What is the water and sand quality of the Fanshell Beach II?

The coastline of Fanshell Beach II is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Fanshell Beach II?

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

Is the Fanshell Beach II 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 Fanshell Beach II are usually strong.

Is the Fanshell Beach II 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 sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Fanshell Beach II secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.

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

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Fanshell Beach II.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Pebble Beach Market is the closest place located 2500 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Fanshell Beach II?

There are 236 places to stay in the Fanshell Beach II area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Fanshell Beach II 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=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=9698768&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">3118 Yellow House Main</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=9698796&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">3743 Pelican Peaks</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 Fanshell Beach II from parking?

The Fanshell Beach II has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Fanshell Beach II?

There are 3 attractions near Fanshell Beach II that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Cypress Point Club located in 0.4 km. <a href="#attractions-section">See the attractions section for details.</a>

What is the best time of the year to visit Fanshell Beach II?

The month with the highest temperature in Fanshell Beach II 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?

Fanshell Beach II (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.Fanshell Beach II (California) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.

Photo of Fanshell Beach II with bright sand surface

Photo of Fanshell Beach II with turquoise pure water surface

Fanshell Beach II

Del Monte Forest, United States

#291 out of 385 in California 1

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Short walking distance Parking nearby

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Located within the settlement

Del Monte Forest • 2.2 km

Map of beach

Playground Dennis The Menace Playground

7.8km

Park Carmel Bay State Marine Conservation Area

4.9km

Hiking Area Carmel Beach Walk

5.7km

Park Frank Lloyd bench

5.7km

Park Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary

6.1km

Park Carmel River State Beach

6.3km

Park Lovers Point Park

6.9km

Hiking Area Carmel Meadows Trailhead

7.3km

Hiking Area Whaler's Knoll Lookout

7.3km

Hiking Area Blue Fish Cove Scenic View

7.4km

Cafe Pebble Beach Market

8.8 - Excellent 2.5km

Cafe Gallery Café

9.2 - Excellent 2.5km

Restaurant The Bench

9.2 - Excellent 2.6km

Restaurant The Tap Room

9.2 - Excellent 2.6km

Restaurant Stillwater Bar & Grill

9 - Excellent 2.6km

Restaurant Porter's Grill & Pub at Poppy Hills Golf Course

9 - Excellent 3km

Restaurant Poppy Hills Golf Course

9.2 - Excellent 3km

Restaurant Roy's at Pebble Beach

9.2 - Excellent 4.1km

Restaurant Pèppoli at Pebble Beach

9.4 - Excellent 4.2km

Grocery Store Safeway

7.5km

Tourist Attraction Cypress Point Club

9.2 - Excellent 440m

Tourist Attraction Lone Cypress

9.4 - Excellent 1.7km

Tourist Attraction Church In the Forest

9.6 - Exceptional 2km

Tourist Attraction Carmel Heritage Society

9.6 - Exceptional 5.3km

Tourist Attraction TITUS GALLERY AND STUDIO

7.6 - Very good 5.4km

Tourist Attraction Church of the Wayfarer

9.2 - Excellent 5.4km

Tourist Attraction Del Monte Fine Art

5.5km

Tourist Attraction New Masters Gallery

9.4 - Excellent 5.5km

Tourist Attraction Golden Bough Playhouse

10 - Exceptional 5.5km

Aquarium Monterey Bay Aquarium

7.4km

Historical Landmark The Serra Memorial Prayer Garden

6.5km

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About

Fanshell Beach II is located on the Pacific ocean and it is in the 291th place out of 385 beaches in the California region 225.7 km away from its center, the city of Sacramento. It is one of the beaches of Del Monte Forest settlement, just 2.2 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.

Weather

history

+18 ^o C +14 ^o C

Air temperature

5 M/S

Wind

+15 ^o C

Water temperature

1.7 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Del Monte Forest • 2.2 km

