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Coast Guard Pier

Coast Guard Pier

United States, California, Monterey 

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Located in the city of Monterey, Coast Guard Pier is a 1700-feet-long pier with a small beach on its southern side.  Coast Guard Pier was built in the 1930s by the Army Corps of Engineers and protects over 600 boats - and is a perfect destination for fishing. Coast Guard Pier is a dock for the 110-feet-long US Coast Guard Cutter LONG ISLAND and the Monterey Fire Boat.  Coast Guard Pier offers a couple of amenities including restrooms, showers, and boat ramps.

If you get hungry, there are many restaurants within a 15-minute drive of Coast Guard Pier. The Italian restaurant Little Napoli features pizza, pasta, pesce, pane, carne, and rice dishes. If you like Asian food, Tommy’s Wok offers sushi, noodles, unagi, soba, udon, and onigiri. Another good restaurant near Coast Guard Pier is Yafa which serves Mediterranean food including Fettuccine Alfredo, pasta, chicken, and beef dishes along with special items for vegans.

If you are looking for a hotel near Coast Guard Pier, you can drive 30 minutes. If you are looking for a luxurious hotel, the 5-Star pet-friendly hotel Stonepine Estate features a pool, spa, restaurant, fitness center, tennis courts, whirlpool tubs, a 4-hole golf course, and hiking, biking, and horseback riding tours. Spread across 500 acres, Carmel Valley Ranch is a 4-Star pet-friendly hotel with a spa, gym, restaurant, grill house, café, golf course, two pools, and nine tennis courts. The 3-Star Carmel Valley Lodge welcomes pets and offers a pool, sauna, and hiking tours. If you are looking for a budget-friendly hotel near Coast Guard Pier, the 2-Star pet-friendly hotel Blue Sky Lodge has a nice library and ping-pong table.

There are many fun activities at Coast Guard Pier including fishing, boating, and watching seabird rookery, sea lions, harbor seals, and sea otters.

Getting to Coast Guard Pier is easy – after you get off of Lighthouse Avenue, drive east to a paid parking lot at 32 Cannery Row that is situated in front of the pier.

If you are looking for attractions near Coast Guard Pier, you can drive four minutes to The Old Fisherman’s Wharf, a fun tourist attraction site that offers souvenir shops, art galleries, whale watching tours, boating tours, fishing trips, and you can also watch sea lions sleeping on the buoys and moored boats in the bay. The Point Sur State Historic Park is a historical landmark providing walking tours of the 1889 Point Sur Lighthouse and Point Sur State Marine Reserve and Marine Conservation Area that protects ocean wildlife and marine ecosystem. Spread across 1,006 acres, Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park features a 1,200 years old tree named the Colonial Tree, a 60 feet tall waterfall named Pfeiffer Falls, a campground, and beautiful redwood groves. Another great attraction near Coast Guard Pier is Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary which is home to thousands of monarch butterflies that visitors can see starting from late October to February.

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INSunrise - Sunset

INRestroom Available

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IN100 Lighthouse Ave, Monterey, CA 93940, USA

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Amenities

  • ATM

  • Barbecue

  • Boat Ramp

  • Dogs

  • Entry Fee

  • Fire Pits

  • Hidden

  • Lifeguard

  • Marine Life

  • Pier

  • Playground

  • Icon for Beach AmenitiesRestrooms

  • Shops

  • Icon for Beach AmenitiesShowers

  • WiFi

  • Picnic Table

  • Activities

  • Bike Paths

  • Camping

  • Clubs Party Scene

  • Icon for Beach AmenitiesFishing

  • Hiking

  • Nude

  • Paddle boarding

  • Scuba Diving

  • Snorkeling

  • Surfing

  • Tours

  • Volleyball

  • Cave

  • Rentals

  • ATV

  • Bikes

  • Boat

  • Fishing Boats

  • Jet Skiing

  • Kayaking Canoeing

  • Chair Rentals

  • Sailing

  • Speed Boats

  • Umbrella Rental

  • Waterskiing

  • Windsurfing

  • Yachts

  • Food

  • Bars

  • Food Snacks

  • Local Beach Vendor

  • Lounge

  • Restaurants

  • Access

  • Bike Racks

  • Car Access

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    Does Coast Guard Pier have parking? If so, is it free or paid?

    No, this Beach does not have dedicated parking but has street parking near the entrance.

    Does Coast Guard Pier have lifeguards?

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

    Is Coast Guard Pier a family-friendly beach?

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

    Is Coast Guard Pier good for swimming?

    No, this Beach is not generally considered a good swimming beach.

    Does Coast Guard Pier have restrooms?

    Yes, Restrooms are conveniently available on or adjacent to the beach at this Beach.

    Is Coast Guard Pier a nude beach?

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

    Is there food near Coast Guard Pier?

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

    What are the activities at Coast Guard Pier?

    Yes, this Beach is a good place to Fishing

    Does Coast Guard Pier have accommodations for people with disabilities?

    Yes, this Beach offers accommodations for people with disabilities, allowing everyone to relish the coastal experience.

    Is Coast Guard Pier a dog-friendly beach?

    No, this Beach is not dog-friendly.

    Is Coast Guard Pier good for surfing?

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

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