The Food Network

The Food Network was in Moss Landing taping their number one show - Throwdown with Bobby Flay! They were here to challenge Moss Landing's Phil, of Phil's Fish Market because of his fame and expertise with Ciopinno, a most wonderful seafood stew. Your innkeeper Melanie met the Iron Chef and was included in the segment as an extra. Congradulations to Phil!

Mystery Novel based in Moss Landing

Well known mystery writer, Betty Webb, has started her new mystery series and based it on our town of Moss Landing! Betty stayed at the Captain's Inn while she worked on her book and had inspiration from Moss Landing. In her book "Anteater of Death", the heroine Teddy lives aboard a boat in the south harbor of her "Gunn" Landing a fictional town based on our Moss Landing. Many local sights can be found in the story including "Fred's Fish Market", which is actually our Phil's, artichokes, and the harbor master. The author has added a local zoo. Author Betty returned to visit us at the Captain's Inn this weekend. She chatted over wine with guests about her book and signed autographs. You can get your own copy of the book at Amazon.com. This the first in a series, keep your eyes open for the next mystery.

Sea Otter Baby

A new puppy was born at the Elkhorn Slough January 2, 2009!!! This sea otter pup was watched by many of our guests all throughout the weekend. The little one was tiny and mostly a fuzzy ball. It would yelp the minute its mom moved off to find food. Our guests were all trying to out-tell and better-photograph the otter babe. Over breakfast the baby otter was the main topic and many shared their digital photos. Our area is so rich with wildlife but you need to keep heading into it for such wonderful opportunities. Most of the best photographs came from those who watched from the Elkhorn Slough Safari boat.