San Carlos Beach
Monterey's main scuba diving beach, a grassy park beside the Coast Guard Pier.
Know before you go
- Parking
Parking available (Coastal Commission listing).
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Fees
No fee listed.
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Paying
Unknown – check locally
- Getting down
Stairs to the beach and Path to the beach. Foot of Reeside Ave., Monterey.
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Tide & surf
Unknown – check locally
- Hours
City parks and beaches closed 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Verified · City of Monterey · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Dogs
Unknown – check locally
The city dog-rule table could not be read reliably.
- Restrooms
Yes
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Showers
Yes
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Accessibility
Disabled access listed.
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Lifeguards
No lifeguard service listed.
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Rules
Unknown – check locally
Information only, not safety advice. Conditions change. Always follow lifeguards and posted signs.
Tides & daylight · next 3 days
Information only, not safety advice. Conditions change, so always follow lifeguards and posted signs. Data: official city, county, State Parks and National Park Service pages, the California Coastal Commission, NOAA and the National Weather Service · Facts checked Oct 3, 2026 · Map © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.