• Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve - The world’s largest population of Southern Sea Otters and 340 bird species inhabit this spectacular wetland. Our expertly guided tours will show you all this, and more!

And, we offer complimentary use of binoculars to ensure that everybody gets a great look at the wildlife.

• Moss Landing Harbor - Moss Landing Harbor is not just a commercial fishing harbor. Overflowing with local character, and home to hundreds of endlessly entertaining Sea Lions, the harbor also hosts a number of Marine Research institutions, including the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute. Their research vessels and impressive technology is often in view as we make our way to the Elkhorn Slough. But before doing so, we always like to pause and linger at the mouth of Moss Landing Harbor, and discuss the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, and it’s deep submarine canyon. The Elkhorn Slough is a tidal inlet fed directly by the Monterey Bay, so these bodies of water share a unique relationship and history. And we might even encounter Humpback Whales feeding close to shore!

• Trained Naturalist as Tour Guide
• Free use of binoculars during tour
• Complimentary refreshments
• Activities and prizes for kids
• Free street parking along Moss Landing Road

• $12 fee to park in Moss Landing Harbor parking lot. Free with handicap placard.

Elkhorn Slough is home to the most significant sea otter population in California, and it’s also a habitat for over 300 bird species! For nearly three decades, we’ve conducted insightful boat tours through this wetland and we have a keen understanding of its terrain, history, and wildlife. Our expert Naturalist team are all graduates in Marine Science and we’re endorsing third party certified Wildlife Stewards, ensuring our practices towards the creatures are always ethical. Our boat provides a perfect platform for spotting wildlife without intrusions and has attracted notable wildlife photographers such as Frans Lanting and Suzi Eszterhas, among others. Our calm journey ensures no instances of seasickness and our safety record is impeccable. Alongside our tours, we run a large Gift Shop / Bookstore that celebrates the Monterey Bay with a nature and science theme. Offering over 600 books, many at a 30-50% discount, our stock also includes clothing, stuffed animals, and mementos.

• Tours typically last an hour and a half to two hours.
• Our minimum age for passengers is 3 years old.
• Weather in the Monterey Bay can vary, so it’s always a good idea to bring layers of clothing.
• There is no restroom onboard, but restrooms are available at our Gift Shop and in the harbor.
• Do not enter “Elkhorn Slough” into your maps app. This will direct you away from our location, and we’ll be unable to delay our departure time if you are late.
• Please arrive 30 minutes before your tour time to check in, and walk over to departure point.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.