Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve Tours

Photo by Laury Kelly
Photo by Laury Kelly

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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

Explore the great outdoors at Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve, a lovely green space in Castroville. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve
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 State Beach

Explore the great outdoors at Salinas River State Beach, a lovely green space in Monterey.

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.

Salinas River Mouth Nature Preserve

Explore the great outdoors at Salinas River Mouth Nature Preserve, a lovely green space in Monterey.

Salinas River Mouth Nature Preserve

Island Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Island Beach during your trip to Moss Landing? Wander the beaches and seaside in this romantic area.

Island Beach

The Shakespeare Society of America

You can spend an afternoon browsing 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

Moss Landing State Beach

4.5/5(8 reviews)

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

Moss Landing State Beach

Best Lodging Options Near Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve

Inn At Moss Landing Point

Inn At Moss Landing Point

3 out of 5
8425 Moss Landing Rd, Moss Landing, CA
Inn At Moss Landing Point
Captain's Inn at Moss Landing

Captain's Inn at Moss Landing

3.5 out of 5
8122 Moss Landing Road, Moss Landing, CA
Captain's Inn at Moss Landing
Coastal Valley Inn

Coastal Valley Inn

2 out of 5
10341 Merritt Street, Castroville, CA
Coastal Valley Inn
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