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About Del Monte Beach
Del Monte Beach stretches along Monterey Bay with calm, protected waters that make it ideal for swimming and beginner surfers, backed by a long sandy shoreline and the historic Del Monte Avenue promenade lined with Monterey pines. The beach attracts families and locals seeking a mellower alternative to the crowded Cannery Row area, with excellent views of the bay and nearby kelp forests visible from shore. Year-round moderate temperatures and relatively sheltered conditions from Pacific swells create consistently gentle waves, making it one of the most accessible beaches in the Monterey area for water recreation.
Visitor Reviews
A very beautiful beach where my partner and I went towards the end of the day to catch the sunset. It ended up being quite foggy - so, the views far off into the ocean were very difficult 🌫️ . We were still able to appreciate the beach - and were even surprised to see some California Sea Lions 🦭 close to the shore. Overall, a beautiful beach with literally power soft sand!
Nice sandy beach behind a neighborhood. Street parking but can usually find a spot. Pretty area, just a few steps down to the sand. No bathrooms just fyi but I wouldn't expect there to be. Water is cold like Norcal beaches all are but that doesn't stop anyone from having a good time.
I love this beach it's only 15 min from cannery row. It's hidden behind some housing. I love that it's the same cold water and white sand like Carmel but with less people and dogs. Parking is always easy. The only downside is there's no restrooms.
Del Monte Beach is the basis for many of my childhood memories, and the first place I go to whenever I come back to the MBA. Parking is usually available, and it is always kept clean. Once your feet touch the wooden boardwalk you know you walking on history and the view is spectacular. Sunsets here are epic and it is a great place to start and finish a walk.
I would say that this will be my second favorite beach in California. The waves are not too strong, but ofcourse the wind is chilly to swim. There also a huge pay parking space near the beach and some restaurants just nearby. 😇
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