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Heritage Harbor

Heritage Harbor

United States, California, Monterey 

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Heritage Harbor

United States, California, Monterey 

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Located in the city of Monterey, Heritage Harbor has a half-mile long and wide beach situated in front of Old Fisherman’s Wharf on the south side of Cannery Row and Breakwater Cove. Heritage Harbor is a well-known destination for boating and fishing.

If you get hungry, you can drive 10 minutes to many restaurants near Heritage Harbor. Rio Grill features feijoada completa, tofu, smoothies, desserts, a nice bar with a lengthy wine list since 1983, and an outdoor patio setting. The European restaurant La Bicyclette Restaurant serves salmon, steaks, French fries, artichokes, cocktails, wines, and beers. Another good restaurant near Heritage Harbor is Il Tegamino, an Italian eatery with classic comfort food and an outdoor courtyard.

If you are looking for a hotel near Heritage Harbor, there are many hotels within a 15-minute drive.  The 4-Star Vagabond's House is an incredible pet-friendly hotel. Jabberwock Inn is a 1911 Craftsman-style 3-Star hotel featuring a solarium, Jacuzzis, and diving, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, and windsurfing tours. If you are looking for budget-friendly hotels near Heritage Harbor, the 2-Star Butterfly Grove Inn welcomes pets and has a nice pool – and the 2-Star Colton Inn offers a sauna.

Heritage Harbor offers many amenities including restrooms, showers, barbecues, picnic tables, boat ramps, a snack bar, and a pier.

There are many fun activities at Heritage Harbor including swimming, boating, hiking, fishing, and beach walking. If you are looking for additional activities, you can drive four minutes north to a whale watching tour agency named Fast Raft.

Getting to Heritage Harbor is easy – the beach is situated at 153 Reeside Avenue and you can use a large paid parking lot named The Wharf Parking Lot that is within walking distance to the beach.

If you are looking for attractions near Heritage Harbor, you can drive 40 minutes to the Aptos History Museum that is home to many historical exhibits, photographs, and antiques from the city of Aptos. The gravity-defying Mystery Spot is among the most prominent illusion-based tourist attractions – visitors can experience demonstrations that disobey gravity inside a wooden building and while walking up a steep hill here. Bigfoot Discovery Museum is devoted to an American folklore ape-like creature Bigfoot and features tchotchkes from the 1970s Bigfoot boom and the 1980s resurrection with Harry and the Hendersons memorabilia. Another great attraction near Heritage Harbor is Adventure Sports Unlimited that offers many underwater courses including swimming, scuba diving, diving, and snorkeling.

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    Does Heritage Harbor 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 Heritage Harbor have lifeguards?

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

    Is Heritage Harbor a family-friendly beach?

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

    Is Heritage Harbor good for swimming?

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

    Does Heritage Harbor have restrooms?

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

    Is Heritage Harbor a nude beach?

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

    Is there food near Heritage Harbor?

    Yes, this Beach has multiple food options near or on the beach, including restaurants and beach vendors.

    What are the activities at Heritage Harbor?

    No, this Beach is not known for any activities in particular.

    Does Heritage Harbor have accommodations for people with disabilities?

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

    Is Heritage Harbor a dog-friendly beach?

    No, this Beach is not dog-friendly.

    Is Heritage Harbor good for surfing?

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

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