Del Monte Beach, Monterey
Del Monte Beach is a beautiful Monterey beach that many see as a hidden treasure. The location is somewhat less crowded than some other beaches in the area, increasing its appeal for people seeking a quieter beach day. If you enjoy watching people surfing, this beach is one of the best locations.
One of the things that people enjoy the most about this beach is walking along the boardwalk that leads through the sand dunes. You can easily enjoy a picnic, courtesy of the picnic tables provided. If you decide you need a rest while journeying along the boardwalk, catch a break on one of the benches.
If you enjoy watching wildlife, this beach is an excellent place to do so. There are sea and migratory birds that feed along the shore regularly. When you're at the beach, you may have the privilege of seeing seals in the water or frolicking along the beach.
One of the things that people enjoy the most about this beach is walking along the boardwalk that leads through the sand dunes. You can easily enjoy a picnic, courtesy of the picnic tables provided. If you decide you need a rest while journeying along the boardwalk, catch a break on one of the benches.
If you enjoy watching wildlife, this beach is an excellent place to do so. There are sea and migratory birds that feed along the shore regularly. When you're at the beach, you may have the privilege of seeing seals in the water or frolicking along the beach.
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Del Monte Beach on Map
Sight Name: Del Monte Beach
Sight Location: Monterey, USA (See walking tours in Monterey)
Sight Type: Park/Outdoor
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Sight Location: Monterey, USA (See walking tours in Monterey)
Sight Type: Park/Outdoor
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
Walking Tours in Monterey, California
Create Your Own Walk in Monterey
Creating your own self-guided walk in Monterey is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Monterey State Historic Park Walk
Monterey State Historic Park is a National Landmark and a part of the Monterey Old Town Historic District. Found on the grounds here are a group of significant old-time houses that once made up California's earliest capital and were the site of the state's first constitutional convention. Today these buildings retain their rich heritage, preserving an important part of Californian as... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.9 Km or 1.2 Miles
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.9 Km or 1.2 Miles
Monterey Introduction Walking Tour
Monterey is one of California's oldest cities, having been settled since 1770. The Spanish and Mexican governments both used the city as a capital for Alta California. Monterey offered many important firsts for California during this era, including a newspaper and printing press, public school, library, and theater.
This city was the location for the first constitutional convention in... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.2 Km or 2 Miles
This city was the location for the first constitutional convention in... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.2 Km or 2 Miles
Cannery Row Walking Tour
Cannery Row – the waterfront street in Monterey, California – was once home to a number of sardine canning factories, the last of which closed down in 1973. The former nickname for Ocean View Avenue became the street's official name in January 1958 to honor John Steinbeck and his famous eponymous novel. In the novel's opening sentence, Steinbeck described Cannery Row as "a poem,... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.8 Km or 1.1 Miles
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.8 Km or 1.1 Miles