The Elkhorn Slough is a spectacular destination
for wildlife photographers of all skill levels.
The amount of wildlife in the Elkhorn Slough is
staggering. You will be amazed at how many
waterfowl, harbor seals, and sea otters there
are as you paddle this enchanting waterway.
Shorebirds by the thousands flock to Elkhorn
Slough every year. Sea otters and harbor seals
also find refuge in the slough’s quiet waters.
The best way to view the wildlife in the
Elkhorn Slough is from a kayak or canoe. As
you glide across the sparkling waters,
you’ll encounter American avocets, snowy
egrets, and marbled godwits. If you keep
your eyes on the lookout, you may see a few
deer too.
The Elkhorn Slough is one of the most
unscathed wetlands in the entire state of
California. The untouched and sheltered
7-mile slough is bordered by oak
studded, rolling hills winding its way along
the shore of Monterey Bay, located on the
coast of northern California. The main
channel of the slough winds seven miles
inland, feeding 2,500 acres of rich marsh
and tidal flats. The main channel turns to
the north just as it reaches the Elkhorn
Slough National Estuarine
Research
Reserve.
Paddling is an enjoyable way to get out on
the water, and the Elkhorn Slough is one of
the best places to try it!
Map of Elkhorn Slough
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