Monterey Action & adventure, Attraction, Beach, Flowers, Modern architecture, Mountain, People + Water sports pictures

• California
• Monterey County
• USA
• North America
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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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