Located on California's central coast, a few miles north of Monterey, Zmudowski State Beach is groovy.
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Beach and Wetland
Although the beach is the park's most well known feature, Zmudowski State Beach also includes the Pajaro River Estuary.
Birding Bonanza
During the summer, California's central coast is a great place to view brown pellcans. Once critically endangered, they have made an impressive recovery and can be a stunning sight as they fly by at Zmudowski State Beach.
Estuaries Provide Important Bird Habitat
The wetlands in the park also provide habitat for many birds, including the American Avocet.