Moss Landing State Beach

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Location:On Jetty Road in Moss Landing, 16 miles north of Monterey via Highway 1.
Facilities:Trails.
Activities:Fishing, surfing, windsurfing, picnicking, hiking, horseback riding, birding.
Special Features:Surfing and surf fishing are popular here, but water recreation is dangerous because of strong rip currents. Picnicking on the beach is also popular, because the dunes protect it from afternoon winds. The area is also an important migratory stop along the Pacific Flyway.
Address:c/o Monterey District Office
2211 Garden Rd
Monterey, CA 93940
Phone:831-384-7695
Web: www.parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=574
Size: 60 acres.

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