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San Carlos Beach
About
San Carlos Beach is located on the Pacific ocean and it is in the 86th place out of 385 beaches in the California region 221.7 km away from its center, the city of Sacramento. It is one of the beaches of Monterey settlement, just 1 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.
It is a straight coastline with crystal turquoise water and pure bright fine 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 partially crowded during the high season.
San Carlos Beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities, sup-surfing, diving.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.
8 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Monterey beach, which has a rating of 8.3.
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San Carlos Beach is located in California within Monterey, which makes it easily accessible and therefore popular among travelers. In the high season this may cause some discomfort, due to the large influx of tourists.
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 nothing to write home about. It's minuscule and littered with jagged rocks that could easily ruin your day. However, if you're into mediocre picnics with less of a crowd, then this might just be the place for you. Don't expect to be blown away by the scenery or the quality of the sand. It's just a plain old beach that's barely worth mentioning."
Rahul Sharma
"This is an amazing spot for children to frolic and enjoy the sandy shores while also engaging in beach activities. Moreover, it is a prime location to observe divers embarking on their underwater adventures amidst the kelp beds."
Adam Little
User reviews
"The beach is nothing to write home about. It's minuscule and littered with jagged rocks that could easily ruin your day. However, if you're into mediocre picnics with less of a crowd, then this might just be the place for you. Don't expect to be blown away by the scenery or the quality of the sand. It's just a plain old beach that's barely worth mentioning."
Rahul Sharma
"This is an amazing spot for children to frolic and enjoy the sandy shores while also engaging in beach activities. Moreover, it is a prime location to observe divers embarking on their underwater adventures amidst the kelp beds."
Adam Little
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Nearest Beaches
Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.2 (Good)
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Sand City 2.3 km
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Pacific Grove 0.4 km
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Sand City 1 km
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Del Monte Forest 1.5 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, White fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Carmel-by-the-Sea 0.7 km
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Carmel Meadows 0.9 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Carmel Meadows 0.9 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
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Twin Lakes 1.1 km
What to do in San Carlos Beach? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?
If you like outdoor activities, the San Carlos Beach can offer such an experience. In particular - SUP surfing. The beach stands out for an excellent base for this kind of sport. And the bonus is the gorgeous scenery from the water. Just try, we recommend it!
The deeper you dive, the more interesting the surrounding scenery - that's how you can characterize San Carlos Beach, but that doesn't mean that landscapes are uninteresting and it's better to spend all your time underwater. The fact is that one of the key activities on the beach is diving. Here you can scuba dive not only as a professional, but also a beginner, as there are several companies along the coast engaged in diving and diver training. Take advantage.
Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- Subway• 26 min walk
- Little Chicken House• 2.3km
- Pizza My Way• 2.3km
- Starbucks• 2.5km
Attractions
- Chris' Fishing and W...• 9 min walk
- A Taste of Monterey...• 12 min walk
- Monterey Mirror Maze• 13 min walk
- Monterey Bay Aquariu...• 15 min walk
Transport
- MRY• 5.3km
- Calle Principal / Pa...• 16 min walk
- Salinas• 22.7km
Localities
- Monterey• 1km
- Sacramento• 221.7km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the San Carlos Beach?
The San Carlos Beach is covered with soft and fine 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 also very convenient, covered with excellent fine sand.
What are the key activities at San Carlos Beach?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the San Carlos Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
The San Carlos Beach is also suitable for the following water activities:
- Diving
- Sup surfing (Sup touring)
Is the San Carlos 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.
San Carlos Beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.
Is the San Carlos 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 pure soft sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.
Is the San Carlos Beach secluded and good for relaxing?
There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.
Is there any food or beverages in the area of San Carlos Beach?
There is no restaurant or bar directly on San Carlos Beach.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Subway is the closest place located 2100 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the San Carlos Beach?
There are 254 places to stay in the San Carlos Beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of San Carlos Beach include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the San Carlos Beach from parking?
The San Carlos 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 San Carlos Beach?
There are 4 attractions near San Carlos Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Chris' Fishing and Whale Watching located in 0.6 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit San Carlos Beach?
The month with the highest temperature in San Carlos 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?
San Carlos 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.San Carlos 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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