Master of Monterey

Spring Hiking Beaches Wine Country in Monterey

04.21.2016

It’s okay—go on, be greedy. Ask for everything in your next getaway. Monterey County has it all! Awesome outdoors, magnificent coastal scenery, and seasonal sensations like wildflowers. Then there’s the sea-to-spoon and farm-to-table cuisine, and a wine country making its mark on the global scene. Ready to adventure? Hike, bike, beach-hop, and camp in Big Sur’s Los Padres National Forest, home to primitive wilderness, miles of trails, and 11 campgrounds.

Pinnacles National Park is truly popping: Wildflowers carpet the ancient volcanic land in spring, and there’s a chance you’ll see the rare California condor here (for more info, see Monterey’s Top 10 Day Hikes)

Want a true immersion into Monterey Wine Country? Check out Three Perfect Days itineraries and explore the wines of River Road, Carmel Valley, and Monterey.

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