.jpg%3F1631145944&w=3840&q=75)
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.
Plan Around Fort Ord Dunes State Park
A good stop is not just something to read about. Once it belongs on the day, move into a saved trip and build the route around it.
Use this detail page to confirm that the stop is worth it, then carry that decision into a trip draft while the park context is still fresh.
Fort Ord Dunes State Park Details
Position right on the coast of Monterey Bay, visitors to this state park will get to enjoy sweeping views over the ocean. Walk along the boardwalk at the top of the bluff for the best views, or hop down to the beach to explore the coastline up close. This was once the site of Fort Old Dunes, an army outpost with 15 rifle shooting ranges. When the fort ceased operations, it became a state park and opened to the public in 2009.
Difficulty
Open
Distance
N/A
Estimated time
N/A
Region
State Parks
Nearby Parks Around Fort Ord Dunes State Park
Compare nearby parks around Fort Ord Dunes State Park when deciding whether to expand the route after this stop.
Nearby Points of Interest Around Fort Ord Dunes State Park
Use nearby POIs to quickly expand your options beyond Fort Ord Dunes State Park while the map context is still fresh.
2.5 mi away
Marina State Beach
This beach is easily the best place on Monterey Bay for extreme sports.
4.7 mi away
Fort Ord National Monument
The Fort Ord National Monument was previously a U.S. Army post from 1917 to 1994. Many soldiers who served in the Vietnam War went through their training at this site.
5.2 mi away
Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation Trai
Tracing the former route of the Southern Pacific Railroad, this trail snakes by the rocky coastline of the Pacific Ocean.
5.3 mi away
Monterey State Beach
This beachfront on the southern shores of Monterey Bay is the perfect spot for many different recreational activities.
5.4 mi away
Monterey State Historic Park
California is a melting pot of American, Spanish, and Mexican cultures, all of which are represented in this historic park.
