I have run into this many times and at least in California.... the law may allow drones in an area (parks, rec. area, etc) but can be overruled by the person in charge of said park.
You have to have a TRUST cert to fly at a FRIA anyway, so just fly anywhere the regs allow, and actually have a good time. Drop the paranoia about RID... it's turning out to be a giant Nothingburger™ in terms of Karens.
Fly a quad at a FRIA, or...
You can probably get away with some shots here and there. but... as you probably already know... there are Many rules in the Monterey area especially flying over the water because of wildlife. I drive around looking for places to fly from (like...