San Carlos Beach
San Carlos Beach
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ItchyFeet
Camarillo, CA7,741 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
This park is located just before you reach Cannery Road and between Cannery Row and the Fisherman’s wharf.
There are several benches where you can sit and watch the surf and the wildlife. There is also a nice grass area that you can sit in to have a picnic and enjoy the park.
There are lots of scuba diving classes and people in the water. From sitting on the bench, we saw many types of birds, as well as sea otters, an elephant seal, sea lions, and Pacific Harbor seals.
There are several benches where you can sit and watch the surf and the wildlife. There is also a nice grass area that you can sit in to have a picnic and enjoy the park.
There are lots of scuba diving classes and people in the water. From sitting on the bench, we saw many types of birds, as well as sea otters, an elephant seal, sea lions, and Pacific Harbor seals.
Written 6 September 2023
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UFPAGator
Jupiter, FL474 contributions
Jun 2022 • Family
Great beach down the street from our hotel. Pretty place to watch the sunset and boats. Went here every day during our stay in Monterey Bay.
Written 19 June 2022
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832vgs
New Delhi, India1,485 contributions
Jun 2021
San Carlos Beach at Monterey is a great place to visit on a Sunny day. It is located close to Cannery Row and to the Coast Guard Pier. You can choose to walk along the water or sand; as well as to sit on the grassy lawns with family and friends. You can also enjoy a Picnic there. It is along the Trail which runs from Cannery Row upto the Fisherman's Wharf, meant for bikers, walkers and runners. You can also see some scuba divers there. A fine beach to enjoy during your visit to the Monterey.
Written 23 June 2021
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mini
Fremont, CA1,79,574 contributions
Sep 2020
We were returned to spend some time at San Carlos Beach on a hot day in Monterey. Others were there to enjoy it. Some were fishing; others diving. There are information signs. Its also a good area for a walk.
Written 8 September 2020
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mini
Fremont, CA1,79,574 contributions
May 2020
We returned to enjoy another few hours on a sunny Memorial day at San Carlos Beach There are nice views of Monterey Bay, plus historical information signs to read. This is also a popular area for diving.
Written 26 May 2020
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LauraJMar
San Jose, CA57 contributions
Feb 2020
We walked by the beach, but didn't stay there long. It's beautiful. Looks like a great place to stay and play in the water or just lay around.
Written 11 February 2020
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kevh938
San Francisco, CA256 contributions
Dec 2019 • Friends
Breakwater Cove—great place to visit in the morning there are lots of scuba divers so tables and grass area are full. This is where many scuba groups bring their students for certification. But around 1-2pm they leave and the picnic tables are available. Great place to watch the ocean and have some lunch Enjoy!!
Written 22 December 2019
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mini
Fremont, CA1,79,574 contributions
Nov 2019
We went to San Carlos Beach in Monterey. There are several historical plaques here including one for HP founder David Packard. There were also several divers there enjoying going out in the water.
We were there on a stellar warm day in early November 2019.
We were there on a stellar warm day in early November 2019.
Written 5 November 2019
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Dale W
Clayton, CA1,502 contributions
Aug 2019
The main attraction of this beach is for the SCUBA divers; more divers get certified here than anywhere else in the world. The large grass area serves nicely as a staging area for divers and it's a short walk to the beach to begin diving. The beach has a small sandy area about 100 yards long, and it's a good place to look for otters and sea lions lounging in the water or lazing on the nearby breakwater. The grassy area isn't really suitable as a play area because of all the geese in the area; they leave rather smelly and messy droppings.
Written 21 August 2019
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Rox
Martinez10 contributions
May 2019 • Couples
Sit on this pristine sand beach and let the world go by with simple beauty and gently-crashing waves. Stay at the Cannery Row Inn while the ocean waves lull you to sleep with cool evening breezes off San Carlos Beach.
Written 26 May 2019
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