Monterey County Beach pictures

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Spot sea life and admire the breathtaking coastal scenery of the Big Sur region from the top of this 19th-century lighthouse.

If a place has one of the “best drives on earth”, you’d be mad not to check it out.

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

Stroll along a meandering trail to encounter sand dunes and a former military site beneath an array of impressive cliffs.

Wander amid the rock pools, sand dunes and forests of this special place and you’ll understand why its name translates to “refuge by the sea.” 

Spot birds or catch waves, then spread out a picnic by a campfire and enjoy the views at this picturesque beach.

Wander amid the rock pools, sand dunes and forests of this special place and you’ll understand why its name translates to “refuge by the sea.” 

This charming oceanfront town is a perfect day-trip for art, food and relaxation. 

Stroll along a meandering trail to encounter sand dunes and a former military site beneath an array of impressive cliffs.

Wander amid the rock pools, sand dunes and forests of this special place and you’ll understand why its name translates to “refuge by the sea.” 

Wander amid the rock pools, sand dunes and forests of this special place and you’ll understand why its name translates to “refuge by the sea.” 

This charming oceanfront town is a perfect day-trip for art, food and relaxation. 

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

Wander amid the rock pools, sand dunes and forests of this special place and you’ll understand why its name translates to “refuge by the sea.” 

This charming oceanfront town is a perfect day-trip for art, food and relaxation. 

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.

Stroll along a meandering trail to encounter sand dunes and a former military site beneath an array of impressive cliffs.

Wander amid the rock pools, sand dunes and forests of this special place and you’ll understand why its name translates to “refuge by the sea.” 

This single-span bridge is a magnificent feat of engineering that provides incredible views of one of the finest stretches of U.S. coastline.

This charming oceanfront town is a perfect day-trip for art, food and relaxation. 

Luxury, leisure and nature come together at this historic sardine-canning district, which is one of Monterey’s most acclaimed recreational areas.

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

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.