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

Monterey
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

  • Monterey Bay Aquarium
  • 17-Mile Drive
  • Cannery Row
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Carmel which includes 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 Mission Basilica
  • Bixby Bridge
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McWay Falls which includes rocky coastline, a bay or harbour and a sandy beach
Big Sur
Known for Sea, Hiking and Nature

Reasons to visit

  • Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park
  • Pfeiffer Beach
  • McWay Falls
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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

  • Lovers Point
  • Monarch Grove Butterfly Sanctuary
  • Point Pinos Lighthouse
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17-Mile Drive
Pebble Beach
Known for Pebble beaches, Beaches and Golf

Reasons to visit

  • Lone Cypress Pine
  • Cypress Point Golf Club
  • Spyglass Hill Golf Course
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National Steinbeck Center which includes interior views
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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