Moss Landing

The Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary is home to some of the most diverse and rich waters in our oceans, and you have the chance to see it up close and personal! The big prize is getting to see a whale, but these waters are teeming with other wildlife from dolphins to otters to sea lions.  For those who haven't been out on the open ocean, simply riding the swells out on the water is an exp...

Elkhorn Slough and Moss Landing is an out-and-back trail that is good for all skill levels located near Moss Landing, California.

Disclaimer: Please keep a respectful distance from the whales and other sea wildlife for their protection and your own. Note, changing the animal's natural behavior is a violation of federal law.Every year, humpbacks whale migrate north from their winter and breeding grounds down in southern Mexicon and Central America to feed in the cold waters of Monterey Bay, California. Even though the wha...

Elkhorn Slough Exploration is an out-and-back trail where you may see local wildlife located near Moss Landing, California.

Elkhorn Slough is located in Moss Landing, which is in the dead center of Monterey Bay, California. Elkhorn Slough is one of California's largest wetlands and part of a National Estuarine Reserve located in central Monterey Bay, California, just a short trip from the Monterey Peninsula and the Santa Cruz area. The wildlife rich reserve winds inland many miles and provides an important feeding a...

South Marsh Loop Trail is a loop trail that is good for all skill levels located near Watsonville, California.

Campsites here come with a fire ring and picnic table, as well as bathroom and shower access. These sites are particularly recommended for families and large groups. Make a reservation here.

From the moment you turn into the parking lot, you know Marina State Beach is special. Grab a parking spot in the large lot and then run down the dunes and onto the shoreline! The beach feels spacious on this section of the shore and gives plenty of room to run around or to put down a blanket to catch a sunset (with some local wine). If you are in the mood for a workout, the beach goes on for a...

Manresa Beach Trail is a loop trail that is good for all skill levels located near Watsonville, California.