Carmel Highlands

Monastery Beach

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

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Monastery Beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Starbucks is the closest place located 2000 meters from the beach.

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

There are 242 places to stay in the Monastery Beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Monastery 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=9698745&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">3485 Avalon by the Sea</a></li></ul>

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7.6

/ 10 Very good

#132 out of 385
in California

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Monastery Beach is located on the Pacific ocean and it is in the 132th place out of 385 beaches in the California region 231.5 km away from its center, the city of Sacramento. It is one of the beaches of Carmel Meadows settlement, just 0.9 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area, among the mountains. It is partially covered by trees which give natural shade.

It is a spacious coastline with crystal turquoise water and bright 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.

Monastery Beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities. During the season this beach line is supervised by a lifeguard.

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.

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Historical

+15 ^oC +11 ^oC

Air temperature

5.3 M/S

Wind

+13 ^oC

Water temperature

1.7 M

Wave height

Carmel Meadows, California,

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Beach overall scores

Water

Exceptional

9.5/10

Cover

Tolerable

4.9/10

Cleanliness

Good

6.5/10

Amenities

Very poor

2/10

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Monastery Beach is located in California within Carmel Meadows, 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.

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4.3km from the beach

Pebble Beach Timeless Contemporary 4 Bed 5Bath 30 Night Minimum

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3.5km from center

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5.9km from the beach

Palatial All-Suite Pebble Beach Ocean-View Estate Home

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5.3km from center

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8.9km from the beach

Cozy Monterey Apartment - Walk to Wharf and Dtwn!

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8km from center

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9.3km from the beach

Coral Oasis

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8.6km from center

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9.7km from the beach

3.8

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Monterey fairgrounds inn

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8.8km from center

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9.8km from the beach

7.1

Good

Quality Inn Monterey Hotel Monterey

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8.9km from center

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10.3km from the beach

8.7

Excellent

Wave Street Inn

Resort Villa

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Carmel Meadows

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9.5km from center

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10.4km from the beach

Spectacular Views - Walk to Cannery Row and the Aquarium

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Carmel Meadows

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9.6km from center

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10.7km from the beach

3788 The Seagull's Nest home

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9.9km from center

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10.8km from the beach

3743 Pelican Peaks

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Carmel Meadows

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10km from center

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10.9km from the beach

3118 Yellow House Main

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Carmel Meadows

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10km from center

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10.9km from the beach

3485 Avalon by the Sea

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10km from center

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General features

ownership
- Public free entry
- Beach with basic amenities
sharks
- High prevalence of sharks
occupancy
- Moderate in high season
location
- Within the settlement, roads and buildings adjacent to the beach
size&shape
- Length - long, about 500 meters
- Width - sufficient

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Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water

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7.7

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand

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7.9

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8.3

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Beach surroundings

Restaurants Attractions Transport Localities

Restaurants

Starbucks• 26 min walk
Mission Ranch Restau...• 27 min walk
Carmel Valley Coffee...• 28 min walk
Rio Grill• 29 min walk

Attractions

Carmelite Monastery• 5 min walk
Point Lobos State Na...• 18 min walk
Carmel Mission Basil...• 28 min walk
Golden Bough Playhou...• 3.1km

Transport

MRY• 10.3km
Carmel Bus Stop• 2.4km
Salinas• 29.7km

Localities

Carmel Meadows• 970m
Sacramento• 231.5km

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

The coastline of Monastery Beach is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. 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 Monastery Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Monastery Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is a natural shade that can become a lifesaver on a hot day.

Is the Monastery 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. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.

The waves in the Monastery Beach are usually strong.

Is the Monastery Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Monastery 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 Monastery Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Monastery Beach.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Starbucks is the closest place located 2000 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Monastery Beach?

There are 242 places to stay in the Monastery Beach area.

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

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How far is the Monastery Beach from parking?

The Monastery 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 Monastery Beach?

There are 4 attractions near Monastery Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Carmelite Monastery located in 0.4 km. See the attractions section for details.

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

The month with the highest temperature in Monastery 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.