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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