Carmel Beach
Along Scenic Road, Carmel
(831) 620-2000, ci.carmel.ca.us/ beach-parks
Every good Western features a quiet moment when cowboys watch the sun dip below the horizon and the day turn to dusk. What most Westerns are lacking is a similar view set over the Pacific Ocean. Carmel Beach has the distinct advantage of facing due west for an excellent perspective on the sky at dusk. Whether you’re here just to admire the scenery at magic hour or get in the water for a sunset surf session or let your friendly dog run free on the white sand or to imagine yourself as the director of a classic Western film set against this fabulously expansive view, this is the best place in Monterey County to do it. Bring a blanket or sweater, and enjoy.
