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Sunset State Beach
The views of Monterey Bay, the Santa Cruz Mountains, and the Monterey Peninsula are unparalleled from the shores of this state beach.
Plan Around Sunset State Beach
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Sunset State Beach Details
The views of Monterey Bay, the Santa Cruz Mountains, and the Monterey Peninsula are unparalleled from the shores of this state beach. The coastal scrub, woodland, and marshland habitats also add a touch of rugged wilderness to the otherwise calm stretch of sand. Fishing is one of the most popular things to do here, and perch, striped bass, smelt, and California halibut are just a few species you can catch from the shores. There is also a campground with 90 R.V. hookups and 60 tented sites.
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Nearby Parks Around Sunset State Beach
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Sunset State Beach
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2.5 mi away
Zmudowski State Beach
As one of the more off-the-beaten-path destinations in Monterey, this state beach is a quiet place to admire the wild and rugged coastline.
3.8 mi away
Ellicott Slough National Wildlife Refuge
The 168-acre refuge protects species that have been threatened due to habitat loss, like the Santa Cruz long-toed salamander subspecies and the California red-legged frog.
4.3 mi away
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.
4.5 mi away
Moss Landing State Beach
This small state park is one of the best places to see the rare Western Snowy Plover, a small shorebird that nests directly on the sandy shores of the beach.
5.1 mi away
Castro Adobe State Historic Park
Built-in 1848, this two-story building is one of the finest examples of an adobe Mexican Rancho.
