Surf fishers find the fish are always biting at Salinas River State Beach and birders frequent it to spot elusive shore birds. It is also…

Though the primary attraction of Pebble Beach is its golf courses, its beaches are another prime recreation spot. Divers and boaters both list Stillwater Cove…

Moss Landing State Beach, off Highway One, offers a range of activities, including surfing and windsurfing, hiking, horseback riding and surf fishing. Birdwatchers will have…

Monterey State Beach begins next to Fisherman's Wharf in Monterey and runs to Seaside. This popular beach is used for many outdoor activities, including surfing,…

Carmel River State Beach is popular with divers, kayakers and birders. Only a mile long, Carmel River State Beach includes the Carmel River Lagoon and…

The 367-acre Salinas River National Wildlife Refuge is a small refuge with a big impact. Originally established to protect several species, including the western snowy…

The first park in the Monterey County Parks system, Royal Oaks Park is an excellent place for a family gathering, a softball game or a…

Point Lobos has been called "the greatest meeting of land and sea in the world" and "the crown jewel of the state park system." It…

The Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary is the ocean's equivalent of a national park. It has been preserved in its natural state as the public's…