Monterey State Beach, State beach in Monterey, US
The beach spans two miles of sandy shoreline along Monterey Bay, connecting the city of Monterey with neighboring Seaside through continuous coastal terrain.
The beach area played a central role in Monterey's maritime development during the 1800s when the city functioned as a primary fishing and shipping hub.
Throughout the year, local residents gather at Monterey State Beach for community events, sand castle competitions, and environmental education programs.
Visitors can access multiple parking areas, restroom facilities, and designated picnic spots along the beach, with entrance from Highway One or Highway 218.
The protected waters attract numerous sea otters that float on their backs while using tools to crack open shellfish near the shoreline.
Location: Monterey
Address: Monterey State Beach, Monterey, CA 93955, USA
Website: https://parks.ca.gov/?page_id=576
GPS coordinates: 36.60717,-121.86308
Latest update: April 30, 2025 07:20
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Cathedral of San Carlos Borromeo
2.7 km
Pacific Biological Laboratories
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Monterey State Beach
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Colton Hall
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Fisherman's Wharf, Monterey, California
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Old Customhouse
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Larkin House
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California's First Theatre
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Edward F. Ricketts State Marine Conservation Area
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Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel and Spa on Del Monte Golf Course
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Sherman Quarters
3.1 km
Monterey Museum of Art
3.2 km
Stevenson House
2.9 km
Monterey Maritime and History Museum
2.8 km
Wharf Theater
2.6 km
Vásquez House
3.3 km
St. John's Chapel
1.8 km
Mary C. W. Black Studio House
2.8 km
James W. Finch House
3.3 km
Josiah Merritt Adobe
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Monterey Lanes
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House of the Four Winds
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Cannery Row Monument
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Aeneas Beach
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Macabee Beach
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Del Monte Beach
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San Carlos Beach
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