The Monterey Peninsula has been described as the greatest meeting of land and sea, and encompasses some of California’s most stunning scenery while offering world-renowned attractions and recreation.
From the dramatic Big Sur coastline, romantic Carmel and Pebble Beach, historic Monterey and its diverse peninsula communities to the fertile Salinas Valley, the Monterey Peninsula offers a rich and complete variety of destinations for the leisure or business traveler.
A first-time trip to the Monterey Peninsula should include such sites as the Monterey Bay Aquarium, Cannery Row, Fisherman’s Wharf, 17-Mile Drive In Pebble Beach, National Steinbeck Center in Salinas, Elkhorn Slough in Moss Landing and Monterey Wine Country. Return visits will allow you to explore the beauty and recreation of our county in greater depth.