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State Park

Salinas River State Beach

California · CA

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Trails

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About

A beach and dune area on Monterey Bay, part of the coastal dune system and home to many birds. It is a popular fishing site with wide views of the bay.

Source: parks.ca.gov

From Wikipedia

Salinas River State Beach is a beach at the river mouth of the Salinas River at Monterey Bay, in Monterey County, California.

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Trails

All trails in Salinas River State Beach
Moss Landing to Salinas River

Moss Landing to Salinas River

Castroville3.7 mi259 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: EasyOut & Back

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Hunting in this park

This park overlaps hunting unit

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