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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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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
Veterans Memorial Park
Skyline Forest Monterey, CA 93940

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…

Carmel-by-the-Sea Visit Website
Carmel River State Beach
Carmelo St Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93923
Discover Tranquility at Carmel River State Beach
Nestled along the captivating California coastline, Carmel River State Beach is a hidden gem that beckons travelers seeking…

Monterey Visit Website
Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation Trail
This paved path stretches 18 miles from Castroville in the north to Pacific Grove in the south. Monterey, CA 93940

Big Sur Visit Website
Ventana Wilderness
Hwy 1 south of Carmel

Carmel-by-the-Sea Visit Website
Ohlone Coastal Cultural Reserve
. Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93923
South of Carmel on Highway 1

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…

Carmel-by-the-Sea Visit Website
Carmel River Lagoon & Wetland Natural Preserve
Mouth of the Carmel River Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93923

Monterey Visit Website
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary
Monterey Bay Monterey, CA 93940

Monterey Visit Website
El Estero Park Complex
Del Monte & Camino Aguajito St. Monterey, CA 93940

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

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…

Carmel-by-the-Sea Visit Website
Point Lobos State Natural Reserve
. Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93923
3 miles of Carmel on Highway 1

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…