Monterey County

Monterey County is located on the breath taking Pacific Coast edge of California. Approximately 100 miles south of San Francisco, 45 minutes from San Jose and about 200 miles north of Los Angeles. This coastline including Big Sur, State Route 1 and the 17 Mile Drive on the Monterey Peninsula, has made this county world famous. Big Sur offers a 90 mile stretch of breath taking dramatic coast line, while the 17 Mile Drive provides a spectacular driving tour of Pebble Beach, gorgeous lookouts and famous golf courses. Local residents venture down to Cannery Row for a luxury overnight waterfront getaway, boutique shopping or frequent the charming village of Carmel-by-the-Sea, home to over 100 art galleries. 

People say, Monterey County is a great place for an active lifestyle. You can never get bored here. From kayaking to auto racing. Home to some of the most amazing golf courses, biking trails, and marine life. Experience 5 star restaurants, cuisine, pubs and rustic breweries. And if you are looking to relax, visit local art galleries, over sixty wineries, antique shopping or plan a pampering weekend of spa treatments. Looking to get closer to nature? Enjoy whale watching, fishing, snorkeling and scuba diving. Just an abundance of culture, arts, music and sports surrounded by glorious nature.

Admired by many for its rustic heritage, deep, mysterious beauty, this coastal county has been known for decades as an artists dream, motion picture setting and home to many famous residents such as poets, writers, artists and actors. From beachfront properties, regal Victorian homes to quaint cottages and bungalows, Monterey County will capture your heart, free your soul and make itself your forever home.

Monterey County Communities

Carmel

Gonzales

Greenfield

King City

Marina

Monterey

Pacific Grove

Pebble Beach

Salinas

Seaside

Soledad