Monterey State Beach

Monterey State Beach
Monterey State Beach
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Location	Monterey, California, United States
Nearest city	Monterey, California
Coordinates	36°36′00″N 121°52′56″W / 36.6001°N 121.8822°W / 36.6001; -121.8822
Governing body	California Department of Parks and Recreation

Monterey State Beach is a protected beach on southern Monterey Bay in Monterey County, California. It extends from the city of Monterey to Seaside.

The Seaside end of Monterey State Beach is a popular launch spot for paragliders.^[1] Surf fishing is permitted.^[2]

See also

• List of beaches in California
• List of California state parks

References

1. Monterey County Convention and Visitors Bureau: Monterey State Beach
2. California State Parks: Monterey State Beach Archived 2005-09-04 at the Wayback Machine

External links

• California State Parks: Monterey State Beach website
• Monterey County Convention and Visitors Bureau: Monterey State Beach