Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Elkhorn March 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Elkhorn](https://expedia.co.uk/Elkhorn-Hotels.d553248634983166691.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[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) # What to do in Elkhorn, CA ## Activities, attractions and tours ![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) ## Elkhorn Attractions Let Expedia help you to experience the best that Elkhorn has to offer! If you’re planning a trip to Elkhorn, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling to Elkhorn with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Places of interest in Elkhorn Elkhorn is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay in Elkhorn, and make it a breeze to explore Elkhorn and the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Elkhorn to make sure that you enjoy your holiday to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit to Elkhorn, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. 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[Book now](https://expedia.co.uk/cheap-deals?rfrr=ACTIVITIES_SPRING_PROMO_553248634983166691) ## Recommended things to do in Elkhorn | Number of things to do | 5 | | ------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Wildlife Safari Boat Tour in Scenic Monterey Bay Wetland](/things-to-do/wildlife-safari-boat-tour-in-scenic-monterey-bay-wetland.a46664379.activity-details): £34 | | Top 5 things to do | [Wildlife Safari Boat Tour in Scenic Monterey Bay Wetland](/things-to-do/wildlife-safari-boat-tour-in-scenic-monterey-bay-wetland.a46664379.activity-details)[Elkhorn Slough Wildlife Tour](/things-to-do/elkhorn-slough-wildlife-tour.a3402594.activity-details)[Monterey Bay Whale Watching](/things-to-do/monterey-bay-whale-watching.a44748301.activity-details)[Santa Cruz Surf Walk: History and Culture Tour](/things-to-do/santa-cruz-surf-walk-history-and-culture-tour.a51552101.activity-details)[Monterey County Salinas Valley Farm Tour](/things-to-do/monterey-county-salinas-valley-farm-tour.a47975597.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [Wildlife Safari Boat Tour in Scenic Monterey Bay Wetland](/things-to-do/wildlife-safari-boat-tour-in-scenic-monterey-bay-wetland.a46664379.activity-details)[Elkhorn Slough Wildlife Tour](/things-to-do/elkhorn-slough-wildlife-tour.a3402594.activity-details)[Monterey Bay Whale Watching](/things-to-do/monterey-bay-whale-watching.a44748301.activity-details)[Santa Cruz Surf Walk: History and Culture Tour](/things-to-do/santa-cruz-surf-walk-history-and-culture-tour.a51552101.activity-details)[Monterey County Salinas Valley Farm Tour](/things-to-do/monterey-county-salinas-valley-farm-tour.a47975597.activity-details) | | With kids | [Wildlife Safari Boat Tour in Scenic Monterey Bay Wetland](/things-to-do/wildlife-safari-boat-tour-in-scenic-monterey-bay-wetland.a46664379.activity-details)[Monterey Bay Whale Watching](/things-to-do/monterey-bay-whale-watching.a44748301.activity-details)[Santa Cruz Surf Walk: History and Culture Tour](/things-to-do/santa-cruz-surf-walk-history-and-culture-tour.a51552101.activity-details)[Monterey County Salinas Valley Farm Tour](/things-to-do/monterey-county-salinas-valley-farm-tour.a47975597.activity-details) | ## What to do in Elkhorn --- ### Popular places to visit ![The beach and dunes at Salinas River State Beach are part of Monterey Bay’s unique coastal dune system and it is home to many species of birds, including the California brown pelican, red-tailed hawk, American kestrel, western snowy plover, western gull, black phoebe, western scrub-jay, California towhee, white-crowned sparrow, and more. 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) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from 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 ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Elkhorn worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Elkhorn? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Elkhorn? ### Is three days enough to stay in Elkhorn? ### What are some activities to do in Elkhorn with kids? > - [Wildlife Safari Boat Tour in Scenic Monterey Bay Wetland](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/wildlife-safari-boat-tour-in-scenic-monterey-bay-wetland.a46664379.activity-details) > - [Monterey Bay Whale Watching](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/monterey-bay-whale-watching.a44748301.activity-details) > - [Santa Cruz Surf Walk: History and Culture Tour](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/santa-cruz-surf-walk-history-and-culture-tour.a51552101.activity-details) > - [Monterey County Salinas Valley Farm Tour](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/monterey-county-salinas-valley-farm-tour.a47975597.activity-details) ### What to do in Elkhorn for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Elkhorn? ![](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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