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United States
California
Monterey County
Carmel-By-The-Sea

Carmel Beach – Fan Shell Beach loop from Carmel-by-the-Sea

Routes
Road cycling routes
United States
California
Monterey County
Carmel-By-The-Sea

Carmel Beach – Fan Shell Beach loop from Carmel-by-the-Sea

Moderate

4.5

(7541)

7,542

riders

Carmel Beach – Fan Shell Beach loop from Carmel-by-the-Sea

01:40

31.2km

460m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 23, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.30 km

Carmel Beach

Highlight • Beach

Soft white sandy beach, framed by aesthetically pandiculating cypress branches, shielded from view by cutely understated multi-million dollar cabins and the $10 car-entry fee

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2

6.19 km

California Highway 1 Slip Road Entrance

Highlight • Cycleway

The entrance to the highway looks foreboding “Abandoned all hope all who enter here” and stuff. Pay no attention it’s the right way. Maybe one day they’ll put a sign …

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3

18.7 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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4

19.1 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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5

19.6 km

Cypress Point Club

Highlight • Structure

Sparsely used luxury golfing on the edge of the ocean.

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6

28.1 km

Carmel Beach City Park

Highlight • Beach

Public city park overlooking picturesque Carmel Beach. Surrounded by cypress and pine trees, the park is also a great place to let your dog run around free if you have a hiking companion.

Tip by

7

30.3 km

Carmel Mission (San Carlos Borromeo)

Highlight • Religious Site

One of the oldest Spanish missions in Northern California, founded 1770 by Father Junípero Sierra. It has 5 museums, $10 admission.

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B

31.2 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.0 km

14.0 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

20.0 km

11.0 km

134 m

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Thursday 16 July

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