State park

Moss Landing State Beach

Moss Landing State Beach is a state park in Monterey County, California, 16 miles from Monterey via Highway. Hours: 8 AM - Sunset.

Moss Landing State Beach
Photo: Daniel Hoover, U.S. Geological Survey. Public domain., Public domain

Moss Landing State Beach map

Moss Landing State Beach boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.

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Fire restrictions

Fire restriction orders for this unit are not tracked here yet. Restrictions change with the season, so check the current orders before any campfire, stove or target shooting.

Common questions

Moss Landing State Beach has 2 developed campgrounds. Sites can be reserved in advance.
Hours: 8 AM - Sunset.
No, day use at Moss Landing State Beach does not need a reservation; pay the entry fee on arrival.
Moss Landing State Beach is 16 miles from Monterey via Highway. It is 16 miles from Monterey via Highway.
No, dogs are not allowed at Moss Landing State Beach.

Before you go

Moss Landing State Beach is 16 miles from Monterey via Highway. It is 16 miles from Monterey via Highway.

Day use needs no reservation; pay the entry fee on arrival.

Camping at Moss Landing State Beach

Moss Landing State Beach has 2 developed campgrounds. Sites can be reserved in advance.

Reserve a site with the park's booking system

What to see

  • Feature Hiking Trails
  • Feature Parking
  • Feature Picnic Areas
  • Feature Camping
  • Feature Beach
  • Feature Download the new marine protected area (MPA) coloring book a Download the new marine protected area (MPA) coloring book along with the California Coastal Explorer Guide at: https://

Public lands next to Moss Landing State Beach

  • State parkZmudowski State Beach, a state park, is 0.4 miles away, straight line between the two boundaries.
  • State parkSalinas River State Beach, a state park, is 0.5 miles away, straight line between the two boundaries.
  • State parkSunset State Beach, a state park, is 2.1 miles away, straight line between the two boundaries.

Measured between the units' boundaries as mapped in USGS PAD-US. Distances are straight line, not driving.