Trail Closure

At Kirby Park, the accessible trail remains closed due to storm damage.

Elkhorn Slough aerial Yampah Island

Photo by Kiliii Yuyan

Map & Directions

Map & Directions

Directions to Elkhorn Slough Reserve

How to Get Here

The Elkhorn Slough Reserve is located at 1700 Elkhorn Road, Watsonville, CA 95076, about halfway between the coastal towns of Santa Cruz and Monterey. If you have any questions regarding the following directions, please call (831) 728-2822.

From Santa Cruz

  • Take Highway 1 south to Salinas Road and turn left.
  • Follow Salinas Road past the golf course and turn right onto Werner Road.
  • At the bottom of the hill, turn right onto Elkhorn Road.
  • Go 0.25 miles, and turn right onto Elkhorn Road (again).
  • Follow Elkhorn Road for 5 miles. Turn right into the Reserve at 1700 Elkhorn Road.

From Monterey

  • Take Highway 1 north to Moss Landing.
  • Turn right onto Dolan Road.
  • Turn left onto Elkhorn Road.
  • The Reserve will be on your left at 1700 Elkhorn Road.

From Salinas

  • Take US-101 N to San Miguel Canyon Rd in Prunedale.
  • Take exit 337 from US-101 N.
  • Continue on San Miguel Canyon Road.
  • Turn left onto Strawberry Road.
  • Turn left onto Elkhorn Road.
  • The Reserve will be on your right at 1700 Elkhorn Road.

From San Jose

  • Take Highway 101 south. 2 miles past the 156 East exit, turn right onto San Juan Road.
  • Turn left onto Tarpey Road.
  • Tarpey Road becomes Hall Road.
  • Pass the Las Lomas area and turn left onto Elkhorn Road.
  • Follow Elkhorn Road for 5 miles. Turn right into the Reserve at 1700 Elkhorn Road.
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