8 AM – ½ Hour After Sunset
Monterey State Beach
Phone Number
(831) 649-2836
Park Hours
Dogs Allowed?
Yes
Dogs allowed on beach from Roberts lot south. Dogs not allowed from Seaside lot north.
Driving Directions to Monterey SB
The north access point of Monterey SB, 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 Monte Av.Online reservations are not available for this park.
Upcoming Park Events
No events scheduled at this moment.
DAY-USE ACTIVITIES & FACILITIES
Picnic Areas
Fishing
Beach Area
Swimming
Windsurfing/Surfing
Geocaching
Picnic Areas
Fishing
Beach Area
Swimming
Windsurfing/Surfing
Geocaching
OTHER FACILITIES & VISITOR INFORMATION
Parking
Drinking Water Available
Wheelchair Accessible
Parking
Drinking Water Available
Wheelchair Accessible
About Monterey State Beach
State beaches are areas with frontage on the ocean, or bays designed to provide swimming, boating, fishing, and other beach-oriented recreational activities. This beach is a favorite place for surfers and tidepool watchers. Fishing is popular, too. The cities of Monterey and Seaside share the park, which has three separate beaches approximately a mile apart.
The underwater area of the park is a part of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, and attracts hundreds of scuba divers. Visitors also enjoy kayaking, kite-flying and volleyball. The flat beach is an excellent place for walking or jogging.
There is NO campground at this State Beach.
Be "In The Know" about Bonfires
Notice to Visitors:
Effective September 16, 2014, California State Parks is banning beach fires on state beaches within the Monterey District to minimize any fire dangers. The state beaches affected by this order include Carmel River, Monastery and Monterey. State Park officials will begin issuing warnings immediately to first-time offenders. All illegal fires will immediately be put out and repeat offenders will be issued citations. For the purposes of cooking, a raised and self-contained gas camp stove may be used.
High fire danger and very little rain this summer, along with the continued degradation of our beaches due to charcoal and soot deposits from beach fires, requires us to rescind our order allowing beach fires. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience, but we are taking these steps to ensure public safety and to protect California’s natural resources.
California State Parks officials are rescinding a Superintendent’s Posted Order that allows beach fires without restrictions at the three state beaches mentioned above, and will begin enforcing California Code of Regulations T14 4311(a) which states, "No person shall light, build, use or maintain a fire within any State Park Unit except in a camp stove or a fireplace provided, maintained, or designated by the Department for such purpose".
Other measures recently taken to reduce the risk of wildfires include the US Forest Service and California State Parks banning any wood or charcoal burning fires in the Los Padres Forest or Big Sur in late August.
Additional Visitor Services
- City of Monterey (Window on the Bay parcel)
DOGS
Dogs are allowed on leash at:
Monterey State Beach, South of the Monterey Tides Hotel.
Dogs are NOT allowed at:
Monterey State Beach, North of the Monterey Tides Hotel.
Please be aware of:
- Families with small children
- Visitors with their own pets on leash
- Early spring Western snowy plover seasonal resting areas
Thank you for keeping your dog on leash at all times!
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