Monterey County Beach + Museum pictures

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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.

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

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

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

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

Step into a field guide to the Californian Central Coast, packed with local birdlife, marine life and Native American culture. 

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. 

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.” 

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.” 

Step into a field guide to the Californian Central Coast, packed with local birdlife, marine life and Native American culture. 

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.”