Monterey Bay Kayaks - Moss Landing, California

Sinae H.

Kayaking is one of my favorite outdoor activities and I was so glad to have been able to book the Elkhorn Slough tour on my birthday weekend.
Upon arriving I was good to go since I had signed my forms online. It was so nice to have the option of wearing their gear for no extra cost which kept me a little warmer and dry. I brought water shoes which they recommend on their site.
Marley was our tour guide. It was nice there were only three of us and I've been kayaking many times but she still took the opportunity to go over all the basics. How to enter and exit the boat, how to paddle, what to look for, and what to avoid. She helped us all individually into the water as well.
I love birds and there is no shortage of fun waterfowl around. Marley was very knowledgeable about the types of birds we saw and what they were up to and that made it fun.
The sea otters were as adorable as you can possibly imagine, especially the moms floating around holding their babies. The sea lions were fun to see sun bathing as well. Every where I looked I'd have to stop and take a picture or video. The slough was truly full of beautiful nature.
My tour was February 9 which was a surprisingly perfect time to be out there. I highly recommend this business and this tour. I cannot wait to return!

Emma H.

Great tour to enjoy the wildlife and kayaking at the same time! We saw more than a dozen of sea otters, seals and many water birds . We did the 1.5 hour guided tour (the easiest one) right around the low tide in the afternoon. The tour was unbelievable! Our guide Janice ( please forgive me if I make the wrong spelling) was extremely nice and knowledgeable and experienced. She gave us clear instructions, considerate help, and lots of information on the wildlife in the Elkhorn slough. We were lucky to flow effortlessly with the tide into the slough, and pushed out of the slough by the wind. Btw. Child friendly.

Elena B.

loved the experience!
we did the 11 am. "1.5h Elkhorn Slough Guided Tour" and our guide was John. everything went smooth from the first minute to the last!
to start off, there were wetsuits, pants, and jackets available for free, which was very nice. at all the other kayaking places I've been, I've only ever been offered the life jacket, and that's all, but Monterey Nay Kayaks went beyond the requirements and also offered something for our comfort. I get cold very easily, and the wetsuits were just perfect.
we saw about 30 otters total, 2 seals in the water, and more on the beach, lots of pelicans, and other small birds. our dream to see otters came true!
John was also very knowledgeable and attentive. Good luck to him with his future studies!!

We will be coming back 🙂

Hsiang P.

Really cool experience. We had a perfect condition, very calm, and great time of the day to kayak.
Our tour started at 9am and had our own tour guide, Carlton, who was super nice and knowledgeable on everything. He took us around to see different sea animals, like birds and also kept our distance from them so we don’t disturb their natural environment. Very respectful and knowledgeable. We had a great time with him. Highly recommended.

Wasabi S. S.

Today we went on a Elkhorn slough guided kayak tour for an hour and a half on a 3 pm slot. The best time to actually kayak as there were just few kayakers out. We were guided by Brandon, this young and super knowledgeable guy who made the kayaking so much meaningful. My son and I truly enjoyed the kayak and it’s because of the fun facts Brandon had shared with us about all the sea animals we encountered today. We have seen tons of sea otters both active and sleeping and some different kinds of birds. Heron for one and lots of seagulls. Thank you Brandon for the fun kayaking tour. We definitely recommend Monterey Kayaks and look for Brandon!

Jessica E.

Wonderful place to rent kayaks and go out on an adventure to see the local marine wildlife. The kayak rental provides the kayak, plus life jacket and wet suits or rain gear depending on preference. The gift shop had lots of extras life phones protectors, water shoes, etc plus stuffed for the kiddos. The employees were kind and helpful explaining how to use all the gear and the best routes for travel. They also emphasize keeping wildlife protection. We had the best time, definite highlight of our trip! Saw tons of otters, seals, sea lions and birds. Will definitely be back again!

Rhi T.

Took a tour here because I hear people talk about kayaking in Elkhorn Slough a lot. At first, I was a little intimidated because I was going by myself and had very little experience with kayaks. Now I'm really glad I did it because I was not disappointed at all!

You're supposed to arrive 30 minutes before your tour. I knew this but still didn't plan well and was in traffic for a bit, so I didn't get there until a few minutes before the tour was scheduled to leave. The manager stayed very friendly despite this and got me in with no issue. My guide was Janice, who was very approachable and interesting to talk to. She was also really knowledgeable about the wildlife, local history, and the Monterey area.

We saw seals, a sea lion, tons of birds, and several otters. You can appreciate the animals, plants, and scenery a lot more from in the water. I found out that this company offers tours in Monterey as well, so I will be back to try those. I would highly recommend their tours to anyone, just make sure to read the instructions on the confirmation email beforehand and get there on time!

Auguste V.

Brandon was amazing and gave us such a precious tour of the slough. He took really good care of my family visiting from France while giving us many facts about the marine biology thanks to his knowledge. I also love that he knew how to navigate the slough while not disturbing the wildlife. 10/10!!