Moss Landing State Wildlife Area

Matt Minasi

Great place to kayak, see otters, harbor seals, otters, pelicans, cormorants and a million other sea birds. Wind in the summer months blows stronger from the ocean and harder as the day goes on, peaking around 5pm usually. If you start your paddle from the harbor that can make for a an easy paddle into the Slough but tough headwind on the way back. Paddling is pretty easy and the water is pretty shallow but not so shallow you have to worry about running aground. There isn't any good spots to haul out your kayak bcs the slough is mostly just mud. Plan accordingly. Have fun! Parking in the harbor cost 10$/car and another 6$ to launch personal watercraft. WARNING as of 7/30/22 the automated parking ticket machine has been removed and it cash only. In front of the bathrooms there's a metal box with blue envelopes that u put ur cash in, tear off the tag for ur windshield, and deposit it in the box. I was told by the Moss Landing Harbor management that the electronic box is supposed to come back.

Fredrick Jose antony cruz

Nice place to see shore birds.. didn’t take the kayak though.. would have been better May 08 2021... took a tour it was awesome..

Michael Rock

HOLY COW! We went looking for animal encounters and adventures for our kids. In all of our world travels, NOTHING has come close to this experience. The sheer volume of seals (individuals and families, young and old), and Otters was astounding. Starting right at the dock, they were literally all around us. The water is very calm, and the setting is quiet allowing you to focus on why you came...the animals. It can get VERY crowded, so try to go during the week, and in the early winter. We went Thanskgiving week and it was empty. If you arent blown away by this experience, get your pulse checked. Oh, and the guides were friendly, knowledgable and maybr more excited than we were. GO NOW.

Mark Oshana Badal

Moss Landing State Wildlife Area is an absolutely beautiful destination for kayaking and exploring Monterey Bay’s marine wildlife and spending time with friends, family and loved ones. Enjoy!