The Top 13 Natural Monuments around Monterey
Monterey’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 13
beautiful natural monuments around Monterey. 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!
beautiful natural monuments around Monterey. 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 20, 2025
Sea Lion Point
Highlight • Viewpoint
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
Highlight • Beach
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
Highlight • Natural Monument
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
Highlight • Natural Monument
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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Fort Ord ⛰️🚵 MTB trailhead
Highlight • MTB Park
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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