Things to do in Monterey County are listed by cities below such as Salinas, Seaside, Monterey, Soledad and Prunedale. Monterey County sits along the Pacific Coast in Central California. There are many visit-worthy cities and areas within the county such as Monterey, Salinas, Pebble Beach, Big Sur, and Carmel (Carmel-by-the-Sea). Golfers will enjoy a round of golf on the famous courses of Pebble Beach and other golf resorts in the Carmel-Monterey area. Fans of the coast will enjoy relaxing at any of the scenic beaches that dot the Monterey shoreline. The county has many state facilities on the coast to visit for hiking and beachcombing so consider stopping at Big Sur State Park, Moss Landing State Beach, Garrapata State Park, Julie Pfeiffer Burns State Park, or Point Sur State Historic Park. If you enjoy the outdoors consider visiting Pinnacles National Monument, Los Padres National Forest, Salinas River National Wildlife Refuge, White Oaks Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park, or walk part of the Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation Trail. In addition to many of the state parks there are other public campgrounds along the coast and in the Monterey County mountains. It's hard to beat the views of a drive along scenic Highway One from Monterey through Big Sur. Other must-see sites in Monterey County include the Fisherman's Wharf, Cannery Row, Spanish Missions, Monterey Bay Aquarium, and Tassajara Hot Springs Resort which is open from Memorial Day to Labor Day to stay at and soak in.
Things To Do in Monterey County, CA
Top 10 Cities in Monterey County
- 5. Prunedale
pop. 22,771
- 6. Marina
pop. 16,957
- 7. Pacific Grove
pop. 15,196
- 8. Greenfield
pop. 13,117
All Cities in Monterey County California
- Big Sur
- Boronda
- Bradley
- Carmel Valley
- Carmel Valley Village
- Carmel-by-the-Sea
- Castroville
- Chualar
- Del Monte Forest
- Del Rey Oaks
- Elkhorn
- Gonzales
- Greenfield
- King City
- Las Lomas
- Marina
- Monterey
- Moss Landing
- Pacific Grove
- Pajaro
- Parkfield
- Pebble Beach
Upcoming Events in Monterey County
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Articles About Monterey County
Big Sur Vacations - Big Sur Vacation Photos
Monterey County California State Historical Landmarks
17- Mile Drive Photos, Pebble Beach Lodging, California Hotel Information
Best Western Monterey Beach Hotel in Monterey, CA - Photos Information
Bixby Bridge and Bixby Creek Ranch Photos near Carmel California
CARMEL BY THE SEA CALIFORNIA PHOTOS AND INFORMATION
Carmel by the Sea Dog Friendly Beaches, Shopping, and Hotels
Carmel River State Beach - Photos of Carmel California Beaches
Castroville, California, Photos of the artichoke capital on the central coast
GORDA SPRINGS BY THE SEA, CALIFORNIA IN BIG SUR
Lone Cypress Trees - Pebble Beach, CA 17 Mile Drive
Lucia, CA in Big Sur, California - Photos and Information
Marina California Information and Photos plus Hotels
MARINA DUNES RESORT IN MARINA CALIFORNIA PHOTOS, RESERVATIONS
Monterey Bay Aquarium Photos & Info
Monterey California Photos and Information
Monterey State Beach near Monterey, CA
RAGGED POINT, CALIFORNIA IN BIG SUR
Salinas Ghost Stories - California Hauntings
Salinas, California, Heart of Steinbeck Country
Sand City, California - Photos, Seaside, Fort Ord, Events, Beach
Seaside California Photos, Beach, Monterey Bay and Information
Soledad, California Photos and City Information
