Monterey State Beach
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Monterey State Beach is a protected beach
in California
. It runs from Monterey
to Seaside
. The Seaside end of Monterey State Beach is a popular launch spot for paragliders. Surf fishing is permitted at Monterey State Beach.
Beach
A beach is a geological landform along the shoreline of an ocean, sea, lake or river. It usually consists of loose particles which are often composed of rock, such as sand, gravel, shingle, pebbles or cobblestones...
in California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
. It runs from Monterey
Monterey, California
The City of Monterey in Monterey County is located on Monterey Bay along the Pacific coast in Central California. Monterey lies at an elevation of 26 feet above sea level. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 27,810. Monterey is of historical importance because it was the capital of...
to Seaside
Seaside, California
Seaside is a city in Monterey County, California, United States, with a population of 33,025 as of the 2010 census. Seaside is located east-northeast of Monterey, at an elevation of 33 feet...
. The Seaside end of Monterey State Beach is a popular launch spot for paragliders. Surf fishing is permitted at Monterey State Beach.