Along the Highway
Sand Dollar Beach Picnic Area
Sand Dollar Beach Picnic Area on Highway 1 has picnic tables, some with barbecues, with an expansive view of the ocean. There is a wide sand beach. This facility is under the jurisdiction of the Monterey Ranger District, Los Padres National Forest, U. S. Forest Service.
Reference
- Day use fee
- Sand Dollar Beach day use area is located within Los Padres National Forest and is managed by Parks Management Company.
- Information from Los Padres National Forest 831.385.5434
- Information from Parks Management Company 805.434.1996
Activities, Facilities, and Services
- Picnic Areas: Sand Dollar Beach Picnic Area
- Restrooms
- Scenic Vistas
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking and Backpacking
- Coastal Access
- Fishing (ocean)
- Swimming: ocean (no lifeguard)
- SCUBA
- Surfing: Sand Dollar Beach
Location
- Marker: MON 13.8
- Ends:
- 59 miles (94 km) from N
- 30 miles (49 km) from S
- Geo: Lat N 35° 55.254 Lon W 121° 28.0
- Google map
- Aerial coastal photos
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