Tide Pooling

• Join us for a favorite local pastime, exploring what is normally hidden beneath the surface in the great tide pools of Monterey.

Duration

• 1.5 hours total

About

• “A tide pool has been called a world under a rock,” famed local author John Steinbeck once wrote. Home to scurrying hermit crabs, brilliantly colored nudibranchs and stunning sea anemones, tide pools encapsulate wonders just waiting to be discovered by curious minds of any age. Our guides will expose intertidal secrets, hidden gems and weird, wacky creatures for you to study! A perfect way to get the entire family involved and excited--an entire world awaits.

What's Included

• Expert naturalist
• ID books
• Magnifying glasses + other tide pooling accessories

What to Bring

• Hiking boots / sneakers
• Towel
• Warm clothes

itinerary

• Meet near tide pooling location
• Safety briefing
• Short walk to tide pools
• Explore tide pools (1 hour)
• Debrief

Please Note

• Meeting locations can change because we want to take you to the best possible spot for the day you booked. If weather conditions are not favorable we will work with you to reschedule or recommend another expedition.
• Transportation is normally not included. If you need transportation please email or call and we will do our best to make accommodations, but we do not guarantee it can be provided.