State Beach · California
Monterey State Beach
- Location
- Monterey County, California
- Nearest town
- 0.7 miles east of Monterey
- Type
- State Beach
About Monterey State Beach
A stretch of sand along southern Monterey Bay runs from the city of Monterey to Seaside, forming the protected shoreline of this state beach. The park preserves this coastal strip as public open space along the bay's edge, giving visitors access to the water across its length between the two cities.
Hours, fees, camping, reservations and closures are set by the park and change often. Check the official park site before you go.
Getting there
Monterey State Beach is in Monterey County, California, 0.7 miles east of Monterey. The Directions button takes you to the park's mapped location; the entrance may be elsewhere, so check the official site for the address to use.
State parks near Monterey State Beach
Within 60 miles, closest first, straight-line. All 213 in California →
Monterey State Historic ParkState Historic Site · Monterey County, CA0.6 miW
Asilomar State BeachState Beach · Monterey County, CA3.4 miNW
Fort Ord Dunes State ParkState Park · Monterey County, CA5.0 miNE
Carmel River State BeachState Beach · Monterey County, CA5.3 miSW- Ishxenta State ParkState Park · Monterey County, CA6.3 miS
Marina State BeachState Beach · Monterey County, CA7.0 miNE
Garrapata State ParkState Park · Monterey County, CA9.2 miS
Moss Landing State BeachState Beach · Monterey County, CA16 miN- Zmudowski State BeachState Beach · Monterey County, CA17 miN
Towns near Monterey State Beach
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Facts from Wikidata, checked September 25, 2026. Distances are straight-line.