15 California Beaches That Show the Coast’s Many Sides
Carmel Beach | Carmel-by-the-Sea
Pale sand and wind-shaped Monterey cypresses give Carmel Beach a gentler outline than the cliff-bound stretches farther south. The scenic path above the shore offers a second way to experience it, moving between trees and changing views of the bay. Even here, the coast deserves respect: the official visitor guide warns of cold water, rip currents and unpredictable waves.
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