Photo of Fanshell Beach with white sand surface

Photo of Fanshell Beach with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Fanshell Beach with spacious shore

7.2

Good

Fanshell Beach

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

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Fanshell Beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Pebble Beach Market is the closest place located 2200 meters from the beach.

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

There are 248 places to stay in the Fanshell Beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Fanshell 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=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=9698768&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">3118 Yellow House Main</a></li><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=8557155&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Palatial All-Suite Pebble Beach Ocean-View Estate Home</a></li></ul>

Del Monte Forest, United States

#243 out of 385 in California

7.2

Good

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access White sand Sand bottom Short walking distance Parking nearby

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Located within the settlement

Del Monte Forest • 1.9 km

Map of beach

Cafe Pebble Beach Market

8.8 - Excellent 2.1km

Cafe Gallery Café

9.2 - Excellent 2.1km

Restaurant The Bench

9.2 - Excellent 2.2km

Restaurant The Tap Room

9.2 - Excellent 2.2km

Restaurant Stillwater Bar & Grill

9 - Excellent 2.2km

Restaurant Porter's Grill & Pub at Poppy Hills Golf Course

9 - Excellent 2.6km

Restaurant Poppy Hills Golf Course

9.2 - Excellent 2.6km

Restaurant Roy's at Pebble Beach

9.2 - Excellent 3.9km

Restaurant Pèppoli at Pebble Beach

9.4 - Excellent 4km

Park Carmel Bay State Marine Conservation Area

4.6km

Hiking Area Carmel Beach Walk

5.3km

Park Frank Lloyd bench

5.3km

Park Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary

5.9km

Park Carmel River State Beach

6km

Park Lovers Point Park

6.6km

Hiking Area Carmel Meadows Trailhead

6.9km

Hiking Area Whaler's Knoll Lookout

7.1km

Hiking Area Blue Fish Cove Scenic View

7.2km

Playground Dennis The Menace Playground

7.4km

Grocery Store Safeway

7.2km

Tourist Attraction Cypress Point Club

9.2 - Excellent 550m

Tourist Attraction Lone Cypress

9.4 - Excellent 1.4km

Tourist Attraction Church In the Forest

9.6 - Exceptional 1.6km

Tourist Attraction Carmel Heritage Society

9.6 - Exceptional 4.9km

Tourist Attraction TITUS GALLERY AND STUDIO

7.6 - Very good 5km

Tourist Attraction Church of the Wayfarer

9.2 - Excellent 5km

Tourist Attraction Del Monte Fine Art

5.1km

Tourist Attraction New Masters Gallery

9.4 - Excellent 5.1km

Tourist Attraction Golden Bough Playhouse

10 - Exceptional 5.1km

Aquarium Monterey Bay Aquarium

7.1km

Historical Landmark The Serra Memorial Prayer Garden

6.2km

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About

Fanshell Beach is located on the Pacific ocean and it is in the 243th place out of 385 beaches in the California region 225.8 km away from its center, the city of Sacramento. It is one of the beaches of Del Monte Forest settlement, just 1.9 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.

It is a spacious coastline with crystal turquoise water and white 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 etc. It is not crowded place during the season.

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

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.

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 Beach, which has a rating of 8.

Fanshell Beach is located in California within Del Monte Forest, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.

