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 Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Posted by:  hotshoe
N 36° 36.603 W 121° 53.764
10S E 598724 N 4052182
This sanctuary includes more than 270 miles of shoreline from Marin to Cambria, with Monterey City about in the middle.
Waymark Code: WM4JQN
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 08/31/2008
Views: 19
Visitors to the shoreline of the Marine Sanctuary can birdwatch, explore tidepools, swim, kayak, scuba dive, as well as learn more about the diverse aquatic habitats of the Marine Sanctuary at any one of several city and state parks and museums along the sanctuary boundary. In the city of Monterey, the Packard foundation has cooperated to help provide informational signs along the Coastal Trail.
Estimated size of the public land (in regional measurement standard: hectares, acres, kms, etc.): 5332 square miles of ocean and shoreline
Is there a trail system?: Yes
If there is a trail system, please describe length, terrain, etc.:
Coastal Trail along Monterey Bay 26 miles, mostly paved and flat
What points of interest are there?:
Scenic overlooks of Monterey Bay, especially of the rocks at Lover's Point (Pacific Grove), sandy beaches, hang-gliding dunes
What activities are available?:
Bicycling, kayaking, scubadiving, sailing, kiteflying
List of known hazards (cliffs, snakes, poison plants, etc.):
Cliffs, surf, sharks, marine mammals, jellyfish
Dogs Allowed?: Yes
Is a permit/fee required?: No
Please supply the website of the land if available: [Web Link]
Hours of accessibility?: Not listed
If a permit/fee is required please describe in detail how to get one, how much, etc.: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
Visitors are encouraged to supply a picture of either themselves or their GPS at the trailhead and/or signage of the public access lands - describe your experience there and what you saw - tell us why other folks should come visit!
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