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Fort Ord gives Seaside a rare open-space edge
Seaside sits next to one of Monterey Bay’s big public-land stories. Fort Ord National Monument protects former Army land. Today it has trails, oak woodland, grassland, and long views above the coast.
From Seaside, open space is close to town. Still, it is not all managed by one office. BLM handles the national monument. Nearby pieces of the former Fort Ord area may have other managers or rules.
For a walk or ride, pick the exact trailhead and read the access details for that route. Stay on signed paths. Respect habitat areas. A former military landscape can have places where rules matter more than on a normal neighborhood path.
Where to see it
Fort Ord National Monument near Seaside. Use BLM and city pages for access, trail, and land-manager details.
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Reviewed July 1, 2026
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