Moss Landing State Beach
A beach and jetty at the mouth of Elkhorn Slough, popular for surfing and sea otter watching.
Know before you go
- Parking
Parking available.
Verified · California State Parks · checked Oct 3, 2026
From the park facility list on the State Parks page (park-wide).
- Fees
No fee.
Verified · California State Parks · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Paying
Unknown – check locally
- Getting down
Path to the beach. Jetty Rd. W. of Hwy. One, Moss Landing.
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Tide & surf
Unknown – check locally
- Hours
8 a.m. to half an hour after sunset.
Verified · California State Parks · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Dogs
Dogs not allowed on the beach. Leashed dogs allowed along Jetty Road.
Verified · California State Parks · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Restrooms
Yes
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Showers
No
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible features listed for the park.
Verified · California State Parks · checked Oct 3, 2026
From the park facility list on the State Parks page (park-wide).
- Lifeguards
No lifeguard service listed.
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Rules
Fire ring only at the south access. Hazardous rip currents. No vehicles over 21 ft.
Verified · California State Parks · checked Oct 3, 2026
Information only, not safety advice. Conditions change. Always follow lifeguards and posted signs.
Tides & daylight · next 3 days
Information only, not safety advice. Conditions change, so always follow lifeguards and posted signs. Data: official city, county, State Parks and National Park Service pages, the California Coastal Commission, NOAA and the National Weather Service · Facts checked Oct 3, 2026 · Map © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.