Kids, kayaks, paddleboards, sea otters = a great summer vacation!
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Offered every week from June thru July.
Each session is MON - THUR with morning and afternoon sessions available. For ages 9-14. Kids should be good swimmers. Advance sessions for repeat campers are available. All gear, full wetsuit and snacks are included in price. Bring bathing suit, water shoes, towels, sunscreen and personal items (and lunch for all-day campers). Details will be in your packet. A minimum of 3 campers needed for each session. We recommend reservations at least 1 week in advance to ensure the space is available. Reservations require full payment in advance. See full cancellation policy & weather links. Consider going kayaking as a family on a Friday with a free rental/tour for your camp graduate! |
693 Del Monte Avenue, Monterey
Check-in at our store on Monterey Beach. We have a full retail store, restrooms, changing rooms and parking. 
What's that? Learning about the creatures in the bay is fun!
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Morning Session - 3 hours - CANCELLED TILL FURTHER NOTICE
Kids will spend the week being introduced to kayaks and ocean safety skills while learning about the sea otters, seals, sea lions, kelp forests, marine invertebrates and shorebirds. Monday: Intro to Kayaking (in the Harbor) Tues: Rescues and Safety Day (in the Harbor) Wed: Animals and their Habitats Thur: Paddle all the way to the Aquarium/ Learn about the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary $215 Mon-Thur from 9:30-12:30
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Afternoon Session - 3 hours - CANCELLED TILL FURTHER NOTICE
Campers will have more casual time to kayak, standup paddleboard, swim and play in the calm waters of Monterey Beach under the supervision of trained staff. There is an optional field trip to local wharfs if it is too windy for water sports (walking or Trolley only). Morning sessions are pre-requisite.
$115 Mon-Thur from 1:00-4:00
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HOLIDAY HOURS:
Open 9-5 Daily EXCEPT
Closing early at 3:oo pm Thanksgiving day, Christmas Eve and New Years Eve
Open on Thanksgiving and New Years Day!
Closed Dec 25 Christmas Day
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
Open 9-5 Daily EXCEPT
Closing early at 3:oo pm Thanksgiving day, Christmas Eve and New Years Eve
Open on Thanksgiving and New Years Day!
Closed Dec 25 Christmas Day
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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MONTEREY LOCATION |
ELKHORN SLOUGH LOCATION |
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 350,000 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.
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 350,000 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.