Visited this beach on a Sunday morning and glad my family and I stopped by! There is a good amount…read moreof parking available. I enjoyed checking out the small tidepools and seeing mini crabs crawling around was really cool. There was a good amount of people but the beach is humongous so we were easily able to find a spot to relax. Nice spot to visit with family. Definitely recommend checking out Asilomar!

Such a beautiful beach! Lots of empty pockets to have space, and also lots of pockets where you can…read morebe in a other group's company. Parking available on the street level via parallel parking along the side of the road. I didn't see any bathrooms available where we were.

Such a beautiful spot to lay a picnic out and walk around catching beautiful scenery of the sun set…read moreand wildlife. We saw many chipmunks, seagulls, and otters! I will say if you bring food, beware of the very brave and bold seagulls and chipmunks who are not scared of humans! We lives how accessible it was as we were able to stroll around with our stroller very easily.

This park is great for a first stop before heading out for an adventure or watching the sunset…read morewhile dining on some pizza from Gianni's. Lover's point offers plenty of opportunities for the kids to get worn out, like a public beachside swimming pool, beach volleyball, an actual beach area just inside the cove, and a grassy area for picnicking. even though this beach/park was packed, the vibe was still super chill and didn't feel overcrowded. This beach also offers some great opportunities for people to enjoy tide pools, watch wildlife, and take-in gorgeous views. There is a public bathroom here, but if you can avoid. Not the most clean.

Made my beach weekend with my family last summer so fun and easy. We just booked for what we need…read moreonline and when we got to the beach, it was all setup and ready to use. And when we were done, we just leave. So easy and I will absolutely use them again.

From the owner: Enhance your beach day with our hassle-free beach gear setup, making your outing a breeze for fun…read moreand relaxation. From comfortable seating and shade to beach games and bbq equipment, we've got you covered, so you can focus on enjoying the sun and surf without any worries.

What an amazing site along the ocean. Ice plants and ocean trails on one side and homes on the…read moreother. Beautiful pink floors on a sandy path. Very steep drop offs are close to the edge.

Beautiful park near the Monterey and Pacific Grove coast. Great for a walk in the morning to enjoy…read moresea breeze. Saw a couple people also fishing nearby on the shore. It does get windy, so bring a windbreaker!

Hiked the Point Lobos Loop with my dad over the summer and had a great time!…read more It gets very crowded over the weekends so I recommend coming early in the morning. We found parking on the side of the road, about a 2 minute walk to the park so we didn't have to pay the entrance fee. Loop is long but fairly easy to complete - took us a little over 2 hours. Hiking shoes/poles aren't necessary. Some parts of the trail are shaded and some are exposed. The loop has a bunch of viewpoints to check out like Bird Island which was fun to stop by. The views were amazing! It is usually overcast in this area but on the day we went, the skies were mostly clear. Good amount of people but we still had space to walk. Point Lobos is definitely my favorite park in the Carmel area! Very accessible, easy hikes, and stunning views

Absolutely beautiful park! If you love hiking and walking, I recommend spending a full day here…read morebecause you can explore the entire park on foot If you're short on time, drive to the end and walk to the last viewpoint -- the view is absolutely stunning

Really amazing and gorgeous views and nice walk along the cove. Great place for families and…read morealthough it's close to the main road, traffic is not too busy

A bit rocky but such a spectacular piece of property along the Pacific coast. An awesome…read more place for scuba diving and never crowded with other divers bumping into you. Fabulous picture taking and just soo much beauty.

My son literally said "this sand feels expensive" hahaha. Seriously though, the sand is so fine…read moreand soft. White smooth sand. A bit of a hill to climb back up from the beach, but the views are gorgeous. Nice walk from the shops and restaurant area. Very lucky for those that live around. Definitely detected auras of either a rich local, rich tourist speaking foreign language but can afford to go on international trips, or out of town visitor like me who can't afford to live there or anywhere near 'by the sea'

Briefly stopped by the beach after having lunch in downtown Carmel. Now clearly understanding why…read morethe beach is loved so much. Carmel Beach is recognized as having the 'whitest' sand in the United States, and number 14 globally. This color comes from quartz deposits eroded by the waves. There is a parking lot at the north end of the beach on Ocean Avenue (maybe 30 spots or so), that is usually filled, meaning people are constantly idling in the parking lot, waiting for a spot. The parking lot is elevated from the beach, requiring carefully going down a sand bank. My wife and her mom decided to admire the view by sitting on a retaining wall at the top of the bern, while I happily went down to the shoreline to admire the views. The sand here is more golden than white. The road that runs parallel to the beach and boardwalk in Carmel is Scenic Road and we took it as we headed back to our cottage. There was street unmetered parking spots available and I noticed how much brighter/whiter the sand was in this area (a lot less crowded as well). Thinking back, wish we had stopped so I could have admired this part of the beach a bit more.

A calm, peaceful and clean beach. It's located next to the…read morepier - which has good food places. The parking near the beach is paid and has a relatively clean washroom.

A very beautiful beach where my partner and I went towards the end of the day to catch the sunset…read more It ended up being quite foggy - so, the views far off into the ocean were very difficult . We were still able to appreciate the beach - and were even surprised to see some California Sea Lions close to the shore. Overall, a beautiful beach with literally power soft sand!

Gorgeous. Easily accessible and kids love it. Keeps them occupied all day. At one end is a grill…read morefor hamburgers fries etc. Low tide has great tide pools

When it comes to appreciating California's Pacific Ocean shorelines, Monterey has some of the best…read morevisual scenery in all it's glory! For ecologists, environmentalists, biologists and just plain nature lover's alike, you can't beat Pacific Grove for it's breath taking beauty, and an admiration for Mother Earth. Joe K and I were lucky enough to walk here from our hotel and hike along the state provided trails & paths. Many look-out points can be found along the way, with it's rocky shores or sandy beaches. Visitors can leisurely walk, bicycle, picnic, photograph, or visually take in all that nature puts on display. An abundant amount of wildlife can be seen with it's numerous species of birds, sea lions, sea otters, ground squirrels, tide pools, and even the seasonal Monarch butterflies! Among the points of interest along the Monterey Bay Coastal Trail, (which are Marine Protected Areas), include but not limited to: Hopkins Marine Station of Stanford University Marine Life Refuge, Monarch Grove Sanctuary, Lover's Point, Marine Life Sculptures by local artists, informative signage and paintings on the history of the area, public picnic park with children's pool, small beach, restaurant and plenty of sitting areas for relaxation. Just listening to the continuous crashing ocean waves can bring a sense of peace and serenity to anyone's life! Definitely a "must see" location!

It's a small beach that's located in cannery row. It's more of a soak your feet beach and relax. I…read morehaven't really seen people surf here or swim far. There's a mural and the restaurants over see this beach.

It was a nice little beach to bring kids to. It's small but there's shade from the buildings, which…read moreI love. It's walking distance to the aquarium so if you're in the area it's definitely a must to stop by.