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Marina State Beach (21 min)
Relaxing, family-friendly destination offers a public beach & park good for all-ages entertainment. WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca (18 min)
Paved, 2.2-mile road-racing track used for auto & motorcycle racing, plus special events. Fort Ord Dunes State Park (25 min)
A trail leads to the beach in this park with a bluff-top platform offering views of Monterey Bay. Fremont Peak (53 min)
Mountain within a state park offering views of surrounding valleys, peaks & Monterey Bay. National Steinbeck Center (7 min)
Dedicated to John Steinbeck, this museum offers interactive exhibits for all ages & a gift shop. Fort Ord National Monument (37 min)
Home to 35 species of rare flora & fauna, this undeveloped wildland offers over 80 miles of trails. Tatum's Garden (8 min)
Garden and park Fremont Peak State Park (48 min)
Scenic, mountainous park with craggy peaks & views of Monterey Bay, hiking, camping & picnicking. Monterey State Beach (25 min)
Miles of scenic coastline offer beachgoers recreational activities ranging from surfing to fishing. Toro Park (10 min)
Peaceful 4,756-acre park offering riding trails, softball fields, playgrounds & volleyball courts. Salinas River State Beach (21 min)
Popular destination for bird-watching, fishing & horseback riding, with a dune trail & picnic area. Elkhorn Slough (23 min)
Tidal estuary sheltering otters, seals & migratory birds, with kayaking & boat tours. Blue Ocean Whale Watching on the Monterey Bay (21 min)
Whale watching, dolphin, humpback whale, blue whale, and killer whale Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve (21 min)
Tidal salt marsh that is home to birds, otters, seals & many other animals, with boardwalk trails. | 
