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Across the highway is <strong>Pescadero Marsh Natural Preserve</strong>, a popular spot for bird watchers and other naturalists. The reserve is a refuge for wildlife such as blue herons, kites, deer, raccoons, foxes, and skunks.<br /><br /></p> <h2><strong>Parking and Facilities</strong></h2> <p><strong>Northern Pescadero Beach Access Parking Lot</strong><br /><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Beach Access:</span> The sandy beach is accessible from two locations in the parking lot. <br /><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Facilities:</span> Single pit toilet. No running water.<br /><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Fees:</span> There is an $8 parking fee which is payable daily upon entry to the park. Only US currency and checks are accepted. To pay for a parking permit when a parking attendant is not present you must locate the “Pay Here” sign in the parking lot. Follow the instructions on the sign. Fill out the self-registration envelope, include payment and tear off the top stub. Leave the top stub visible on the dashboard of your vehicle and place the envelope into the deposit slot. Park rangers will confirm payment.<br /><br /><strong>Pescadero Marsh Natural Preserve and Central Pescadero Beach Access Parking Lot</strong><br /><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Beach Access:</span> The rocky beach is accessible at the southern end of the parking lot by the way of a narrow stairway. <br /><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Marsh Access:</span> There is a wooden staircase on the eastern side of the parking lot that leads to a pedestrian walkway along the Highway 1 bridge. Once you walk across the Highway 1 bridge, access the marsh by walking under the bridge from the beach. Crossing Highway 1 on foot is not recommended. <br /><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Facilities:</span> Single pit toilet. No running water. <br /><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Activities:</span> Free guided marsh walking tours are sometimes available. Register at <a href="http://www.santacruzstateparks.as.me">www.santacruzstateparks.as.me</a> or call (650) 726-8814 for availability.<br /> <br /><strong>Southern Pescadero Beach Access Parking Lot</strong> <em>(Located at the intersection of Highway 1 and Pescadero Creek Road)</em><br /><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Beach Access:</span> The rocky beach is accessible from the northern end of the parking lot by stairs.<br /><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Facilities:</span> Two restrooms. No running water. Two picnic tables. No barbeque pits.<br /><br /></p></p> <p><h2><strong>Basic Park Information</strong></h2> <p><strong>DOGS </strong>aare prohibited on the beach and in the Natural Preserve at all times.<br /><br /><strong>BEACH FIRES</strong> are not allowed.</p> <p><strong>COLLECTING </strong>is prohibited. 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