This lovely beach is located at the western edge of Pacific Grove and is overlooked by Pebble Beach’s Inn at Spanish Bay. The southern section is a broad flat stretch of white sand; the northern portion consists of rocky promontories interspersed
World-renowned Carmel-by-the-Sea has inspired artists, sparked romances, and attracted celebrities for decades. Rated a top-10 destination in the U.S. year after year, Carmel-by-the-Sea is an amazing, European-style village nestled above a picturesque
On Carmel Bay, the mile-long beach features a bird sanctuary in a lagoon (just before the Carmel River empties into the sea) featuring a wide variety of waterfowl and song birds. Monastery Beach, also known as San Jose Creek Beach, is part of the
This is a great beach for family outings. Not only is the surf calm but there are picnic tables, fire pits and benches. A boardwalk wends through the dunes. Dogs must be on leash; no bonfires. Off Del Monte Boulevard at Casa Verde Way, Monterey.
A short trail leads to a gorgeous 4-mile-long beach with stunning bay views. From the parking lot, visitors may take a boardwalk to a new bluff-top viewing platform with educational panels about the park’s history. Open for bicyclists and dogs on
This idyllic little beach in Pacific Grove has something for everybody when staying at Monterey vacation rentals. The surf is perhaps the calmest on the Peninsula so it is a great place for families with young children. Surfers like it for its predictable...
Popular as a hang-glider launching area, this 171-acre beach has sweeping views of Monterey Bay. It can be windy, thus the attraction for hang gliders, which also makes it a great place for flying kites. It features a wheelchair accessible boardwalk through...
Located 2 miles south on Highway 1, Monastery Beach, which edges Point Lobos, is gorgeous but dangerous. The beach is steep with a strong undertow, so not only is it unsafe for swimming, but visitors are advised not to turn their backs to the waves. Experienced...
Long considered the “crown jewel” of the California State Park system, Point Lobos State Natural Reserve is a magnet for nature lovers the world around. From its breathtaking beauty to its fascinating wildlife to its friendly and knowledgeable...
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