Moss Landing: SR-1 - Rd

Moss Landing lies along Monterey Bay at the mouth of Elkhorn Slough, where tidal marshes and channels meet the open Pacific on California’s central coast. The Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve protects part of this important coastal wetland, a habitat for shorebirds, sea otters and other wildlife. The working Moss Landing Harbor reflects a long commercial-fishing tradition, while Moss Landing Marine Laboratories gives the settlement an important role in marine science and university teaching. Beaches, wetlands and a compact harbor district create a distinctly maritime setting, unlike the urban pace of nearby Monterey and Santa Cruz. Continue with other webcams from the area to see how this stretch of California’s central coast connects regionally.

California occupies a long Pacific coastal belt in the United States. Its terrain ranges from the Sierra Nevada and the fertile Central Valley to deserts in the southeast and the rugged shores of the Pacific Ocean. The state includes both Mount Whitney, the highest point in the contiguous United States, and extensive protected lands such as Yosemite National Park. California’s cities have exerted worldwide influence through film, technology, agriculture, and music; Hollywood remains an enduring symbol of the American screen industry. Its scale means climates and local character can change dramatically from one county to the next. Continue through nearby webcams to explore different parts of California.

The Atlantic, Pacific and Gulf coasts define much of the United States — their ports, fisheries and trade routes have long tied the country’s economy to the wider world. Between them, the Rocky Mountains, Great Plains and Mississippi River basin form sharply different regions, from high western ranges to broad agricultural heartlands. Cities carry much of the national story: New York’s Statue of Liberty, a gift from France dedicated in 1886, remains an enduring symbol, while Washington, DC concentrates major federal institutions. Indigenous nations have shaped these lands for millennia, and their living cultures remain essential to the country’s identity. Find related webcams in the surrounding areas to build a fuller picture of the United States.