Monterey Gardens & parks + Waterfall pictures

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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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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. 

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

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

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

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

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

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