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Tag: Sea Otters

Water Activities · Monterey, California

Paddling Cannery Row: Kayaking the Kelp Forests of Monterey Bay

Launch from Cannery Row into the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, where kelp forests steady your kayak and sea otters drift by like locals. This easy-to-moderate paddle blends wildlife encounters with coastal history—best enjoyed on a calm, fog-kissed morning.

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