Carmel Beach City Park
Beach and Surf Spot
Carmel
"Beautiful beach with lots of people walking their dogs."(11 Tips)
"A dog friendly beach for off leash fun!"(5 Tips)
"Beautiful beach with the softest sand"(3 Tips)
"Dog friendly beach!"(2 Tips)
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Ashley RoseJune 6, 2017Take your coffee from Carmel Valley Roasting co to go and walk down Ocean Avenue, admire the beautiful flowers and quaint inns- and prepare yourself for the beauty of the shoreline.
EJMarch 27, 2013Awesome place to throw down a blanket on the sand and lie down for a while. Great views. Remember, the more beverages you drink down on the beach, the less of a load you'll have to carry back up. 
David Michael Benjamin WilliamsApril 2, 2015The weather is amazing, the local community is not as friendly as anticipated. There is a hazy smug that lies over the gated houses. I suggest parking early as the beach gets crowded quickly.Upvoted Mar 6
Wilson Favre-DelerueSeptember 1, 2016Pretty white sand beach. Gets crowded on weekends, especially in the summer. Don't forget to bring a warm layer or jacket for the evenings.
Parking on Ocean is terrible. Park south of eighth street and use one of stairs to access the beach. Best time for beach is after 2:00pm.
Justin SullivanJuly 19, 2015Long stretch of white powdery sand lined with homes overlooking it. Families playing on the beach with Pebble Beach overlooking to the north. Restrooms at the north end only.
A perfect place to watch the sun set and marvel in the magnificent natural beauty. After the sun sets, take a drive along Scenic Drive to complete the experience!
Elisabeth Chalon-LambertinOctober 25, 2013White sand, deep blue sea and sky on fire : perfect place to take a walk, meditate and stay speechless in the face of such wonder. Also quite a good surfing spot.
Ted LaszukJune 3, 2017Soft sand and a wide space for most of the beach from edge to shoreline. Also surrounded by super quaint neighbors. Come visit!
Anna SheldonSeptember 20, 2015What a beautiful beach! Soft white sand and a great view...this was just a 5 minute walk from our cottage @ Green Lantern Inn.
Nicole StaffordMarch 21, 2018DOG FRIENDLY AND GORGEOUS. Take 8th street to the end and see great cypress trees and a beautiful view, bring your dog.
Caroline DengJanuary 17, 2016Beautiful and dog-friendly, but there are way too many people on the weekends. Come during sunset for scenic views of the ocean.
Lidianete NakamuraJanuary 6, 2019Amazing beach , off-leash beach for your pet ... My dog's favourite beach 🥰
One of the most beautiful beaches on the coast. The white sand is luxurious just like the town in which it resides.
Can be a bit windy at times. Bring a jacket, it might get a bit cold. Especially if overcast or at sunset!. Bring a blanket to nuggle with to take everything in. Take your time.
Michelle Morrison WarrenFebruary 4, 2013Dogs can run off leash as long as they are under voice command. Weekend parking can be a bitch, especially on summer weekends. Ironic because the beach is usually cold and foggy in the summer.
Sean MillerMay 22, 2017Awesome beach to walk around on a beautiful day. Be prepared to run into lots of dogs lol.
- One of the best beaches on the coast. Beautiful luxurious white sand... much like the people in the town.
Bring your camera! Sometimes you can see dolphins and seals really close to shore, and the sunsets are great.
VideoZee LabegaMarch 22, 2013Get water for your dog or wash off the sand here. Also, trash cans, recycling bins and bags for doggie poop. Handy!
Kathleen HendricksJuly 24, 2014Great for dogs (off leash if they behave :-)) and bonfires until 10 pm curfew. And stunning sunsets, of course.
Thais AldaAugust 14, 2016Sit down in a bench, at the southern part of the beach and breath watching the beautiful views!
Shri LJanuary 3, 2017Sunsets on a clear day. Step into the water for the cleanest make like smooth sand reflections
Great off-leash beach for dogs. Beach is very clean!
- Brian BorgiaMay 9, 2011Dress in layers - temperatures can vary greatly! I have been there in August one day where the temperature was 75 degrees and then down to 58 degrees the very next day.
- MarniOctober 20, 2014Beautiful beach, but it is dog friendly and not everyone picks up after themselves like they should, so watch out.
come often and notice how the level of sand changes. Walk north so not to miss the tide pools under the cliffs of Pebble Beach Golf Course.
Flora LNovember 2, 2017Swimming is forbidden due to dangerous currents, but the beach is great for walking and playing!
Al B.August 20, 2018Typically cloudy but when you come here when it's sunny, the waters just glow with a turquoise blue and sands white as seashells.
Bella LaOctober 19, 2015Food for your Soul! Absolute stunning location to relax. Sunrise / Sunset are beyond beautiful! Dolphins
Rachel LodinJuly 29, 2013if you're traveling with a dog or just want to see a beautiful beach make sure to stop by!
Mike BushinskiJuly 5, 2018The softest sand I’ve ever felt and the most amazing sunsets I’ve ever seen- Louise BrandtOctober 10, 2015Beautiful beach with parking lot & public restrooms. Long sandy incline to get down to beach, and hike back up.
Naji KhalafFebruary 29, 2016Daisy ran away near the beach scared of a big dog. If seen please call 3155606000.
Best to come durning the week, not many people.
- Great place to bring your dog. Very pet friendly city. Lots of places that you can go and your pet is accepted too!
Lefteris AvramidisAugust 26, 2015Very thin white sand. Waves. Nice relaxing landscape. Sunset when it is not cloudy
Debi TaylorNovember 1, 2018Don’t know what idiot created this, but you’re a few hundred miles north of where CbtS really is... so anyone (other than me) who checked in here is just as moronic.
LaurenApril 20, 2015Literally the most scenic beach I've ever been to. I could sit here a contemplate life for hours.
SNOCRUSeptember 15, 2012Gorgeous vineyard with a great staff. Weather can be variable. Ask for Claude
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