Seaside Beach

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Last minute decided to pull over to see this beach on the way to Monterey, which was a good choice. Free and sufficient parking and clean beach. Nice beach to stop by and easy to access on the freeway. read more

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Very long and spread out great beach. This is a great place for getting a permit to spread ashes . They have a lot of kelp here. The parking is free and convenient . They have a buncha port o potty's. I got one without seat covers and soap . The other ones look good. read more

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Casey K.

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Decent beach with a huge beach area. The parking lot is SUPER limited and crowded. It's also tough to see where parking is due to the sand coming into the lot as well. Definitely a little bit of a walk to get around the watershed area but the beach had a ton of room to spread out. This beach was nice but nearly as nice as others we visited in the area! read more

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Laura P.

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Beautiful place to visit. I love the beach and maybe one day be married there or a beach.

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Tram N.

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This beach is clean, barely any crowds, offers free parking, and no more than a 5 minute walk to Monterey Tides if you need to use the restroom. I was never a beach person. I don't own a swimsuit. I don't like showing my body because of the scars that I have. Sure I can't change how I look in that sense but I don't want to show it off to the world either. I am also a person that doesn't know how to relax. I always have to be doing something remotely productive otherwise I feel like I am wasting time. I have a problem. It has been an ongoing issue. However, as I age each day I find the beach so peaceful. I guess some people do change. read more

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Sivilay T.

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Review #170 - 2019 I've driven passed this beach on many occasions, and I've always told myself that I'll stop by one day. We finally decided to meet up with my Yelp buddy, David, around 4 PM on Wednesday, July 10th. There's a good amount of parking spaces so we were able to find a spot right in front, plus parking is free so I can't complain. The beach is nice and clean. The weather was near perfect at 70° and very little breeze from the ocean.l My daughter and nephew enjoyed playing in the sand for about an hour even though they didn't go near the water. There was a lifeguard on duty when we were there so that's always a good sign. I'll definitely plan to come back again next summer. read more

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Starry N.

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Great beach where you don't have to walk down a big hill to get to the surf. My only complaints are limited parking and lack of bathroom. I actually rarely come here because it's rare that I'm able to find a parking spot, but when I do I always have a fantastic time. read more

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David D.

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I have spent a lot of time walking this beach because the sand is so clean and easy on your feet because it is so fine. A gorgeous wide open beach with few people here. The water may be cold but dont let that stop you. You can always play in the surf line. It is a nice safe beach because there is no deep parts until you go out further. The water is so pretty. And the great thing is there is a beautiful hotel right on the beach. And there are many fine restaurants nearby too. The rangers patrol the area and try to stop the tourists from feeding bread to the birds because it is bad for them and is best if they just eat as nature intended them to eat. read more

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Corina M.

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Seaside Beach is really pretty. On a Sunday afternoon in Spring it was really calm and no one was there except the occasional jogger or family walking a dog. The beach has some rocky spots, but it's not hard to find a nice smooth spot to lay on. There is a private parking lot that you don't have to pay, so that's a plus!! The beach is also right next to the Best Western Inn that has a stairway leading to a sort of balcony overlooking the ocean. read more

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Nadia I.

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So beautiful. This beach is very nice and quiet, not too many people (today anyway). Located right at the Monterey Tides hotel which has a nice little cafe inside. read more

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Shiho F.

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Pretty gorgeous here during a sunset even from the parking lot! read more

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Paulina D.

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Seaside Beach is cool, but if you want quick beach access, park to the left of the hotel. Otherwise, you'll have to navigate around a little lagoon. read more

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Zi Q.

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I like this beach because you can post up, play music and BBQ!! There are freaky sand crabs, but I like this beach a lot. You can do whatever, but dogs aren't allowed. People bring them anyways. There's a life guard always on duty and are friendly. read more

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LPthang S.

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I love this beach, great people and a great place to relax... read more

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Kim H.

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Dog and tourist friendly, this strip of beach has fabulous surf to enjoy. The waves and vistas are a pleasure to experience. Take a break, walk the beach! read more

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Amanda W.

