State park
Salinas River State Beach
Salinas River State Beach is a state park in Monterey County, California. Hours: 8 AM - Sunset.
Salinas River State Beach map
Salinas River State Beach boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.
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
- Salinas River State Beach has 2 developed campgrounds. Sites can be reserved in advance.
- Hours: 8 AM - Sunset.
- No, day use at Salinas River State Beach does not need a reservation; pay the entry fee on arrival.
- No, dogs are not allowed at Salinas River State Beach.
Before you go
Day use needs no reservation; pay the entry fee on arrival.
Camping at Salinas River State Beach
Salinas River State Beach has 2 developed campgrounds. Sites can be reserved in advance.
What to see
- 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 Salinas River State Beach
- National wildlife refugeSalinas River State Beach borders Salinas River National Wildlife Refuge.
- State parkMoss Landing State Beach, a state park, is 0.5 miles away, straight line between the two boundaries.
- State parkZmudowski State Beach, a state park, is 1.8 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.
- https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=573 (accessed 2026-09-29)
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_California_state_parks (accessed 2026-09-28)