Travel to California Morro Bay
π MORRO BAY = sea-otter density ceiling π π Prime: Apr-May (sun-soaked, pups active, photo-gold) πΈ π Drive: 4.5 h SF / 3 h LA Spot 1: Morro Bay T Pier π Nursery zoneβmums + pups glued to kelp mattresses. π₯Ή Tip: stay quiet (50 ft rule) = pups wonβt paddle away. π€« Spot 2: Morro Rock Car Park π 100 % sighting rate (yes, almost zero miss!) Magic hour: 4-5 p.m. β³βhigh tide + side-light = golden pup portraits. π Bonus: hear squeaky-toy pup calls = instant heart-melt. π π MOSS LANDING = closest to Bay Area π₯ π Mode: kayak / boat (closest encounter) π£ββοΈ π Drive: 1.5 h SF Hot Spots: πΉ Moss Landing Viewing Point πΉ North Harbor Boat Launch πΉ Elkhorn Slough Bridge Cold days = fewer otters βοΈβkayak = guaranteed sighting (guide = 95 % success). π£ββοΈπΎ π OTTER RANKING (visual count) Morro Bay > Moss Landing > Monterey π Closest pup shot = T Pier π 100 % sighting = Morro Rock π Bay-Area quick trip = Moss Landing π Otter Etiquette Stay 50 ft away 𦦠No feeding π« Keep voices low π€« π₯ Otter Chat Which spot is your favourite? Drop your sea-pup stories below! πππΎ #US #CA