Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve

[1] The reserve encompasses the central shore of Monterey Bay and is approximately 100 miles (160 km) south of San Francisco, California.

[4] There are programs hosted that work towards conserving and protecting the wildlife and habitats in Elkhorn Slough, as part of the National Estuarine Research Reserve system.

The visitor center features exhibits and five miles (8 km) of trails that offer a diverse variety of plants and animals to see.

[4] This reserve also serves as a spot for kayaking and birding as well, where visitors can be surrounded by seals, fish, sea otters, and marshes.

[6] The Elkhorn Slough also contains various species of leopard sharks, birds, and fish that are considered to be threatened habitats.