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Moss Landing State Beach

Moss Landing State Beach
Photo: Daniel Hoover, U.S. Geological Survey. Public domain., Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Location
Monterey County, California
Nearest town
2.9 miles west of Elkhorn
Type
State Beach
DirectionsOfficial park site ↗

About Moss Landing State Beach

A stretch of sand meets Monterey Bay at this beach, where the shoreline forms part of the California state park system. The land protects a piece of coastal frontage along the bay itself, giving visitors direct access to open water and beach terrain rather than inland or riverside settings found elsewhere in the county.

Hours, fees, camping, reservations and closures are set by the park and change often. Check the official park site before you go.

Getting there

Moss Landing State Beach is in Monterey County, California, 2.9 miles west of Elkhorn. The Directions button takes you to the park's mapped location; the entrance may be elsewhere, so check the official site for the address to use.

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Facts from Wikidata, checked September 25, 2026. Distances are straight-line.