Spacious, great for kids to run around and play. They have a large Bbq grill and a lot of small…read moreones.

As far as a Youth Overnight area, it was really good. The grounds keeper was very polite. The park…read morewas clean and well maintained. The area is surrounded by farmland and on hot days you can smell the fertilizer, but it came and went. The camping area and park is situated on a hill. Camping hack. Face your tent and feet pointing down hill. The location you can not beat. There is a lot you can do with the youth in the surrounding area. Kayaking, hiking the estuary, moss landing and local fruit picking. The fire pit is far from where you set up camp, but it has its own seating and a flagpole.

Came today (Sunday on midday) and it was very sweet to find a calm place for my 1 year old as well…read moreas something that she enjoys for the first time watching other children play. My baby is very shy and she was able to play and make some very sweet little friends. In regards to parking it was very full but it only took me 2 rounds around the parking lot to find one. I can say that many people don't know how to park properly some were parked in double spaces. There are some handicapped parking in the front. For the mess around the park I did see some however I think that's more of the parents' job rather than the park maintenance itself. I look forward to visit this place soon

Definitely one of the best playgrounds we've ever been to! It's huge, and has things for all ages…read more Seesaws for 4 kids, a rolling conveyor belt, handicapped swings, pretend play areas, various slides, etc. It's mostly enclosed so feels safer with only one exit. But the third time we went, the bathrooms were all closed.

I think it is a hidden gem for people with boats - kayaks canoes, etc. Free parking. Very rustic…read morebut beautiful. I can kayak for hours watching all the birds and other animals in their habitat. Nice to pack a lunch and identify all the birds..the pelicans are super at fishing for food. The sights, the smells - truly a great day adventure. There are no signs posted, the road you turn on looks like a driveway. This is one of the last coastal wetlands in California but it is shrinking.

Went 4th July weekend it was Closed Road partial washed away…read morebut passable. Locals don't recommended parking at the top of the road for long. Break windows known to occur .. hopefully opens up soon!

Great place to hike, visit a museum and see their native plant garden. This organization does great…read morework.

You'll Slough the Day…read more 1,700-acres Marsh and tidal preserve located in scenic Moss Landing and overlooking the Monterey Bay. The Good: *Free entrance *Visitor's Center with restrooms *Spectacular views of the water and great spot to view native wild birds and sea life. *You can probably explore the whole park in one day, as there's only ±5-miles of trails to navigate. *Trails are very flat and easily navigable *If you have a kid who's a rail fan, then this would be a great spot for trains and nature. The Meh: *Closed Mondays & Tuesdays The Ugly: *No shade on the trails, so it's not a great option on really hot days. TLDR: Great place for nature and ocean lovers and a really great place to bring young kids to introduce them to hiking and nature.

Extremely expensive for anyone who goes to the lake. $40 per person even if you're just going to…read morewatch, weight limit is only 4lbs of trout and $10 per pound if you are over! Fishing is sporadic at best, many of the other fishermen who were there did not catch any fish! Also the bait shop did not have any worms for sale even though that is what the fish were biting on! Total waste of time and money, do not recommend!

The website said that it was pet friendly and you didn't have to pay but once we got there and…read morewalked in the door the man at the front desk got mad saying that my grandpa's dog wasn't allowed and it was 40 dollars per person and we could only catch four pounds and any more pounds was ten dollars each. We even told them that my grandpa was a cancer patient and that his dog was a service dog but they still wouldn't let him in. Would NOT recommend staff was really bad and it was really expensive. You would be better off going to a different place.

Secluded beach that you access by driving through the mostly agricultural area of…read moreWatsonville/Pajaro. Near Pajaro dunes resort. The park may be good for a quiet and semi private picnic but amenities are limited. From the parks website: FEES - There is a $10 vehicle day-use fee. [Regular Sized Auto: $10 (Senior $9, age 62 or older); OCEAN SAFETY - dangerous rip currents, frigid water and deep offshore dropoffs make surfing and swimming hazardous for any but the most experienced surfers. ALCOHOL is not permitted on the beach or in the day-use area.

I went here to check out the surf fishing with my sister. It was super cold and foggy. I'm not into…read morefishing much, but went for moral support for her hobby. It's a clean beach and a few anglers fishing nearby.

I visited the Fort Ord Dunes State Park in Marina, CA [Beach Range Road] on Tuesday, 9/30/25,…read morearound 2 PM. I decided to come here for a nice, chill beach day. What I enjoyed most about the beach was the tranquility, peacefulness, and calmness. The entire view of the area was gorgeous. I was able to soak up the ocean air and breeze. To top it off, the beach was not crowded at all. Overall, I spent about four hours there. On-site, parking was complimentary. There were portable restrooms available at everyone's convenience. There were signs to help navigate the walking trail or even heading towards the beach. I highly recommend visiting this place. I'd return in the future.

Name That Dune…read more Formerly part of the Fort Ord Army post, this 1k-acre oceanfront state park consists of four miles of beach lined with the eponymous sand dunes. It is also one of California's newest state parks, as it has only been officially open since 2009. The Good: * Private parking lot * Free to visit! * Dogs allowed on recreation trail but not the beach or spur trails that lead to the beach. * Great beaches with amazing views * Great place to ride your bike as there's a little over 4 miles of paved trails The Meh: * Port-o-potties in the parking lot * Local Outdoor Enthusiasts™ hanging out in the parking lot. The Ugly: * Part of the paved trail was closed during our visit (April 11th, '26) Conclusion: Great state beach with not many amenities.

Really nice park! Big soccer field, cool murals, basketball courts, well maintained. Enjoyed a nice…read morerun here while we were vacationing in Aptos and were exploring this area.

Snazzy new park for kids over 5. I've never even seen some of these playground features before,…read morelike the skate-park simulation. The basketball court is nice. There are permanent restrooms and covered picnic tables. There's a history walk around the playground perimeter and bright cultural murals. The artificial turf seems a little grimy, but otherwise it is a great urban space for kids.

This is a great little park to take the kids to. Lots of grass for picnics and frisbee play. Lots…read moreof fun structures for the children. Good place to have a birthday party. Safe, clean environment.

The dog park itself is great. Cleaned often, well maintained, and large…read more There is a fun crew of dogs and owners that come on the weekday evenings. We try to pop in once a week. Unfortunately this dog park has a disproportionate number of inconsiderate owners compared to other parks in the Monterey Bay. Many unfixed, unvaccinated, untrained, and aggressive dogs that will attack or hump your dog repeatedly. I came with a friend last summer and both our dogs picked up a respiratory/eye infection. Because of this, you'll often find people walk their dogs on the track instead of using the dog park. I usually do this unless I recognize the dogs at the park.

I've been going to this park with my German Shepherds for about a month now. I've never had any…read moreissues with aggressive dogs in other parks like Gilroy or Morgan Hill. There is a large portion of dogs in this park which are not spayed or neutered. For the last week I've had nothing but trouble with other dogs attacking my dogs. Today I had a person upon my arrival warn me that their female was not friendly with other females. If you have to warn someone about your dog then you don't belong in a dog park. Sure enough the dog attacked one of my dogs. If your dog isn't fixed it is not a good idea to bring them to a dog park. The chances of altercations increase. I won't be going back to this park any longer. I'll drive the extra time to go to Gilroy which has a much better quality of non-aggressive dogs.