Monterey County Animal, Attraction, Castles & palaces, Flowers, Island & reefs, Lighthouse, Mountain, Nature + Waterfall pictures

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Walk to this pretty waterfall, stand at viewpoints with superb coastal views and spot varied wildlife in Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park.

Search for wildlife in the abundant rock pools and be at one with nature at this wild and untamed stretch of perfect white sand.

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

Spot sea life and admire the breathtaking coastal scenery of the Big Sur region from the top of this 19th-century lighthouse.

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.

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

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

Search for wildlife in the abundant rock pools and be at one with nature at this wild and untamed stretch of perfect white sand.

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

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. 

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.

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

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.

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

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. 

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

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

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

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.

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