Monterey Bay Eco Tours

08/24/2025

It doesn't take long for us to hit that sea otter guarantee! The harbor is often just as exciting as Elkhorn Slough, especially when you spot a sea otter catching some sun alongside their sea lion neighbors.

08/21/2025

Are you a nature and wildlife photography enthusiast? Whether you're a professional or amateur photographer, Elkhorn Slough is the perfect subject!

This calm, tidal wetland is full of charismatic marine mammals, diverse shore birds, and awe-inspiring views, making it ideal for a fun afternoon spent with your photography buddies.

08/19/2025

Do you love sea otters? Do you dream of watching them thrive in their natural habitat? You're in the right place!

Elkhorn Slough has the highest population of Southern sea otters in the world. Our environmentally friendly, fully electric vessel can bring you into critical sea otter habitat with minimal impact and maximum benefit. It's a win-win, and a must see!

Book your tickets today!

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08/17/2025

Sea otters are known for their playful nature. We can’t help but see this as a sweet game of hide-and-seek between a mom and pup!

Every trip aboard the El Cat is different. The Elkhorn Slough is a thriving ecosystem, and we have front row seats to some adorably cute behaviors.

08/11/2025

Our favorite time of year is here! It's dreamy, delicious, rainbow sherbet sunset season. Join us for an awe-inspiring view, and unforgettable time, and a new way to chase the sunset.

Sunset Tours are available on:
🌅 August 29th, 6:30-7:45pm

🌅 September 20th, 6-7:15pm

🌅 October 4th, 5:45-7:00pm

🌅 November 9th, 4-5:15pm

Food and drinks are welcome aboard! Get your tickets at www.montereybayecotours.com

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08/08/2025

🚨 CALL TO ACTION! 🚨

We are so honored! Thank you all for nominating us for best Eco-Friendly business in this year's 's ! Help us cross the finish line, and cast your final vote before August 29.

To cast your vote, go to:
➡ https://form.jotform.com/251827067897170
➡ Scroll to Shopping and Services to find best Eco-Friendly Business
➡ Cast your vote!

🚨 Remember, you must vote in at least 20 categories for your vote to be counted!

08/02/2025

Happy Friday! Looking for something unique to do this weekend, check out our Seas the Summer events taking place, Friday’s, Saturday’s, and Sunday’s, 11am-3pm!

After your tour of Elkhorn Slough, check out what our buddies at westernflyerfoundation and sunflowerstarlab are doing to protect and conserve our treasured marine ecosystems.

07/29/2025

The cutest chicks to ever floof on a roof, do you know whose babies these are?

The infamous Western Gull! These sweet chicks will grow up to 26 inches long, weigh up to two pounds, and get a wingspan of over four feet. Not only are their chicks the cutest thing ever, gulls are actually very clever birds and are often over looked. Did you know?

🪶 In breeding colonies with more females than males, two females will establish a bond, lay their eggs, and take care of their double-sized brood together.

🪶 The oldest Western gull lived to be almost 34 years old in the sunny state of California.

🪶 To break open meals in a hard shell, gulls will drop them onto hard surfaces from the air to break them open.

07/24/2025

Anytime, honestly!!

Elkhorn Slough is packed with wildlife 24 hours a day. Want to see sleeping rafts of otters? Join us during low-tide. Are you more interested in seeing otters swimming and feeding? Then come see us on a high tide. We promise, there's no bad time to visit Elkhorn Slough!

07/22/2025

It's super-sized with these amazing, gigantic birds. They are...

American White Pelicans! These amazingly large birds can get over 5 feet in length, weight up to 20 pounds, and have a wingspan of over 9 feet! This is one of our favorite species to see on the Slough, so much so, we put them in our logo!

🪶 When pelican embryos are ready to hatch, they will squawk! They can do this to express discomfort before hatching. Cute!

🪶 The oldest American White Pelican was 23 years and 6 months old, and was tagged in 1983 in North Dakota.

🪶 Parents must provide 150 pounds of food to their chicks before they are ready to forage on their own.

07/20/2025

Looking for some time to rest and relax in nature? Come explore Elkhorn Slough with us aboard our fully electric, zero-emission catamaran! The wildlife is awaiting your visit.

07/09/2025

It's that time of year again! Can we count on your vote for Best Eco-Friendly Business (under Shopping and Services category)?? Here's our elevator pitch!

✅ We operate one of the first fully electric, zero-emission Coast Guard vessels on the West Coast.

✅ Our captains are trained on how to safely navigate Elkhorn Slough without disturbing the resident southern sea otter population.

✅ Our quiet electric motors are nearly silent, reducing noise pollution during our tours.

✅ We built our vessel with our own hands, right here in Moss Landing! Our team of builders utilize closed mold vacuum infusion, a process that emits little VOC's compared to traditional fiberglass production.

Ready to cast your vote? Use this link: https://2025-best-of-monterey-county-nominations--mcweekly.contest.vote/