Monterey County

You would never tire of driving the 99 miles of Monterey County coastline in either direction. But as hard as it might be to take your eyes or mind off the coastal splendor, there are 3,324 square miles of magnificence that beg for exploration. You know about Carmel and Big Sur, but have you ever considered the agricultural diversity and bounty of the Salinas Valley? Well, you have much work to do, friends. From sea level to elevations of over 5,500 feet, Monterey County affords you an almost inexhaustible array of things to see and do. So embrace the challenge ahead, and happy trails in Monterey County.

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