Title: Elkhorn Travel Guide: Best of Elkhorn, Castroville Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Elkhorn](https://expedia.co.uk/Elkhorn-Hotels.d553248634983166691.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Elkhorn](https://expedia.co.uk/Elkhorn-Holiday-Rentals.d553248634983166691.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Elkhorn Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Elkhorn.d553248634983166691.Car-Hire-Guide)[Elkhorn Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Elkhorn.d553248634983166691.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Elkhorn Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Great hiking around the slough. Saw lots of sea birds and otters, crabs, lizards and even 3 different snakes. Trails are easy hiking and they also do kayak trips into the slough. Fun place to see nature.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634983166691/8568a91a-f5aa-404f-8ea0-b27ed4222d03.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Great hiking around the slough. Saw lots of sea birds and otters, crabs, lizards and even 3 different snakes. Trails are easy hiking and they also do kayak trips into the slough. Fun place to see nature.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634983166691/8568a91a-f5aa-404f-8ea0-b27ed4222d03.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![This nursery has seemingly endless rows of succulents for sale. The smallest are $2 and prices go up from there. I love stopping at this place to see what they’re growing and pick out a few odd little plants.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634983166691/d6b0e03c-8e42-4097-a843-b807d338fee6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Elkhorn Things to do ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-uk-fr-de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Holiday Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and holiday homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.co.uk/cheap-deals?rfrr=DX_SPRING_PROMO_553248634983166691) - Top hotels in Elkhorn - Top Holiday Rentals in Elkhorn ![Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/1100/1024/0221d503_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay Two Portola Plaza Monterey CA £165 15 Mar - 16 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa resort in Monterey. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ... 9/10 Wonderful! (2,985 reviews) The room was very Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F03%2F2026&endDate=16%2F03%2F2026&selected=1024&PinnedHotelID=1024&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634983166691) ![The Monterey Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/12400/12377/d1fdaaee_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Monterey Hotel 407 Calle Principal Monterey CA £79 15 Mar - 16 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (1,543 reviews) The hot tub was out of service Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F03%2F2026&endDate=16%2F03%2F2026&selected=12377&PinnedHotelID=12377&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634983166691) ![Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/18200/18152/d0aba218_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa 1 Old Golf Course Rd Monterey CA £200 1 Apr - 2 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury resort in Monterey. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,548 reviews) The room service was the worst. Ordered chicken noodle soup. When it arrived it tasted like it came from the can so I called the front desk and to tell them this and asked why it tasted unseasoned. I was told that it was from a Campbell soup can which absolutely threw me. 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Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 10/10 Exceptional! (133 reviews) Pictures don’t do this place justice. It has everything you would need and then some. The downstairs game room was so nice to have since I have multiple teenage boys. Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Carmel-Hotels-Big-Sur-Lodge-Style-House-In-Carmel-With-PANORAMIC-Ocean.h60617489.Hotel-Information) ![Charming Romantic Yacht Harbor Beach Cottage ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33120000/33112100/33112057/eea0b10f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Charming Romantic Yacht Harbor Beach Cottage Santa Cruz CA Stay at this cottage in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Capitola Beach are ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (312 reviews) Well appointed in a desirable location. We really enjoyed the hot tub and outdoor space. Inside was a bit cramped and some minor repairs are needed but overall a nice stay. Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Cruz-Hotels-Charming-Romantic-Yacht-Harbor-Beach-Cottage.h33112057.Hotel-Information) ![Monterey Co. Bungalow Near the Ocean - 2 Free Aquarium Passes Included!](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27140000/27133400/27133357/692995f6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Monterey Co. Bungalow Near the Ocean - 2 Free Aquarium Passes Included! Seaside CA Stay at this golf holiday home in Seaside. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Monterey Bay Aquarium and Fisherman's Wharf are ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (326 reviews) Clean and nice house. Good communication. We enjoyed our stay. 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The beach is a popular fishing site.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/632321197394071552/b487519d-209b-432a-b9b1-57ee531b6d4a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve You can take time to visit Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve during your travels to Castroville. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Salinas-River-Dunes-Nature-Preserve-Monterey.d632321322929262592.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Step aboard our stable, USCG inspected, 27ft. pontoon boat, and embark on an unforgettable wildlife adventure! ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46664379/11af1fe1-de05-44e1-83e7-9719cd2356af.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Wildlife Safari Boat Tour in Scenic Monterey Bay Wetland £33 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/wildlife-safari-boat-tour-in-scenic-monterey-bay-wetland.a46664379.activity-details) ![Monterey County Salinas Valley Farm Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47975597/e25c67df-9562-4091-83d4-094b724bad67.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Monterey County Salinas Valley Farm Tour £154 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/monterey-county-salinas-valley-farm-tour.a47975597.activity-details) ![Happy Anniversary ❤️ ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45672579/16bfaaa8-e814-48b1-93e4-12f791ba2db3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Thai Cooking Class in Monterey £90 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/thai-cooking-class-in-monterey.a45672579.activity-details) [See all activities in Elkhorn](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Elkhorn.d553248634983166691.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Elkhorn ![Lettuce field in the Salinas Valley of Monterey County, California](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9904/d175be19-3ba3-46cc-9730-68dc3b4bc689.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Salinas ![Castroville artichokes in the setting sun](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6337749/d6b08ed9-5d33-4da7-990f-9ec1cde591eb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Castroville - Cities near Elkhorn - Places of interest [Salinas](https://expedia.co.uk/Salinas.dx9904)[Castroville](https://expedia.co.uk/Castroville.dx6337749) - [Monterey Bay Aquarium ](https://expedia.co.uk/Monterey-Bay-Aquarium-Retreat.d6063305.Attraction) - [Monterey Bay ](https://expedia.co.uk/Monterey-Bay-California.d553248621532640233.Attraction) - [Cannery Row ](https://expedia.co.uk/Cannery-Row-New-Monterey.d6131067.Attraction) - [Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk ](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Cruz-Beach-Boardwalk-Westside-Santa-Cruz.d6065915.Attraction) - [WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca ](https://expedia.co.uk/WeatherTech-Raceway-Laguna-Seca-Monterey.d6065903.Attraction) - [Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/Gilroy-Gardens-Family-Theme-Park-Gilroy.d6197565.Attraction) - [Asilomar State Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Asilomar-State-Beach-California.d6153470.Attraction) - [The Links at Spanish Bay ](https://expedia.co.uk/The-Links-At-Spanish-Bay-Pebble-Beach.d6328098.Attraction) - [Del Monte Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Del-Monte-Beach-Monterey.d6327606.Attraction) - [Gilroy Premium Outlets ](https://expedia.co.uk/Gilroy-Premium-Outlets-Gilroy.d6219323.Attraction) - [Fort Ord Dunes State Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/Fort-Ord-Dunes-State-Park-Seaside.d6151264.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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