Dominating the skyline is the monster power plant with 500 ft. high steam stacks. The plant burns fossil fuels to heat up contained water to make steam. Water from the slough is used to cool the pipes down, and is returned within 10 degrees F. of the temperature it was taken. And, the towers inject a surreal note in the atmosphere. But, there is so much diversion, they blend into the background.
M oss Landing comes in layers.
The first is in the west, and is a large expanse of beach, sand dunes and a harbor. This is the pivot point of the great Monterey Bay, from whence all the excitement emanates. The 6,000 foot deep Monterey Canyon begins just 100 meters off shore at this point. It is in the water and on a big spit of sand that seems like an island because to drive to it requires crossing the water on a single lane bridge. N ext comes the old town with its plethora of Americana and antique shops, a residential neighborhood and restaurants.