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Del Monte Beach

California

About

Del Monte Beach is a public ocean beach in California, about a mile from Monterey and within the area known as South Monterey Dunes Beach. It is a simple, easygoing stop: restrooms are on site, the beach has accessible access, there is no fee, and dogs are allowed. Late summer into early fall is the driest and mildest stretch here. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Monterey show September highs around 68°F with only about two wet days that month, while winter months bring highs near 59°F and roughly 10 to 11 wet days. For time on foot nearby, Library Statue Trail sits less than a mile away, and Pine Trail, Lower Ridge Trail and Coffeeberry Trail are each just under 3 miles off.

Beach Details

Lifeguards

None

Dogs

Allowed

Parking

Available

Fee

Free

Restrooms

Yes

Accessible access

Yes

As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.

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Location

Del Monte Beach

California

Data: California Coastal Commission, YourCoast public access data. Source metadata

Facts about this place

When to go

Best time to go: Mar–Nov. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 61–68°F and lows of 46–55°F.

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Monterey Wfo, CA weather station, 1.1 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.

  1. Jan59° high43° low
  2. Feb59° high44° low
  3. Mar61° high46° low
  4. Apr61° high47° low
  5. May63° high50° low
  6. Jun65° high52° low
  7. Jul66° high54° low
  8. Aug67° high55° low
  9. Sep68° high54° low
  10. Oct67° high51° low
  11. Nov63° high46° low
  12. Dec58° high43° low

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020

Where it is

  • South Monterey Dunes Beach · Public land
Nearest town
Monterey, California · 0.9 mi

Source: NIFC Jurisdictional Units; USGS GNIS populated places

Nearby

Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)