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Zmudowski State Beach is a popular fishing area you can catch perch, kingfish, sole, flounder, halibut, bocaccio (tomcod), jacksmelt, lingcod, cabezon, salomon, steelhead and an occasional rockfish.

The beach features the Pajaro River estuary, where a natural preserve has been set aside. The sandy beach is also popular with birdwatchers and equestrians.

Swimming and water sports are hazardous because of strong rip-currents.

The park is located 20 miles northwest of Monterey off Highway 1. Take Stuve Road and turn to Giberson Road.

Location: Giberson Road, Marina California 93933 Telephone 831-384-7695

Other California State Parks nearby:
(Boulder Creek) Big Basin Redwoods State Park
(Los Gatos) Castle Rock State Park
(Hollister) Hollister Hills State Recreation Area
(La Selva Beach) Manresa Uplands State Beach
(Monterey) Monterey State Historic Park
(Gustine) San Luis Reservoir State Recreation Area

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