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It's now home to those sharks, rays, about 100 species of fish and 120 kinds of birds, but for years the marshland was diked, drained and used as ranch land. The Elkhorn Dairy, as it was known, was in production for more than 50 years.Jul 12, 2012

A favorite way to see the slough is in a kayak or canoe. Paddling just above the water level, you can come face to face with a mischievous sea otter swimming on its back, a harbor seal lounging in the mud, or a grebe about to dive for fish.

The Elkhorn Slough is one of the best places to go stand up paddling, if you're into exploring waterways, meeting curious wildlife, and basking in the serenity of an isolated SUP…and who isn't?! ... Motorized boats aren't allowed, so kayakers and SUP-ers have the run of the place. Not that you'll see many around.Jan 23, 2014

Moss Landing State Beach. The beach is open for day use. Parking is available to vehicles on a limited basis.

You can launch your kayak at the Moss Landing Harbor District Launch Ramp at the North Harbor, located on Hwy 1, north of Moss Landing (near the kayak shops) or Kirby Park along Elkhorn Road, north of the Elkhorn Slough Reserve. Small watercraft can also launch in the Harbor of Moss Landing.

Wetlands like Elkhorn Slough serve key functions in pollution control and food provision, offering green, sustainable, low cost and efficient ways to clean wastewater of impurities and recycle nutrients, and also serve as cradles of biodiversity by hosting young fish and other marine species as well as rice paddies – ...Oct 5, 2018

Elkhorn Slough is a stream near Prunedale. The most popular species caught here are Leopard shark, Cabezon, and Barred surfperch.

Watching sea otters, sea lions, seals, brown pelicans, American avocets, cormorants, egrets, terns and a host of other wildlife from the water is an experience that provides a unique perspective of how the slough is used by the native inhabitants.

A hat (one that won't fly off in the wind), sunscreen and polarized sunglasses are a must. The water reflects the sun back up onto your face, even if you're wearing a hat, and can leave you looking like a lobster by the time you paddle back to the docks!