Carmel Beach

Beach Rules

• Wood burning beach fires are only allowed in city-supplied wood burning fires pits which are located south of 10th avenue. Wood burning fires are allowed from 4:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Burning driftwood is prohibited.
• City fire pits are available on a first-come-first-served basis. Fire pits cannot be reserved.
• Use of self-supplied propane fire devices is allowed south of 10th Avenue from 4:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Propane fire devices must be 25 feet from the base of the bluff or dunes
• Charcoal grills are not allowed.
• No fuel based lanterns such as Tiki torches.
• No temporary structures such as tents, canopies or similar enclosures.
• No smoking on the beach or scenic pathway.
• No littering.
• No alcohol on the scenic pathway. Consumption of alcohol is allowed on the beach.
• No accessing the beach via the protected beach bluffs. Use stairways and designated pathways.
• Dogs must be on a leash or under voice command control on the beach and must be on a leash on the scenic pathway.

Driving Time

• 1 hour 15 minutes from San Jose, CA
• 2 hours from San Fransisco, CA
• 3 hours 5 minutes from Sacramento, CA

Hotels and rentals

If you're considering staying for one or even a few nights, there are plenty of options available near the beach. Chose your preferred accomodation type and your favourite room provider:

• Nearby rentals from VRBO.
• Nearby rooms and properties from Booking.com.

Beaches nearby

Additionally, there's a number of beaches near Carmel Beach which you can visit:

• Carmel River State Beach (1 mile)
• Pebble Beach (Del Monte Forest) (2 miles)
• Pfeiffer Beach (22 miles)
• Natural Bridges State Beach (29 miles)
• Santa Cruz Beach (29 miles)