What wildlife can I see at Moss Landing State Beach?

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Just a few miles south of Sunrise, Moss Landing State Beach is another enjoyable day-use beach that’s especially popular among birders. Here, and at the adjacent Moss Landing Wildlife Area, snowy plover, harbor seals, and sea otters are frequently spotted.

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