About Monterey State Beach:
Monterey State Beach stretches more or less from Wharf #2 in Monterey (near Fisherman's Wharf) all the way to the town of Seaside, but the most popular sections are near the wharf and just off Highway 1 in Seaside near the Monterey Beach Resort.
Monterey State Beach Fees:
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Entrance Fee: None
Parking Fee: None
Creature Comforts at Monterey State Beach:
Amenities at Monterey State Beach vary, depending on which part of it you're on. Near the wharf, you'll find food and restrooms.
Monterey State Beach Activities:
- Surfing
- Beachcombing
- Tide pools
- Fishing
- Scuba diving
- Volleyball
- Kayaking
- Kite-flying (in Seaside)
Lodging Near Monterey State Beach:
- Hotels in Monterey's Cannery Row area are closest to this beach. The Best Western Monterey Beach Resort (which is truthfully more of a mid-quality hotel than a resort) is right on the ocean, but unfortunately its accommodations don't live up to its location.
- No camping at the beach, but you'll find privately-owned Marina Dunes RV Park a few miles north.
How to Get to Monterey State Beach:
The Seaside section of Monterey State Beach is easily visible from Highway One. Take the Seaside Exit and park in the lot next to the Monterey Beach Resort. In town, you can park on Wharf #2 or in the lots near Fisherman's Wharf.
