Offshore fishing, surfing, windsurfing and horseback riding are popular activities. The beach is a favorite place for picnics because the dunes protect it from afternoon winds and provides scenic panoramic views of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, a federal marine protected area. More @Wikipedia
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