Moss Landing State Beach Tours

Enjoy a fix of vitamin D at Moss Landing State Beach. Once you've topped up your tan, hang around and watch the sky turn kaleidoscopic as the sun begins to set.

This stretch of coastline in Moss Landing comes recommended by fellow travelers, so leave a spot for it on your travel itinerary. Don't stop there, though. There are loads more attractions waiting for you to appreciate after Moss Landing State Beach. Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute, Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve, and Moss Landing Marine Laboratories are close by.

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Carmel Bay View Inn

Carmel Bay View Inn

2.5 out of 5
Downtown Carmel
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Sep 10 - Sep 16
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Denver (DEN) to Monterey (MRY)
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,174 reviews)
Overall the place is nice, clean. The only thing is that if you’re on the first floor, you can hear the noise upstairs.

Reviewed on Jun 22, 2025

Inn At Moss Landing Point

Inn At Moss Landing Point

3 out of 5
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Aug 14 - Aug 17
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Phoenix (PHX) to Monterey (MRY)
9/10 Wonderful! (828 reviews)
It was clean, the room was big we had two queen beds. The room, bedding and bathroom were clean. Good towels. Hot water and good water pressure. Comfy beds and pillows. Friendly staff. No coffee maker in the room, but had a real good coffee machine in the big reception area plus a microwave. They did not have a continental breakfast, they had stuff for one but you had to buy it, coffee was free. It was a little noisy, could hear people in the next room. Maybe needs more insulation? Nice and close to Moss Landing state beach, great for bird viewing and kayaking, whale watching. Nice beach. Not to many places to eat there, the little diner in town had a really good breakfast. We drove to Marina for other food. We stayed 2 nights. We had fun

Reviewed on Jun 22, 2025

Sanctuary Beach Resort

Sanctuary Beach Resort

4.5 out of 5
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Sep 10 - Sep 16
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Denver (DEN) to Monterey (MRY)
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
The front staff’s communication lacks coordination. I had asked the receptionist to address some issues, but I didn’t receive a response until I reached out again. Overall, we had a pleasant experience, but I wish the staff were more attentive.

Reviewed on Jun 22, 2025

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Just 7 mins from the beach. 7-15 mins to eat at Phil's Fish Market.

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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 State Beach

Explore the great outdoors at Salinas River State Beach, a lovely green space in Monterey.

Salinas River State Beach
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
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
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
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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

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