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# Carmel River State Beach

Monterey · California Department of Parks and Recreation

BEFORE YOUR VISIT

Closure noticeAccess & reservations

### Carmel River State Beach: Ocean View and Valley View beach access

Park-specific information

- [Ocean View and Valley View beach access](https://caparks.org/parks/carmel-river-state-beach)

The Scenic Road access points at Ocean View and Valley View are temporarily closed. The source identifies alternate beach access at the main lot and south of the river/lagoon; check current construction signs.

[Read the official notice: California State Parks visitor directory ↗](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=567)Source checked Oct 20, 2026

PLAN YOUR VISIT

## The practical details.

**Managing agency**: California Department of Parks and Recreation

**Telephone**: [(831) 649-2836](tel:8316492836)

**Hours**: 8 AM – Sunset

[Official park information](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=567)

We have not yet verified entry fees, accessibility details. Confirm these with the managing agency before traveling.

Check notice timestamps and official updates. Conditions can change between source checks.

## Weather & forecast

National Weather Service · [Official forecast ↗](https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=36.53925&lon=-121.92773)

## About Carmel River State Beach

Carmel River State Beach is listed in official public-land records for Monterey, California and is managed by California Department of Parks and Recreation. Our research into visitor facilities is ongoing. Check the managing agency’s information for public entrances, permitted activities, and current access.

## Activities & facilities

[Boating ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/boating)[Interpretive programs ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/interpretive-programs)[Fishing ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/fishing)[Diving and snorkeling ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/diving-and-snorkeling)[Beach visits ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/beach-visits)[Hiking ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/hiking)ParkingRestroomsDrinking Water AvailableExhibits and ProgramsInterpretive ExhibitsScuba Diving/SnorkelingBeach AreaNature & Wildlife ViewingFamily ProgramsHiking Trails

Recorded from park sources. Availability and restrictions may vary by season or visitor area.

## Find your way.

Map points represent park land, not verified visitor entrances. Follow the managing agency’s entrance directions. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.

This point represents park land, and may not be a public entrance. Follow official entrance directions.

[Official visitor information & directions ↗](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=567)

## Sources & verification

Park facts and notices are checked separately. Missing facility information does not mean a facility is absent. Official visitor page checked Oct 20, 2026.

- [California State Parks visitor directory](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=21805) · Oct 20, 2026

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