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This was my first site of the beach and ocean in the peninsula over 3 years ago. It is beautiful and never crowded. It is a nice beach to take a stroll on or take your kids to play. The water is cold though I wouldn't suggest taking a swim. I am fortunate to drive my this beach every day on my way to and from work. Its beautiful at sunset and sunrise. It is located at the end of Hwy 218 (canyon del rey) in seaside, just pass underneath Hwy 1 and you are there. There is a nice Best Western at the beach if you need a place to stay, with ocean views! Not sure how nice of a hotel it is never stayed there. read more

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Rickye J.

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Although it was foggy it felt fairly warm. It was nice and I could really see us having a picnic if the weather was nicer. Anyhow, we made the most of it which wasn't hard because the views were incredible. That made taking pics a breeze. Definitely looking forward to going back when it gets sunny. read more

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Jess A.

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Huge, average beach. The shore was pretty clean & you can have bonfires at night untill abt 11. During the day the beach is moderately crowded. Nothing special about this beach really. read more

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Marzi W.

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Icy cold in June. Warning signs on beach say not to swim or wade here. Free parking but no showers or bathrooms. Lots of seaweed, dead birds on beach. It was pretty disappointing. read more

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Jorge C.

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Can't go wrong with this place...there are many people who come here for a workout, a walk by the beach or even to worship when I was here last time... :) Hey, whatever floats your boat right?! If you want to run on the beach, there are plenty of miles of running space here...Enjoy but again this is a NorCal beach which means the waters are not warm like SoCal is... read more

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Sharon C.

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Nice beach with good waves. Water was a bit cold but the view was great. Parking was limited but we found some on a side street with a short walk. read more

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Kyung B.

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could be a stunnnnnning beach! what would it take to have someone rake this beautiful beach once in a while? It's kinda sad to see all the seaweed and the flies they attract on what could potentially be such a stunning beach! i've seen dogs, tents, kites, fires, parasailing, people exercising, and the regular beach goers on this beach so whether they'e allowed or not-- people are doing those things. :) read more

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Cher H.

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Its beautiful, its a beach. The parking was a pain, since it was very limited. I saw some trash on the beach. Its REAL sandy (not a bad thing) I hate rocky beaches hehe. read more

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Bibi W.

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I liked this beach, not overcrowded, water is cold but, its not a deal breaker at all, also the parking is free, will definetly go back when I'm in the area again. read more

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Allan G.

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Strange place to locate a beach. It's actually about half a mile west from here to the beach, which is a really great 8 miles of almost deserted sand stretching to the north from this parking lot. Or about three miles stretching to the south. read more

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Hwy 218
Seaside, CA 93955
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Does Seaside Beach allow dogs?

Yes, Seaside Beach allows dogs.

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Does Seaside Beach have bike parking?

Yes, Seaside Beach has bike parking.

Does Seaside Beach have parking?

Yes, Seaside Beach has parking options. Garage Parking, Private Lot Parking, Street Parking

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Beach

(8 reviews)

1.0 mi

This beach in Sand City, CA is such a perfect place to unwind, relax and chill. Beautiful waves and…read morepeaceful vibes. Parking can get a bit challenging if coming on a busy day. I recommend visiting here for the nice views or just getting out in general to enjoy the ocean.

Wow what a gem. My fiancee and I stopped at this beach on our way to Big Sur. It is right off…read moreHighway 1 and just a little drive through the town of Sand City. There was almost no one here which was awesome because we pretty much had the whole beach to ourselves. It is called Sand City for a reason, there is a ton of sand here. There are also some sandy trails right next to the beach to explore. Nice beach to just relax at and enjoy the views. The waves look rough here, so I wouldn't go in the water. Defiantly recommend this beach!

