4th Avenue Beach Access (Carmel)
About
4th Avenue Beach Access is a public ocean beach in California, about 0.4 miles from the center of Carmel-by-the-Sea. It is a simple point of entry to the shoreline at the edge of town, suited to a quick walk on the sand or a longer stop by the water. Late summer into fall tends to be the warmest stretch here. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Monterey show highs around 71°F in September and October, with only a few wet days each month. Winter is cooler and rainier, with highs near 60°F and about 10 to 11 wet days a month from December through February. There is no fee to use the beach, and dogs are allowed. Several trails are close by for anyone wanting to add a hike. Redondo Real Trail is about 0.7 miles away. Coffeeberry Trail is about 2.8 miles away, and Rhus Trail is about 3 miles away.
Beach Details
Dogs
Allowed
Parking
None at the access
Fee
Free
Restrooms
None
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
4th Avenue Beach Access (Carmel)
California
Data: California Coastal Commission, YourCoast public access data. Source metadata
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: Jan–Nov. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 60–71°F and lows of 45–54°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Monterey, CA weather station, 2.6 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.
- Jan60° high45° low
- Feb61° high45° low
- Mar63° high46° low
- Apr63° high47° low
- May64° high49° low
- Jun66° high51° low
- Jul67° high53° low
- Aug69° high54° low
- Sep71° high53° low
- Oct71° high52° low
- Nov64° high48° low
- Dec59° high44° low
Nearby
- Redondo Real TrailHiking0.7 mi
- Coffeeberry TrailHiking2.8 mi
- Rhus TrailHiking3 mi
- Iris TrailHiking3.5 mi
- Pine TrailHiking3.5 mi
- Lower Ridge TrailHiking3.5 mi
- Madrone TrailHiking3.6 mi
- Sage TrailHiking3.9 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
