• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

California Through My Lens

California Travel, Food, Hiking & Road Trips

  • Start Here
  • Explore
    • Beaches
    • Bizarre
    • Caves
    • Food
    • Hikes
    • Historical Structures
    • Natural Wonders
    • Waterfalls
  • Drive
    • El Camino Real
    • Highway 395
    • LA to Las Vegas
    • Pacific Coast Highway
    • Route 66
  • National Parks
    • Channel Islands
    • Death Valley
    • Joshua Tree
    • Lassen Volcanic
    • Pinnacles
    • Redwoods
    • Sequoia & Kings Canyon
    • Yosemite
  • Cities
    • Los Angeles
    • Palm Springs
    • Sacramento
    • San Diego
    • San Francisco
  • Resources
    • Day Trip Ideas
    • Road Trip eBooks
    • Hotels
    • My Favorite Travel Products
    • Travel Videos
  • Browse By …
    • Map Of Locations
    • Cities
    • Counties
    • National Parks
    • State Parks

Monterey County

Cypress Grove Trail & Allen Memorial Grove in Point Lobos

Last Modified: April 30, 2020

Point Lobos is one of the most beautiful state parks in all of California, and while it doesn’t have a ton of trails, it still has a lot of things to get excited about. My favorite spot in the park is the Cypress Grove Trail, which heads through Allen Memorial Grove and takes you out […]

Filed Under: Central California, Hikes, State Parks Tagged With: Carmel by the Sea, Monterey County

John Steinbeck’s Museum & House in Salinas

Last Modified: April 30, 2020

I have to admit, I am a huge fan of exploring literary history. Over the last few months, I have enjoyed creating posts that showcase famous authors and their impact on the state. I first did this by retracing some of Mark Twain’s steps in Angels Camp, part of California’s Gold Country. Then I did it […]

Filed Under: Central California, Historical Structures, Museums Tagged With: Monterey County, Salinas

LouLou’s Griddle in the Middle in Monterey

Last Modified: April 30, 2020

LouLou’s is a fun little cafe, right on Municipal Wharf 2 in Monterey. It’s a fantastic place for a home-cooked meal for the whole family, assuming you can find a spot at the counter. Come hungry as the pancakes are bigger than the plate, and you will leave full. I got a chance to check it […]

Filed Under: Central California, Food, Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip Stops Tagged With: Monterey, Monterey County

Monterey County: Six Spots to Explore on Your Road Trip

Last Modified: April 30, 2020

Monterey County is one of the most beautiful counties in all of California. It has such a wide range of adventures, everything from the Big Sur coastline to the literary history in Salinas through John Steinbeck. I have driven through the county many times, and each time I find something new to pique my interest […]

Filed Under: Best of Lists, Central California, Road Trips Tagged With: Monterey County

Spirit of Monterey Wax Museum on Cannery Row

Last Modified: April 30, 2020

A few weeks back, I spent some time trying to find unique, less commercial spots along Cannery Row, which led me to the Spirit of Monterey Wax Museum. Before you ask, yes, this is an animatronic wax museum, so it is relatively dated with today’s modern technology. I, for one, like these types of things […]

Filed Under: Activities, Central California, Historical Structures, Museums Tagged With: Monterey, Monterey County

  • « Go to Previous Page
  • Go to page 1
  • Go to page 2
  • Go to page 3
  • Go to page 4
  • Go to page 5
  • Go to page 6
  • Go to page 7
  • Go to Next Page »

Primary Sidebar

About

Josh from California Through My Lens I'm a travel junkie strapped down to one state, focused on seeing as much of it as I can and encouraging others to do the same. More about me.

Popular Posts

The Big List of Strange, Fun & Unique Attractions in Southern California
Pacific Coast Highway: Where to Stop on Your Road Trip
Top Hiking Trails in Southern California
Fun Stops on the Drive from Los Angeles to Las Vegas
24 Things to do in Downtown LA
17 Things to do in Lake Tahoe
Donner Pass, Summit Tunnel Hike: Old Abandoned Railroad

Categories

Other Resources


Footer

Search the site

Additional Information

Privacy Policy

About Us

Copyright © 2021 · Metro Pro on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in

Coronavirus February 2021 Update: Please note that some information in the posts may have changed and some places may be closed.