Carmel River State Beach is a large sandy beach in the city of Carmel-by-the-Sea, one mile south of Ocean Avenue. The mile-long beach features a bird sanctuary in a lagoon (just before the Carmel River empties into the sea) featuring a wide variety of waterfowl and song birds. Monastery Beach, also known as San Jose Creek Beach, is part of the park and is popular with scuba divers. Swimming, wading or walking near the ocean can be extremely dangerous at this beach. Directions: Highway 1 southbound; right on Rio Road; left on Santa Lucia; left on Carmelo. Dogs on a leash no longer than 6 feet are allowed on the beach.
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