This is our first time to Pajaro Dunes. We were pleasantly surprised with the view and proximity to the water and beach. The California Coastal Act has protected our shores, but it has also limited the housing stock so close to the water. This is a rare find. The beach is long and wide so there is plenty of room to find your private spot. There is a locker with beach chairs to enjoy hours of reading with your feet in the water (river side is calm). We especially liked the area where the Pajaro river meets the ocean. The morning mist with pockets of sun, and shallow sheets of water, created an other worldly mirror effect. The house is clean, comfortable, and well appointed. Jane is easy to communicate with and offered a flexible check out time which made our extended stay all the more relaxing.