Kayaking the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary allows visitors and locals to get up close and personal with one of the world’s most pristine aquatic environments. Elkhorn Slough also rewards kayakers with bird and animal sightings in a lush wetland.
Main location: 299 Cannery Row; also: 32 Cannery Row, at Coast Guard Pier on Cannery Row, Monterey, 372-1807, http://www.adventuresbythesea.com
693 Del Monte Blvd., Monterey, 373-5357; 2390 Highway 1, Moss Landing, (800) 649-5357, http://www.montereybaykayaks.com
2370 Highway 1, Moss Landing, 724-5692, http://www.kayakconnection.com
