Forest Hill Park Playground & Tennis Courts
• Camino del Monte and Junipero St.
• Carmel
• (408) 624-3543

Lovers Point Beach
• Ocean View Blvd., Pacific Grove
• Protected cove with family swimming
• Picnicing

Del Rey Park
• Angelus Way near Rosita Rd
• Del Rey Oaks
• (408) 394-8511

Del Mar Beach (Carmel Beach)
• Foot of Ocean Avenue, Carmel
• Picnicing
• Beach fires permitted only south of 10th Ave and until 10 pm.
• A great place to watch sunsets

El Estero Park
• Camino el Estero and Fremont Blvd.
• Monterey
• (408) 646-3866

Veterans Memorial Park
• Skyline Dr and Jefferson St.
• Monterey
• (408) 646-3865

Via Paraiso Park
• Via Paraiso and Via Gayuba
• 408) 646-3866

Caledonia Park
• Central and Jewell Aves
• Pacific Grove
• (408) 648-3130

Earl "Topper" Arnett Park
• Piedmont and Moreland Aves
• Pacific Grove
• (408) 648-3130

George Washington Park
• Sinex Ave and Alder St.
• Pacific Grove
• (408) 648-3130

Cutino Park
• Noche Buena St and La Salle Ave.
• Seaside
• (408) 899-6236

Andrew Molera State Park
• 26 miles south of Carmel off Highway 1
• Big Sur
• (408) 667-2315
• 4,800 acres of meadows and woodlands
• Hiking, horseback riding and camping

Carmel River State Beach
• Scenic Road and Carmelo
• Carmel
• (408) 624-4909
• Mile long beach with lagoon and bird sanctuary
• Swimming not recommended

Elkhorn Slough Reserve
• 1700 Elkhorn Road, 2 miles north of Dolan Road
• Moss Landing
• (408) 728-2822
• 1,400 acre reserve with 5 plus miles of trails
• Home to more than 250 bird species
• Visitors center

Fremont Peak State Park
• San Juan Canyon Road, 11 miles south of Highway 156
• San Juan Bautista
• (408) 623-4255
• Spectacular views. View said to encompass more of the earth's surface than any other point
• Observatory at the top open to the public
• Campgrounds

Garland Ranch Regional Park
• 700 W Carmel Valley Road, west of Laureles Grade
• (408) 659-4488
• Carmel Valley
• Carmel River, slopes, mesas and canyons on this 4,500 acre park
• Hikers and equestrians welcome
• Visitor Center

Garrapata State Park
• Highway 1, 10 miles south of Carmel
• (408) 667-2315
• 4 miles of coastline and 2,800+ acres
• Trails, inland hills, scenic views

Jack's Peak County Park
• 2 miles north of Carmel on Highway 68 east
• Monterey
• (408) 755-4895
• 10 miles of hiking and equestrian trails on 525 acres
• The Monterey Peninsula's highest point with magnificent views
• Picnic areas

Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park
• 28 miles south of Carmel off Highway 1
• Big Sur, CA
• (408) 667-2315
• 3,500 acres. Underwater park with canyons, tunnels and caves for divers
• 80 foot waterfall. Giant redwoods, hiking trails, spectacular ocean views

Laguna Grande Regional Park
• Canyon Del Rey and Hilby Ave.
• Seaside/Monterey
• (408) 899-6233
• Small 60 acre park with playground, picnic area and volleyball courts
• 12 acre lake with nature trail and bird watching

Laguna Seca Recreation Area
• Highway 68 west of Laureles Grade between Salinas and the Monterey Peninsula
• (408) 647-7795
• Site of famous Laguna Seca Raceway. Day-use includes picnic facilities, lake, campground and RV hookups
• click here to visit their website

Marina State Beach
• Reservation Road off Highway 1
• Marina
• (408) 384-7695
• Hang gliding, surfing and surf fishing available
• Wheelchair accessible boardwalk through the sand dunes

Monastery Beach
• 2.5 miles south of Carmel on Highway 1
• Swimming not recommended

Mission Trails Park
•Mountain View Ave & Forestv
•Rio Rd. across from Carmel Mission

Point Lobos State Reserve
• 2 miles south of Carmel off Highway 1
• Nature trails