Elkhorn Slough Reserve

What travelers say:

Time your launch to the last of the incoming tide and ride near wildlife like harbor seals and sea otters, while the pelicans glide low across the water and shorebirds dot the muddy shores. Kayaks are perfect for idling along with a long-distance lens or with the naked eye. The sheer abundance and casual behavior of the mammals and birds is what makes the journey worthwhile. Park at the yacht harbor and launch or rent a kayak .