67.73 m
Beige
380 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940, USA
Located in the city of Monterey, Aeneas Beach is a small and narrow beach situated in front of the 4-Star Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa. Aeneas Beach is a dog-friendly beach and offers a couple of fun activities including swimming and photography – the beach is a perfect destination for Instagram-worthy pictures. To access Aeneas Beach, drive down to a paid parking lot near 200 Cannery Row and walk four minutes north to the beach.
If you are looking for attractions near Aeneas Beach, you can drive three 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 Aeneas 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.
If you are looking for attractions near Aeneas Beach, you can drive three 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 Aeneas 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.
If you get hungry, there are many restaurants within a four-minute drive of Aeneas 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 Aeneas Beach is Mission Ranch Restaurant that serves American comfort food in a farmhouse with pastoral views that was restored by Clint Eastwood.
If you are looking for a hotel near Aeneas 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 featuring 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 with 75 beautiful ocean view rooms and suites – and has a nice pool and bar. If you are looking for an affordable hotel near Aeneas Beach, the 2-Star pet-friendly hotel Carmel Resort Inn offers two restaurants and a café.
Sandee Rating: 82/100
Aeneas Beach does not have dedicated parking but has street parking near the entrance.
No, Aeneas Beach does not have lifeguards monitoring the beach – please be careful when swimming on this beach.
Aeneas Beach is not family-friendly and does not have restrooms, lifeguards, and nearby food.
Aeneas Beach boasts excellent swimming conditions, attracting swimmers of all skill levels with its gentle waves and clear waters.
Aeneas Beach does not have restrooms on or near the beach.
No, Aeneas Beach maintains a family-friendly atmosphere and does not allow nude bathing.
Aeneas Beach does not have nearby food options – please plan your beach day accordingly.
Aeneas Beach is not known for any activities in particular.
Aeneas Beach does not have accommodations for people with disabilities.
Aeneas Beach is not dog-friendly.
Aeneas Beach is not generally considered to be good for surfing.