One of the newest units of the State Park System, Fort Ord Dunes State Park was added in January 1995.

The state park is located along the Monterey Bay west of Highway 1, adjacent to the cities of Marina, Seaside and Sand City.

Fort Wetherill State Park, Jamestown What to know: The park has great scenery and views, and there's a small beach nestled among the rocky outcrops.