Asilomar Beach View

"Great beach to visit and see tide pools! I came here after going to the Monterey Bay Aquarium, and honestly I enjoyed the beach more. The beach was very clean (please pick up after yourself and keep it that way), and it was free. No parking fees either. If you stand near a tide pool, and stay still you may see some little crabs walk around. Just a reminder, please be kind to nature, don't pick up sea life, and don't stand on the rocks. You might be standing on a sea animal and not know it. (Anemone has amazing camouflage)"

"My husband proposed to me here:) This beach is a sight to see. I’d say it’s consistently windy but on a hot day, we don’t notice it. People who come to the beach are usually kind (a surfer photographer saw my husband proposing and snapped some pics of us out of the kindness of her heart❤️)"

"Amazing tidepools and sweet little cove beaches, but parking is at a premium. If you're visiting from out of town, you'll be fighting locals. Beware. PSA: this area is gorgeous, but also prone to sneaker waves (sudden large waves, even when the ocean seems calm) and riptides (powerful underwater currents that can easily pull you out. Be careful and respect the power of the ocean. **Never turn your back to the ocean** That selfie on the rocks isn't worth it."

"It's breathtakingly beautiful and what I appreciate most is the attention to creating a walking space for all. My ankles aren't the best and I really enjoyed my nice long walk along the coastline. It's great seeing families enjoying the tide pools!!"