Beaches

Carmel Beach is located at the foot of Ocean Avenue just a few blocks from downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea. The beach is the most iconic spots on California's Central Coast and is rated "One of America's Top…

The north access point of Monterey State Beach, is west of Hwy 1. Take the Hwy 218 (Seaside) exit. Proceed west to parking lot. The south end is accessible west of the intersection of Figueroa St & Del…

This state park is named after Julia Pfeiffer Burns, a well respected pioneer woman in the Big Sur country. The park stretches from the Big Sur coastline into nearby 3,000-foot ridges. It features redwood,…

Lovers Point Park is located at the foot of 17th Street, and is a landscaped community park of 4.4 acres. It is used for picnicking, fishing, swimming, watersports, and surfing. Lovers Point's amenities…

Sand Dollar Beach is one of the most beautiful and scenic beaches on the spectacular Big Sur Coast. Sand Dollar Beach is the longest strand of sandy beach along the Big Sur coast. Great surfing, exploring…

The beach is located on Jetty Road in Moss Landing and 16 miles north of Monterey via Highway 1. TRAIL USE Hiking Trails Horseback Riding DAY-USE ACTIVITIES & FACILITIES Picnic Areas Fishing Beach Area…

The beach is located one mile south of Moss Landing. Take Potrero from Highway 1. TRAIL USE Horseback Riding DAY-USE ACTIVITIES & FACILITIES Picnic Areas Fishing Interpretive Exhibits Beach Area Swimming…

This recently opened State Park has a 1,500 foot trail to 4 miles of ocean beach with beautiful views of Monterey Bay. From the parking area visitors may also take a stroll on the new boardwalk to a bluff…

The public beach at Stillwater Cove is near the Pebble Beach Beach Club inside the private community of Pebble Beach. Turn off 17 Mile Drive onto Palmero Way and then follow Cypress Drive to the end at…

South of Carmel on Highway 1, right on Rio Rd

The park is at the end of Reservation Road in Marina, 10 miles north of Monterey. DAY-USE ACTIVITIES & FACILITIES Picnic Areas Fishing Interpretive Exhibits Beach Area Swimming Windsurfing/Surfing Geocaching…

The park has two miles of beach front, with coastal hiking and a 50-foot climb to a beautiful view of the Pacific and offers diverse coastal vegetation with trails running from ocean beaches into dense…

The beach is located 20 miles northwest of Monterey off Highway 1. Take Stuve Road and turn to Giberson Road.

In the spectacular Big Sur area, this park is still relatively undeveloped and offers visitors great hiking and beachcombing. Miles of trails wind through meadows, beaches and hilltops. A primitive walk-in…