Salinas River State Beach – Monterey Dunes Entrance

Salinas River State Beach is an exposed sandy coastline between the Salinas River and the town of Moss Landing at Elkhorn Slough. This long state park protects mostly undeveloped lands and is surrounded by agriculture fields. There are three separate parking areas for access to Salinas River State Beach. This southern entrance is on Monterey Dunes Way near the Monterey Dunes Colony. You can get here by turning off Highway 1 onto Molera Road and driving until you see signs for the Colony. It requires a short sandy walk across the dunes to this remote beach. A hiking trail meanders in the dunes to the north and connects to another Salinas River State Beach parking lot at the Potrero Road Entrance. Walking on the beach will take you to the Salinas River Mouth Natural Preserve.

Address

Molera Rd and Monterey Dunes Way
Moss Landing, CA 95039

Park Name

Salinas River State Beach, Salinas River Dunes Natural Preserve

Owner

State Park

Pet Details

No dogs allowed on the trails or the beach

Fees

Free parking

Activities

Fishing, Beachcombing, Wildlife Watching, Hiking, Beach Walking, Equestrian Use

Amenities

Toilets, Dunes, Trails

Links

Surfing Info & Web Cams
Water Temps
Tide Chart