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Houghton M. Roberts Beach

4.5

(2 reviews)

0.5 mi

Nice hotel nestled right on the beach so you can wake up and step out on the balcony, coffee in…read morehand, and enjoy the sights and smells and sounds of this gorgeous ocean and beach. Water is icy cold, 45 to 55 depending on time of year. The beach extends into the shallow waters so you can wade out if you want. Usually quite cool so bring along a sweater. Dont forget the binoculars as you might see the whales swim by And at midnight you might see the lights from all the shrimp boat fishing out there.

Adore walks by the beach, especially down by the Monterey bay. The walking path along this strip of…read morebeach is fabulous. Too bad some selfish narcissistic criminals took out the huge old wooden cross that stood watch here, over the bay. Still a breathtaking walk, check it out.

Where the wooden Cross monument was

Sidewalk view

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Del Monte Beach

4.0

(81 reviews)

1.9 mi

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!

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Monterey State Beach

(53 reviews)

0.5 mi

This beach is beautiful and not crowded. The parking is very limited. I don't like the porta potty…read morebecause it's very dirty and no where to wash your hands.

Beach about 10 minutes north of Monterey. We've seen paragliding out here and always wanted to stop…read moreby to check it out. The parking lot is small and gets packed quickly and getting in and out can be challenging with the amount of people parked in the parking lot waiting for someone to leave. There is an estuary right next to the parking lot so if you bring swim clothes or roll up your pants you can walk across it for pretty quick access. If you don't the walk is longer to get to a secluded part of the ocean. It's much colder near the water than at the parking lot so bring warm clothes. A lot of the beach is littered with burnt firewood even though fires aren't allowed and there are small sections that are roped off for fragile native plant habitats so you feel less integrated with nature. There are some driftwood logs I saw couple leaning on and watching the waves together. For some reason this is very romantic to me and it looks like a good place at sunrise or sundown for a date.

River empties into the ocean

Monterey Tides hotel in the background

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Perfect time spent with family

Eolian Dunes Preserve

4.0

(1 review)

1.0 mi

Came here to watch the sunset with my loves this evening. This area is dog friendly and most of the…read moreother people that were on the beach had dogs with them as well. There are signs posted that dogs must be on a leash, but almost all of the owners let their dogs loose when they were away from the main area. Everyone was friendly and considerate and all of the puppers were well behaved. It was a bit of a walk from the parking area to get down to the beach, but it wasn't super crowded so that was nice. Sand is a mixture of fine and gravelly with some glass mixed in. There was a porta potty and a hand wash station about halfway to the beach, but I would only have used it in an emergency so I can't speak to its condition. Lots of birds and crustations and pretty calm waves The sunset was lovely and we would definitely return.

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Monterey Bay Coastal Trail

4.8

(111 reviews)

1.1 mi

We stopped to walk along this trail in Pacific Grove for a while, and it was a gorgeous day for it…read more Our 13-year-old dog, Zoey, cannot walk far anymore, so we brought a stroller. This path is not the best place for one, but we made do. First, though, we took her down to the water. We did not explore the tidepools on this occasion, but Zoey had a great time walking in the ocean water. In this area, the tide moved in a gentle motion, yet it still managed to sneak up on me and get my shoes wet! The path was alive with vibrant color today, and offered lovely views. Unfortunately, some cars drive faster than they ought to on this road considering how close the walking path is situated to it.

Nice trail with bike lanes. Lot of things to see. There are lots of seals laying on the beach after…read moreyou passed the Hopkins Marine Station. It's a pleasant walk along the shore.

Exploring nature's wonder with my favorite companion.

Cousin Cousin

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Dennis the Menace Playground

4.7

(530 reviews)

1.8 mi

If you're in the Carmel/Monterey area with kids, you have to stop here. It's a total hidden gem…read more There are so many wonderful play structures that kept our kids (ages 2 and up) entertained for hours--everything from the suspension bridge to the hedge maze and the classic steam engine. The park is also very well-maintained and clean, which isn't always a guarantee with public playgrounds. It's the perfect place to let the kids burn off some energy in a safe, fun environment. Highly recommend!

