Salinas River State Beach Tours

Photo by Yasser Hamid Syed
Photo by Yasser Hamid Syed
Photo by Yasser Hamid Syed
Photo by Yasser Hamid Syed

Plan a trip to see Salinas River State Beach

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SIRTAJ - Beverly Hills

SIRTAJ - Beverly Hills

4 out of 5
per person
Nov 6 - Nov 10
found 13 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
Denver (DEN) to Los Angeles (LAX)
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
Clean hotel with great service. The only downsides to this property is that the $150 deposit wasn’t disclosed until after I already booked and prepaid for the room & the parking is $40 a night (in a garage that’s across the street). Other than that, this is a great place to spend a night or two.

Reviewed on Aug 9, 2025

Aqua Breeze Inn

Aqua Breeze Inn

2.5 out of 5
Westside Santa Cruz
per person
Nov 6 - Nov 11
found 18 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Dallas (DFW) to San Jose (SJC)
8/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
This was a good place for a quick trip to Santa Cruz. We stayed with our family of 5 for one night. There was plenty of space for all of us. They only have stairs so if you need an elevator you would need to request the first floor. The place is a bit run down however, if the only thing you need is a clean place with a bed to sleep in then this will work for you. The walking distance to the boardwalk was great. It made it easy for us to come and go as needed. Our room was right by the patio on the second floor where people would hang out and smoke. I wasn’t a fan of that because we could smell it in the room. The beds were not super comfortable but you get what you get for the price.

Reviewed on Aug 15, 2025

The Grove Inn

The Grove Inn

3 out of 5
Western Addition
per person
Oct 6 - Oct 13
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Denver (DEN) to San Francisco (SFO)
9/10 Wonderful! (652 reviews)
Very nice property in a great location. Short walk to the painted laidies, restaurants and shops on Divisedero. Bus stop right there to take directly to the Fillmore, Castro, lower Haight, or the Mission.

Reviewed on Aug 7, 2025

Popular places to visit

The beach and dunes at Salinas River State Beach are part of Monterey Bay’s unique coastal dune system and it is home to many species of birds, including the California brown pelican, red-tailed hawk, American kestrel, western snowy plover, western gull, black phoebe, western scrub-jay, California towhee, white-crowned sparrow, and more. The beach is a popular fishing site.

Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve

Explore the great outdoors at Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve, a lovely green space in Castroville. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve
The beach and dunes at Salinas River State Beach are part of Monterey Bay’s unique coastal dune system and it is home to many species of birds, including the California brown pelican, red-tailed hawk, American kestrel, western snowy plover, western gull, black phoebe, western scrub-jay, California towhee, white-crowned sparrow, and more. The beach is a popular fishing site.

Salinas River Mouth Nature Preserve

Explore the great outdoors at Salinas River Mouth Nature Preserve, a lovely green space in Monterey.

Salinas River Mouth Nature Preserve
Great hiking around the slough. Saw lots of sea birds and otters, crabs, lizards and even 3 different snakes. Trails are easy hiking and they also do kayak trips into the slough. Fun place to see nature.

Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve

Explore the great outdoors at Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve, a lovely green space in Elkhorn. Wander the marina and beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.

Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve
Sanctuary

Marina State Beach

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Marina State Beach during your travels in Marina? Stroll along the marina in this family-friendly area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

Marina State Beach
Colorful long stretched sand dunes featuring a lot of parachutes. #beach #beaches #roadtrip #california

Marina Dunes Preserve

You can take time to visit Marina Dunes Preserve during your travels to Marina. Amble around this romantic area's beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event.

Marina Dunes Preserve

Moss Landing Marine Laboratories

Make time in your itinerary to visit the sea creatures at Moss Landing Marine Laboratories during your visit to Moss Landing. Wander the beaches and seaside in this romantic area.

Moss Landing Marine Laboratories

Best Lodging Options Near Salinas River State Beach

Serene beachfront getaway, breathtaking ocean views, steps from the beach!

Serene beachfront getaway, breathtaking ocean views, steps from the beach!

Moss Landing
Serene beachfront getaway, breathtaking ocean views, steps from the beach!
BEACH FRONT HOME in Paradise! 2 min walk down your private path to ocean waves!

BEACH FRONT HOME in Paradise! 2 min walk down your private path to ocean waves!

Moss Landing
BEACH FRONT HOME in Paradise! 2 min walk down your private path to ocean waves!
Blue Diamond@Monterey Dunes OCEANFRONT 3bed/3bath-sleeps 7 Monterey/Santa Cruz

Blue Diamond@Monterey Dunes OCEANFRONT 3bed/3bath-sleeps 7 Monterey/Santa Cruz

Moss Landing
Blue Diamond@Monterey Dunes OCEANFRONT 3bed/3bath-sleeps 7 Monterey/Santa Cruz
Monterey Dunes Beachfront no shoes needed to play in the sand...Book now without waiting!

Monterey Dunes Beachfront no shoes needed to play in the sand...Book now without waiting!

Moss Landing
Monterey Dunes Beachfront no shoes needed to play in the sand...Book now without waiting!
Ocean Front. Beach Front. Sandy Beach- Dream Get Away by The Ocean

Ocean Front. Beach Front. Sandy Beach- Dream Get Away by The Ocean

Moss Landing
Ocean Front. Beach Front. Sandy Beach- Dream Get Away by The Ocean
Oceanfront Beach House with two Master Suites

Oceanfront Beach House with two Master Suites

Moss Landing
Oceanfront Beach House with two Master Suites
BEACHFRONT Property with Room for Everyone

BEACHFRONT Property with Room for Everyone

Moss Landing
BEACHFRONT Property with Room for Everyone
3930 Bella Casa - Some Openings in August!

3930 Bella Casa - Some Openings in August!

Moss Landing
3930 Bella Casa - Some Openings in August!
28 Sec Walk to Beach: Steam shower, Lululemon Mirror, Power Outage-Free Living

28 Sec Walk to Beach: Steam shower, Lululemon Mirror, Power Outage-Free Living

moss landing
28 Sec Walk to Beach: Steam shower, Lululemon Mirror, Power Outage-Free Living
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