Sep 22, 2024
Magical - My sister and I took the whole day booking (Which is cheaper if you book online, ahead of time) and we were out on the water for no less than three hours. It was absolutely magical. We were able to see otters out in the wild, doing what they naturally do. We also happened to visit during a time with enhanced sea lion activity so we were constantly being surprised by curious sea lions popping up next to our canoes and then swimming away. 10/10 recommend and I will be coming back with more people!!
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Sep 9, 2024
Great eBikes & Kayaks - Awesome! Simple awesome fun time. We started w/ renting 2 ebikes for a couple of hours while we waited for our guided kayak tour. I apologize for not getting his name, but the shop manager was polite & helpful in getting us booked, signing the liability waiver, setting our expectations of what we could see. Jan was our excellent guide. She's an area resident since she was a teenager and knows all about the habitat, behavior, and ocean environment. I'll be requesting her specifically next time.
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Sep 4, 2024
Well organized and fun - Had a great time kayaking from the Cannery Row location on a beautiful day. Everything was well organized and we saw lots of sea lions, seals, and otters!
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Aug 13, 2024
Amazing wildlife! - I didn’t expect to see as much wildlife as I did! I literally had a sea lion pop up and swim right next to me. They provided us with gear to help keep us warmer, and taught us how to use the kayaks. They told us where we were most likely to see animals and have tips. I did end up getting a little seasick and had to end much earlier than I wanted, so if you get sea sick or might I recommend preparing and getting some sea sick pills so you can be out as long as you want.
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Jul 28, 2024
Good experience - It was a very pleasant experience. You only need two hours to do the whole tour, take photos and enjoy. The only bad thing was that there was a biologist yelling at all the kayakers to stay away from the algae part, which is necessary to get from one side to the other. So it seemed illogical to me. The experience with the kayakers was very kind and pleasant. The only bad thing was that crazy man yelling at people. His treatment was very rude and overshadowed the great experience and service that the company offers.
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Jul 20, 2024
This is now a must do every visit! - Kayaking in Monterey Bay was my favorite thing to do on this trip!! The people at Adventures by the Sea were absolutely wonderful! Kind, helpful, and friendly. They have everything you need for your adventure. We saw otters playing, seals, and sea lions. The water was pretty smooth. It was a WONDERFUL experience from start to finish. I will go with this company every single time I’m in Monterey.
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Jul 15, 2024
Fantastic! - We had a wonderful experience! Milo was very helpful and all of the other staff were great as well. We will definitely come back for future excursions!
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Jun 23, 2024
Awesome experience - Great service. Knowledgeable. Only been kayaking once before but they made it super easy. Told us where the otters were hanging out along the coast today and they were spot on. I’d definitely rent from them again.
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Jun 10, 2024
Amazing experience!!! - The staff was very helpful in teaching our kids how to row properly and showed us a large area map on where to go and what'd we see at each area. The whole experience was absolutely amazing! We are definitely going to do it in 6 weeks when we visit again! If you want to rest, find a bed of help, grab a piece (gently) until you stop moving and then let go. The kelp will situate itself under your kayak and kinda hold you still for a bit so you can relax and take it all in without being pushed or pulled by the ocean's tide as much. Amazing experience!!! A must experience when in Monterey!!
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Sep 17, 2024
Great sea otters but rent for half a day if poss. - We are from Europe and my wife has wanted to see sea otters for several decades - we don't have these in Europe. They were as cute as they appear on photos but retiring: you need a good zoom lens and a steady hand to photograph them from five kayak lengths away. Lovely gentle two hours. You should be able to rent kayaks for just 3 hours rather than a whole day.
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