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

Del Monte Forest • 1.9 km

Map of beach

Cafe Pebble Beach Market

8.8 - Excellent 2.1km

Cafe Gallery Café

9.2 - Excellent 2.1km

Restaurant The Bench

9.2 - Excellent 2.2km

Restaurant The Tap Room

9.2 - Excellent 2.2km

Restaurant Stillwater Bar & Grill

9 - Excellent 2.2km

Restaurant Porter's Grill & Pub at Poppy Hills Golf Course

9 - Excellent 2.6km

Restaurant Poppy Hills Golf Course

9.2 - Excellent 2.6km

Restaurant Roy's at Pebble Beach

9.2 - Excellent 3.9km

Restaurant Pèppoli at Pebble Beach

9.4 - Excellent 4km

Park Carmel Bay State Marine Conservation Area

4.6km

Hiking Area Carmel Beach Walk

5.3km

Park Frank Lloyd bench

5.3km

Park Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary

5.9km

Park Carmel River State Beach

6km

Park Lovers Point Park

6.6km

Hiking Area Carmel Meadows Trailhead

6.9km

Hiking Area Whaler's Knoll Lookout

7.1km

Hiking Area Blue Fish Cove Scenic View

7.2km

Playground Dennis The Menace Playground

7.4km

Grocery Store Safeway

7.2km

Tourist Attraction Cypress Point Club

9.2 - Excellent 550m

Tourist Attraction Lone Cypress

9.4 - Excellent 1.4km

Tourist Attraction Church In the Forest

9.6 - Exceptional 1.6km

Tourist Attraction Carmel Heritage Society

9.6 - Exceptional 4.9km

Tourist Attraction TITUS GALLERY AND STUDIO

7.6 - Very good 5km

Tourist Attraction Church of the Wayfarer

9.2 - Excellent 5km

Tourist Attraction Del Monte Fine Art

5.1km

Tourist Attraction New Masters Gallery

9.4 - Excellent 5.1km

Tourist Attraction Golden Bough Playhouse

10 - Exceptional 5.1km

Aquarium Monterey Bay Aquarium

7.1km

Historical Landmark The Serra Memorial Prayer Garden

6.2km

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Located at nearest locality

Del Monte Forest • 5.1km from center

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7.1km from the beach

8.7 Excellent

Wave Street Inn

Resort Villa

Located at nearest locality

Del Monte Forest • 5.2km from center

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9.4km from the beach

3.8 Frustrating

Monterey fairgrounds inn

Inn

Located at nearest locality

Del Monte Forest • 7.4km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.1 (Good)

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Nearest Beaches

390m 5 min walk

Fanshell Beach II Fanshell Beach II

7 Good

980m 13 min walk

Seal Rock Beach Seal Rock Beach

7.8 Very good

1.6km 21 min walk

Granite Beach Granite Beach

5.9 Pleasant

3.6km

Moss Beach Moss Beach

7.4 Good

4.6km

Asilomar Beach Asilomar Beach

7.3 Good

4.8km

Carmel Beach Carmel Beach

8 Very good

6.2km

Carmel River Beach Carmel River Beach

7.8 Very good

6.5km

Point Pinos beach Point Pinos beach

5.8 Pleasant

Localities

Nearest

Del Monte Forest • 1.9km

Main locality of province

Sacramento • 225.8km

Transport

Airport

MRY • 11.2km

Bus Station

Mason / POM-Opposite Price Fitness Ctr (Military Base) • 4.3km

Train Station

Salinas • 29.9km

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Travelers reviews

Average Reviews rating

7.2 Good

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Average Reviews rating

7.2 Good

Nate Branson

10 Exceptional

Located among the 17 mile drive, lies one of the most exquisite coves that nature has to offer. The beach is a perfect haven to unwind and bask in the glory of the setting sun. You can spend your leisure time by skipping rocks or simply soaking in the stunning views that surround you. It's a great spot to rejuvenate and unwind from the daily grind.

March 2023

Jeslyn Meirson

10 Exceptional

A beautiful location to gather, as you may have guessed, seashells!

March 2023

Gavin and Rebecca Byers

10 Exceptional

The beach is a breathtaking sight to behold! It is the ideal location to witness the sun setting in all its glory. - Regina

March 2023

Sarvani Patel

10 Exceptional

For just a measly 10.75, you can enter the beach and bask in the glory of sand and sea. And if you're feeling fancy, chow down at a restaurant in Pebble Beach and get that 10.75 back in your pocket. But if you're not in the mood to battle it out for a parking spot or raise your blood pressure, just fork over the cash and take a leisurely drive down the 17 mile drive road. Trust us, it's a much cleaner and quieter option.

March 2023

Melissa Reynolds

8 Very good

This charming beach is a gem. My family and I relished a couple of hours basking in the sun. The sand is pristine and the avian life is entertaining. However, be prepared for the occasional seaweed and the absence of restroom facilities. Despite the minor drawbacks, this beach is definitely worth revisiting.

March 2023

Questions and answers

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

The coastline of Fanshell Beach is covered with snow-white sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Fanshell Beach?

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

Is the Fanshell 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 Fanshell Beach are usually strong.

Is the Fanshell 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 sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Fanshell Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

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

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Fanshell Beach.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Pebble Beach Market is the closest place located 2200 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Fanshell Beach?

There are 248 places to stay in the Fanshell Beach area.

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

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Fanshell Beach from parking?

The Fanshell 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 Fanshell Beach?

There are 4 attractions near Fanshell Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Cypress Point Club located in 0.5 km. See the attractions section for details.

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

The month with the highest temperature in Fanshell 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?

Fanshell 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.Fanshell 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.