Playful sea otters curious harbor seals boisterous sea lions and hundreds of bird species abound as you explore one of Californias most spectacular wetlands aboard a stable 27 foot US. It provides much-needed habitat for hundreds of species of plants animals and birds. Coast Guard inspected pontoon boat.
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Naturalist-led tours meet every Saturday and Sunday at 1000 am and 100 pm at the Elkhorn Slough Reserve Visitor Center rain or shine.
Reservations not needed for groups under 6. Admission to the Reserve is free. The Elkhorn Slough is also a regular destination for migratory birds attracting over 300 avian species and is a pupping ground for hundreds of Pacific Harbor Seals. And the rowdy antics of California Sea Lions in the adjacent Moss Landing Harbor never fail to entertain visitors.
The El Cat built right here in Moss Landing is a fully electric 32 passenger Coast Guard-certified vessel.
This is a custom 37 catamaran built and designed especially for the waters of our very own Elkhorn Slough. The Elkhorn Slough is one of the top 10 wildlife viewing destinations in the nation. With over six miles of navigable waterway inland from the Monterey Bay the Elkhorn slough is the largest tidal salt marsh in California outside of the San Francisco Bay. Join us for a 90 min cruise on the Elkhorn Slough viewing the abundance of Southern Sea Otters Harbor seals and other marine mammals as well as hundreds of bird species that inhabit the Slough.
Enjoy this spectacular wetland aboard a FULLY electric custom catamaran gliding quietly and cleanly through these calm and protected waters.
Elkhorn Slough is an ecological treasure at the heart of Monterey Bay. It provides much-needed habitat for hundreds of species of plants animals and birds. The Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve and the Elkhorn Slough Foundation work with government community agencies and other partners to protect this precious and scarce. Elkhorn Slough Eco Tours Moss Landing CA Click any image to view larger version Its never too rainy or cold on Whisper Charters.
We are a fully covered boat and we still go out on rainy days.
142 reviews of Elkhorn Slough Safari Nature Tours Ive always marveled at the cooler photos of sea otters that you see on postcards posters etc. Ive never manged to get a shot even close to those I marveled after. I got to go on one of the Safari boat tours around Elkhorn Slough. This wasnt one of your regular two hour tours - this was a specially arranged three hour photographer specific.
Elkhorn Slough is a very special eco-system with a unique variety of marine life.
Our informative guides will make sure you get to see and experience as much as possible to get the most out of your time on water. Many experienced customers repeat tours with us because each trip can be different depending on the season guide or even time of day. Wildlife viewing hiking and nature tours. Elkhorn Slough is renowned for its outstanding birding opportunities especially during fall winter and spring.
But before you hike you will want to stop in to the Visitor Center to see The Unseen Slough.
Visitor Center and Main Overlook are fully accessible. Elkhorn Slough is one of the top ten wildlife viewing destinations in North America. The Elkhorn Slough at Moss Landing boasts the largest remaining raft of southern sea otters on the planet. Come paddle with these amazing endangered creatures as well as sea lions harbor seals beautiful floating jelllies and migrating sea birds.
The Elkhorn Slough is protected from the large swells of the Monterey Bay and is a great place to start your introduction to sea kayaking for your whole family.
3 years old and up. No kayaking experience necessary. I recently went out on Elkhorn Slough Safari a guided boat tour of this wetlands preserve. The company offers two different tours--regular group tours on their 27-foot pontoon boats and smaller group tours geared toward photographers with only half the guests so each photographer gets their own row to shoot over the edge.
We have introduced over 350000 people to our unique and beautiful area with naturalist led tours comprehensive rental packages and classes with ACA trained instructors.
Our mission is to provide a wonderful and exceptional experience for everyone while fostering stewardship of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary and the Elkhorn Slough. Elkhorn Slough is an ecological treasure at the heart of Monterey Bay.
