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Photo of Carmel Beach with very clean level of cleanliness

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Carmel Beach

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of Carmel Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Carmel Beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.L'Auberge Carmel is the closest place located 600 meters from the beach.

Q: What is the closest accommodation to the Carmel Beach?

There are 259 places to stay in the Carmel Beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Carmel Beach include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=511183&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Wave Street Inn</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=458645&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Quality Inn Monterey Hotel Monterey</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=29749&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Monterey fairgrounds inn</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=9698796&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">3743 Pelican Peaks</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=9698768&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">3118 Yellow House Main</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=8061200&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Pebble Beach Timeless Contemporary 4 Bed 5Bath 30 Night Minimum</a></li></ul>

Carmel, United States

#45 out of 385 in California

Very good

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access White fine sand Fine sand bottom Good for Surfing Short walking distance

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Located within the settlement

Carmel-by-the-Sea • 0.7 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Il Fornaio Carmel

8.2 - Very good 390m

Restaurant Portabella

9 - Excellent 400m

Restaurant L'Auberge Carmel

9.2 - Excellent 400m

Restaurant Cottage Restaurant

8.6 - Excellent 440m

Greek Restaurant Dametra Cafe

450m

Restaurant La Bicyclette Restaurant

9 - Excellent 530m

Restaurant Flaherty's Seafood Grill & Oyster Bar

8.4 - Very good 540m

Restaurant Little Napoli

8.6 - Excellent 550m

Restaurant Hog's Breath Inn

8.6 - Excellent 580m

Park Frank Lloyd bench

50m

Hiking Area Carmel Beach Walk

60m

Park Carmel River State Beach

750m

Park Carmel Bay State Marine Conservation Area

820m

Hiking Area Carmel Meadows Trailhead

1.7km

Park Moss Cove Beach

2.5km

Hiking Area Point Lobos Trail Viewpoint

2.8km

Hiking Area Blue Fish Cove Scenic View

2.8km

Park Whalers Cove

2.8km

Playground Dennis The Menace Playground

5.9km

Grocery Store Safeway

1.9km

Tourist Attraction Carmel Heritage Society

9.6 - Exceptional 420m

Tourist Attraction Church of the Wayfarer

9.2 - Excellent 430m

Tourist Attraction Golden Bough Playhouse

10 - Exceptional 430m

Tourist Attraction New Masters Gallery

9.4 - Excellent 520m

Tourist Attraction TITUS GALLERY AND STUDIO

7.6 - Very good 520m

Tourist Attraction Del Monte Fine Art

610m

Tourist Attraction Carmel River State Beach

9.6 - Exceptional 910m

Church Carmel Mission Basilica Museum

940m

Tourist Attraction Carmelite Monastery

9.6 - Exceptional 2.5km

Aquarium Monterey Bay Aquarium

7km

Historical Landmark The Serra Memorial Prayer Garden

940m

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About

Carmel Beach is located on the Pacific ocean and it is in the 45th place out of 385 beaches in the California region 228.5 km away from its center, the city of Sacramento. It is one of the beaches of Carmel-by-the-Sea settlement, just 0.7 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area, among the mountains.

It is a long lasting coastline with crystal turquoise water and white fine sand, so you don't need special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers, pet owners etc. It is partially crowded during the high season.

Carmel Beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature, toilets. .

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities. There are also some surf spots.

Fans of active recreation can take part in beach volleyball.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

6 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Carmel River Beach, which has a rating of 7.8.

Carmel Beach is located in California within Carmel-by-the-Sea, which makes it easily accessible and therefore popular among travelers. In the high season this may cause some discomfort, due to the large influx of tourists.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.

Weather

history

+17 ^o C +14 ^o C

Air temperature

8.5 M/S

Wind

+15 ^o C

Water temperature

2 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Carmel-by-the-Sea • 0.7 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Il Fornaio Carmel

8.2 - Very good 390m

Restaurant Portabella

9 - Excellent 400m

Restaurant L'Auberge Carmel

9.2 - Excellent 400m

Restaurant Cottage Restaurant

8.6 - Excellent 440m

Greek Restaurant Dametra Cafe

450m

Restaurant La Bicyclette Restaurant

9 - Excellent 530m

Restaurant Flaherty's Seafood Grill & Oyster Bar

8.4 - Very good 540m

Restaurant Little Napoli

8.6 - Excellent 550m

Restaurant Hog's Breath Inn

8.6 - Excellent 580m

Park Frank Lloyd bench

50m

Hiking Area Carmel Beach Walk

60m

Park Carmel River State Beach

750m

Park Carmel Bay State Marine Conservation Area

820m

Hiking Area Carmel Meadows Trailhead

1.7km

Park Moss Cove Beach

2.5km

Hiking Area Point Lobos Trail Viewpoint

2.8km

Hiking Area Blue Fish Cove Scenic View

2.8km

Park Whalers Cove

2.8km

Playground Dennis The Menace Playground

5.9km

Grocery Store Safeway

1.9km

Tourist Attraction Carmel Heritage Society

9.6 - Exceptional 420m

Tourist Attraction Church of the Wayfarer

9.2 - Excellent 430m

Tourist Attraction Golden Bough Playhouse

10 - Exceptional 430m

Tourist Attraction New Masters Gallery

9.4 - Excellent 520m

Tourist Attraction TITUS GALLERY AND STUDIO

7.6 - Very good 520m

Tourist Attraction Del Monte Fine Art

610m

Tourist Attraction Carmel River State Beach

9.6 - Exceptional 910m

Church Carmel Mission Basilica Museum

940m

Tourist Attraction Carmelite Monastery

9.6 - Exceptional 2.5km

Aquarium Monterey Bay Aquarium

7km

Historical Landmark The Serra Memorial Prayer Garden

940m

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

1.1km from the beach

Pebble Beach Timeless Contemporary 4 Bed 5Bath 30 Night Minimum

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Carmel-by-the-Sea • 860m from center

