Norman
Juan Bautista De Anza Historic Trailhead (18 min)
Start of a walk running through Arizona & California, following the route of 18th-century settlers. Mission San Juan Bautista (16 min)
Iconic circa-1797 Spanish mission with mass, a gift shop & manicured grounds with valley views. Marina State Beach (12 min)
Relaxing, family-friendly destination offers a public beach & park good for all-ages entertainment. Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve (11 min)
Tidal salt marsh that is home to birds, otters, seals & many other animals, with boardwalk trails. National Steinbeck Center (12 min)
Dedicated to John Steinbeck, this museum offers interactive exhibits for all ages & a gift shop. Sea Goddess Whale Watching (14 min)
Whale watching, dolphin, humpback whale, sea otter, and killer whale Zmudowski State Beach (24 min)
Beach and park Moss Landing State Beach (15 min)
Beach, sea otter, and otters Blue Ocean Whale Watching on the Monterey Bay (14 min)
Whale watching, dolphin, humpback whale, blue whale, and killer whale Fremont Peak (44 min)
Mountain within a state park offering views of surrounding valleys, peaks & Monterey Bay. Fremont Peak State Park (40 min)
Scenic, mountainous park with craggy peaks & views of Monterey Bay, hiking, camping & picnicking. Manzanita County Park (9 min)
Baseball & soccer fields dominate this county park that's surrounded by scrubby hillsides. Sunset State Beach (30 min)
Beach surrounded by steep sand dunes offering picnic areas & campsites, plus bay & mountain views. Elkhorn Slough (16 min)
Tidal estuary sheltering otters, seals & migratory birds, with kayaking & boat tours. Salinas River State Beach (13 min)
Popular destination for bird-watching, fishing & horseback riding, with a dune trail & picnic area. | 
