Carmel River State Beach

Carmel River State Beach extends for one mile along Carmel Bay, featuring golden sand and a lagoon where the river meets the Pacific Ocean.

The beach area holds significance as a former settlement site of the Rumsien tribe, with a cross marking Spanish explorers' arrival in the 1600s.

The beach includes the Carmel River Lagoon and Wetlands Natural Reserve, which serves as a protected habitat for numerous bird species throughout the year.

The beach provides facilities including parking spaces, restrooms, and drinking water stations, with operating hours from morning until sunset each day.

Monastery Beach section, located within the park, contains underwater rock formations and kelp forests that attract scuba diving enthusiasts.

Location: Monterey County

Address: 26478 Carmelo St, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93923, USA

Phone: +18316492836

Website: https://parks.ca.gov/?page_id=567

GPS coordinates: 36.53455,-121.92845

Latest update: April 30, 2025 07:20