Monterey County Action & Adventure, Art, Historical, Modern Architecture, Peaceful, Waterfall + Watersports Pictures

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Search for wildlife in the abundant rock pools and be at one with nature at this wild and untamed stretch of perfect white sand.

Perched on the edge of the Pacific Ocean, you’ll find a spectacular window into life both above and below the waves.

Forests of towering redwoods, dramatic seascapes, a thriving arts scene and premier local wines; this community hits the perfect balance between rugged and refined.

Walk to this pretty waterfall, stand at viewpoints with superb coastal views and spot varied wildlife in Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park.

Discover palatial mansions, lush golf courses and a wild stretch of coastline inhabited by sea lions on a road often dubbed one of the world’s most scenic drives.

Immerse yourself in the life, times and works of legendary American novelist John Steinbeck through memorabilia, photos, journals and film. 

Immerse yourself in the life, times and works of legendary American novelist John Steinbeck through memorabilia, photos, journals and film. 

Immerse yourself in the life, times and works of legendary American novelist John Steinbeck through memorabilia, photos, journals and film. 

Experience a piece of American maritime history with a tour of one of the oldest lighthouses on the West Coast. 

Find out about the early days of Californian state rules via the displays and guides in this historic 19th-century building.

Experience a piece of American maritime history with a tour of one of the oldest lighthouses on the West Coast. 

Soak up the old-style charm of this small seaside city, which is famed for the monarch butterflies that stop here on their great migrations.

Experience a piece of American maritime history with a tour of one of the oldest lighthouses on the West Coast. 

Forests of towering redwoods, dramatic seascapes, a thriving arts scene and premier local wines; this community hits the perfect balance between rugged and refined.

Follow a winding trail through a scenic canyon to a remote bay, which served as a loading harbor for tanbark in the late 1800s.

This wildlife sanctuary, a magnet for nature lovers and artists, is a jewel of the California State Park system. 

Experience a piece of American maritime history with a tour of one of the oldest lighthouses on the West Coast. 

Hike, camp or picnic among the redwood trees, waterfalls and dramatic coastal cliffs that have inspired artists, poets and writers for the past century. 

Experience a piece of American maritime history with a tour of one of the oldest lighthouses on the West Coast. 

Relax in this tranquil sandy bay hidden behind quaint coastal villas among the sand dunes and choppy waves of Monterey Bay.

Experience a piece of American maritime history with a tour of one of the oldest lighthouses on the West Coast. 

This wildlife sanctuary, a magnet for nature lovers and artists, is a jewel of the California State Park system.