MONTEREY BAY KAYAKS
  • RENTALS
    • Elkhorn Slough
    • Monterey
  • GUIDED TOURS
    • Elkhorn Slough
    • Monterey
  • PRIVATE GROUPS
  • School & Youth Groups
  • Kayak Fishing Tours
  • Sea Kayaking Classes
  • SEA OTTERS & THE MONTEREY BAY NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY
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SCHOOL GROUP TOURS ON MONTEREY BAY

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If you are looking for an educational, but fun and active outing for your 5th - 12th graders, kayaking is the natural choice. Our guides will provide safety and group management while teaching them about all the marine life that surrounds them. Monterey Bay has a wealth of teaching opportunities so close to shore - learn about marine sanctuaries, kelp forests, sea otters, seals, sea lions, birds and marine invertebrates. We are the only Certified Wildlife Stewards kayaking outfitter for
​Monterey Bay (awarded by 
www.seaottersavvy.org/Sea Otter Savvy)

Our youth group tours have a high guide to customer ratio of ne guide per  5 double kayaks for safety and to ensure full participation by everyone. A Summary of Safety and Certificate of Insurance can be provided upon request. You can also request pre-trip materials on the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary
and the marine animals you will encounter. Give us a call to customize the tour for your class!

We offer a special discounted rate for weekdays from September through May excluding weekends and holiday weekdays. 16 person minimum. Tours will range from 2 to 2. 5 hours depending on the grade.  Includes all gear + wetsuits + life vests.
$50 per participant/16 person minimum

SCHOOL GROUP TOUR POLICY

Private tour spots fill up quickly so we cannot hold spaces without a reservation.
Reservations require full payment in advance and cancellations require 2 week's notice for refunds.
Fill out the form below and our group coordinator will get back to you as soon as possible.

After booking your tour, you will receive an email confirmation with trip details, what to wear and bring, what we include, a map to find our location and a link to our online waiver.  Please forward this to all your people so everyone will be prepared.
Note that groups should arrive at least 30 minutes before the start time so that everyone can get geared up without hurry or stress!



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
  • 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