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Overview

Located in the city of Sand City, Sand City Beach is a one and a half mile long and wide beach situated on the west side of the city of Seaside. Also known as Sand City Municipal Beach, Sand City Beach is backed by tall dunes and the paved Monterey Bay Coastal Trail.  Sand City Beach is a part of a park named Eolian Dunes Preserve.  Sand City Beach is an incredible spot for beachcombing as you can find colorful sea glass on the beach – because of this, it is advisable to wear shoes while visiting here.

Amenities

Sand City Beach welcomes dogs on leash and offers a couple of amenities including dunes, trails, and volleyball courts.

Activities

There are many fun activities at Sand City Beach including beachcombing, biking, skating, hiking, and beach walking. Please note that swimming here can be dangerous because of high waves and strong rip currents.

Parking

There are two ways to reach Sand City Beach – one is using the free parking lot at Sand City Shopping Center and walking 10 minutes west to the beach and the other is parking at the end of Tioga Avenue.

Attractions

If you are looking for attractions near Sand City Beach, you can drive 11 minutes to Monterey Bay Aquarium that is home to many incredible sea creatures including jellyfish, great white sharks, captive killer whales, rockfishes, African penguins, and the Pacific Sea nettles.  The historic and first surfing museum in the world Santa Cruz Surfing Museum features photographs, videos, and surfboards related to 100 years of surfing history in Santa Cruz, exhibitions, and Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse – an awesome vista point to watch the surfing culture and click Instagram-worthy pictures. Another great attraction near Sand City Beach is Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, a lively and famous seaside promenade featuring street performers, bodybuilders, amusement parks, restaurants, tourist shops, a great skateboard park, and kayak and boat riding facilities.

Restaurants

If you get hungry, there are many restaurants within a 10-minute drive of Sand City Beach. The seafood restaurant Rocky Point Restaurant offers surf ‘n’ turf, oysters, fish tacos, and margaritas. If you like Italian cuisine, Il Vecchio has a nice bar and features gelato, pizza, pasta, brodetto, polenta, and risotto. Another good restaurant near Sand City Beach is Mission Ranch Restaurant that serves American comfort food in a farmhouse with pastoral views that was restored by Clint Eastwood.

Hotels

If you are looking for a hotel near Sand City Beach, you can drive 17 minutes to upscale 4-Star oceanfront hotel Hyatt Carmel Highlands, Overlooking Big Sur Coast & Highlands Inn, A Hyatt Residence Club that features a pool, lounge, restaurant, fitness center, and hiking and diving tours. The 4-Star Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa has many amenities including a lounge, spa, sauna, restaurant, and fitness center. La Playa Carmel is a historic stone-fronted hotel that offers 75 beautiful rooms and suites with an ocean view – and has a nice pool and bar. If you are looking for an affordable hotel near Sand City Beach, the 2-Star pet-friendly hotel Carmel Resort Inn has two restaurants and a café.

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    Top Traveler Questions

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Surf through our FAQs to help you find your perfect beach!

    Does Sand City Beach have parking? If so, is it free or paid?

    Yes, this Beach provides free parking at the entrance, although spaces are limited. Visitors can also find street parking nearby for easy access to the beach.

    Does Sand City Beach have lifeguards?

    No, this Beach does not have lifeguards monitoring the beach - please be careful when swimming on this beach.

    Is Sand City Beach a family-friendly beach?

    No, this Beach is not family-friendly and does not have restrooms, lifeguards, and nearby food.

    Is Sand City Beach good for swimming?

    Yes, this Beach boasts excellent swimming conditions, attracting swimmers of all skill levels with its gentle waves and clear waters.

    Does Sand City Beach have restrooms?

    No, this Beach does not have restrooms on or near the beach.

    Is Sand City Beach a nude beach?

    No, this Beach maintains a family-friendly atmosphere and does not allow nude bathing.

    Is there food near Sand City Beach?

    No, this Beach does not have nearby food options - please plan your beach day accordingly.

    What are the activities at Sand City Beach?

    Yes, this Beach is renowned for its vibrant beach scene, offering various activities for everyone to enjoy Bike Paths, Hiking, Volleyball.

    Does Sand City Beach have accommodations for people with disabilities?

    No, this Beach does not have accommodations for people with disabilities.

    Is Sand City Beach a dog-friendly beach?

    Yes, bring your dog with you to this Beach!

    Is Sand City Beach good for surfing?

    No, this Beach is not generally considered to be good for surfing.

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