c/o San Francisco Bay NWR Complex
PO Box 524
Newark, CA 94560-0524
(415) 792-0222

Directions: The wildlife area is located 11 miles N of Monterey at the confluence of the Salinas River and Monterey Bay. Take the Del Monte Avenue exit from Highway 1 and drive 3/4 mile W to the parking lot.

Primary Wildlife: The endangered California brown pelican, Smith's blue butterfly and peregrine falcon use the area. The rare snowy plover nests and winters here -- Resting and feeding area for waterfowl, shorebirds, and other water birds.

Habitat: 518 acres of diverse habitats including ocean, beach, dunes grassland, river, lagoon, and salt marsh.

Recreation and Education: Wildlife and wildflower observation, study, and photography. -- Surf fishing for striped bass, starry flounder, sand sole, surfperch, steelhead, jacksmelt, and small sharks. -- Waterfowl, small game, and migratory bird hunting. -- Hiking trails.