Monterey County Art, Castles & palaces, Gardens & parks, Military + People pictures

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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.

Find out about California’s Spanish, Mexican and American past with a tour of this park’s restored historical houses and museums.

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

Follow a winding trail through a scenic canyon to a remote bay, which served as a loading harbor for tanbark in the late 1800s.

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.

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.” 

Find out about California’s Spanish, Mexican and American past with a tour of this park’s restored historical houses and museums.

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

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.

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

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

Find out about California’s Spanish, Mexican and American past with a tour of this park’s restored historical houses and museums.

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

Enjoy a day of sun and surf at this beautiful beach, which is one of the few places on the U.S. west coast where you can watch the sun rise over the Pacific Ocean.

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 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.

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

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

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

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. 

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