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Fort Ord Dunes State Park, Monterey, CA

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Fort Ord Dunes State Park

A coastal state park of restored dunes and beach on Monterey Bay, once part of a U.S. Army post.

Monterey, CA

About Fort Ord Dunes State Park

This state park sits on the former grounds of Fort Ord, a U.S. Army post. It covers close to 1,000 acres of dune habitat and about four miles of ocean beach facing Monterey Bay. Much of the land has been returned to a natural state, but some military remnants remain, including ammunition bunkers set into the dunes. Dogs on leash may use the north-south recreation trail, but not the spur trails to the beach or the sand itself, because endangered birds nest there. Visitors can read eight educational panels at the main parking area or use a free mobile phone audio tour to learn about the base and the park's natural history.

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