A message from the City of Monterey about our local sea lions:

Good news, New Monterey residents and visitors! San Carlos Beach, located at Cannery Row and Reeside Avenue in Monterey, has reopened for public use. The City of Monterey's Parks Division closed the beach in mid-August as a safety measure after a colony of sea lions took up residence on the beach. The majority of the sea lions have now moved on.

There may still be sea lions on the beach. We continue to urge residents and visitors to be safe while visiting the coastline, and encourage enjoying and watching the sea lions and other marine mammals from a distance of at least 50 yards.

- October 3, 2025