What is the water and sand quality of the Garrapata Beach?

The Garrapata Beach is covered with light small pebbles. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is convenient from small pebbles.

What are the key activities at Garrapata Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Garrapata Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Garrapata Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The area has the high prevalence of sharks so all swimmers should be very careful.The waves in the Garrapata Beach are usually strong.

Is the Garrapata Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with small pebbles and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Garrapata Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The beach is located in a natural area. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.The following features add extra points:<ul><li>Picturesque views of the sea and the surrounding nature </li><li>Mountains/hills in the vicinity</li></ul>

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Garrapata Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Garrapata Beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Garrapata Beach?

There are 7 places to stay in the Garrapata Beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Garrapata Beach include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=511183&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Wave Street Inn</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=458645&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Quality Inn Monterey Hotel Monterey</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=29749&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Monterey fairgrounds inn</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=9698745&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">3485 Avalon by the Sea</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=8061200&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Pebble Beach Timeless Contemporary 4 Bed 5Bath 30 Night Minimum</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=8557155&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Palatial All-Suite Pebble Beach Ocean-View Estate Home</a></li></ul>

How far is the Garrapata Beach from parking?

The Garrapata Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. It's not very close, about 300 meters.

Are there any attractions nearby Garrapata Beach?

There are 2 attractions near Garrapata Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Painters Point located in 3.9 km. <a href="#attractions-section">See the attractions section for details.</a>

What is the best time of the year to visit Garrapata Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Garrapata Beach is September. Its average value reaches 19°C. The warmest sea is in September, the average value is 16°C. The coldest month is February with air temperature 13°C and water 13°C. <a href="#weather-section">See more details in weather section.</a>

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Garrapata Beach (California) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.This beach is poorly suitable for sunbathing. First of all Garrapata Beach (California) is completely lacking in comfortable sunbathe facilities. There are no sun loungers and umbrellas, this is usually not a problem for an unsophisticated tourist who can relax on a towel, but in this case the rest can be very uncomfortable due to pebbles.Lying on it is possible, but is far from comfortable. In addition there is a lack of natural shade, which leaves you alone with the summer sun. So our recommendation is that you can sunbathe comfortably on the Garrapata Beach for a short time, and not at the peak of sunbathing. If you want to explore the photos of this beach - they are above on the page.

Photo of Garrapata Beach with light fine pebble surface

Photo of Garrapata Beach with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Garrapata Beach with spacious shore

Photo of Garrapata Beach with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Garrapata Beach located in natural area

Garrapata Beach

Notleys Landing, United States

#48 out of 385 in California 4

Free entrance Virgin beach Picturesque Easy access Light fine pebble Fine pebbles bottom Short walking distance

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Located outside the settlement

Notleys Landing • 2.8 km

Map of beach

Hiking Area Soberanes Canyon Trailhead

3.7km

Park Garrapata State Park Bluff Trail

3.9km

Park Garrapata State Park

5.1km

Hiking Area Gibson's Beach Lookout and Steps

9.8km

American Restaurant Pacific's Edge

8.8 - Excellent 9.1km

Bar Sunset Lounge

9.2 - Excellent 9.1km

Tourist Attraction Painters Point

3.9km

Tourist Attraction Garrapata State Park Vista Point

4.8km

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About

Garrapata Beach is located on the Pacific ocean and it is in the 48th place out of 385 beaches in the California region 242.5 km away from its center, the city of Sacramento. It is one of the beaches of Notleys Landing settlement, just 2.8 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place with very picturesque views, among the mountains, surrounded by the cliffs.

Weather

history

+18 ^o C +14 ^o C

Air temperature

5.3 M/S

Wind

+16 ^o C

Water temperature

1.6 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Notleys Landing • 2.8 km

Map of beach

Hiking Area Soberanes Canyon Trailhead

3.7km

Park Garrapata State Park Bluff Trail

3.9km

Park Garrapata State Park

5.1km

Hiking Area Gibson's Beach Lookout and Steps

9.8km

American Restaurant Pacific's Edge

8.8 - Excellent 9.1km

Bar Sunset Lounge

9.2 - Excellent 9.1km

Tourist Attraction Painters Point

3.9km

Tourist Attraction Garrapata State Park Vista Point

4.8km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

15.6km from the beach

Pebble Beach Timeless Contemporary 4 Bed 5Bath 30 Night Minimum

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Notleys Landing • 18.3km from center

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17.2km from the beach

Palatial All-Suite Pebble Beach Ocean-View Estate Home

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Located at nearest locality

Notleys Landing • 20km from center

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19.8km from the beach

3.8 Frustrating

Monterey fairgrounds inn

Inn

Located at nearest locality

Notleys Landing • 22.2km from center

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19.9km from the beach

Cozy Monterey Apartment - Walk to Wharf and Dtwn!

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Notleys Landing • 22.5km from center

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19.9km from the beach

7.1 Good

Quality Inn Monterey Hotel Monterey

Hotel

Located at nearest locality

Notleys Landing • 22.3km from center

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20.3km from the beach

3485 Avalon by the Sea

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Notleys Landing • 22.5km from center

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Updated Del Rey Oaks Haven with Outdoor Living home

20.5km from the beach

7 Good

Updated Del Rey Oaks Haven with Outdoor Living home

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Located at nearest locality

Notleys Landing • 22.7km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.3 (Good)

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7.2 Good

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7.8 Very good

10.4km

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Granite Point Beach

6.7 Good

11.3km

Monastery Beach

7.6 Very good

12.9km

Carmel River Beach

7.8 Very good

14.5km

Carmel Beach

8 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Notleys Landing • 2.8km

Main locality of province

Sacramento • 242.5km

Transport

Airport

MRY • 19.4km

Bus Station

Carmel Bus Stop • 13km

Train Station

Salinas • 36.7km

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8 Very good

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David Kessler.

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

This beach is absolutely stunning and conveniently located right off the highway, making it easily accessible.

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Lila Kimura

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

The spot is a hidden gem that can easily be accessed along the Pacific Coast drive.

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Larissa Monroe

Beach Practitioner • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

The beach is stunning and conveniently located by the side of CA 1 for easy parking. However, there aren't many spots available and signs are scarce. After a half-mile walk, you'll reach the beach and valley of flowers, which are both lovely. The beach has some interesting rock formations and isn't too crowded, but the flower valley tends to be packed. Overall, it's a fantastic spot to catch a sunset.

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Serenity Davis

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

The beach is stunning, but swimming is not recommended due to dangerous conditions. It's more of a place to relax and take in the scenery. Additionally, the beach is easily accessible and there is a stream that flows into the ocean, although it may only be accessible during certain times of the year when the water level is lower.