Map of beach

Playground Dennis The Menace Playground

7.8km

Park Carmel Bay State Marine Conservation Area

4.9km

Hiking Area Carmel Beach Walk

5.7km

Park Frank Lloyd bench

5.7km

Park Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary

6.1km

Park Carmel River State Beach

6.3km

Park Lovers Point Park

6.9km

Hiking Area Carmel Meadows Trailhead

7.3km

Hiking Area Whaler's Knoll Lookout

7.3km

Hiking Area Blue Fish Cove Scenic View

7.4km

Cafe Pebble Beach Market

8.8 - Excellent 2.5km

Cafe Gallery Café

9.2 - Excellent 2.5km

Restaurant The Bench

9.2 - Excellent 2.6km

Restaurant The Tap Room

9.2 - Excellent 2.6km

Restaurant Stillwater Bar & Grill

9 - Excellent 2.6km

Restaurant Porter's Grill & Pub at Poppy Hills Golf Course

9 - Excellent 3km

Restaurant Poppy Hills Golf Course

9.2 - Excellent 3km

Restaurant Roy's at Pebble Beach

9.2 - Excellent 4.1km

Restaurant Pèppoli at Pebble Beach

9.4 - Excellent 4.2km

Grocery Store Safeway

7.5km

Tourist Attraction Cypress Point Club

9.2 - Excellent 440m

Tourist Attraction Lone Cypress

9.4 - Excellent 1.7km

Tourist Attraction Church In the Forest

9.6 - Exceptional 2km

Tourist Attraction Carmel Heritage Society

9.6 - Exceptional 5.3km

Tourist Attraction TITUS GALLERY AND STUDIO

7.6 - Very good 5.4km

Tourist Attraction Church of the Wayfarer

9.2 - Excellent 5.4km

Tourist Attraction Del Monte Fine Art

5.5km

Tourist Attraction New Masters Gallery

9.4 - Excellent 5.5km

Tourist Attraction Golden Bough Playhouse

10 - Exceptional 5.5km

Aquarium Monterey Bay Aquarium

7.4km

Historical Landmark The Serra Memorial Prayer Garden

6.5km

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Located at nearest locality

Del Monte Forest • 5.1km from center

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7.3km from the beach

8.7 Excellent

Wave Street Inn

Resort Villa

Located at nearest locality

Del Monte Forest • 5.2km from center

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9.6km from the beach

3.8 Frustrating

Monterey fairgrounds inn

Inn

Located at nearest locality

Del Monte Forest • 7.4km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.1 (Good)

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Nearest Beaches

390m 5 min walk

Fanshell Beach

7.2 Good

1km 14 min walk

Seal Rock Beach

7.8 Very good

1.6km 22 min walk

Granite Beach

5.9 Pleasant

3.6km

Moss Beach

7.4 Good

4.7km

Asilomar Beach

7.3 Good

5.1km

Carmel Beach

8 Very good

6.5km

Carmel River Beach

7.8 Very good

6.6km

Point Pinos beach

5.8 Pleasant

Localities

Nearest

Del Monte Forest • 2.2km

Main locality of province

Sacramento • 225.7km

Transport

Airport

MRY • 11.5km

Bus Station

Mason / POM-Opposite Price Fitness Ctr (Military Base) • 4.5km

Train Station

Salinas • 30.1km

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Travelers reviews

Average Reviews rating

7 Good

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Average Reviews rating

7 Good

Jesse Mueller

Novice Beachgoer

10 Exceptional

Fanshell Outlook is a great spot to get a view of the small bay. Also, your last stop before going into the woods where there are no more beaches. I prefer Fanshell Beach itself for the clean sand and abundance of fanshells and abalone shells. It's a really good beach to take your dogs as well.

Cheusa Her

Novice Beachgoer

10 Exceptional

It was part of the 17 mile drive. It's a hike from spanish bay I believe. The hike wasn't bad, it was durable, sandy/grassy. Lots of sight seeing spots while on this hike up to fanshell beach. Loved it.

Aishwarya Kher

Novice Beachgoer

10 Exceptional

This is an amazing stop on the 17 mile drive. The rocks in the front generate strong splashes of waves. There are stairs to the beach below and this sand was yellowish instead of the white one I had become used to in Monterey-Carmel. Tiny colourful flowers are abundant in the area. On the opposite side you'll see beautiful private golf courses and gigantic cypress trees. I could feel the richness of the area. Would be great to settle down here in old age!

Mary N

Novice Beachgoer

10 Exceptional

Secluded beach, playful sea otters, and beautiful bluffs all added to what was one of the most beautiful sunsets I have seen in the world! A must-see stop during the 17-Mile Drive. Try to go on a weekday for a more serene and private experience.

Carl Desoto

Novice Beachgoer

10 Exceptional

Beautiful views excellent weather, clean beaches