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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.
Plan Around Salinas River State Beach
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Salinas River State Beach Details
While the waters may be too strong for swimming or boating, this beach is the perfect place to marvel at Mother Natures beauty. The undisturbed sand dunes and coastal beaches are in pristine condition, and the sunsets from the coast are absolutely stunning. While the beach is rarely visited by tourists, it is home to a number of birds, including red-tailed hawks, western snowy plovers, and white-crowned sparrows.
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Nearby Parks Around Salinas River State Beach
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Salinas River State Beach
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2.4 mi away
Salinas River National Wildlife Refuge
367 acres of glowing beaches, colorful coastal dunes, salt marshes, saline ponds, grasslands, and riparian landscape.
2.6 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.
4.4 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.
4.7 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.
5.9 mi away
Marina State Beach
This beach is easily the best place on Monterey Bay for extreme sports.
