Salinas River National Wildlife Refuge
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Salinas River National Wildlife Refuge is located approximately 11 miles north of Monterey, California at the point where the Salinas River empties into Monterey Bay. The refuge encompasses several habitat types including sand dunes, pickleweed salt marsh, river lagoon, riverine, and a saline pond.
The area provides habitat for several threatened and endangered species, including the California brown pelican, Smith's blue butterfly, the western snowy plover, the Monterey sand gilia, and the Monterey spineflower.
Salinas River National Wildlife Refuge is open to the public though there are no facilities beyond a parking lot and footpaths. Those willing to walk from the parking lot to the beach are rewarded with beautiful scenery and an excellent presentation of native dune vegetation.
Dogs, horseback riding, and camping are not permitted due to the sensitivity of the habitat. Please contact the Refuge for other restrictions.
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This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service.
Coordinates: 36°44′30″N 121°48′14″W / 36.74167°N 121.80389°W
