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Monterey County
Del Monte Forest

Fan Shell Beach Overlook – Fan Shell Beach loop from Carmel Pinnacles State Marine Reserve

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Hiking trails & Routes
United States
California
Monterey County
Del Monte Forest

Fan Shell Beach Overlook – Fan Shell Beach loop from Carmel Pinnacles State Marine Reserve

Easy

4.9

(8036)

13,655

hikers

Fan Shell Beach Overlook – Fan Shell Beach loop from Carmel Pinnacles State Marine Reserve

01:58

7.30km

100m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary

Waypoints

A

Start point

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1

2.12 km

Cypress Point Club

Highlight • Structure

Sparsely used luxury golfing on the edge of the ocean.

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2

2.65 km

Fan Shell Beach Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

Worth walking over to this rocky overlook to see the entire coast and the bay before heading down to the beach.

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3

3.02 km

Fan Shell Beach

Highlight • Beach

The beaches along the Monterey peninsula have a very white sand due to the white rocks and sea shells it's made of.

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B

7.30 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.04 km

1.57 km

600 m

Surfaces

3.90 km

2.60 km

471 m

237 m

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