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Manresa State Beach
This 138-acre beach is perched on the shores of Monterey Bay and boasts amazing coastal views of the ocean and surrounding Santa Cruz Mountains.
Plan Around Manresa State Beach
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Manresa State Beach Details
This 138-acre beach is perched on the shores of Monterey Bay and boasts amazing coastal views of the ocean and surrounding Santa Cruz Mountains. During the summer, the shores are lined with campers, here to escape the bustle of daily life. Anglers can also be found fishing for surf smelt, California halibut, barred surfperch, striped bass, and starry flounder.
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Manresa State Beach
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Ellicott Slough National Wildlife Refuge
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Sunset State Beach
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New Brighton State Beach
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