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Beaches
People who want to bask in the warm glow of the sun can have a blast in Monterey County. There are quite a few amazing beaches in the county to explore. Examples are Asilomar Beach, Carmel Beach, San Carlos Beach, McAbee Beach and Del Monte Beach. If you want to revel in soft and smooth sands, swim, sunbathe and participate in thrilling water sports, Monterey County's beaches are unparalleled. Popular activity options include scuba diving, surfing, kayaking and playing volleyball.
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Pacific Grove Visit Website
Lovers Point Park & Beach
Ocean View Blvd & 17th St Pacific Grove, CA 93950
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…

Moss Landing Visit Website
Moss Landing State Beach
Jetty Road Moss Landing, CA 95038
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…

Pacific Grove
Asilomar State Beach
Beach Trail - Asilomar Pacific Grove, CA 93950

Carmel-by-the-Sea Visit Website
Carmel Beach
Ocean Ave and Scenic Rd Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93923
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…

Marina Visit Website
Marina State Beach
Reservation Road Marina, CA 93933
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…

Carmel-by-the-Sea Visit Website
Carmel River State Beach
Carmelo St Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93923
South of Carmel on Highway 1, right on Rio Rd

Carmel Visit Website
Garrapata State Park
Highway 1 Carmel, CA 93923
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…

Big Sur Visit Website
Sand Dollar Beach
Highway 1 Big Sur, CA 93920
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…

Big Sur Visit Website
Andrew Molera State Park
Highway 1 Big Sur, CA 93920
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…

Moss Landing Visit Website
Zmudowski State Beach
201-215 Giberson Rd Moss Landing, CA 95039
The beach is located 20 miles northwest of Monterey off Highway 1. Take Stuve Road and turn to Giberson Road.

Moss Landing Visit Website
Salinas River State Beach
Portrero Moss Landing, CA 95039
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…

Marina Visit Website
Fort Ord Dunes State Park
Beach Range Road Marina, CA 93933
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…

Monterey Visit Website
Monterey State Beach
2600 Sand Dunes Dr. Monterey, CA 93940
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…

Big Sur Visit Website
Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park
47555 California 1 Big Sur, CA 93920
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,…

Pebble Beach Visit Website
Stillwater Cove
1576 Cypress Dr Pebble Beach, CA 93953
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…