Carmel River State Beach

On Carmel Bay, the mile-long beach features a bird sanctuary in a lagoon (just before the Carmel River empties into the sea) featuring a wide variety of waterfowl and song birds. Monastery Beach, also known as San Jose Creek Beach, is part of the park and is popular with scuba divers. This State beach comprises 297 acres.

BOATING:

- Boating

TRAIL USE:

- Hiking Trails

DAY-USE ACTIVITIES & FACILITIES:

- Exhibits and Programs

- Fishing

- Interpretive Exhibits

- Scuba Diving/Snorkeling

- Beach Area

- Nature & Wildlife Viewing

- Family Programs

OTHER FACILITIES & VISITOR INFORMATION:

- Parking

- Restrooms

- Drinking Water Available

1953

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