Pictures of Monterey County

• California
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Perched on the edge of the Pacific Ocean, you’ll find a spectacular window into life both above and below the waves.

Hike, camp or picnic among the redwood trees, waterfalls and dramatic coastal cliffs that have inspired artists, poets and writers for the past century. 

Hike, camp or picnic among the redwood trees, waterfalls and dramatic coastal cliffs that have inspired artists, poets and writers for the past century. 

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

Immerse yourself in the life, times and works of legendary American novelist John Steinbeck through memorabilia, photos, journals and film. 

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

Perched on the edge of the Pacific Ocean, you’ll find a spectacular window into life both above and below the waves.

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

Perched on the edge of the Pacific Ocean, you’ll find a spectacular window into life both above and below the waves.

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

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. 

Perched on the edge of the Pacific Ocean, you’ll find a spectacular window into life both above and below the waves.

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 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.

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

Forests of towering redwoods, dramatic seascapes, a thriving arts scene and premier local wines; this community hits the perfect balance between rugged and refined.

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

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

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.

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