MONTEREY BAY KAYAKS
  • PADDLE ELKHORN SLOUGH ESTUARY
    • Elkhorn Slough Rentals
    • Elkhorn Slough Guided Tours
    • Private Elkhorn Slough Tours
    • School Group Tours at Elkhorn Slough
  • PADDLE MONTEREY BAY
    • Monterey Rentals
    • Monterey Guided Tours
    • Private Monterey Bay Tours
    • Schools Group Tours for Monterey Bay
  • Kayak Fishing Tours & DERBY
  • SEA OTTERS & THE MONTEREY BAY NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY
  • Shop our Store & USED KAYAKS
  • GIFT CERTIFICATES
  • 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 Estuarine Reserve, a unique protected wetland with sea otters, ​seals and birds.
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Paddle  ​Monterey Bay's exciting harbor and Cannery Row shoreline with sea otters, seals, sealions, kelp beds and possibly dolphins! Click on options below.
RENTAL INFO
GUIDED TOURS INFO
KAYAK FISHING
PRIVATE TOURS
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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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Perfect for sharing the experience of the  MONTEREY BAY NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY.
They never expire and can applied to anything in the stores. 

​Purchase online and email directly to your gift recipient.


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Kayaks, Gear, Clothing & More!

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Used Kayaks now available. Buy online, pick up at either location.

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2022 FISHING DERBY 

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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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​Open 9-5 Daily @ both locations
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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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  • PADDLE ELKHORN SLOUGH ESTUARY
    • Elkhorn Slough Rentals
    • Elkhorn Slough Guided Tours
    • Private Elkhorn Slough Tours
    • School Group Tours at Elkhorn Slough
  • PADDLE MONTEREY BAY
    • Monterey Rentals
    • Monterey Guided Tours
    • Private Monterey Bay Tours
    • Schools Group Tours for Monterey Bay
  • Kayak Fishing Tours & DERBY
  • SEA OTTERS & THE MONTEREY BAY NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY
  • Shop our Store & USED KAYAKS
  • GIFT CERTIFICATES
  • Contact Us