Andrew Molera State Park

• 26 miles south of Carmel off Highway 1, Big Sur
• 4,800 acres of meadows and woodlands
• Primitive camping; tents only
• Hiking, biking

Asilomar State Beach

A wide sandy beach. Dunes at nearby Asilomar Conference Center have been restored.

• strolling
• kite flying
• surfing
• watching the sunset

Caledonia Park

• Central and Jewell Avenues, Pacific Grove

Carmel Beach

Carmel's mile wide white sands are framed by cypress trees.

• Walking
• View of Point Lobos
• View of Pebble Beach Golf Links
• No swimming in the ocean

Carmel River State Beach

• Scenic Road and Carmelo, Carmel
• Mile long beach with lagoon and bird sanctuary
• No swimming in the ocean

Cutino Park

• Noche Buena St and La Salle Ave., Seaside

Del Mar Beach (Carmel Beach)

• At the foot of Ocean Avenue, Carmel
• Picnicking
• Beach fires permitted only south of 10th Ave and until 10 pm
• A wonderful place to watch the sun set

Del Rey Park

• Angelus Way near Rosita Road, Del Rey Oaks

Earl "Topper" Arnett Park

• Piedmont and Moreland Avenues, Pacific Grove

El Estero Park

• Camino el Estero and Fremont Blvd., Monterey

Elkhorn Slough Reserve

• 1700 Elkhorn Road, 2 miles north
  of Dolan Road, Moss Landing
• 1,400 acre reserve with more than 5 miles of trails
• Home to more than 250 bird species
• Visitors center

Forest Hill Park Playground & Tennis Courts

• Camino del Monte and Junipero St., Carmel

Fremont Peak State Park

• San Juan Canyon Road, 11 miles south of Highway 156, San Juan Bautista
• Spectacular views
• Public observatory at the top
• Campgrounds

Garland Ranch Regional Park

• 700 West Carmel Valley Road, west of Laureles Grade, Carmel Valley
• 4,500 acre park on Carmel River with slopes, mesas and canyons
• Hikers and equestrians are welcome
• Visitor Center

Garrapata State Park

• Along Highway 1 about 10 miles south of Carmel, Big Sur
• More than 2,800 acres and 4 miles of coastline
• Trails, inland hills and scenic views

George Washington Park

• Sinex Ave and Alder St., Pacific Grove

Hearst Castle

• San Simeon, California
• About 75 miles south of Carmel on Highway 1
• In the Santa Lucia Mountains of California on a hilltop
  overlooking the Pacific Ocean

Click HERE to go to the official Hearst Castle website

Jack's Peak County Park

• Off Highway 68 near the Monterey Airport, Monterey
• 525 acres with 10 miles of hiking and equestrian trails
• Magnificent views from the Monterey Peninsula's highest point
• Picnic areas

Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park

• 28 miles south of Carmel off Highway 1, Big Sur
• Underwater park with canyons, tunnels and caves for divers
• 80 foot waterfall
• Giant redwoods, hiking trails, spectacular ocean views

Laguna Grande Regional Park

• Canyon Del Rey and Hilby Avenue, Seaside/Monterey
• 60 acre park with playground, picnic area and volleyball courts
• 12-acre lake with nature trail and bird watching

Laguna Seca Recreation Area

• Off Highway 68 between Monterey and Salinas
• Site of famous Laguna Seca Raceway
• Picnic facilities, lake, campground and RV hookups (no sewer)
• 175 campsites
• Showers and restrooms
• Tent sites: $18-$22 per vehicle
• Day use: $5 per vehicle
• RV: $22 per vehicle

Click HERE to visit the Laguna Seca Recreation website

Lovers Point Beach

• Ocean View Blvd., Pacific Grove
• Protected cove with family swimming
• Picnicking

Marina State Beach

• Reservation Road off Highway 1, Marina
• Hang gliding, surfing and surf fishing
• Wheelchair accessible boardwalk through the sand dunes

Mission Trails Park

Monastery Beach

• Off Highway 1 about 2.5 miles south of Carmel
• No swimming

Monterey City Parks - Click HERE to visit the Monterey City Parks website

Point Lobos State Reserve

• Off Highway, 12 miles south of Carmel
• Nature trails and ocean views

Click HERE or HERE to find out more about Point Lobos.

Ventana Campgrounds

• Privately owned
• Primitave camping and showers
• RVs up to 24 ft.
• Extra charge for dogs

Veterans Memorial Park

• Skyline Drive and Jefferson St., Monterey
• No RV longer than 21 ft. No hookups
• $18 per night
• Picnics
• 40 primative campsites

Via Paraiso Park

• Via Paraiso and Via Gayuba, Monterey