Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve

Photo by Yasser Hamid Syed
Photo by Yasser Hamid Syed

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Ramada by Wyndham Mountain View

Ramada by Wyndham Mountain View

2.5 out of 5
North Whisman
per person
Sep 13 - Sep 18
found 13 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
Tokyo (TYO) to San Jose (SJC)
7.8/10 Good! (843 reviews)
Decent budget hotel in an expensive area. Room is clean & bed is comfortable. Hot breakfast is a pleasant surprise with the amount of selections. Hotel rooms facing the freeway can be noisy. Safety light in the parking lot is very bright at night , a good feature ! The ice machine has been out for months and the dryer is out of order.

Reviewed on Jul 26, 2025

Hyatt Place San Jose Airport

Hyatt Place San Jose Airport

3 out of 5
North San Jose
per person
Sep 13 - Sep 18
found 13 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
Tokyo (TYO) to San Jose (SJC)
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,406 reviews)
Staff was really nice and helpful! The gentleman at the front desk on both days was really friendly, and helped us store not only our luggage but also an item that needed to be refrigerated. We really appreciate that!

Reviewed on Aug 1, 2025

Holiday Inn Express And Suites San Jose Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Express And Suites San Jose Airport by IHG

2.5 out of 5
North San Jose
per person
Sep 13 - Sep 18
found 13 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
Tokyo (TYO) to San Jose (SJC)
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,011 reviews)
Both the floor and carpet were stained and very dirty. The walls also had a lot of scratches/marks on them. I won’t stay here again.

Reviewed on Aug 3, 2025

Popular places to visit

The beach and dunes at Salinas River State Beach are part of Monterey Bay’s unique coastal dune system and it is home to many species of birds, including the California brown pelican, red-tailed hawk, American kestrel, western snowy plover, western gull, black phoebe, western scrub-jay, California towhee, white-crowned sparrow, and more. The beach is a popular fishing site.

Salinas River State Beach

Explore the great outdoors at Salinas River State Beach, a lovely green space in Monterey.

Salinas River State Beach
The beach and dunes at Salinas River State Beach are part of Monterey Bay’s unique coastal dune system and it is home to many species of birds, including the California brown pelican, red-tailed hawk, American kestrel, western snowy plover, western gull, black phoebe, western scrub-jay, California towhee, white-crowned sparrow, and more. The beach is a popular fishing site.

Salinas River Mouth Nature Preserve

Explore the great outdoors at Salinas River Mouth Nature Preserve, a lovely green space in Monterey.

Salinas River Mouth Nature Preserve
Great hiking around the slough. Saw lots of sea birds and otters, crabs, lizards and even 3 different snakes. Trails are easy hiking and they also do kayak trips into the slough. Fun place to see nature.

Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve

Explore the great outdoors at Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve, a lovely green space in Elkhorn. Wander the marina and beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.

Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve
Sanctuary

Marina State Beach

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Marina State Beach during your travels in Marina? Stroll along the marina in this family-friendly area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

Marina State Beach
Colorful long stretched sand dunes featuring a lot of parachutes. #beach #beaches #roadtrip #california

Marina Dunes Preserve

You can take time to visit Marina Dunes Preserve during your travels to Marina. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event.

Marina Dunes Preserve

Moss Landing Marine Laboratories

Make time in your itinerary to visit the sea creatures at Moss Landing Marine Laboratories during your visit to Moss Landing. Wander the beaches and seaside in this romantic area.

Moss Landing Marine Laboratories

Best Lodging Options Near Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve

Luxury, secluded home with direct beach access, amazing views, & pool

Luxury, secluded home with direct beach access, amazing views, & pool

Moss Landing
Luxury, secluded home with direct beach access, amazing views, & pool
Relaxing Oceanfront Retreat w/Private Hot Tub

Relaxing Oceanfront Retreat w/Private Hot Tub

Castroville
Relaxing Oceanfront Retreat w/Private Hot Tub
3823 Sand Dollar House - Oceanfront on the Beach

3823 Sand Dollar House - Oceanfront on the Beach

Moss Landing
3823 Sand Dollar House - Oceanfront on the Beach
Monterey Dunes Beachfront no shoes needed to play in the sand...Book now without waiting!

Monterey Dunes Beachfront no shoes needed to play in the sand...Book now without waiting!

Moss Landing
Monterey Dunes Beachfront no shoes needed to play in the sand...Book now without waiting!
Beachfront home with heated pool, hot tub, sports courts, amazing views, & WFH

Beachfront home with heated pool, hot tub, sports courts, amazing views, & WFH

Moss Landing
Beachfront home with heated pool, hot tub, sports courts, amazing views, & WFH
Ocean Front. Beach Front. Sandy Beach- Dream Get Away by The Ocean

Ocean Front. Beach Front. Sandy Beach- Dream Get Away by The Ocean

Moss Landing
Ocean Front. Beach Front. Sandy Beach- Dream Get Away by The Ocean
Oceanfront Beach House with two Master Suites

Oceanfront Beach House with two Master Suites

Moss Landing
Oceanfront Beach House with two Master Suites
Monterey Dunes Beachfront...Book now without waiting!

Monterey Dunes Beachfront...Book now without waiting!

Moss Landing
Monterey Dunes Beachfront...Book now without waiting!
Inn At Moss Landing Point

Inn At Moss Landing Point

3 out of 5
8425 Moss Landing Rd, Moss Landing, CA
Inn At Moss Landing Point
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