PLEASE place updated schedule on website/Yelp!!!!!…read more Went on a Tuesday and it was closed. Other than the aquarium this was the main reason we chose to come to Monterey and stayed an extra night just to have the day to visit the park. Lucky (I guess) I saw a worker and asked why it was closed. He said if kids are in school, then Tuesdays is when they close for maintenance.

Whale swing for 2!

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San Carlos Beach

4.4

(50 reviews)

2.4 mi

A lovely beach in the Monterey . It is fairly closed to the Cannery Row and Monterey plaza hotel &…read morespa . The beach has a state park and lots of paid parking right in the front . Lots of launch chairs to sit and enjoy the ocean view . There are big green lawn for the kids to run and play frisbee or have a picnic , play your fur babies to run around and play . The most popular sight are the sea lions and the beach front . The beach is long enough for people to go down to swim . Sea lions and birds stay on the other side and sun bath . The weather is cloudy in the morning and usually turns nice in the afternoon that you can see blue sky and the ocean is beautiful under the sun . We stayed there for 2 hours in the afternoon . Some free parkings are in front of the Monterey plaza hotel . There are a few area build for closer access to the ocean and a better view . There are public restrooms in the beach plus you can walk one block to the hotel lounge for drinks and snacks . We love to visit this beach park and we come often.

Very nice and relaxing beach/park area. There is a small parking lot in front. We got lucky and…read morefound parking. You do have to pay for parking but I believe it's $2/hr. Big steps down to the beach area. Weather is perfect. The sand was actually really soft. I saw a lot of families and groups on the beach. It's next to the pier where they have rentals for scuba diving and kayaking. They had a seating area with tables and benches on top of the stairs with the view point. I can see people coming here to bring their own food to eat and relax. They also had a huge grass area for dogs. It was surprising for a Saturday on memorial weekend it wasn't busy.

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Lots of sea lions

McAbee Beach

(23 reviews)

2.5 mi

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.

This is a small beach right off Cannery Row. We spend some time here bird watching. There was no…read moreone else here and was so serene to listen to the waves and enjoy some zen.

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Sunny day

Monterey Muncipal Beach

3.9

(10 reviews)

1.9 mi

There are pros and cons to every place you might visit, and this beach is no different. I will…read morepreface mine with this: YES, as other reviews mention, there are homeless people who set up near and on this beach. NONE of them are mugging you, though. They want to be left alone and they leave you alone, IF you pay them no attention. Go about your day! Enjoy your stay! Second, yes, dead animals wash up on this beach. Guess what! They do that on ALL beaches worldwide. It's not unique to this one. That being said, this is one of my absolute favorite beaches in the area, for many reasons. Parking is easy and can be free. While there is a pay parking lot attached to this beach for easy access to it, we never use it. We use either the lot across the street, which offers 2-hour parking until 6pm and no limit on time until 10pm, or we go further down the street beside Dennis The Menace Park to park on the street, where it's unlimited parking all day long. It depends on when we arrive and how long we'll be there. Want to go swimming? Teaching your littlest ones about the beach and how to stay safe in the surf? THIS is the beach for it! There aren't exactly waves here. Well, there are, but they're so tiny they can hardly be called waves. They're swells that roll up onto the beach in cute little miniature "waves" and the return back to the ocean is very mild. It's the perfect place to introduce your small children to the ocean, perfect place to take people who aren't strong swimmers, perfect place for you to get in a little ocean swimming time in calm waters. You won't have to worry about boats very close to shore, as they don't come really close, won't have to worry about strong rip tides that may pull you or your child out to sea, you just have to worry about them gulping down too much salt water. ***That's not to say you should be complacent when taking your children here, but that you can be a little more relaxed knowing that it's more gentle a beach than some others.*** If you arrive at the right time of day (NO, I'm not telling you when! Sorry, but I won't give up my 'combing secrets that easily!!), you can find a good amount of shells and it IS legal to pick them up on this beach, as it is NOT a state beach. I've found sand dollars, mussel and clam shells, as well as turbans, oyster, scallop (very small ones...), and more types of shells. You might even find abalone shells if you arrive after a storm! You just have to know what to look for and be there at the right time of day - otherwise they'll already be picked over and/or pulled back out to sea. You'll also find hag stones on this beach. Hag stones are rocks that have been tumbled by water in such a way that the water bores a hole into the stone. These are plentiful along this beach and I sometimes take one if it catches my eye. They're good for hanging near your door to keep unwanted visitors away! Or just to decorate, who knows if that actually works ;) The sand here is an extremely fine type and it WILL get into everything. It sticks to your toes even well after it's dried, but it's not the type of sand that hurts you when it's stuck to your feet, so just brush it off as best you can and go about your day. :) There are bathroom facilities all around this beach. If you don't mind buying yourself something to drink there's McDonald's across the street and those will be very clean. If you don't mind slightly less than immaculate bathrooms, there's also a bathroom at the Dennis The Menace Park between the two landmark buildings at the park parking lot. Another public bathroom is at the kayak place and still more bathrooms are attached to the building across the walkway from the kayak place, and one more is at the wharf. This beach is dog-friendly, just please keep Fido on a leash. So many people bring their dogs here off-leash and it's just not the place for it. Also please be sure to clean up after your pooch. Nobody likes to step in dog doody; we *really* don't like it if it's buried in the sand so that we couldn't see it before it squished between our toes. In all, this is an awesome beach that I hate to leave a good review for because it might just attract more people to it than I care to see - LOL!! - but it is what it is and I'll brag on my favorite beach of the area any day of the week!

