Elkhorn Slough at Moss Landing
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"Wonderful for older children!"
We did a family trip here before I had kids, and it was fantastic for the late elementary to high school kids. Taking an actual motorboat tour was so cool, we saw an otter cracking open a crab, jellyfish popping up, and several birds and other marine life. It was so fun and informative, but I would not take super young kids on the boat tour. You are wearing life jackets, but the fear factor for me would be too great. Maybe age 7+ is a good guideline. I have never eaten here, but the Whole Enchilada I have heard is awesome (right at the entrance to the tour) and the fish place has fried artichokes to die for!
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"Fun with the Family"
A nice day-trip destination to view wetlands wildlife, Elkhorn Slough is home to thousands of sea- and shorebirds and animals. You can walk on 4 miles of easy trails in the mudflats and salt marshes and visit the Moss Landing Marine Laboratory, which is operated by nine California state universities (831–728–2822). A California record was set here for the most bird species seen in a day. You are likely to see herons,teal, plovers, golden eagles, terns, peregrine falcons, and dozens more wading and flying birds. Guided kayak and pontoon boat tours with natural history narration are the best ways to see wildlife. Try Slough Safari (831–633–5555), Venture Quest (831–427–2267), Kayak Connection (831–724–5692; www.kayakconnection.com), and Monterey Bay Kayaks (800–649–5357; www.kayakelkhornslough.com). Boat tours are scheduled to take advantage of the tides, and the guides know where to find leopard sharks, bat rays, seals, otters, and other creatures.
Here at Moss Landing, there is a block or so of old store buildings devoted toantiques and “junque” shops. In July a big antiques and flea market takes place. Have a seafood lunch at Phil’s Fish Market and Eatery or Mexican at the Whole Enchilada.
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"Great Place for Adventure for All Ages"
Little kids can explore by foot, but the real adventure for families lies in kayaking with the big kids. When I was doing teacher training we took a kayak tour of Elk Horn Slough. It was amazing to see all the marine life up close. Make sure you have at least one strong paddler because you need to cross some pretty serious current to enter the slough. Prepare to be wet. Have fun!
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