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Big Sur

Soulful.
Breathtaking.
Untamed.

Carmel Valley

Warm.
Rustic.
Relaxed.

Carmel-By-The-SEA

Artistic.
Whimsical.
Epicurean.

Marina

Diverse.
Coastal.
Evolving.

Monterey

Iconic.
Historic.
Trailblazing.
This is an image of Moss Landing

mOss Landing

Marine.
Wild.
Curious.
Pacific grove beach

Pacific Grove

Classic.
Coastal.
Connected.
This is an image of a golf course with a cypress tree and the ocean in the background at Pebble Beach Golf Links

Pebble Beach

Legendary.
Luxurious.
Pristine.

Salinas

Grounded.
Vibrant.
Visionary.
Salinas Valley

salinas Valley

Open.
Abundant.
Genuine.
This is an image of a person paragliding over a beach in Sand City, California

Sand City

Edgy.
Expressive.
Creative.
This is an image a couple of people running on a path in Laguna Grande Park in Seaside, California

Seaside

Bold.
Genuine.
Rising.

Take The Right Path

A little planning goes a long way. Help protect Monterey County by allowing extra travel time, carpooling when possible, parking responsibly, and respecting local communities.

Take the Art Lover's Path

From the mural-lined streets of Salinas to the world-class galleries of Carmel-by-the-Sea, the arts are truly at home in Monterey County.

Fall Annual Events

From world-famous music festivals to unforgettable food, wine, and cultural experiences, fall is a season of celebration in Monterey County. Explore annual events that showcase the destination's unique blend of creativity, heritage, and natural beauty. 
Group of people sat around an outdoor table at Carmel Valley Ranch with the Santa Lucia Highlands and vineyards in the background

Inspiration Pays Off – An Incentive Deal Worth $20,000*

For every night your group stays mid-week, you earn $20 back, up to $20,000*.

Take the Right Path

A little planning goes a long way. Help protect Monterey County by allowing extra travel time, carpooling when possible, parking responsibly, and respecting local communities.

Take The Right Path

A little planning goes a long way. Help protect Monterey County by allowing extra travel time, carpooling when possible, parking responsibly, and respecting local communities.
Pfeiffer Beach is known as the Purple Sand Beach in Monterey

Zoom Backgrounds of Monterey County

Browse our free Zoom backgrounds and download as many as you like. You're sure to be a hit at your next meeting or virtual happy hour with these stunning backgrounds of Monterey County!

If you need help, here's how to set up a virtual background on Zoom:

  • Right click on the background images below to download
  • Sign into Zoom and begin a video call. Click the icon at the bottom left that says "Stop video"
  • Click the arrow to the right and select "Choose a virtual background"
  • Upload as many backgrounds as you'd like
17 Mile Drive Zoom Backgrounds
17-Mile Drive, Pebble Beach
Big Sur Bixby Zoom Background
Bixby Bridge, Big Sur
Zoom Backgrounds of Monterey County
Monterey County Rolling Hills
Zoom Backgrounds of Monterey County
Monterey County Vineyards
Carmel-by-the-Sea Carmel Beach Zoom Background
Carmel Beach, Carmel-by-the-Sea
Garrapata State Park Zoom Background
Garrapata State Park, Big Sur
Lovers Point Zoom Background
Lovers Point Beach, Pacific Grove
Lovers Point Park Zoom Background
Lovers Point Park, Pacific Grove
Lupine coast Zoom Background
Monterey County Lupine Coast
Marina State Beach Zoom Background
Marina State Beach, Marina
Monterey County Vineyard Zoom Background
Monterey County Vineyards
Monterey County Vineyard Zoom Background
Monterey County Vineyards
Monterey Harbor Zoom Background
Monterey Harbor
Otter Zoom Background
Monterey Bay Otter
Bayonet & Black Horse Golf Course Zoom Background
Bayonet & Black Horse Golf Course, Seaside
Pebble Beach Golf Links 18th Hole Zoom Background
Pebble Beach Golf Links 18th Hole
PG Purple Carpet Zoom Background
"Purple Carpet" Wildflowers, Pacific Grove
Pinnacles National Park Zoom Background
Pinnacles National Park Sunset, Soledad
Pinnacles National Park Zoom Background
Pinnacles National Park Midday, Soledad
Salinas Valley Agriculture Zoom Background
Agriculture Fields, Salinas Valley
Salinas Valley Vineyards Zoom Background
Salinas Valley Vineyards
Sand City Beach Zoom Background
Sand City Beach, Sand City
Monterey's Old Fishermans Wharf Zoom Background
Old Fishermans Wharf, Monterey