Name: This is a fantastic place to spend some leisurely hours.
Item: Madison Country
Rating: 10
Author: Randy

Nearest beaches in Monterey

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Good for Relax

Jennings Beach

Schoonhoven Park 0.8 km

Very good

8.1

Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Blue water • Crowded in season

7.4 Amenities index

Good for Relax

Compo Beach

Shorehaven 3.4 km

Very good

Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Blue water • Crowded in season

5.8 Amenities index

Good for Relax

Hammonasset Beach

Seaview Beach 2.6 km

Very good

Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Blue water • Crowded in season

4.3 Amenities index

Good for Relax

Calf Pasture Beach

Shorehaven 0.6 km

Good

7.9

Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright shell sand • Blue water • Shell sand bottom

4.2 Amenities index

Good for Relax

Madison Country

Madison 1.6 km

Good

7.8

Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Blue water • Sand bottom

4.8 Amenities index

Good for Relax

Sherwood Beach

Westport 4.1 km

Good

7.7

Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Light sand & pebble • Blue water • Sand & Pebbles bottom

2.8 Amenities index

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Resting by the sea for each traveler is associated with different activities. Someone loves complete relaxation and silence, while others need activity. Our configurator will always help you choose a beach that meets your personal needs.

If a beach holiday for you is primarily the sound of the surf, the cries of seagulls over the pier and leisurely walks along the coast, then you are definitely a fan of calm beaches. The most popular beaches for such a holiday in the vicinity of Monterey are Jennings Beach, Compo Beach, Hammonasset Beach.

What is there to do at Monterey beaches other than the obvious sunbathing and swimming? If you don't want your snorkel mask to go unused during your holiday, it is recommended to look in advance for information about what beach activities are available in the area. So, let's see what the beaches of town have to offer! The most popular types of active recreation in the area are considered to be: kayakers, sup boarders, kite surfers

The SUP board is the "sister" of surfing, born in Hawaii. Originally used on waves, this activity is now more commonly perceived as a relatively calm form of recreation, the popularity of which is growing day by day. On the nearby beaches of Monterey, this activity is very common. If you like discovering new interesting perspectives, then SUP is a great opportunity for this. In addition, SUP is always a great way to relax the body - isn't that wonderful? So, if you're ready, the best beach for SUP surfing in the city is Jennings Beach, Hammonasset Beach, Seabluff Beach.

The beaches of Monterey are perfect for kite surfing and wind surfing enthusiasts. The necessary infrastructure is available; you just need to catch the right weather (monitor the forecast). Below, we have selected the most popular beaches for these activities in the area: Hammonasset Beach, Short Beach.

Sometimes the most interesting beaches are hidden and can only be accessed by water. It's not difficult if you're a skilled sea kayaker.
Among the beaches in the area, there are some that are well-suited for this activity. Here, you can not only go kayaking but also rent all the necessary equipment. The best place for kayaking in Monterey is this beach - Jennings Beach.

The area has classic beach activities such as volleyball and sometimes football. Not all beaches can offer the necessary equipment, but nevertheless, in the vicinity of Monterey, there are those that offer these activities. Here's one of them: Mammee Bay beach.

Quitest and lonely beaches in Monterey

Calf Pasture Beach

7.9

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright shell sand, Blue water, Shell sand bottom

United States, Shorehaven 0.6 km

Madison Country

7.8

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue water, Sand bottom

United States, Madison 1.6 km

Sherwood Beach

7.7

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Light sand & pebble, Blue water, Sand & Pebbles bottom

United States, Westport 4.1 km

Seabluff Beach

7.7

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue water

United States, Sea Bluff 0.4 km

Bayview Beach

7.5

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue water

United States, Bayview 0.6 km

Old Mill Beach

7.4

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue water, Deserted

United States, Westport 3.3 km

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