Monterey Municipal Beach

Municipal Beach is the name given to the city-owned beach adjacent to the Municipal Fisherman’s Wharf 2 Pier in Monterey, CA. This is probably the busiest sandy beach in the city. The beach here is north facing and somewhat protected by the pier so it is safer for swimming. Next door to the north is Monterey Bay Waterfront Park with volleyball courts and grass areas. The beach at that park is known as Window on the Bay and is the southern beach of Monterey State Beach. The paved Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation Trail runs north and south from here for bikers, walkers, and joggers. The pier has restaurants and pubs so it’s worth a visit for some grub or brews. Monterey Bay Kayaks is headquartered here and they rent kayaks and lead tours for visitors.

Address

201 Municipal Wharf 2
Monterey, CA 93940

Other Names

Monterey City Beach

Owner

City

Pet Details

Dogs allowed on leash

Fees

Fee for parking at lot next to beach

Activities

Kayaking, Scuba Diving, Biking, Sunbathing, Swimming

Amenities

Kayak Rentals, Volleyball Courts, Restrooms, Fishing Pier, Paved Bike Path

Links

Water Quality
Surfing Info & Web Cams
Water Temps
Tide Chart