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
  • Fisherman's Wharf
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Carmel showing autumn colours and a house
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 which includes a sandy beach, a bay or harbour and rugged coastline
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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View of Monterey Bay in California, from a nearby hilltop, including cities of Monterey and Seaside.
Seaside
Known for Beaches, Shopping and Aquariums
Trip time! Discover the beaches, aquarium and marina in Seaside.

Reasons to visit

  • Fort Ord Dunes State Park
  • Monterey State Beach
  • Eolian Dunes Preserve
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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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