Monterey County Map, California
We allow you to use our Monterey County map. Attribution is required.
Monterey County, California
Monterey County has a little bit of everything. There’s the coast with places like Carmel and Big Sur. Monterey itself has that famous aquarium and Cannery Row.
Inland, you’ve got Salinas Valley, which grows a ton of veggies. John Steinbeck wrote about this place a lot. There’s some serious money in parts of the county, but also some tough farm towns.
The Monterey Jazz Festival is a big deal if you’re into music. Oh, and if you like golf, Pebble Beach is here. Bring your checkbook to play a round of golf here.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Monterey County |
| County Seat | Salinas |
| Population | Approximately 450,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Salinas, Monterey, Carmel-by-the-Sea, Seaside, Pacific Grove, Marina, King City, Greenfield, Gonzales |
| Interstates and Highways | U.S. Route 101, State Route 1, State Route 68, State Route 156 |
| FIPS Code | 06-053 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 3,281 square miles (Land: 3,281 sq mi, Water: 0 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Santa Cruz County (North), San Benito County (East), Fresno County (East), Kings County (East), San Luis Obispo County (South) |
| Time Zone | Pacific Standard Time (PST) |
| State | California |
| Coordinates | 36.6002° N, 121.8947° W |
| Etymology | Named after the Spanish word “Monterey” and Monterey Bay |
| Major Landmarks | Monterey Bay Aquarium, Cannery Row, Big Sur, Carmel Mission, Point Lobos State Natural Reserve |
| Website | Monterey County Website |
Monterey County Topographic Map
This topographic map shows the rugged Big Sur coastline, Salinas Valley, and steep Santa Lucia Mountains in remarkable detail. Zoom in to discover the diverse coastal and mountain terrain of Monterey County.
Monterey County Satellite Map
Coastal mountains plunge directly into the Pacific in the Big Sur region. Agricultural fields of Salinas Valley create a striking green corridor between parallel mountain ranges.
Monterey County Blank Map
This blank map displays Monterey County’s long outline stretching from the central coast inland. The western boundary follows the distinctive Big Sur coastline while the eastern edge reaches the Salinas Valley.
Neighboring Counties
Here are the 5 neighboring counties of Monterey County:
California County Map
Ever wonder how California’s 58 counties stack up? Our California county map lays them all out, from the coast to the deserts. Take a look and find the ones you know — and maybe a few you don’t.