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Lunge-Feeding Whales

You never know what you'll see on a kayaking excursion!

Sea Life Abounds!

A variety of sea life can be found in the Monterey Bay

Whale Adventures

Monterey Bay offers whale watching at its best

Whale Watching by Boat

View these majestic creatures up close

Things To Do



Best Western Plus Capitola-By-the-Sea

Near beach, shops & quaint Capitola/Soquel Village

Capitola Hotel

Steps to the beach, in heart of Capitola Village

Howard Johnson Inn at Santa Cruz Wharf

Offers comfortable ocean view guest rooms



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Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve


Visitor center & five miles of trails through oak woodlands, grasslands, fresh & saltwater marshes, seasonal wildlife.

Wildlife Watch , Bird Watching, Parks, Reserves, Tours

CONTACT DETAILS:
1700 Elkhorn Road, Watsonville
Phone: 831.728.2822
elkhornslough.org
DATE/TIME:
Open Wed. - Sun. 9am - 5pm, Tours: Sat. & Sun. 10am, 1pm.




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Whale Watching from a Safe Distance

This magnificent whale tail image was captured off the Santa Cruz coast




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303 Water Street, Suite 100
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
800.833.3494 or 831.425.1234
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