Among the most popular activities are offshore fishing, surfing, windsurfing and horseback riding.

Moss Landing State Beach is also popular for picnicking because the dunes block out strong afternoon winds from blowing into the picnic area.

[1] Moss Landing State Beach has several bird-watching spots, but the type and number of birds can vary by season.

Moss Landing Wildlife Area, with access to the east of Highway 1,[2] has ponds that are controlled by tidal gates.

[3][4] Endangered species, the California Sea Otter, can be observed in the harbor channel with sometimes dozens in a raft.