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Monterey, on California’s central coast offers adventure and exploration, culture and food, as well as sunny afternoons at the beach. The wide, empty road, salt-tinged sea air, and ornamental Cypress trees create a unique and stunning environment.
Brimming with a pristine coastline, picturesque Monterey is one of the most beautiful places in California to explore. What enhances the charm of this locale is the plethora of cool spots and exciting activities you can engage in while in Monterey. From delightful eateries, and serene beaches to historic streets – Monterey has it all!
I visited Monterey on my second trip to California during a road trip from Lake Tahoe, via San Francisco to Los Angeles. Knowing that Monterey was on my route, I was eager to explore it.
I thoroughly enjoyed my time in this relatively small city, and I often wish I had spent even more time in the surrounding areas. It’s truly lovely.
To ensure you make the most of your visit, I wanted to share some of the top places to see in Monterey that I completely adored. This way, you can maximize your experience in this charming town.
The Monterey coast is one of the best places in California — or perhaps in the world — to watch whales and other marine life.
Monterey County’s varied coastline makes for lots of beaches to visit. Whether you’re visiting the town of Monterey, going to Pacific Grove or seeing charming Carmel, you’ll find plenty of beach options that will delight you.
If you’re traveling in a recreational vehicle and seeking a place to stay near Monterey and Carmel, you may be surprised by the limited camping options. The Monterey Peninsula has a scarcity of campgrounds, especially for tent camping.
Monterey’s Cannery Row is one of the town’s top-rated sights, a charming area with a touch of yesterday, located on the Monterey waterfront.
From about 1900 into the 1940s, Monterey bustled with sardine canneries. Today, schools of tourists replace the sardines, and the industry’s misfortune is the traveler’s gain. Restaurants and hotels now occupy the spaces where crumbling factories once stood, creating a waterfront tailored for visitors.
