Pictures of Monterey County

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

The quaint little town of Pacific Grove has Victorian houses lining its streets and thousands of butterflies fluttering in its trees.

The quaint little town of Pacific Grove has Victorian houses lining its streets and thousands of butterflies fluttering in its trees.

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.” 

The quaint little town of Pacific Grove has Victorian houses lining its streets and thousands of butterflies fluttering in its trees.

Experience a piece of American maritime history with a tour of one of the oldest lighthouses on the West Coast. 

The quaint little town of Pacific Grove has Victorian houses lining its streets and thousands of butterflies fluttering in its trees.

The quaint little town of Pacific Grove has Victorian houses lining its streets and thousands of butterflies fluttering in its trees.

Renamed after John Steinbeck’s Cannery Row, this historic area has transformed since the gritty industrial days described in the book.

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.” 

Experience a piece of American maritime history with a tour of one of the oldest lighthouses on the West Coast. 

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.” 

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

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

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.

The quaint little town of Pacific Grove has Victorian houses lining its streets and thousands of butterflies fluttering in its trees.

The quaint little town of Pacific Grove has Victorian houses lining its streets and thousands of butterflies fluttering in its trees.

The quaint little town of Pacific Grove has Victorian houses lining its streets and thousands of butterflies fluttering in its trees.

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

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

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