Moss Landing Harbor - North
About
Moss Landing Harbor - North is a public beach on the California coast, about half a mile from the town of Moss Landing. It's a fee-charged site with restrooms and accessible access, and swimming is not allowed, so plan on enjoying the shoreline from the sand rather than the water. Late summer into early fall is the most comfortable stretch, when typical highs reach about 74°F in September and October with little rain, according to averages from a nearby weather station in Watsonville. Winter brings cooler days in the low 60s and more frequent wet days. For a longer outing, the South Marsh Loop Trail and Five Fingers Loop Trail are both within about 3 miles, while the Salinas NWR Trail lies about 5 miles away and South Camp offers camping roughly 5.5 miles off.
Beach Details
Swimming
Not allowed
Parking
Available
Fee
Fee charged
Restrooms
Yes
Accessible access
Yes
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Moss Landing Harbor - North
California
Data: California Coastal Commission, YourCoast public access data. Source metadata
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: Year-round. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 62–74°F and lows of 39–55°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Watsonville Wtr Wks, CA weather station, 8.3 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.
- Jan62° high40° low
- Feb63° high42° low
- Mar65° high43° low
- Apr68° high45° low
- May69° high49° low
- Jun71° high52° low
- Jul71° high54° low
- Aug72° high55° low
- Sep74° high53° low
- Oct74° high49° low
- Nov68° high43° low
- Dec62° high39° low
Nearby
- South Marsh Loop TrailHiking2.8 mi
- Five Fingers Loop TrailHiking2.9 mi
- Long Valley Loop TrailHiking3 mi
- Murphy TrailHiking3 mi
- Salinas NWR TrailHiking5.3 mi
- South CampCamping5.5 mi
- Pajaro RiverCanoeing6 mi
- Wetland Connector TrailHiking6.3 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
