San Carlos Beach - The Breakwater Tours

Photo by Rachael Greaves
Photo by Rachael Greaves
Photo by Vilinh Nguyen
Photo by Vilinh Nguyen
Few things beat being beside the sea. Round up the crew, throw together a picnic and enjoy some fresh air at San Carlos Beach - The Breakwater.

When it comes to things to do in Monterey, San Carlos Beach - The Breakwater is recommended by fellow travelers. And in good news for your budget, it's free to enter. Monterey Bay Aquarium, Fishermans Wharf and Carmel Beach will fill in your day and are within easy reach of the stretch of coastline.

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Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

3 out of 5
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Sep 4 - Sep 8
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Dallas (DFW) to San Francisco (SFO)
9/10 Wonderful! (4,329 reviews)
Nice and well kept Hotel. A

Reviewed on Jul 1, 2025

Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto

Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto

5 out of 5
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Jul 31 - Aug 5
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Dallas (DFW) to San Jose (SJC)
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,010 reviews)
Excellent location for going to the shoreline Amphitheatre. Staff was attentive

Reviewed on Jun 29, 2025

1 Hotel San Francisco

1 Hotel San Francisco

5 out of 5
Downtown San Francisco
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Aug 22 - Aug 25
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Dallas (DFW) to San Francisco (SFO)
9.2/10 Wonderful! (414 reviews)
Property and room service very clean & professional. Rooms & hotel smelled like a spa all the way through. I didnt like that there wasnt a microwave in the room or common areas, but i get it!!

Reviewed on Jun 30, 2025

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Best Lodging Options Near San Carlos Beach - The Breakwater

The Monterey Hotel
The Monterey Hotel
3 out of 5
407 Calle Principal, Monterey, CA
The Monterey Hotel
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
4 out of 5
Two Portola Plaza, Monterey, CA
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
4.5 out of 5
400 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
Stargazer Inn and Suites
Stargazer Inn and Suites
2.5 out of 5
1046 Munras Ave, Monterey, CA
Stargazer Inn and Suites
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
4.5 out of 5
1 Old Golf Course Rd, Monterey, CA
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
InterContinental the Clement Monterey by IHG
InterContinental the Clement Monterey by IHG
4.5 out of 5
750 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA
InterContinental the Clement Monterey by IHG
Cannery Row Inn
Cannery Row Inn
2 out of 5
200 Foam St Monterey, Monterey, CA
Cannery Row Inn
Hotel Pacific
Hotel Pacific
3.5 out of 5
300 Pacific St, Monterey, CA
Hotel Pacific
Monterey Bay Inn
Monterey Bay Inn
3.5 out of 5
242 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA
Monterey Bay Inn
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