MONTEREY BAY KAYAKS
  • RENTALS
    • Elkhorn Slough
    • Monterey
  • GUIDED TOURS
    • Elkhorn Slough
    • Monterey
  • PRIVATE GROUPS
  • School & Youth Groups
  • Kayak Fishing Tours & 2023 Derby
  • Sea Kayaking Classes
  • SEA OTTERS & THE MONTEREY BAY NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY
  • Shop our Store/Gift Certificates/Used Kayaks
    • GIFT CERTIFICATES
    • 2022 USED KAYAKS SALE PHOTOS
  • Contact Us

Adventure, discover, explore...

 Why paddle with Monterey Bay Kayaks?

We are Certified Wildlife Stewards from Sea Otter Savvy
Business Tourism award from the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Foundation
2020 Travelers Choice by TripAdvisor

Two locations offer unparalleled wildlife & paddling experiences,
the Monterey city shoreline and Elkhorn Slough estuary

​Open 9-5 Daily at both locations 

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Paddle the Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Reserve, a unique protected wetland with sea otters, ​seals and birds.
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Paddle in the Monterey Bay National MarineSanctuary,  exciting harbor and Cannery Row shoreline with sea otters, seals, sealions, kelp beds and possibly dolphins!
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​Please do not "b-otter"  the sea otters, harbor seals and other marine life while you are visiting their home!

​Learn more about sea otters and the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary
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We are proud to be the only Certified Wildlife Stewards in Monterey & Elkhorn Slough
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Business Tourism Award from the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Foundation

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STORE HOURS:

​Open 9-5 Daily @ both locations
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Call us (831) 373-5357
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Why paddle with Monterey Bay Kayaks?
• We received the Business Tourism award from the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Foundation
* We are Certified Wildlife Stewards from Sea Otter Savvy
• 2020 Travelers Choice by TripAdvisor

• Two locations offer unparalled wildlife & paddling experiences
with natural history tours, rentals and more




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ABOUT MONTEREY BAY KAYAKS
We are a locally owned and operated small business that pioneered eco-tourism in 1985 and has been a leader in kayak recreation and education ever since! 

We have introduced over 450,000 people to our unique and beautiful area with naturalist led tours, comprehensive rental packages and classes with ACA trained instructors. 
Our mission is to provide a wonderful and exceptional experience for everyone while fostering stewardship of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary and the Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Reserve.

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  • RENTALS
    • Elkhorn Slough
    • Monterey
  • GUIDED TOURS
    • Elkhorn Slough
    • Monterey
  • PRIVATE GROUPS
  • School & Youth Groups
  • Kayak Fishing Tours & 2023 Derby
  • Sea Kayaking Classes
  • SEA OTTERS & THE MONTEREY BAY NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY
  • Shop our Store/Gift Certificates/Used Kayaks
    • GIFT CERTIFICATES
    • 2022 USED KAYAKS SALE PHOTOS
  • Contact Us