Travel Reference
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round aboard biodiesel-fueled boats (reservations essential). Devour dock-fresh seafood at
www.philsfishmarket.com
; 7600 Sandholdt Rd; mains $11-21; 10am-8pm Sun-Thu, to 9pm Fri & Sat;
831-633-5483;
www.hauteenchilada.com
; 7902 Moss Landing Rd; mains $13-26; 11am-9pm Mon-
Thu, from 9am Fri-Sun)
, an inspired Mexican restaurant inside a Frida Kahlo-esque art gal-
lery.
On the east side of Hwy 1,
Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve
( 831-728-2822;
www.elkhornslough.org
; 1700 Elkhorn Rd, Watsonville; adult/child 16yr & under $4/
free; 9am-5pm Wed-Sun)
is popular with bird-watchers and hikers. Docent-led tours typic-
ally depart at 10am and 1pm on Saturdays and Sundays, or sign up for an electric-boat
2370 Hwy 1, Moss Landing; 2hr tour adult/child 12yr & under $49/39; )
. Kayaking is a fantastic
way to see the slough, though not on a windy day or when the tides are against you.
Reserve ahead for kayak or SUP rentals, guided tours and paddling instruction with
Kayak
Connection
( 831-724-5692;
www.kayakconnection.com
;
2370 Hwy 1, Moss Landing; kayak rental
$35-65, tours adult/child from $45/35; 9am-5pm Mon-Fri, to 6pm Sat & Sun)
or
Monterey Bay
Kayaks
( 800-649-5357, 831-373-5357;
www.montereybaykayaks.com
;
2390 Hwy 1, Moss Land-
ing; kayak rental/tour from $30/55)
.