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Monterey State Beach (Houghton M. Roberts Beach)

California

About

Monterey State Beach (Houghton M. Roberts Beach) is a public ocean beach on the California coast, about a mile from Sand City, within the San Benito-Monterey Unit. There is no fee, and the beach has restrooms and accessible access. Late summer into early fall is the warmest and driest stretch. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show September highs around 68°F with only about two wet days, while winter months bring highs in the upper 50s and roughly 10 to 11 wet days. The closest trail is Library Statue Trail, about 1.4 miles away. Pine Trail, Lower Ridge Trail and Sage Trail all lie a little over 3 miles off.

Beach Details

Lifeguards

None

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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Monterey State Beach (Houghton M. Roberts 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, 1.2 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

  • San Benito-Monterey Unit · Public land
Nearest town
Sand City, California · 1 mi

Source: NIFC Jurisdictional Units; USGS GNIS populated places

Nearby

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

Best time to visit Monterey State Beach (Houghton M. Roberts Beach)

Best months: Year-round. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

  1. Jan

    59° / 43°

    11 wet

  2. Feb

    59° / 44°

    11 wet

  3. Mar

    61° / 46°

    10 wet

  4. Apr

    61° / 47°

    7 wet

  5. May

    63° / 50°

    4 wet

  6. Jun

    65° / 52°

    2 wet

  7. Jul

    66° / 54°

    1 wet

  8. Aug

    67° / 55°

    2 wet

  9. Sep

    68° / 54°

    2 wet

  10. Oct

    67° / 51°

    4 wet

  11. Nov

    63° / 46°

    8 wet

  12. Dec

    58° / 43°

    10 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Monterey Wfo, CA, 1.2 mi away at 122 ft. We don't have this place's elevation, so higher spots nearby can run cooler. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.