since that happened, I never went back.Maybe I should get a Degree in Marine Biology do my internship there and maybe just maybe I can take my walk unharnessed.So thanks for everything Ranger Rick. And thanks to all you people who made it capital.....To walk the trails there is a $4.12 day-use fee (credit cards only) for adults 16 and older; children are free; entry is also free with a California hunting or fishing license. An annual CDFW Lands pass is available for $22.92.By the way the tourists are the ones who pollute and damage places like this.Good Job....
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Small skiff (seats 30) with 15 people up the slough. Saw large number of sea lions, birds, and 90 otters!Naturalist was very informative. Great trip.