Monterey County

California

Many beautiful locations along Route 1 to view the rugged coastline of the Pacific Ocean
Many beautiful locations along Route 1 to view the rugged coastline of the Pacific Ocean
A particularly scenic viewpoint on California Highway 1 just south of Bixby Bridge. Up ahead lays mile upon mile of dramatic coastline along one of the best driving roads in the world. #lifeatexpedia
Foggy morning at Big Sur, California. You can't get down to the beach, but there is an overlook right off the road you can hike down a bit to see the great views! #lifeatexpedia
Sunrise on one of the most beautiful coastlines #sunrise #theadventuresofmaia

Popular cities in Monterey County

Carmel Beach which includes general coastal views, landscape views and a sandy beach
Monterey
Known for Beaches, Sea and Aquariums
Discover one of California’s most beautiful coastal cities, known for its fabulous aquarium and for being the setting for a famous John Steinbeck novel.

Reasons to visit

  • Cannery Row
  • WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca
  • 17-Mile Drive
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Carmel which includes a house and autumn leaves
Carmel
Known for Beaches, Sea and Scenery
This charming oceanfront town is a perfect day-trip for art, food and relaxation.

Reasons to visit

  • Carmel Beach
  • Carmel Valley Ranch Golf Course
  • Carmel Plaza
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McWay Falls featuring a bay or harbour, rocky coastline and a sandy beach
Big Sur
Known for Sea, Hiking and Nature
Romantic Big Sur is calling! Discover its oceanfront, hiking, beaches, and more.

Reasons to visit

  • Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park
  • Pfeiffer Beach
  • Big Sur Station
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Pacific Grove
Pacific Grove
Known for Beaches, Sea and Aquariums
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.

Reasons to visit

  • Monterey Bay Aquarium
  • Lovers Point
  • Point Pinos Lighthouse
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Panorama of the popular seaside holiday resort of Skegness on the east coast of england. Warm summer tones and sweeping vista views
Seaside
Known for Beaches, Shopping and Aquariums
Trip time! Discover the beaches, aquarium, and seaside in Seaside.

Reasons to visit

  • Fort Ord Dunes State Park
  • Monterey State Beach
  • Eolian Dunes Preserve
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Lettuce field in the Salinas Valley of Monterey County, California
Salinas
Known for Dining, Family-friendly and Business
Discover the rich literary heritage of this agricultural city, the birthplace of Nobel Prize-winning author of The Grapes of Wrath, John Steinbeck.

Reasons to visit

  • National Steinbeck Center
  • Toro County Park
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