Located in Garrapata State Park in Carmel, USA, Garrapata Beach is a unique and picturesque beach along the northern Big Sur coastline. The beach is renowned for its distinct beach material and features a half-mile main beach and a small sandy cove at its southern end.
While nudity is no longer allowed on the beach, clothing-optional areas were once permitted. Two parking areas with access down steep dirt trails are available along Highway 1.
Garrapata State Park offers a variety of hiking trails in the inland areas and along the bluff near Soberanes Point. Amenities such as toilets are available on the beach, but visitors should be cautious of snakes and ticks while exploring the inland areas.
Garrapata Beach at Garrapata State Park amenities include toilet.
Visitor reviews highlight the beautiful state park with great trails and scenic views. Visitors love the variety of wildflowers, cacti, and ocean views. However, visitors complain about the limited parking and the difficulty of some hikes. Some visitors also note the presence of ticks and poison oak.
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Latitude: 36.4679829 / Longitude: -121.9074861
Garrapata Beach at Garrapata State Park is located in California. The following map of Garrapata Beach at Garrapata State Park shows the exact location.
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