Carmel River State Beach

White sand beach
G3PC+XR Carmel Point, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA, USA
143 miles from Sacramento, CA
Water Quality
Unknown (read more)

Beach amenities

  • Pet friendlyBring your little friends!
  • WCPublic restrooms nearby
  • ParkingCar parking nearby
  • CrabbingPublic crabbing sites
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About this beach

Warnings and hazards

Dogs must be leashed.

No showers.

No lifeguards.

Few parking spots.

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:

Beaches nearby

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Beach reviewed by:
Siobhan
Photos from Google Maps
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Carmel River State Beach videos

Scuba diving and finding a drone while spearfishing in Carmel
An exciting video of an unusual underwater finding
Carmel River State Beach
An amazing drone made video of Carmel River flowing into the ocean

Weather conditions

Current weather at the beach and 3 day forecast
Beach map and directions
The beach is located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California G3PC+XR Carmel Point, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA, USA (Open on Google Maps)
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