Signature Walk
Our signature SLOW ADVENTURE is called Walk the Bay, an unforgettable journey along the entire coastline of the Monterey Bay, from Santa Cruz to Monterey, done entirely on foot and almost entirely on the beach.
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Explore the Monterey Bay
Monterey Bay has many amazing activities that you may also wish to include in your vacation. We help arrange excursions along the way including, surf lessons, whale watching, bird watching, kayaking, cycling, wine tasting, and horseback riding on the beach.
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Birdwatching
The Monterey Bay region has long been regarded as one of the greatest birding areas in the world. A wide variety of habitats- including mountains, shoreline, chaparral, sloughs, grasslands, and pelagic waters- a moderate climate, and the scenic geographic location guarantee a long and interesting bird list.
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Is a self-guided inn-to-inn trip for you?
Inn-to-inn walking means you walk the entire distance between lodging while your luggage is moved for you each day. Walk unencumbered all day. Enjoy all your creature comforts each evening. Read this San Francisco Chronicle feature about the entire experience of walking around the Monterey Bay
Who are we?
Slow Adventure was born out of a desire to create a walking experience on the Monterey Bay to equal any of the great walks around the world.
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Hear what others have to say about us
The Leonard Family, Santa Cruz, CAMargaret has been leading our family on slow adventures for almost 50 years. We can’t say it’s been dull. Don’t miss a chance to see Monterey Bay from her unique perspective.
The Paul Sheils Family, Newtown, PAMargaret is an amazing trip leader. Her love of Monterey Bay is infectious…in a good way.
Liza Culick, Ben Lomond, CAWe just finished the walk – what an amazing experience!! Exceeded my expectations – I can’t recommend it highly enough to anyone who wants to explore the stunningly beautiful Monterey Bay, and experience the serenity and wild of hours of beach exploration. Do it!
