Elkhorn Slough, one of the few remaining relatively undisturbed wetlands in California, protects the habits of hundreds of species of birds, fish, and invertebrates. Covering slightly less than 1400 acres, the reserve also is an important feeding and resting ground for many waterfowl and migrating shorebirds. Visitors to the Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve can catch quite a glimpse of what the slough has to offer. But because the reserve is dedicated to preservation, camping, picnicking, riding and fishing are not allowed on the grounds, and there are no boat launches. Visitors can enjoy the walking trails that wind among live oak and eucalyptus groves. Picnicking is allowed in certain areas. Smoking is now allowed on the trails. Guided nature walks originating at the nature center are offered on weekends. Please call to inquire on times and admission prices.
Location:
1700 Elkhorn Road, Watsonville California 95076
Telephone
831-728-2822
Other Wildlife Viewing nearby:
(Pebble Beach) Animal Care Clinic
(Pescadero) Ano Nuevo State Reserve
(Aptos ) Bear Retreat Llamas
(Santa Cruz) Chardonnay Sailing Charters
(Watsonville) Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Reserv
(San Jose) Quito Veterinary Hospital
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04/14 Coming to The Watsonville area
Santa Cruz Baroque Festival Santa Cruz CA April13-May11 A festival of baroque music.
Oakland Greek Festival Oakland CA May17-19 Wonderful aromas of Souklavia and Loukoumades waft through the air and the sounds of traditional Greek music and shouts of OPA! resonate in the hills of Oakland.
Bach Festival Carmel CA July13-27 Multiple performances of works by Bach.
Midsummer Mozart Festival San Francisco CA July18-28 Organized in 1974, the Festival is the only music festival in North America dedicated exclusively to Mozart.
Gilroy Garlic Festival Gilroy CA July26-28 The internationally acclaimed Great Garlic Cook-off, the signature event of the Gilroy Garlic Festival has increased the top prize in the July 27th competition to $5,000.
The Rio Vista Bass Derby Festival Rio Vista CA October11-13 Rio Vista is proud to host the oldest fishing derby on the West Coast. The festival is a three-day derby for bass, catfish and sturgeon. The festival also boasts music, food and fun for fishermen and non-fishing children and adults as well. The events include a carnival, live music and dancing, classic car show, a pancake breakfast, parade and BBQ. A large fireworks display is also featured on Saturday night.
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