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2.9km from the beach

Palatial All-Suite Pebble Beach Ocean-View Estate Home

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Carmel-by-the-Sea • 3km from center

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6km from the beach

Cozy Monterey Apartment - Walk to Wharf and Dtwn!

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Carmel-by-the-Sea • 5.4km from center

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6.1km from the beach

Coral Oasis

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Carmel-by-the-Sea • 6km from center

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7.4km from the beach

8.7 Excellent

Wave Street Inn

Resort Villa

Located at nearest locality

Carmel-by-the-Sea • 6.9km from center

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7.4km from the beach

Spectacular Views - Walk to Cannery Row and the Aquarium

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Carmel-by-the-Sea • 6.9km from center

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7.5km from the beach

3.8 Frustrating

Monterey fairgrounds inn

Inn

Located at nearest locality

Carmel-by-the-Sea • 6.9km from center

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7.6km from the beach

3788 The Seagull's Nest home

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Located at nearest locality

Carmel-by-the-Sea • 7.1km from center

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Nearest Beaches

1.7km 22 min walk

Carmel River Beach Carmel River Beach

7.8 Very good

3.2km

Monastery Beach Monastery Beach

7.6 Very good

3.5km

Granite Point Beach Granite Point Beach

6.7 Good

4.5km

Weston Beach Point Weston Beach Point

5.8 Pleasant

4.8km

Hidden Beach Hidden Beach

7.2 Good

4.8km

Fanshell Beach Fanshell Beach

7.2 Good

5.1km

Gibson's Beach Gibson's Beach

7.2 Good

5.1km

Fanshell Beach II Fanshell Beach II

7 Good

Localities

Nearest

Carmel-by-the-Sea • 730m

Main locality of province

Sacramento • 228.5km

Transport

Airport

MRY • 8.7km

Bus Station

6th / Mission Street • 950m

Train Station

Salinas • 28.2km

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Travelers reviews

Average Reviews rating

8 Very good

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Average Reviews rating

8 Very good

Nathan Sterling

10 Exceptional

I really enjoy listening to the bagpipe music that plays every evening at sunset near the restrooms. Despite the crowd, the sunsets and scenery are absolutely stunning. It may take some time to find parking, but it's worth it to either be patient or park a bit further away and walk. This place is truly priceless.

March 2023

Zara LY

10 Exceptional

The beach offers of gorgeous fine sand and is impeccably clean. The local community takes pride in keeping the area spotless and it shows. Every spot on the beach offers a stunning view and there are toilet facilities available for visitors. It's also dog-friendly with plenty of paths for walking.

March 2023

Borrima

10 Exceptional

The beach is stunning with its white fine sand. We visited on a Thursday afternoon in September and were pleased to find it wasn't too busy.

March 2023

Zalika

8 Very good

I had never been to a beach before this year, but I recently visited one that I absolutely loved. The scenery was breathtaking, and I appreciated how dog-friendly it was. If you're looking for a peaceful beach with charming shops and great photo opportunities, I highly recommend this one. I'm already looking forward to going back.

March 2023

Charles Judson

10 Exceptional

This beach boasts stunning scenery and convenient proximity to the town. The sand is soft and white, and there are dunes and dogs to enjoy. Plus, it's just a short walk to grab a cup of coffee. While there may be better options nearby for exploring sea life, this beach is perfect for unwinding. It's never too crowded, but always has a pleasant atmosphere.

March 2023

Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Carmel Beach?

The Carmel Beach is covered with soft snow-white fine sand, which covers the entire cost. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is also very convenient, covered with excellent fine sand.

What are the key activities at Carmel Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Carmel Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

The Carmel Beach is also suitable for the following water activities:

Surfing

Activities available on the ground:

Beach volleyball

Is the Carmel Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The area has the high prevalence of sharks so all swimmers should be very careful.

The waves in the Carmel Beach are usually strong.

Is the Carmel Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with pure soft sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Carmel Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.

What are the key audiences of Carmel Beach?

Carmel Beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:

Beachgoers with pets

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Carmel Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Carmel Beach.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.L'Auberge Carmel is the closest place located 600 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Carmel Beach?

There are 259 places to stay in the Carmel Beach area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Carmel Beach include:

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Carmel Beach from parking?

The Carmel Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Carmel Beach?

There are 4 attractions near Carmel Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Golden Bough Playhouse located in 0.5 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Carmel Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Carmel Beach is September. Its average value reaches 19°C. The warmest sea is in September, the average value is 16°C. The coldest month is February with air temperature 13°C and water 13°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Carmel Beach (California) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Carmel Beach (California) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.