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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
Getting There
The beach is located one mile south of Moss Landing. Take Potrero Road from Highway 1.
The beach is located one mile south of Moss Landing. Take Potrero Road from Highway 1.
Climate/Recommended Clothing
The weather can be changeable. Layered clothing is advised.
The weather can be changeable. Layered clothing is advised.
Operating Hours & Contact
Please contact the park for hours of operation.
Telephone: 831-649-2836
Please contact the park for hours of operation.
Telephone: 831-649-2836
Accessible Features
Disclaimer
We are working to improve accessibility throughout our parks but we regret that there are currently no (wheelchair) accessible activities at this park. This may be an undeveloped park, or there may be terrain, historic or resource protection issues or other limiting factors. However, there may be some wheelchair accessible features, such as parking areas, restrooms, and routes of travel, that meet some of the current accessibility guidelines. Call the park or email us at access@parks.ca.gov for details.
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We are working to improve accessibility throughout our parks but we regret that there are currently no (wheelchair) accessible activities at this park. This may be an undeveloped park, or there may be terrain, historic or resource protection issues or other limiting factors. However, there may be some wheelchair accessible features, such as parking areas, restrooms, and routes of travel, that meet some of the current accessibility guidelines. Call the park or email us at access@parks.ca.gov for details.
Nearby Community Trips
I decided to go for a little walk on the beach before driving back home. I saw lots of birds (even saw some pellicans diving into the water) and saw a few fishermen too. I was lucky enough to get a picture of one of them with his catch.
I walked along the beach with Loren and Ariane to Phil's Fish Market. We got a bit of a late start, and it was a mile further than we thought, so we had to call ahead to make sure they weren't closed. It worked out perfectly because we were able to order over the phone and our food was ready by the time we got there. The three of us split a...
