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Manresa State Beach Uplands |
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This expanse of coastal scrub with live oaks, pines, cypress and winter-flowering eucalyptus offers views of the bay and access to Manresa State Beach. Tent camping is available. From the San Andreas Rd exit from Hwy 1, go west 2.8 miles to Sand Dollar Dr. Turn right and, following the park signs, go 0.6 mile to the park entrance (use fee). Leave your car in the day-use area. Bird along the main road or on various trails that pass through and around the campground, or take the path down to the beach. Be sure to check the area east of the campground. This interesting but seldom birded site may have uncommon migrants, as well as species typical of scrub and oak woodland habitats. The expected species of the sandy beach and inshore bay use its shoreline. Birding in these uplands should be most pleasant from late fall to early spring, when the campground is least crowded.
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