Salinas River State Beach

The beach and dunes at Salinas River State Beach are part of Monterey Bay’s unique coastal dune system and it is home to many species of birds, including the California brown pelican, red-tailed hawk, American kestrel, western snowy plover, western gull, black phoebe, western scrub-jay, California towhee, white-crowned sparrow, and more. The beach is a popular fishing site.
The beach and dunes at Salinas River State Beach are part of Monterey Bay’s unique coastal dune system and it is home to many species of birds, including the California brown pelican, red-tailed hawk, American kestrel, western snowy plover, western gull, black phoebe, western scrub-jay, California towhee, white-crowned sparrow, and more. The beach is a popular fishing site.
The beach and dunes at Salinas River State Beach are part of Monterey Bay’s unique coastal dune system and it is home to many species of birds, including the California brown pelican, red-tailed hawk, American kestrel, western snowy plover, western gull, black phoebe, western scrub-jay, California towhee, white-crowned sparrow, and more. The beach is a popular fishing site.

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The beach and dunes at Salinas River State Beach are part of Monterey Bay�’s unique coastal dune system and it is home to many species of birds, including the California brown pelican, red-tailed hawk, American kestrel, western snowy plover, western gull, black phoebe, western scrub-jay, California towhee, white-crowned sparrow, and more. The beach is a popular fishing site.

Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve

You can take time to visit Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve during your travels to Castroville. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve
Sea Lions on a dock out at Moss Landing Harbor

Moss Landing State Beach

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If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Moss Landing State Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Moss Landing. Wander around the natural setting in this romantic area or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Moss Landing State Beach
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Marina State Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Marina State Beach during your travels in Marina? Stroll along the marina in this family-friendly area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

Marina State Beach
Sunset waves at Marina Dunes Natural Preserves near Monterey California

Marina Dunes Preserve

You can take time to visit Marina Dunes Preserve during your travels to Marina. Amble around this romantic area's beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event.

Marina Dunes Preserve

Moss Landing Marine Laboratories

Make time in your itinerary to visit the sea life you'll find at Moss Landing Marine Laboratories during your holiday to Moss Landing. Wander the beaches and seaside in this romantic area.

Moss Landing Marine Laboratories

The Shakespeare Society of America

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at The Shakespeare Society of America in Moss Landing. Wander the marina and beautiful beaches in the area.

The Shakespeare Society of America

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