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Monterey County

The Top 20 Natural Monuments in Monterey County

Monterey County’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 20

beautiful natural monuments in Monterey County. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!

Last updated: November 19, 2025

Sea Lion Point

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As part of Point Lobos, the Sea Lion Point & Cove offers an incredible experience. Among the diverse plant life and botanics, you'll likely be able to witness many sea lions and seals going about their day.

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Sand Hill Cove

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Part of Point Lobos, Sand Hill Cove features a stunning natural cove, with outstanding Pacific Ocean views and colorful rocks.

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Point Lobos State Natural Reserve

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Point Lobos is a protected area of south of Monterey, California. With a unique landscape, the area offers stunning hiking trails, diverse wildlife, and sea wonders for water and wildlife …

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Lone Cypress Tree

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Iconic photo spot that all tourists seem to need. Unfortunately the famous Cypress tree, stabilized with steel cables since the 1950s, lost its branches on the left side in a …

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McWay Fall — Julia Pfeiffer-Burns State Park

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One of only 2 waterfalls in North America that falls onto the ocean beach, this is perhaps the most picturesque. There are partial views from the roadside, but to fully …

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Redwood Grove

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Before going further inside the park, this small loop through a redwood forest, along a stream is a very good way to start this little hike.

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Fort Ord ⛰️🚵 MTB trailhead

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Main trailhead gateway into the mountain biking playground this former military area has become, with a maze of -sometimes sandy- singletrack that provides abundant biking pleasure.

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View of McWay Fall

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Great views of McWay Falls, one of only two in the US that falls directly on a sandy ocean beach and right on popular Highway No. 1 lies. There is a campsite nearby.

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Pescadero Point 🌊

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The famous "Witch Tree" landmark, often used as scenic background in movies and television, was formerly at Pescadero Point. The tree was blown down by a storm on January 14, …

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Monterey State Beach ⛱️ Sand City/Seaside

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Large expanse of mostly undisturbed natural dune habitat and sandy beach, stretching for miles along the Pacific Ocean.

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