Monterey Autumn, Castles & palaces, Gardens & parks, Waterfall + Winter pictures

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

Enjoy a classic play or film beneath the pine trees and stars at this century-old outdoor theater in historic seaside Carmel.

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.

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

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

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

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

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. 

This tranquil 18th-century stone mission and museum offers a fascinating look into 200 years of spiritual and everyday life in Monterey County. 

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

Admire ecclesiastical relics on display in the heritage center to learn about this cathedral, which is California’s oldest stone building.

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

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.

Set up a picnic on the tranquil shore of Lake El Estero and let the kids run free in this sandy playground.

This tranquil 18th-century stone mission and museum offers a fascinating look into 200 years of spiritual and everyday life in Monterey County. 

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

This tranquil 18th-century stone mission and museum offers a fascinating look into 200 years of spiritual and everyday life in Monterey County.