Salinas River National Wildlife Refuge
367 acres of glowing beaches, colorful coastal dunes, salt marshes, saline ponds, grasslands, and riparian landscape.
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Salinas River National Wildlife Refuge Details
The Salinas River National Wildlife Refuge is 367 acres of glowing beaches, colorful coastal dunes, salt marshes, saline ponds, grasslands, and riparian landscape. Thousands of migratory birds traveling along the Pacific Flyway stop for food and shelter at the refuge. The small refuge is a haven for creatures like the snowy plover, black legless lizard, coyote, and the California brown pelican. Visitors can hunt waterfowl, and take in the sandy beauty while hiking the Warriner Beach Trail.
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Nearby Parks Around Salinas River National Wildlife Refuge
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Salinas River National Wildlife Refuge
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2.4 mi away
Salinas River State Beach
While the waters may be too strong for swimming or boating, this beach is the perfect place to marvel at Mother Natures beauty.
3.6 mi away
Marina State Beach
This beach is easily the best place on Monterey Bay for extreme sports.
5.0 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.
6.0 mi away
Fort Ord Dunes State Park
Position right on the coast of Monterey Bay, visitors to this state park will get to enjoy sweeping views over the ocean.
6.7 mi away
Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve
Centrally located between Monterey and Santa Cruz, this easily accessible nature reserve is one of the best birding destinations on the coast of California.
