Monterey State Beach – Roberts Beach

Houghton M. Roberts Beach is the middle portion of the three separate sections of Monterey State Beach. This beach is an excellent spot to relax or walk at the edge of the water, but swimming here can be dangerous due to rip currents. To get here, take the Seaside exit (403) off Highway 1 and then turn toward the ocean. The parking lot for this beach is on the south side of the Monterey Tides Hotel where this road ends. Just turn left onto Sand Dunes Drive when you reach the hotel. The Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation Trail meanders through the dunes in this park. This bike trail continues south to downtown Monterey and north into the city of Marina. The hotel has a full-service restaurant for breakfast, lunch and dinner if you plan to stay here all day. Seaside Beach is on the other side of the hotel.

Address

2600 Sand Dunes Dr
Monterey, CA 93940

Park Name

Monterey State Beach

Other Names

Houghten M. Roberts Beach, Sand Dunes Drive Beach

Owner

State Park

Pet Details

Dogs on leash are allowed at Monterey State Beach south of the resort hotel

Fees

Free parking

Activities

Biking, Skating, Scuba Diving, Surfing, Tidepooling, Fishing, Beachcombing, Beach Walking, Bodyboarding

Amenities

Tide Pools, Dunes, Paved Bike Path, Toilets

Links

Water Quality
Surfing Info & Web Cams
Water Temps
Tide Chart