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Parks
Monterey County offers quite a few excellent parks for the outdoor fun lovers. People who are in the mood to take it easy and relish nature can choose between a number of respected parks in the area. These include Jacks Peak Park, Toro Park and Forest Hills Park. Jacks Peak Park is great for hiking. Toro Park and Forest Hills Park are excellent picnicking and barbecuing destinations respectively. Be sure to take a look at our extensive list of the finest parks in all of Monterey County.
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Watsonville Visit Website
Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve
1700 Elkhorn Rd Watsonville, CA 95076
Elkhorn Slough (ESNERR) is a seven-mile arm of the Monterey Bay located half way between the cities of Santa Cruz and Monterey. This arm has a bend in it as it extends inland, and at the "elbow" lies…
Monterey Visit Website
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary
Monterey Bay Monterey, CA 93940
Carmel Visit Website
Garrapata State Park
Highway 1 Carmel, CA 93923
The park has two miles of beach front, with coastal hiking and a 50-foot climb to a beautiful view of the Pacific and offers diverse coastal vegetation with trails running from ocean beaches into dense…
Big Sur Visit Website
Andrew Molera State Park
Highway 1 Big Sur, CA 93920
In the spectacular Big Sur area, this park is still relatively undeveloped and offers visitors great hiking and beachcombing. Miles of trails wind through meadows, beaches and hilltops. A primitive walk-in…
Monterey Visit Website
El Estero Park Complex
Del Monte & Camino Aguajito St. Monterey, CA 93940
Big Sur Visit Website
Ventana Wilderness
Hwy 1 south of Carmel
Salinas Visit Website
Toro County Park
. Salinas, CA 93908
501 Monterey-Salinas Highway 68
Marina Visit Website
Fort Ord Dunes State Park
Beach Range Road Marina, CA 93933
This recently opened State Park has a 1,500 foot trail to 4 miles of ocean beach with beautiful views of Monterey Bay. From the parking area visitors may also take a stroll on the new boardwalk to a bluff…
Pacific Grove
Asilomar State Beach
Beach Trail - Asilomar Pacific Grove, CA 93950
Asilomar State Beach graces the stunning coastline of Pacific Grove, California, offering a serene escape where the natural world and human spirit harmonize. This pristine stretch of shoreline, in…
Salinas Visit Website
Laguna Seca Recreation Area
1025 Monterey-Salinas Hwy 68 Salinas, CA 93908
At the Laguna Seca Recreation Area, visitors can camp on the surrounding hillsides for a serene view of the Salinas Valley. Both RV and tent camping are available in a clean, friendly environment. The…
Monterey Visit Website
Veterans Memorial Park
Skyline Forest Monterey, CA 93940
Big Sur Visit Website
Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park
47555 California 1 Big Sur, CA 93920
This state park is named after Julia Pfeiffer Burns, a well respected pioneer woman in the Big Sur country. The park stretches from the Big Sur coastline into nearby 3,000-foot ridges. It features redwood,…
Monterey
Lower Presidio Historic Park
113 Corporal Ewing Monterey, CA 93940
This centrally located park has tremendous potential for all park-goers. It can be a first stop for any visitor to the Monterey Peninsula with its gorgeous views, perfect for their photos and memories…
Pacific Grove Visit Website
Lovers Point Park & Beach
Ocean View Blvd & 17th St Pacific Grove, CA 93950
Lovers Point Park & Beach is a captivating 4.4-acre landscaped community park located at the foot of 17th Street in Pacific Grove, California. This enchanting destination is a cherished haven for…
Monterey Visit Website
Monterey Window on the Bay
. Monterey, CA 93940
This beautiful park runs alongside Monterey State Beach, Del Monte Ave and the Monterey Bay Coastal
