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Sand Dollar Beach Day Use
Area Status: Open
Beautiful beach offers the wide expanse of sand. No lifeguard on duty.
At a Glance
| Operational Hours: | Open 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. |
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| Reservations: | None |
| Area Amenities: |
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| Fees: | $10.00 day use fee or you can purchase and display the Parks Management Company (PMC) Annual Day Use Pass. More info at: www.campone.com. Tour/Shuttle Bus (over 8 people) are $30/day for parking. The Parks Management Concession Company (PMC) manages the Sand Dollar Day Use Beach Area for the Forest Service. The Golden Age and Access Pass or the Interagency Senior, Access and Annual pass cannot be used for day use. |
| Open Season: | January - December |
| Usage: | Medium |
| Busiest Season: | Summer |
| Restrictions: | No overnight camping. |
| Closest Towns: | Nearest supplies approximately two miles south at Gorda. |
| Water: | None |
| Restroom: | Vault |
| Operated By: | Parks Management Company (805) 434-1996 website: www.campone.com |
| Information Center: | Monterey Ranger District office 831-242-0619 Big Sur Visitor Center (831) 667-2315 |
General Information
Directions: Take highway 1, 30 miles north of San Simeon or 60 miles south of Carmel.Activities
Beachcombing
Sand Play
Tidepooling
Salt Water Fishing
Picnicking
Hiking, fishing, surfing, swimming, scenic viewing.| No. of Sites | 14 |