What is the water and sand quality of the Point Pinos beach?

The beach has a sandy and rocky covering of gold color. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is a mixture of sand and rocks, so it is highly recommended to wear aqua shoes.

What are the key activities at Point Pinos beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Point Pinos 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 Point Pinos beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is a bit rocky, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes. The area has the high prevalence of sharks so all swimmers should be very careful.Point Pinos beach is partially protected from waves.So the overall recommendation of the Point Pinos beach for swimming is very positive.

Is the Point Pinos 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 mixture of sand and stones and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Point Pinos beach 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 Point Pinos beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Point Pinos beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Phoebe's Cafe is the closest place located 1900 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Point Pinos beach?

There are 251 places to stay in the Point Pinos beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Point Pinos 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=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=6656438&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Spectacular Views - Walk to Cannery Row and the Aquarium</a></li></ul>

How far is the Point Pinos beach from parking?

The Point Pinos beach 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 Point Pinos beach?

There are 3 attractions near Point Pinos beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Point Pinos Lighthouse (1855) 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 Point Pinos beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Point Pinos 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?

Point Pinos 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.Point Pinos beach (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 Point Pinos beach with bright sand & rocks surface

Photo of Point Pinos beach with turquoise pure water surface

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Point Pinos beach

Pacific Grove, United States

5.8

#381 out of 385 in California 2

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Perfect for swimming Short walking distance Parking nearby

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Located within the settlement

Pacific Grove • 2.3 km

Map of beach

Playground Dennis The Menace Playground

5.5km

Park Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary

710m

Park Lovers Point Park

1.4km

Park Carmel Bay State Marine Conservation Area

8.7km

Hiking Area Carmel Beach Walk

9km

Park Frank Lloyd bench

9.1km

Park Carmel River State Beach

9.8km

Restaurant Phoebe's Cafe

8 - Very good 920m

Restaurant FISHWIFE

8.8 - Excellent 1.2km

Restaurant Sticks

9.2 - Excellent 1.5km

Restaurant Pèppoli at Pebble Beach

9.4 - Excellent 1.6km

Restaurant Roy's at Pebble Beach

9.2 - Excellent 1.7km

Restaurant Subway

8 - Very good 2.4km

Restaurant Domino's Pizza

6.8 - Good 2.4km

Restaurant Starbucks

8.6 - Excellent 2.4km

Restaurant Lucky

8.2 - Very good 2.4km

Tourist Attraction Point Pinos Lighthouse (1855)

470m

Tourist Attraction Monterey Mirror Maze

7.8 - Very good 3.1km

Tourist Attraction A Taste of Monterey - Wine Market & Bistro

9.2 - Excellent 3.1km

Tourist Attraction Chris' Fishing and Whale Watching

9 - Excellent 4.6km

Tourist Attraction Old Fisherman's Wharf

4.6km

Tourist Attraction Church In the Forest

9.6 - Exceptional 5km

Tourist Attraction Monterey County Youth Museum

9.4 - Excellent 5km

Tourist Attraction Big Sur Land Trust

10 - Exceptional 5.1km

Tourist Attraction San Carlos Cathedral

9.6 - Exceptional 5.5km

Aquarium Monterey Bay Aquarium

2.9km

Historical Landmark The Serra Memorial Prayer Garden

9.5km

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About

Point Pinos beach is located on the Pacific ocean and it is in the 381th place out of 385 beaches in the California region 219.5 km away from its center, the city of Sacramento. It is one of the beaches of Pacific Grove settlement, just 2.3 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

Pacific Grove • 2.3 km

Map of beach

Playground Dennis The Menace Playground

5.5km

Park Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary

710m

Park Lovers Point Park

1.4km

Park Carmel Bay State Marine Conservation Area

8.7km

Hiking Area Carmel Beach Walk

9km

Park Frank Lloyd bench

9.1km

Park Carmel River State Beach

9.8km

Restaurant Phoebe's Cafe

8 - Very good 920m

Restaurant FISHWIFE

8.8 - Excellent 1.2km

Restaurant Sticks

9.2 - Excellent 1.5km

Restaurant Pèppoli at Pebble Beach

9.4 - Excellent 1.6km

Restaurant Roy's at Pebble Beach

9.2 - Excellent 1.7km

Restaurant Subway

8 - Very good 2.4km

Restaurant Domino's Pizza

6.8 - Good 2.4km

Restaurant Starbucks

8.6 - Excellent 2.4km

Restaurant Lucky

8.2 - Very good 2.4km

Tourist Attraction Point Pinos Lighthouse (1855)

470m

Tourist Attraction Monterey Mirror Maze

7.8 - Very good 3.1km

Tourist Attraction A Taste of Monterey - Wine Market & Bistro

9.2 - Excellent 3.1km

Tourist Attraction Chris' Fishing and Whale Watching

9 - Excellent 4.6km

Tourist Attraction Old Fisherman's Wharf

4.6km

Tourist Attraction Church In the Forest

9.6 - Exceptional 5km

Tourist Attraction Monterey County Youth Museum

9.4 - Excellent 5km

Tourist Attraction Big Sur Land Trust

10 - Exceptional 5.1km

Tourist Attraction San Carlos Cathedral

9.6 - Exceptional 5.5km

Aquarium Monterey Bay Aquarium

2.9km

Historical Landmark The Serra Memorial Prayer Garden

9.5km

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Located at nearest locality

Pacific Grove • 3.6km from center

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7.8km from the beach

3.8 Frustrating

Monterey fairgrounds inn

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Located at nearest locality

Pacific Grove • 5.5km from center

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7.8km from the beach

7.1 Good

Quality Inn Monterey Hotel Monterey

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Located at nearest locality

Pacific Grove • 5.6km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.3 (Good)

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7.8 Very good

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7.8 Very good

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7.2 Good

Localities

Nearest

Pacific Grove • 2.3km

Main locality of province

Sacramento • 219.5km

Transport

Airport

MRY • 10km

Bus Station

David / Seaview • 3.2km

Train Station

Salinas • 25.5km

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