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Carmel River State Beach

Name: Carmel River State Beach
Address: Carmelo Street, Carmel, CA, 93923, US

Carmelo Street

Carmel, CA 93923

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On Carmel Bay, the mile-long beach features a bird sanctuary in a lagoon (just before the Carmel River empties into the sea) featuring a wide variety of waterfowl and song birds. Monastery Beach, also known as San Jose Creek Beach, is part of the park and is popular with scuba divers. Swimming, wading or walking near the ocean can be extremely dangerous at this beach.

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Fishing
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Beach Area
Nature & Wildlife Viewing
Family Programs

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