Monterey County Flowers, Gardens & Parks + Historic Buildings Pictures

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Forests of towering redwoods, dramatic seascapes, a thriving arts scene and premier local wines; this community hits the perfect balance between rugged and refined.

Find out about the early days of Californian state rules via the displays and guides in this historic 19th-century building.

Luxury, leisure and nature come together at this historic sardine-canning district, which is one of Monterey’s most acclaimed recreational areas.

Experience a piece of American maritime history with a tour of one of the oldest lighthouses on the West Coast. 

Soak up the old-style charm of this small seaside city, which is famed for the monarch butterflies that stop here on their great migrations.

This wildlife sanctuary, a magnet for nature lovers and artists, is a jewel of the California State Park system. 

Find out about California’s Spanish, Mexican and American past with a tour of this park’s restored historical houses and museums.

Find out about California’s Spanish, Mexican and American past with a tour of this park’s restored historical houses and museums.

Find out about California’s Spanish, Mexican and American past with a tour of this park’s restored historical houses and museums.

Admire ecclesiastical relics on display in the heritage center to learn about this cathedral, which is California’s oldest stone building.

Find out about California’s Spanish, Mexican and American past with a tour of this park’s restored historical houses and museums.

Admire ecclesiastical relics on display in the heritage center to learn about this cathedral, which is California’s oldest stone building.

Forests of towering redwoods, dramatic seascapes, a thriving arts scene and premier local wines; this community hits the perfect balance between rugged and refined.

This charming oceanfront town is a perfect day-trip for art, food and relaxation. 

This tranquil 18th-century stone mission and museum offers a fascinating look into 200 years of spiritual and everyday life in Monterey County. 

Soak up the old-style charm of this small seaside city, which is famed for the monarch butterflies that stop here on their great migrations.

Soak up the old-style charm of this small seaside city, which is famed for the monarch butterflies that stop here on their great migrations.

Forests of towering redwoods, dramatic seascapes, a thriving arts scene and premier local wines; this community hits the perfect balance between rugged and refined.

Soak up the old-style charm of this small seaside city, which is famed for the monarch butterflies that stop here on their great migrations.

Soak up the old-style charm of this small seaside city, which is famed for the monarch butterflies that stop here on their great migrations.

Experience a piece of American maritime history with a tour of one of the oldest lighthouses on the West Coast. 

Wander amid the rock pools, sand dunes and forests of this special place and you’ll understand why its name translates to “refuge by the sea.”