Salinas River State Beach 
Monterey Dunes Way
Moss Landing, CA 95039
831-649-2836
http://www.parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=573
State Park: Birding, Fish, Hike, Picnic, Walk, Water Sports
The beach protects one of Monterey Bay’s most interesting sand dune areas and is home to many species of wild birds, including Western meadowlarks, hawks, jays, valley quail, finches, towhees and sparrows as well as shorebirds that winter along the bay. The beach is a popular fishing site.