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Carmel River Beach
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Carmel River Beach is located on the Pacific ocean and it is in the 86th place out of 385 beaches in the California region 230 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.
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.
Carmel River Beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature, toilets. .
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities, snorkeling.
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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Carmel River 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.
User reviews
"The beach is truly stunning and an ideal destination for families visiting. Although there aren't many shells, there are plenty of interesting rocks for children to explore. The area is teeming with wildlife, there are ample rocks to climb, and the weather is just right, making it a wonderful spot to spend time."
Lena Brooks
"The beach was fantastic, although it's relatively small compared to other beaches. Fortunately, it's not as crowded as some of the other ones. Finding a parking spot isn't too difficult, despite the limited space. However, there are only two bathrooms available, so expect a bit of a wait. On the bright side, they do have a lifeguard on duty, which is pretty cool."
Luisa Rodriguez
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"The beach is truly stunning and an ideal destination for families visiting. Although there aren't many shells, there are plenty of interesting rocks for children to explore. The area is teeming with wildlife, there are ample rocks to climb, and the weather is just right, making it a wonderful spot to spend time."
Lena Brooks
"The beach was fantastic, although it's relatively small compared to other beaches. Fortunately, it's not as crowded as some of the other ones. Finding a parking spot isn't too difficult, despite the limited space. However, there are only two bathrooms available, so expect a bit of a wait. On the bright side, they do have a lifeguard on duty, which is pretty cool."
Luisa Rodriguez
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Nearest Beaches
Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.2 (Good)
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Carmel Meadows 0.9 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, White fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Carmel-by-the-Sea 0.7 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, White sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Del Monte Forest 1.5 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Monterey 1 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Sand City 2.3 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Pacific Grove 0.4 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Sand City 1 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Light fine pebble
Notleys Landing 2.8 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Notleys Landing 7.3 km
What to do in Carmel River Beach? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?
When it comes to what to do in Carmel River Beach, it's impossible not to mention an insanely popular activity: snorkeling. The coastal waters of the region are full of interesting views, which can be observed through a snorkeling mask. Well, if you do not have the necessary equipment for snorkeling - everything can be purchased at the nearby shops.
Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- Mission Ranch Restau...• 10 min walk
- Starbucks• 20 min walk
- Carmel Valley Coffee...• 22 min walk
- Rio Grill• 22 min walk
Attractions
- Carmel Mission Basil...• 13 min walk
- Golden Bough Playhou...• 21 min walk
- Carmelite Monastery• 22 min walk
- Sunset Center• 22 min walk
Transport
- MRY• 9.4km
- Carmel Bus Stop• 23 min walk
- Salinas• 28.9km
Localities
- Carmel Meadows• 980m
- Sacramento• 230km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Carmel River Beach?
The coastline of Carmel River 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 Carmel River Beach?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Carmel River Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
The Carmel River Beach is also suitable for the following water activities:
- Snorkeling
Is the Carmel River 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.
Carmel River Beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.
Is the Carmel River 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 Carmel River 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 Carmel River Beach?
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Carmel River Beach.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Mission Ranch Restaurant is the closest place located 700 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Carmel River Beach?
There are 257 places to stay in the Carmel River Beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Carmel River Beach include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Carmel River Beach from parking?
The Carmel River 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 Carmel River Beach?
There are 4 attractions near Carmel River Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Carmel Mission Basilica Museum located in 0.9 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Carmel River Beach?
The month with the highest temperature in Carmel River 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?
Carmel River 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.Carmel River 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.
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