This is an excellent beach for sitting and relaxing. Very calm water for playing in the surf line…read more I tried scuba diving here but the water is very shallow for a long way out so was not good for diving Good place for wake boarding. Nice plac to walk along the wharf and watch all the fishermen Trying to catch something. And if they dont catch anything there is a fresh fish market on the wharf. Also good restaurants here. A wonderful place just to enjoy the beach and to wade in the cold water.

Bike / Walking trail along the beach

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Beach

(8 reviews)

1.0 mi

This beach in Sand City, CA is such a perfect place to unwind, relax and chill. Beautiful waves and…read morepeaceful vibes. Parking can get a bit challenging if coming on a busy day. I recommend visiting here for the nice views or just getting out in general to enjoy the ocean.

Wow what a gem. My fiancee and I stopped at this beach on our way to Big Sur. It is right off…read moreHighway 1 and just a little drive through the town of Sand City. There was almost no one here which was awesome because we pretty much had the whole beach to ourselves. It is called Sand City for a reason, there is a ton of sand here. There are also some sandy trails right next to the beach to explore. Nice beach to just relax at and enjoy the views. The waves look rough here, so I wouldn't go in the water. Defiantly recommend this beach!

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Monterey Sports Center

3.8

(174 reviews)

2.1 mi

Great gym and not too expensive. They had a couple of basketball courts, a big pool for laps, a…read morespin room, and great weights. It worked nicely on our trip.

Way to many teenagers just wandering around the free weights or just looking at their phones on…read moreexercise equipment.

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Pattullo Swim Center

3.6

(14 reviews)

0.6 mi

This is a wonder facility proving swim lessons for all ages. The pool & locker rooms are kept nice…read moreand clean. There are showers and a spinner for wet swim suits. The prices are so affordable. The staff is fun! I enjoy the aquatic classes. They are wonderful! Aqua Zumba is great! The participants are so friendly and welcoming. I highly recommend the Pattullo Swim Center. It's AWESOME!

My little boy has been taking swimming lessons at Patullo Swim Center on and off for a couple of…read moreyears. It's really hard to get in classes there because they fill up quick but when we do, the cost is affordable, location is great, and the swim center staff is fantastic. My son's swimming has improved greatly and he was just promoted to Marlin. Yay! While the swim instructors are fun and good with the kids, they seem to come and go. There are two faces that have been consistent and awesome, though, Mark and Kemar. They are always around to answer questions and be kind to the kiddos. We really appreciate that! I'd definitely recommend Pattullo Swim Center. If you want in, prepare to register early! See ya there!