Carmel-by-the-Sea

#1 Carmel-by-the-Sea Located south of Monterey and Pebble Beach, Carmel-by-the-Sea is a humble seaside village with a few small shops and cafes -- at least that's the cover story. In truth, this ... Read more » brad.coy / Flickr

#2 Point Lobos State Natural Reserve South of Carmel-by-the-Sea, the Point Lobos State Natural Reserve receives praise from almost everyone who visits. The dramatic rock formations rising from the ocean have most visitors gawking, while the ... Read more » Don DeBold / Flickr

#3 Monterey Bay Aquarium The Open Sea Exhibit best exemplifies how special the massive Monterey Bay Aquarium is. Sea turtles, stingrays, sharks, jellyfish and schools of fish have thousands of gallons of water to ... Read more » Courtesy of the Monterey County Convention and Visitors Bureau

#4 Pebble Beach Golf Links Golfers dream of playing at the Pebble Beach Golf Club, which is often considered to be one of the most beautiful golf courses in the world. With experts encouraging booking ... Read more » isogood / Getty Images

#5 17-Mile Drive Tracing the rugged Pacific coastline, the 17-Mile Drive isn't just a road. The route offers breathtaking views of the ocean, hugging the Pacific coastline as it weaves through the ... Read more » Westend61 / Getty Images

#6 Old Fisherman's Wharf Near Cannery Row and the Monterey Bay Aquarium, Old Fisherman's Wharf is not the smelly, salt water-stained place it once was. Costly restaurants and souvenir shops now characterize this ... Read more » Bill_Dally / Getty Images

#7 Cannery Row Anchored by the Monterey Bay Aquarium, Cannery Row is the epicenter of Monterey's tourism industry. Boutique hotels, shops and restaurants line this seaside avenue and attract thousands of travelers ... Read more » Courtesy of the Monterey County Convention and Visitors Bureau