Carmel River State Beach

Carmel-by-the-Sea, Monterey County, California · State Beach

A scenic sandy beach near Carmel where the Carmel River meets the Pacific Ocean, offering coastal views, a bird sanctuary lagoon, and access to Point Lobos, popular for walking and birdwatching.

Top trails

• Carmel River State Beach Trail — 1.7 mi · Out & back
• Carmel Meadows Trail — 0.5 mi · Out & back
• Wedding Rock Trail — 0.8 mi one way · 98 ft gain · 19m · Point to point

Coordinates: 36.5374, -121.9279.

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