Seal Rock Creek Beach

Located in the gated community of Pebble Beach, Seal Rock Creek Beach is a small beach with light brown sand. This beach is situated below oceanfront bluffs. The Seal Rock Creek occasionally flows through the beach into the Pacific Ocean. There are two offshore rock formations named Seal Rock and Bird Rock which are present near this beach. Seal Rock Creek Beach does not have lifeguards. However, the area around this beach has picnic tables and restrooms. 

Seal Rock Creek Beach offers many fun activities including sunbathing, beachcombing, fishing, wildlife watching, and picnicking. The water near this beach is unsafe for recreational activities like swimming and surfing as the water here has extremely strong currents and dangerous waves. In addition, the rocky shoreline around the beach can inflict grave injuries. If you plan to explore the area around Seal Rock Creek Beach, we recommend being careful not to climb any rocks near the water as sneaker waves are known to pull people offshore. You can see many seals in the water around Seal Rock Creek Beach. In addition, you can also see many kinds of birds around Seal Rock Creek Beach including pelicans and seagulls. Both seals and birds are known to frequent the nearby Bird Rock and Seal Rock rock formations. You can also catch many kinds of fish in the water near Seal Rock Creek Beach including rockfishes and surfperches. However, if you are planning to fish in the water near Seal Rock Creek Beach, we recommend that you follow the local fishing regulations. The picnic area near the beach also offers amazing Instagram-worthy views of the central California shoreline. A hiking trail is also present near this beach that offers wonderful views of the Pacific Ocean. A popular activity here is driving along the scenic 17-Mile Drive road which offers wonderful views of the Monterey Peninsula and beautiful local mansions and amazing golf courses. This road also offers access to some interesting local attractions around Pebble Beach.   

Getting to Seal Rock Creek Beach is easy - the beach is located near the intersection between 17-Mile Drive and Bird Rock Road and a free parking lot is located near this beach. However, it is important to note that you need to pay an access fee to enter Pebble Beach and drive along 17-Mile Drive and get to Seal Rock Creek Beach. It is also important to note that this beach experiences thick fog between May and July.

There are many attractions near Seal Rock Creek Beach. Pebble Beach Golf Links offers a challenging and fun golf course. In addition, the golf course also hosts the annual AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am golf tournament. The Lone Cypress is an approximately 250-years old Monterey cypress tree which overlooks the rugged Monterey County shoreline. This tree is immensely popular among photographers and is often claimed to be one of the most photographed trees in Northern America. However, it is important to note that using this tree’s photograph for commercial or promotional uses is currently legally forbidden by the Pebble Beach Company as it is trademarked as the company’s logo. However, photographs of this tree are permitted for personal and artistic purposes. If you are looking for another attraction near Seal Rock Creek Beach, Point Joe Vista Point offers amazing Instagram-worthy views of the Monterey County shoreline.

If you get hungry, there are many great restaurants near Seal Rock Creek Beach. The Bench Restaurant is an upscale restaurant that offers a pleasant oceanfront dining experience. In addition, the restaurant serves fantastic gourmet dishes inspired by a variety of cuisines and cooking styles. Julia’s Vegetarian Restaurant offers amazing vegetarian dishes. In addition, the restaurant also hosts live music performances. If you are looking for another good and affordable restaurant near Seal Rock Creek Beach,  the modestly priced Tommy’s Wok is an Asian restaurant that offers delicious Hunan, Szechuan, and Mandarin cuisine.   

If you are looking for a hotel near Seal Rock Creek Beach, there are many great nearby options. The 5-Star The Inn at Spanish Bay offers many amenities including an 18-hole golf course, a pool, a fitness center, tennis courts, two bars, and two restaurants. As another upscale option, the 4-Star Pine Inn offers many amenities including a restaurant and complimentary breakfast (available during weekdays). A more affordable hotel is the 3-Star Mariposa Inn & Suites that offers many amenities including a lobby with a fireplace, a patio with a fire pit, a pool, a spa tub, access to a nearby fitness center, and complimentary breakfast. If you are looking for another good and affordable hotel near Seal Rock Creek Beach, the 2-Star Clarion Collection offers many amenities including complimentary breakfast and a patio with a sitting area.