About San Carlos Beach:
San Carlos State Beach is a small beach in Monterey, located between Cannery Row and Fisherman's Wharf, near the Coast Guard station and breakwater. It's a very popular place for scuba diving, and many scuba classes are held there every year.
San Carlos Beach Fees:
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Entrance Fee: None
Parking Fee: None
Creature Comforts at San Carlos Beach:
- Nearest restrooms are on the walking path just above the beach
- No showers
- There are plenty of places to eat on Cannery Row and Fisherman's Wharf
- Dogs are not allowed on the beach
- The Monterey Bay Dive Company is nearby on Cannery Row. They offer guided dives, equipment rentals and scuba classes
San Carlos Beach Activities:
- Scuba Diving
Lodging Near San Carlos Beach:
- Hotels in Monterey's Cannery Row area are closest to this beach.
Highs and Lows at San Carlos Beach:
Because there are so many divers at the beach most of the time, it's hard to do much else there.
How to Get to San Carlos Beach:
San Carlos Beach is at the foot of McClellan Street and the east end of Cannery Row. From Highway One, follow signs toward Cannery Row and the Monterey Bay Aquarium.
You can park in the nearby lots, but will have to pay the parking meters.
