Monterey State Beach
Monterey State Beach is a state park in Monterey County, California. Hours: 8 AM - Sunset.
Monterey State Beach map
Monterey State Beach boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.
Fire restrictions
Fire restriction orders for this unit are not tracked here yet. Restrictions change with the season, so check the current orders before any campfire, stove or target shooting.
Common questions
- Monterey State Beach has 2 developed campgrounds. Sites can be reserved in advance.
- Hours: 8 AM - Sunset.
- No, day use at Monterey State Beach does not need a reservation; pay the entry fee on arrival.
- No, dogs are not allowed at Monterey State Beach.
Before you go
Day use needs no reservation; pay the entry fee on arrival.
Camping at Monterey State Beach
Monterey State Beach has 2 developed campgrounds. Sites can be reserved in advance.
What to see
- Feature Parking
- Feature Picnic Areas
- Feature Camping
- Feature Beach
- Feature Download the new marine protected area (MPA) coloring book a Download the new marine protected area (MPA) coloring book along with the California Coastal Explorer Guide at: https://
Fishing and water
El Estero Lake fishing (0.5 miles outside the boundary): its fishing and stocking record on fishypedia.com.
Public lands next to Monterey State Beach
- State parkMonterey State Beach lies inside Monterey State Historic Park.
- BLM unitCalifornia Coastal National Monument is 0.6 miles away, straight line between the two boundaries.
- State parkHatton Canyon Prop, a state park, is 2.1 miles away, straight line between the two boundaries.
- State parkAsilomar State Beach, a state park, is 2.3 miles away, straight line between the two boundaries.
Measured between the units' boundaries as mapped in USGS PAD-US. Distances are straight line, not driving.
- https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=576 (accessed 2026-09-29)
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_California_state_parks (accessed 2026-09-28)