Monterey State Beach
Monterey · West · Evening
West-facing, open sand.
The City of Monterey's own wedding, beach use and film permit fees apply to city property and do not apply here.
The site
Orientation
West
Tree cover
None / Open
Fog exposure
Coastal
Best light
Evening
The practical details
Capacity notes
No attendance cap on the permit form.
Permit conditions
There is no park-specific page; a ceremony permit goes through the Monterey District office on the statewide DPR 246 form, which carries no fee table and no attendance cap. Beach fires are prohibited across the district. Dogs on a leash south of the Monterey Tides Hotel and not allowed north of it. Drones prohibited.
Commercial photography
Paid photography through the California Film Commission.
Parking
Day use 8am to sunset. Two parking lots, each with accessible spaces and accessibly designed chemical toilets. A beach wheelchair can be arranged. North access is off Highway 218 at the Seaside exit; south access is at Figueroa Street and Del Monte Avenue.
Permit authority
California State Parks, Monterey District — not the City of Monterey. Monterey Sector Lifeguard headquarters (831) 649-2808, district office (831) 649-2836.
See it on your wedding date
Set your date and this page fills in with the tides, what the weather is usually like, sunset, and where the sun will be.
Sunrise, sunset, and twilight computed for this location. The marine layer rating reflects the time of year on this coast. Orientation and cover recorded for this spot.